I started playing volleyball shortly after turning 12. Before club volleyball, I only had the u12 2 month mini-club experience, but I quickly fell in love with the sport and the process of improving. After that short mini club season I earned a spot on OTVA’s U12 Team 2 during my first club season and embraced the challenge of developing in a highly competitive environment. After just one season of club volleyball, I was moved up to OTVA’s Team 1 for U13 the following year. I believe that opportunity came from being coachable, adaptable, and willing to do whatever role the team needed. Throughout my volleyball journey, I’ve played multiple positions and have always focused on learning, improving, and helping my team however I can. I’ve learned that talent is important, but consistent effort, discipline, and a willingness to be coached can make a huge difference.

Coaches and teammates can count on me to bring energy, communication, and effort every day. I’m naturally a vocal player on the court and take pride in helping organize the defense, calling out hitters, communicating serve receive responsibilities, identifying offensive tendencies, and helping keep my teammates connected and engaged. I enjoy being a teammate others can rely on, especially during challenging moments in matches.

I thrive in competitive environments where athletes are pushed to improve, held accountable, and encouraged to grow. I welcome constructive feedback and enjoy being challenged because I believe growth happens when you’re willing to step outside your comfort zone and work through adversity.

Academics are equally important to me. I earned a 4.0 GPA at Mother Teresa Catholic School and will be attending Academy of the Holy Names for high school, where I will be taking honors-level coursework. Balancing academics and volleyball has taught me discipline, time management, and consistency. When I’m not training or doing schoolwork, I enjoy reading, spending time with family and friends, and continuing to learn.

My goal is to become the best player, teammate, and student I can be. I hope coaches see more than statistics and recognize someone who is coachable, competitive, resilient, hardworking, and committed to continuous improvement. This summer, I am also volunteering as a counselor at the Academy of the Holy Names Middle School Volleyball Camp because I enjoy helping younger athletes and giving back to the sport that has given me so much. I am excited to continue developing as a complete player, compete at the highest level possible, contribute to a strong team culture, and pursue my goal of playing college volleyball while receiving an outstanding education.