Tigers has extended the contract of Dana Rettke, the successful middle blocker of the U.S. National Team whom it added to its roster for the 2024–2025 season, for two more years covering the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 seasons.
Eczacıbaşı Sports Club Club Manager Bilun Yılmaz said:
“From the very first day she joined us, Dana has become a part of our family with her character and strong sense of belonging. She creates great value with her athletic performance, the positive energy she brings to the club, and her unifying quality that strengthens team identity. Her high physical capacity on the court, her international experience, and the contribution she provides in line with our goals are extremely important to us. We are very happy to continue with her for two more seasons.”
Eczacıbaşı Dynavit’s successful middle blocker Dana Rettke stated:
“I am truly very happy and excited to extend my contract for two more years. From the first day I came to this club, I have felt a strong sense of trust, high goals, and a real family atmosphere here. Being part of an environment where everyone believes in one another, grows together, and pushes each other to be better every day is very valuable to me. I believe in this team and in the structure we are building together. We have big goals, high standards, and a constant desire to do better. I am proud to wear this jersey and grateful for the support of the club, my teammates, and our fans. I am eagerly looking forward to the next two years and to continuing this journey together.”
Born in 1999 in the state of Illinois, USA, Dana Rettke is 2.04 meters tall and plays as a middle blocker.
Rettke completed her NCAA career at the University of Wisconsin and began her professional career with Italy’s Allianz Vero Volley Milano. Wearing the Italian club’s jersey for three seasons, Dana Rettke joined the Eczacıbaşı Dynavit roster starting from the 2024–2025 season.
Since 2019, Rettke has been a member of the U.S. National Team, winning the Volleyball Nations League championship and earning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics with the national jersey.
2019–2020 – NCAA Championship Runner-up
2019–2022 – NCAA Big Ten Conference Champion
2021–2022 – NCAA Championship Champion
2021–2022 – Italian League Runner-up
2022–2023 – Italian League Runner-up
2022–2023 – Italian Cup Runner-up
2023–2024 – Italian Super Cup Runner-up
2023–2024 – Italian Cup Runner-up
2023–2024 – CEV Champions League Runner-up
2019 – FIVB Volleyball Nations League Champion
2021 – U23 USA Open Program Collegiate National Team Champion
2023 – NORCECA Championship Runner-up
