Dedicated Athlete Series: Peyton Robinson

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At PrepDig, we understand the profound commitment required to reach athletic aspirations. That's why we're thrilled to highlight athletes who epitomize unwavering dedication. The Dedicated Athlete Series explores the journeys of those promising prospects who serve as sources of inspiration, offering a glimpse into their incredible determination and hard-earned success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are excited to introduce you to an exceptional athlete and provide insight into her training regimen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["525836"],"_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":"Meet [player_tooltip player_id='525836' first='Peyton' last='Robinson'], a volleyball prodigy destined for greatness. As an agile and explosive outside hitter for [program_tooltip program_id='431200' first='Madfrog' last=''], Peyton showcases exceptional athleticism and defensive prowess on the court. Her meticulously crafted four-step approach epitomizes fundamental excellence, ensuring she unleashes every ounce of power at the net.rnrnEven in challenging situations, Peyton's elevated volleyball IQ shines through as she deftly navigates through various shot options when set out of system. Her disciplined platform ensures consistent and precise passing, reflecting her dedication to mastering every aspect of the game. [player_tooltip player_id='525836' first='Peyton' last='Robinson'] isn't just another player; she's a strategic powerhouse destined to leave a significant mark at the collegiate level. Despite being a 2029 prospect, she already displays immense potential. With ample time to refine her skills, Peyton is unequivocally bound for Division I stardom. Her exceptional talent and unwavering commitment distinguish her as a dedicated athlete, setting her apart from her peers and paving the way for a remarkable journey in the world of volleyball.  Michelle Bamford @ PrepDig","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6610311786f53"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bio</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='525836' first='Peyton' last='Robinson'] | 2029 | 13 Year Old | 13 National Green | OH | 5'8” | Texas | 6 Rotation Player | 2022 Under Armor Next Middle School Standout | 2023 Nike HP SRVA 15u | 2023 AAU All-American | 2023 IMG Elite Futures Invite | 2023 &amp; 2022 AAU| 2023 USAV| 2022 USAV| 3.8 GPA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Training Regimen</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key to my success starts with the foundation of a consistent diet of red meat, fruit, protein shakes, brown or white rice – some vegetables, but never a ton of sugar. I am a foodie and I love bread. I allow myself to eat it if I have 3-day tournaments. Otherwise, I limit my consumption of carbs. My primary drink is water. No soda. No sugary drinks. Another important piece to my training regimen: weighted strength training and a consistent sleep schedule. I did not start using barbells until 13. Prior to this – all my strength training was resistance bands and hand weights. Now I do weighted squats and lift weights.&nbsp; Because I train between 4 and 5 days a week – I require 8 hours of sleep to feel fully restored. I also believe in cold water immersion (ice baths) too keep inflammation down and speed up recovery. I am fortunate both of my parents were athletes, so they advocate my using Normatech leg compression therapy, full body cryotherapy and once a week I work with my chiropractor (who also played volleyball). We&nbsp; work on performance recovery with resistance bands, balance and core body work – then I get adjusted. On weeks with no tournaments, I sometimes go with my mom to “Hotworx” to do yoga, pilates or resistance band work in an infrared sauna for recovery and stretching. &nbsp;I've learned staying flexible, stretching and strength training has been 100 percent the best preventative step against injuries. My training regimen requires discipline. There are days I don't want to do it. But that's where real gains develop on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":528829,"width":"255px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/IMG_8410.jpeg?w=688" alt="" class="wp-image-528829" style="width:255px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mastering Time, Discipline and Preparation</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Time management also requires discipline. My father expects punctuality to class, to the dinner table, to the gym. My parents require I clean my room. I make up my bed every day. (My mom is former US Army) I also pick my clothes out the night before and watch film of my competitors before a tournament. Preparation is part of my training regimen. Finally, I work hard to be a good person. I've learned I am not always right. I've learned to apologize. Forgive myself and others and be kind – regardless of skill level. The mental training is part of my regimen as well. My passing and hand control coach – also prepares me mentally for a game. My church – prepares me spiritually for why I am even on this journey. My teammates prepare me to work as a team as well as individually. We can only win if we work together!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The hardest part of discipline is getting off social media and staying away from a cell phone. My parents have taken it away. It's both a creative space and cesspool. Time spent on social media – is time I could be doing reps in my room, or stretching or sleeping or my homework. To fill the void, I am reading more. Studying film more and taking Spanish classes online with my mom. I also am making a conscious decision to excel in the classroom. I am an A and B student. But if I apply myself I can be all A's. This is the challenge I have set for myself. I am a student and an athlete second. Playing at a high level requires a lot more than just talk. You can spot the talkers the minute pressure is applied in a game. Who folds… and who becomes the beast? Those who prepare always come out on top. Always.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":528880,"width":"224px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","align":"right"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/IMG_8415.jpeg?w=526" alt="" class="wp-image-528880" style="width:224px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Plyometrics</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>During volleyball season. I do plyometrics once a week – for 30 mins max. You can't jump high overnight. This is cumulative work… and if not done with a trained professional – could lead to injuries. &nbsp;I have been training plyometrics for 2 years consistently once a week. I am just now noticing significant gains. &nbsp;I am 13. My last vertical – at my first college showcase was 9 feet 6 ½ inches. I will be in the 10 foot club soon. I am most impressed however, that I can apply what I have gained in plyometrics to my actual game. I can hit better angles over blocks because I can jump over it. LOVE. LOVE. THIS. FEELING.