Six 2021 Uncommitted Middles at JVA Showcase
Maddie DeMars Maddie DeMars 6'1" | MB Forest Lake | 2021 State MN – 6’1 | Club: Kokoro 17-1 Physical presence at the net as an attacker; Fluid approach and has good arm work to elevate high and on balance;…
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Maddie DeMars
Maddie
DeMars
6'1" | MB
Forest Lake | 2021
State
MN
– 6’1 | Club: Kokoro 17-1
Physical presence at the net as an attacker; Fluid approach and has good arm work to elevate high and on balance; Gets on top of the ball well and with good power and arm control to hit in any direction; Has good range in her offensive skills to hit in front and behind the setter effectively; Big block with dynamic fundamentals to close down hitters -
Skya Favor
Skya
Favor
6'2" | MB
Hopkins | 2021
State
MN
– 6’2 | Club: MN Select 17-2
Strong presence in many facets of the game; Works hard to be available to attack; Has good footwork through transition and laterally; Has good timing and vision in her blocking mechanics; Provides high quality variety and control in her serving -
Samantha Paulsen
Samantha
Paulsen
6'3" | RS
Chisago Lakes | 2021
State
MN
– 6’3 | Club: Kokoro 17-1
Good size and length for this position; Creates good spacing through a quick option; Areas for improvement that will increase her effectiveness are developing consistent transition footwork, closing to the ball on her final step, and driving her left arm up that will add lift and balance while allowing more range through her arm swing -
Barakat Rahmon
Barakat
Rahmon
6'0" | MB
Tartan | 2021
State
MN
– 6’0 | Club: Kokoro 17-1
Raw qualities in her athleticism and skills that include good elevation and a high arm swing; Has versatility and experience in the middle and on the right side; Takes up good space as a blocker; Has potential to be a high impact player as she gains more experience and refines her movement more - Ally Treichel – 5’10 | Club: MVA 17 Elite
Under 6’0 tall but has good athleticism and power to counter that lack of size by comparison to her middle counterparts here; Shows good quickness through her movement patterns and ability to hit a variety of options; Provides good power and speed on the ball through her arm swing; One half of an experienced middle tandem for this club team -
Emma VanHeel
Emma
VanHeel
6'0" | MB
St. Michael-Albertville | 2021
State
MN
– 6’0 | Club: Synergy 17-1
A complete middle in all that she does from this position; Very effective both offensively and defensively; She has good quickness and lift off the floor; The balance she creates in the air allows her to hit the ball with good efficiency and through many zones; Great blocking mechanics with good preparation before she makes her move to pursue the hitter