Intriguing Recruits – 2024 Swiss Army Knife Athletes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are a variety of athletes that I know will have an intriguing recruiting process.&nbsp; They have a dynamic skill set and will absolutely be a key contributor at the next level.&nbsp; However, how will that look like for these athletes? They can play multiple positions and a really high level, all around players.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I stay out of the recruiting process, I know that is a very personal journey, but we are always excited to celebrate a commitment when athletes find their fit.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="122566" first="Emerson" last="Van Lannen"] - FC Elite - Appleton North (WI)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Van Lannen had a huge national tournament where she was a key piece to the FC Elite 16 Navy National Division title team, earning all-tournament honors.&nbsp; What makes her game different is how she can run the show as a setter, but is also a highly effective attacker where she can swing from either pin.&nbsp; Van Lannen ended the high school season running a 5-1 for Appleton North, she could do that again with their lineup full of attackers, but she could also swing.&nbsp; That could be the same at the next level.&nbsp; She most likely will be a setter at the next level, but it's always nice to be able to bring a dynamic skill set to any gym.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":183194,"width":515,"height":344,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2022/03/DSC03836.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-183194" width="515" height="344"/><figcaption><strong>Van Lannen</strong></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="112086" first="Sophie" last="Ledbetter"] - Academy - Hamilton Southeastern (IN)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I have seen this Academy group play since they were 15, they have developed into a really strong team that will produce plenty of college athletes.&nbsp; Ledbetter is an electric pin who can score a lot of points, but what makes her skillset different is how effective she is in the backrow.&nbsp; I don't think I've seen her have an “off day” when it comes to her passing.&nbsp; She is automatic in serve receive and could be a sneaky pick up for a big program as a DS/L.&nbsp; With her background as an outside, she could provide a swing out of the backrow to go along with her crisp ball control.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="107552" first="Audrey" last="Kocon"] - Northern Lights - Mounds View (MN)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I think I have seen Kocon play every position for Northern Lights.&nbsp; The 6'0 lefty was running a 6-2 for Lights, but when she played at the Gauntlet over Memorial Day with a short handed Northern Lights team she played middle, right side, setter, and a little bit of right back and middle back.&nbsp; She is an all around player with a great feel for the game and contributes in multiple ways for her team.&nbsp; Does she run a 5-1 and become an offensive setter, does she swing on the right side?&nbsp; Either way, she is one who continuously provides positive touches for her side of the net.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="168150" first="Jadyn" last="Petersen"] and [player_tooltip player_id="168149" first="Payton" last="Petersen"] - Six Pack - Dike-New Hartford (IA)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":189775,"width":435,"height":290,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/pd/uploads/2022/04/DSC04694.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-189775" width="435" height="290"/><figcaption>[player_tooltip player_id="168150" first="Jadyn" last="Petersen"]</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a story for another day, but I would be very curious to know how to works to recruit your daughter.&nbsp; Northern Iowa Head Coach, Bobbi Petersen has two high level daughters with her twins Jadyn and Payton.&nbsp; This isn't the first time this family has been through this process when the older twins, Baylee and Sydney.&nbsp; Baylee committed to UNI as an outside hitter/defensive specialist while Sydney went to play at Texas as a libero/DS, but will be finishing at UNI this season as a grad transfer.&nbsp; Payton is the top prospect in the Class of 2024 in Iowa where she is a dominant outside hitter, but could she play as a libero as well?&nbsp; Jadyn is a solid L2 where she is really solid in the back row.&nbsp; Does she look to play the libero at the next level?&nbsp; So many options for these solid athletes who have already won two state volleyball and two state basketball titles.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="135974" first="Gabrielle" last="Wire"] - Mission - Crystal Lake South</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wire has been an electric athlete for Mission 16 Elite this past season.&nbsp; She is explosive on the outside where she can score points, but is also a key passer and point scorer from the backrow.&nbsp; Wire is also a beach player which with more programs adding beach that could be an option for her.&nbsp; Wire has plenty of shots and power, but will her future at the next level be as a DS/libero.&nbsp; Either way, she definitely has options.&nbsp; Another athlete she played club with this past season is swiss army knife player Alivia Keegan.&nbsp; She is a setter/attack and has such a great feel for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->