Social Media’s Stars of the Week

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the world of gaining attention and recognition, social media has become a fast and easy way to do it. We've found six incredible athletes who we think deserve to be noticed. If you want to be considered, all you have to do is create and share great posts and don't forget to tag @Coachable247.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":459640,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Emily Ford","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32925","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Royal","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Point West VBC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eEmily Fordu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eBio: 2024 5'11 Lefty Opposite/RS u003c/spanu003eu003ca class=u0022editor-rtfLinku0022 href=u0022https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/13/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e#13u003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e u003c/spanu003eu003ca class=u0022editor-rtfLinku0022 href=u0022https://www.instagram.com/pointwestvbc/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e@pointwestvbcu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e 18-1s u003c/spanu003eu003ca class=u0022editor-rtfLinku0022 href=u0022https://www.instagram.com/royalgvb/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e@royalgvbu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e // varsity beach vbu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eMeet Emily Ford, the ultimate all-star on the volleyball court! Emily's highlight reels are a sight to behold, featuring her incredible left-handed kills that zip across the court from both the left and right sides. But that's not all – she's a powerhouse in the back row, unleashing powerful hits that leave opponents bewildered. Her blocking skills alone, are so sharp, that they practically shut down the competition.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eWhen you tune into Emily's highlight reels, you'll witness her on-the-court passion and the way her teammates feed off her infectious energy. It's like watching a live wire electrify the game! And if that's not enough, Emily's top spin jumps are simply mind-blowing – some of the most jaw-dropping jumps you'll see anywhere.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eIn her own words, “social media has influenced my volleyball journey by giving me great mental advice and how I can perform under certain pressure and stress. 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She possesses a unique finesse in her ball-handling that captivates anyone who watches. Daniele exhibits remarkable agility, swiftly positioning herself beneath the ball, and her feet remain poised, always ready for that perfect jump set. The fluidity of her sets is a testament to her quickness and gentle touch.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eYet, Daniele's talents extend beyond her setting prowess. She serves as an offensive asset for her team, executing lightning-fast two-hand dumps that leave opponents stunned. While her setting rightfully steals the spotlight, her contributions in blocking, defense, and serving are equally noteworthy.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eIn her own words,u003c/spanu003e “su003c/spanu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eocial media has played a positive role in my volleyball experience because it has exposed me to other players and colleges. 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What truly sets Leilah apart is her commanding presence at the net, marked by her quick reactions when the ball is in play. Her transitions are nothing short of powerful, and her final two steps position her flawlessly for a fierce offensive assault. Witnessing her attack an overpass is sheer perfection. My absolute favorite highlight reel is when she executed a precise block on the right side and seamlessly followed it up with another block on the ensuing overpass. Her athleticism on display during these blocking sequences is nothing short of phenomenal.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eIn her own words,u003c/spanu003e “coming from a city that's not really known for volleyball, social media has expanded my opportunities of being seen for my talents and improving my game.”u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":459644,"_player_evaluations_3_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='526557' first='Sydney' last='Rincon']","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"32561","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"Sierra Canyon School ","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"CITY Volleyball","_player_evaluations_3_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_3_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_3_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e[player_tooltip player_id='526557' first='Sydney' last='Rincon']u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eBio: CITY 13 Gold '22-'23 | 5th Place at AAUs u003ca href=u0022https://www.instagram.com/wearecitysports/u0022u003e@wearecitysportsu003c/au003e Sierra Canyon '29 u003ca href=u0022https://www.instagram.com/sierracanyonvolleyball/u0022u003e@sierracanyonvolleyballu003c/au003e 5'7u0022 Setter/Pin/All Around, u003ca href=u0022https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/5/u0022u003e#5u003c/au003eu003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eSydney exemplifies what it means to be a committed setter. She not only dazzles us with her incredible highlight videos but also generously shares her unwavering work ethic. We see her dedication in her numerous training sessions, and it's truly inspiring.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eAs a fan, what truly captivates me is witnessing a setter diligently honing her skills in digging defense and seamlessly transitioning into her setting positions. Sydney's training journey takes her through various gyms and under the guidance of different trainers, a testament to her exceptional coachability and remarkable versatility in the realm of training.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eIn her own words,u003c/spanu003e u0022social media has been a great tool that's helped me connect with other players, coaches, and schools. 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In her reels, Larkin skillfully displays her skills in passing and setting. She is also very talented using her strategic tips on the outside, middle or right sides of the court. She projects the essence of an all-around player u003c/spanu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003ewho shines with personality. u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eIn her own words,u003c/spanu003e u003c/spanu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e“social media has allowed me to watch others play u0026amp; it motivates me to strive to improve. 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