New Names: Breakout Performances in January

I saw some great talent in January. Some were from players that I have been following for a while and others were new talent that I have not seen before. The following players had standout performances in January and I wanted to make sure they receive mention as each one certainly deserves it. These players are also all relatively new to us and will be ones to keep tabs on they continue to grow and develop their games through out their volleyball club and high school careers.   Remember to follow me on Instagram @Prepdigamy and Facebook @PrepDig Amy for up to date event coverage, stories, and more.    Cegielski is a middle hitter that preps at River Falls and took her talents to Kokoro during this club season. I watched playing during the Luau and she was impressed with her speed, footwork and versatility. She can run numerous routes, hit the slide, and terminate on tempo. She is also a very effective blocker due to her quick movements and ability to read the ball so well.     Olsvig is a scrappy libero that I recently saw play in a tournament. She has a great read on the ball, is super quick, and isn't afraid to sacrifice her body to save a ball. She covered her attackers well and made several one handed digs and saves.     Alleman is a quick middle with a solid vertical and a lightening fast swing. Combine that with her ability to read the ball and run the net well and you have a highly effective middle on both offense and defense. Alleman is going to be one to keep tabs on this club season as I anticipate her to have a breakout year.     Falk is a 6 rotation outside that exploded onto my radar a few weeks ago. She is one of those players that is solid in many skills. She can dig well, terminate the ball, and block efficiently. She also has the height, speed, and game awareness that makes her a highly effective player that many want on their team.     Anderson is a setter out of Arcadia playing for Tenacity Volleyball Club. I have seen her play a few times and each time I am impressed with her fast release and consistent set location. With her high window and quick release, it is hard for opposing team blockers to read her which creates many one on one, isolated situations for her hitters. While Anderson is on the shorter side, she doesn't play like it. She runs a 5-1 and goes up against the best pins in the area with no fear.     Kooiman is a powerful pin that is playing for Salty's this club season. She has good court awareness and makes smart decisions. She transitions swiftly and then uses her height, speed, and power to exploded to the pin. While powerful cross shots definitely appear to be her favorite, she also can use finesse when needed to roll or push the ball to the corner or middle of the court. Kooiman is a go-to player that teams need on their side of the court.     Beltrand is fun to watch and probably one of my favorite "finds" for the month of January. She is a crafty 6 rotation outside with a wicked swing and impressive vertical that can hit an array of shots from both pins and out of the backcourt. Her defense is equally good. This girl moves in the backcourt and is able to dig up many attacks and also run down many balls from end line to end line. Great skills + immense hustle = fantastic player.

I saw some great talent in January. Some were from players that I have been following for a while and others were new talent that I have not seen before. The following players had standout performances in January and I wanted to make sure they receive mention as each one certainly deserves it. These players are also all relatively new to us and will be ones to keep tabs on they continue to grow and develop their games through out their volleyball club and high school careers.