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Cross Train</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am in middle school. Our teams are not as advanced as club – so I took advantage of the opportunity to cross-train. I played setter on my middle school volleyball team. My primary position is Outside Hitter and I have played libero. I also ran cross-country track. I loved it – but I plan to run hurdles and sprints next go-round.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":528828,"width":"187px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/IMG_8407.jpeg?w=858" alt="" class="wp-image-528828" style="width:187px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Camps</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Camps are a great way to get out of your bubble and see the level others are playing at nationwide. It is an eye opening experience. I have participated in IMG's Elite Futures, Exact Sports College Showcase, A5 Southern Showcase, Southern Region Volleyball &nbsp;High Performance Camp, Under Armor Next Middle School Camp Series, A5 Elite boot camps (Atlanta, GA), Georgia Tech Volleyball Camp. This year I made Exact 11 Watchlist International Team – for travel to Spain this Summer, I was invited and plan to attend Nebraska's Dream Team Camp this Summer as well. As well as Under Armor's Middle School Camp in Dallas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Train Outside of Practice</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is absolutely no way you can excel in volleyball relying solely on club practices. It's not going to happen. You have to train! I have been blessed with the best private instructors. I work with a hitting coach/serving coach. A passing and defensive coach. And my team coach. During the summer I train private trainers 2 to 3 hours per week. Positional volleyball training plus cross train vertimax, resistance bands, speed and agility, weights and sand training. This Summer I will not play AAU. I also played for Nike's SRVA 15u team last Summer. Not sure if I will try out this year. My parents want me to take 3 consecutive weeks off from volleyball this Summer to prevent burnout. The plan now is to only train sand over the summer, positional train indoor court, swim and take piano lessons. I have won 3 national championships in 2 years… and just bid qualified for nationals at 13. My parents stress my talent will only take me as far as my character develops. This Summer I am going to work on character, go to church… and learn how to do tough things under pressure without folding mentally – both on and off the court. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":528827,"width":"212px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","align":"right"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/IMG_8408.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-528827" style="width:212px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Upcoming Events</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lone Star National Qualifier | April 6-8th | Dallas, TX </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>May Madness | May 18th | Dallas, TX </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All Star Challenge | June 8-9 | Dallas, TX </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>USAV National Championship | June 21 -24 | Dallas, TX </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Links</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigplaypey/?hl=en">@BigPlayPey</a> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/BigPlayPey2029/status/1729691875865477337">@Pey2028</a> <a href="https://x.com/BigPlayPey2029/status/1729691875865477337" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">x.com/pey2028</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BigPlayPey">https://www.</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BigPlayPey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">youtube</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BigPlayPey">.com/@BigPlayPey</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Video Links:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Speed and agility: <a href="https://youtu.be/wgySsEumriA?si=3zGFj6SabXe-uESm">https://youtu.be/wgySsEumriA?si=3zGFj6SabXe-uESm</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tempo Defensive Drills: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/_1MKh57MDq8?si=bBOI0tryzFEKgKLO">https://youtube.com/shorts/_1MKh57MDq8?si=bBOI0tryzFEKgKLO</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jump boxes: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/2hj1piCz3sQ?si=HbDe9uSl5FK0VI-F">https://youtube.com/shorts/2hj1piCz3sQ?si=HbDe9uSl5FK0VI-F</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pass and Kill: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/ihGJlM6Rjxg?si=v3mpe9RLcWei-nEP">https://youtube.com/shorts/ihGJlM6Rjxg?si=v3mpe9RLcWei-nEP</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mideast Qualifier Top Spin Serve: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/yihgPvKwdp4?si=MUh885ccfNSqEuPZ">https://youtube.com/shorts/yihgPvKwdp4?si=MUh885ccfNSqEuPZ</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jump box training: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/YwYOJz5_dSs?si=gU4yEcOIUD2HCNJR">https://youtube.com/shorts/YwYOJz5_dSs?si=gU4yEcOIUD2HCNJR</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Plyo &amp; Strength Training: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/-6fgi-IrG-A?si=CNzzSw-PAh-5GpDl">https://youtube.com/shorts/-6fgi-IrG-A?si=CNzzSw-PAh-5GpDl</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sand Training: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/apbbjcX6zXo?si=9etbP9BGYnM76SDV">https://youtube.com/shorts/apbbjcX6zXo?si=9etbP9BGYnM76SDV</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vertimax Training: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/hlTjbMEnhGY?si=0vlQP2NegZl5wjJx">https://youtube.com/shorts/hlTjbMEnhGY?si=0vlQP2NegZl5wjJx</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ballons and Ball Control: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/Z9jVouuzS1k?si=ANQjXS2Evk1_HIGR">https://youtube.com/shorts/Z9jVouuzS1k?si=ANQjXS2Evk1_HIGR</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mental Warm Up: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/-5XINpq-i-E?si=PV2k1D7J5KQiAFHX">https://youtube.com/shorts/-5XINpq-i-E?si=PV2k1D7J5KQiAFHX</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jump Training: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/HSwX2nI8vhE?si=1P3PIuOCZGRd9ouF">https://youtube.com/shorts/HSwX2nI8vhE?si=1P3PIuOCZGRd9ouF</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Balling Out Windy City Qualifier:<strong> </strong><a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/ubFqVcV3bQs?si=AMiF_u3x4CEvUCQN">https://youtube.com/shorts/ubFqVcV3bQs?si=AMiF_u3x4CEvUCQN</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Windy City Qualifier Kill: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/urrIEGcWqZw?si=94AT_YVkW8nRZDtM">https://youtube.com/shorts/urrIEGcWqZw?si=94AT_YVkW8nRZDtM</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol><!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->