As a Sophomore (2025)
- Played in 16 matches, appearing in 55 sets
- Earned his first career start versus UC Merced (Feb. 28)
- Recorded career-highs in kills (10), hitting percentage (.381), aces (1), digs (3) and blocks (4.0) versus the Bobcats
- Also registered an ace versus No. 7 BYU (April 24)
As a Freshman (2024)
- Did not compete
Prior to Stanford
- A 2023 graduate of Arvada West High School in Arvada, Colorado
- Four-year letterwinner, captained his team as a junior and senior
- High school made two state tournament appearances
- Colorado Player of the Year (2023)
- USA Today HSSA Boys Volleyball Player of the Year watch list (2023)
- Two-time First Team All-State (2022, 2023)
- Two-time AVCA Player of the Week (2022, 2023)
- Two-time Jeffco Conference Player of the Year (2022, 2023)
- Also a four-year letterwinner in tennis
- Named 2022 Jeffco Conference Doubles Team of the Year
- Played for Front Range Volleyball Club
- Volleyballmag.com Fab 50 (2023)
- SoCal Invitational All-Tournament Team (2022)
Personal
- Parents are David and Dena Kneisl
- Has two older sisters, Chloe and Caitlyn
- Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Full name is Carson Orion Kneisl
Career Highs
| Statistic | Career High | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kills | 10 | vs. UC Merced | Feb. 28, 2025 |
| Attempts | 21 | vs. UC Merced | Feb. 28, 2025 |
| Hitting Percentage | .381 (10-2-21) | vs. UC Merced | Feb. 28, 2025 |
| Assists | 1 | vs. The Master's | Feb. 15, 2025 |
| Service Aces | 1 (2X) | last vs. BYU | April 24, 2025 |
| Digs | 3 | vs. UC Merced | Feb. 28, 2025 |
| Blocks | 4.0 | vs. UC Merced | Feb. 28, 2025 |