Defensive Machines of Florida

<p>The Upcoming class of 2021 has a phenomenal amount of defensive players on the rise. Having a strong volleyball IQ is critical to be a productive libero. These players out of Florida are entering the college world with ball control skills that will only be perfected more over time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> [caption id="attachment_96514" align="alignleft" width="359"] Photo Credit: Shelby Smith[/caption] <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Jangelys Ramirez - 5’2" - Libero - Fleming Island</strong></p> <p>Ramirez is known to be a spark of energy for the Fleming Island Golden Eagles. She demonstrates exceptional ball control and never lets any ball go down without a fight. She can quite literally "pass on a dime". She has managed to dig over 1100 balls throughout her career, at a whopping 4.9 digs per set. She is an impenetrable libero that can be quite aggravating for opposing attackers. Getting a ball to the floor against her is no easy task. She has a variety of skills including setting and serving aggressively. In her free time, she plays in beach volleyball tournaments to become an even more well-rounded player. In the Fall of 2021, she will be a formidable defender for the University of Tampa. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="98869" first="Yuliana" last="Amador"] - 5’10" - Libero - Lake Nona </strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="98869" first="Yuliana" last="Amador"] is the definition of a versatile volleyball player. She fits into any position that the coach needs her and executes it successfully. She is a team leader for her high school and club teams both on and off the court. She has amazing passing capabilities, but can also be a lethal attacker. In addition to playing in the libero position, she has racked up over 100 kills for Lake Nona. Not to mention her success from the service line where she has accumulated 97 aces. She carries a large load for her team with confidence and poise. She is always finding ways to get her setters in the perfect position to dish the ball out. She is currently committed to Mississippi State University where she will battle high ranked teams in the SEC. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="98875" first="Jessica" last="Lary"] - 5’11" - Libero - Creekside</strong></p> <p>Lary is a unique player in that while she is almost 6’ tall, she is still renowned for her incredibly clean passes. She plays Indoor for her high school, club, and even beach. She is dynamic in that she has tremendous emotional quotient on the court. She is able to use her experiences with both the beach and indoor to read hitters like none other. Lary passes the ball with little to no errors at all. She has nearly 500 serve receptions that make her crucial to her team. She is most helpful when it comes to setting the off blocker ball or any other time her team is out of system. She will soon head up to Tennessee where she will play for Austin Peay State University. As a governor, she will help bring a plethora of ball control with a wide set of skills along with her. </p>