JVA SummerFest – The Most Improved Players
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This past weekend, I saw a lot of improvement from many players from the DMV area. These players shone and helped their teams have a successful tournament. Erin Debiec Erin Debiec 6'1" | S Bishop O'Connell | 2024 State #92…
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Continue ReadingThis past weekend, I saw a lot of improvement from many players from the DMV area. These players shone and helped their teams have a successful tournament.
Erin Debiec Erin Debiec 6'1" | S Bishop O'Connell | 2024 State #92 Nation VA – 6’1 – Setter – Metro 16 Travel
Erin proved that she has all the qualities to play for a major college program. At the beginning of the season, her coach ran a 6-2, which gave them a chance to run their offense with three hitters. Heading to Nationals, we saw that they changed from a 6-2 to 5-1, which allowed Erin to help with the blocking and the consistency of the offense. Her athleticis,m, skills, and size allow her to be ready to play at a high level. Her setting IQ is high and she has the ability to manage the game during difficult moments. She is dangerous in the front row, with her blocking skills and running a fast-paced offense.
Shylah Swope Shylah Swope 5'10" | S Herndon | 2025 State VA – 5’9 – Setter / Opposite – Virginia Elite 15
Shylah is a setter who has improved tremendously. The 5-1 setter ran the show and touched every single ball, no matter where it was in the court. Her athleticism and quickness allowed her to run an effective offense by getting to the ball and using her hands 95% of the time. The 5’9 player was a beast in blocking against some of the good hitters she faced. She helped her team during crucial times to win a game or a match.
Ana Toumazatos Ana Toumazatos 6'1" | OH Langley | 2025 State VA – 6’0 – Outside Hitter – Virginia Elite 15
Ana is the go-to hitter for her team, both in the back and the front row. She is one of the key players on VAE’s 15s team. Ana is a very quiet player and a lot of time you don’t recognize her during the game until she sends a bomb. She is very smart in how she plays. You never know what to expect from her and she keeps the defense on their toes. She is the type of player who operates in the most crucial moments with poise and a fearless attitude. Ana is an upcoming starter in her position and the future looks bright for her.
Emmerson Sellman – 6’3 – OH – Metro 16 Travel
Emmerson left everything on the court. She is an all-around player who can do everything on the court. Emmi is the heart of her team and I am sure there are many coaches out there waiting for June 15. She does everything right and is the type of player that you look for when the team is in trouble. She is not afraid to take a swing either from the back or the front row. She is able to hit the ball from any spot on the court. Her team was challenged a couple of times, but they came back and won. Remember her name, because we will be hearing a lot.