SoFi Stadium: Coach’s Reflection and Prospect Reactions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During the weekend, Playbook Live curated a sensational volleyball event at the iconic SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, crafting indelible memories for the attending prospects. A heartfelt thank you extends to Jason Olive, the Executive Director of LAVBC, @losangelesvolleyballclub, for his valuable assistance in preparing PrepDig for the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While teams created unforgettable memories and connections on the court, their enthusiasm overflowed as they shared their experiences on social media, tagging PrepDigCa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I had the privilege of catching up with Coach Cam, who guided his Sunshine 15La Team through an extraordinary adventure in the stadium and shared the experience on Tik Tok <a href="http://@imaginingyourdragon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@imaginingyourdragon</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Coach Cam @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunshine15la/">sunshine15la</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reflecting on the extraordinary experience, Coach Cam conveyed that playing in SoFi Stadium was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Being among the first athletes to step foot in this monumental venue was an honor in itself, adding an extra layer of significance to the entire event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He went on to describe such moments, in watching the expressions on his kids' faces and feeling overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the building was remarkable. He said he felt like a tiny figure on the field, thinking about the multitude of people who have sat and played there. The significance of the Rams winning a Super Bowl in this very arena made the experience truly priceless for him, and the parents couldn't stop talking about it throughout the weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":503200,"width":"218px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/01/image_a34fe6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-503200" style="width:218px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danica_benavente/">danica_benavente</a> </figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2X88ERvMLi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linku0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2X88ERvMLi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Cam was not the only one who had an amazing experience. [player_tooltip player_id='469394' first='Aleiah' last='Carr'], [player_tooltip player_id='288679' first='Ava' last='McBride'] and Marli Lauren also shared their experiences with PrepDig.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='469394' first='Aleiah' last='Carr'] @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aleiahcarr.vb/#">aleiahcarr.vb</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["469394"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='469394' first='Aleiah' last='Carr'] shared her excitement after playing against Cleveland High School, stating, u0022It was very cool getting to experience playing in that big of a space along with watching the previous teams ahead of us play. 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It gives young female athletes, coaches, and spectators a glimpse into the future of women's volleyball and how influential it can be.u0022","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b05d7ab01c5"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":503221,"width":"305px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/01/image_1df0a6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-503221" style="width:305px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2X19UPOf-2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linku0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2X19UPOf-2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Marli Lauren @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/marlilauren_vb/#">marlilauren_vb</a></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["478247"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Marli Lauren, reflecting on her time at SoFi, shared, u0022My thoughts about SoFi were incredible. There was so much space and there were 2 volleyball courts. My teammates and I had great time. It really felt like a once in a lifetime experience. It was definitely surreal to play there. It felt like I was playing in my first collegiate game. I'm speaking that into existence. I am very grateful I got the chance to play there. Overall it was a great experience.u0022","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b05d7ab0233"} /-->