Aliyah Salazar is the name, 13 years old competing always in a higher division. Currently played in the 14U and will play in 15U next season still as a 13 year old. I am part of the hammer class of 2030, proudly attending Iolani High School and competing with my club team, Impact Wahine VBC.

I started playing competitively at the age of 9 but have been a gym rat baby since birth. My mom coached high school and club and as a single parent was forced to bring me to every practice, game and tournament. I spent my days and nights in the gym. Its wild to say everyone on my mom side has played and is a great volleyball player.

Coaches and teammates count on me to lead others, build and keep long ever lasting relationships , have phenomenal work ethics, push myself and others to be the best versions of themselves, stay discipline and ensure all our efforts and work is done to the best of our abilities, build and keep a strong culture within, and lastly they all count on me to show the utmost respect to everyone.

An environment where i surround myself with others who have a strong mindset and set goals for themselves and others to be great. An environment where there is structure and a strong dynamic culture respected by everyone. A healthy environment where i feel safe, respected and appreciated. A place where I can have trial and error, challenges that will see the lessons behind them to help motivate me to push myself more beyond those challenges. An environment where i can consistently adapt and row into a better human being and player on and off the court each day. This type of environment is what helps me thrive.

My goal is to find a college that challenges me both academically and athletically while providing a strong team culture. I want to compete at the highest level possible, continue developing as a versatile outside hitter and defensive player, and be part of a program that values hard work and growth. Most importantly, I want to make an impact on and off the court while earning a quality education. To inspire other youth, that they too are very capable of anything if they are willing to put in the time, energy, hard work and love for the process and game,

I love my ohana (family) over anything. They mean the world to me. My interests consist of school, volleyball, reading, painting, arts and craft, exercising, and spending time going on huaka'is (trips) with ohana and friends. To just name a few personality traits most describe me as are, meticulous, reliable, and resilient. I am the eldest of three. Our household is full of love, laughter, memories and discipline. My parents co-parent and does a great job at it. Both my mom and dad are very supportive of my goals and help in every way possible. I am beyond grateful for everyone and everything that has put me in the place i am today. One thing i would love coaches to know about me is, I am driven, hard working, smart, rare, and very passionate about everything and anything i set my mind too.