Updated ’26 Rankings Coming Out Today! What To Expect This Week
High school is done, club tryouts are close to being done, and club schedules are set. It’s time for us to update the current rankings. Here are a few things to note before you read: This is a subjective list.…
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Continue ReadingHigh school is done, club tryouts are close to being done, and club schedules are set. It’s time for us to update the current rankings. Here are a few things to note before you read:
This is a subjective list.
No, we are not the “authority” of player rankings. Rather, we’re merely suggesting a projection of each athlete’s collegiate potential. Just because you’re on this list doesn’t mean you’re playing in college. Just because you’re not on this list doesn’t mean you’re not good enough. In some cases, we haven’t seen you play yet, and there are thousands of players to see in person, while there’s only one of me.
We update every quarter.
If your athlete has an amazing tournament or an amazing match, and you find that your ranking has not changed, don’t fret. We compile information over three months of play, all while fitting in new kids to each ranking update.
Expect us to give a list of five athletes from different clubs in each article this week.
We will give a list of five kids in each category of article, including:
- New additions
- Stock risers
- Positional breakdowns
We’ll even go so far as to break the positions down into pin attackers, middles, setters and defensive specialists. But know this, these aren’t the only kids we’re looking at.
Not everyone goes big-time.
Everyone already knows the names of the kids making the biggest impact on the biggest stages. What we pride ourselves on are the kids that are “diamonds in the rough”, so to speak. We give special attention to those that might not be from the “volleyball schools”, or those that might not get the best exposure for a number of reasons. No matter where you’re from or what you do, we can find you. Play hard, play well, and you’ll be noticed in no time.
In short, relax and have fun.
We’re here for the kids. Nothing more. No agenda, no politics, no NOTHING unless it has something to do with the kids. Please, refrain from bringing vitriol and conspiracy theories to your all-caps rage typing when messaging us here at PD. We’re doing our best to write about everyone, so we expect a little decorum from you folks, just like when your kid plays. It’s a game—let’s make sure we have fun being just a small part of it. Enjoy!