Recruiting ’25s: Athletes Who Bring the Grit Factor
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I love looking at what sets athletes apart. Whether it is their leadership or grit factor, an athlete’s intangibles can really be key to their recruiting process. In this article, I am going to break down some of the top…
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Continue ReadingI love looking at what sets athletes apart. Whether it is their leadership or grit factor, an athlete’s intangibles can really be key to their recruiting process. In this article, I am going to break down some of the top available 2025s who have a ton of grit and the ability to get the job done.
Teegan is an athlete who knows the game incredibly well. She can adjust and make impactful plays no matter how the ball gets to her. She is a powerful 6-rotation pin, equally talented in defense and serve-receive. Teegan embodies the ‘defense is a mindset’ and makes some incredible touches on even the toughest balls. She is battle-tested on the court and can dig deep in tough matches to perform at a high level.
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Paige is such a fun athlete to watch. She has a sky-high vertical and pinpoint precision on her swings. Paige’s impact can be felt on nearly every point. Her physical game adds a lot of value in all six rotations, but her ability to be reliable in tough moments sets her apart.
Lily could be the definition of a player with a grit factor. She is an incredibly talented setter and passer and can easily switch between setter and libero roles. Lily will make a full effort in every single play. She makes some jaw-dropping impressive plays when needed but also has great fundamentals and ball control. Lily is impressive in everything she does and seems to have infinite fight and grit.
Maddie is a consistent force in the backcourt. She handles a lot of areas, giving her hitters more opportunities. She not only performs at a high-level point after point, but she rarely makes the same error twice. She is absolutely relentless on defense and in serve receive and a huge asset on the court.
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Keira is such a fun athlete to watch because she has a high volleyball IQ and always seems one step ahead of her competition. She is a setter who can also swing and just has a great ability to find her hot hitters. She is also a stud defender and is always ready to pick up balls on defense and in coverage.
Aria is scrappy and gritty in the back row. She has a great mentality on the court and always works to help her team however possible. She has a clean contact and can play well across the back row. Aria is a team player who is nearly unstoppable in the back row.
Avery steps up for her team every time I see her play. She is a go-to hitter and consistently reliable yet aggressive on offense. She is also a tough defender. It is hard to earn points when Avery is in the back row. She gets some of the cleanest touches on the toughest balls.