Avoli Committed Athlete: SoCal Freshman Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>This article is sponsored by Avoli</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Dig has teamed up with Avoli, the volleyball brand built specifically for female athletes, to present <em>Committed</em> — a spotlight series celebrating standout athletes at each 2025 Prep Dig Showcase. These athletes are chosen for their leadership, sportsmanship, and relentless work ethic — the same values Avoli champions on and off the court. Each featured athlete receives exclusive Avoli gear in addition to their own spotlight article. Learn more about Avoli and explore their performance-driven footwear at <a href="http://avoli.com/">avoli.com</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The SoCal Freshman Showcase, hosted June 14 at Prime Volleyball Club, featured a gym full of talented newcomers eager to get on the radar. Among them, one athlete stood out for her poise, presence, and playmaking ability: Miss [player_tooltip player_id='776057' first='Anabella' last='Bailey']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":783912,"width":"334px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/06/image_a625da.png" alt="" class="wp-image-783912" style="width:334px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["776057"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-684fc039a6079"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='776057' first='Anabella' last='Bailey']</strong>, <strong>was hand-selected by Tournament Directors Emily Foster and Uchenna Ofoha as the Avoli Committed Athlete. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She impressed with her sharp court awareness, vocal leadership, and high volleyball IQ, setting the tone not only for her court but for the entire gym. From the start, she demonstrated what it means to lead with confidence and compete with heart.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anabella's impact stretched far beyond her skills. Wearing bright neon green shoes and an even brighter smile, she was constantly lifting up her teammates with words of encouragement, celebrating others' successes, and creating a competitive yet positive vibe during every drill and game. Her energy and sportsmanship were impossible to miss, making her a clear and deserving choice for this honor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anabella shared more about her love for the game and her goals:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>💡 What do you love most about volleyball, and how do you support the players around you?</strong><br>“The thing I love most about playing volleyball is the competition, being a part of a team, and chasing improvement."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>🧠 What's your best skill on the court and how do you handle pressure?</strong><br>“My best skill on the court is my serving because I am very intentional about where my serve is going and can place it wherever I'm needed.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>🏐 What are you working on adding to your game this season, and why?</strong><br>"Something I am working to improve in my game is my blocking, serve receive, and becoming a louder voice both on and off the court."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>🌟 What's one of your favorite volleyball memories?</strong><br>“So far, my favorite volleyball memory would be when I got my first ever medal at the Red Rock Rave with my teammates, while playing in the Liberty division."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>🎉 Fun fact for college coaches to know?</strong><br>“A fun fact about me that I want college coaches to know is that I enjoy creating content for my social media page.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>🎯 Personal goals for freshman year?</strong><br>“My personal goals for my freshman year off the court are to maintain straight A's in the classroom and to participate in a variety of activities beyond volleyball. On the court, my goal is to limit errors as much as possible and to become more vocal, whether I'm playing or supporting from the sidelines.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='776057' first='Anabella' last='Bailey'] is firmly on the radar. She plays hard, leads with a smile, and brings energy that elevates everyone around her. She represents everything the Avoli Committed Athlete stands for — a competitor with character, drive, and the heart to go far.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Congratulations, Anabella!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">If you enjoyed this article, please help us keep the momentum going!</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":770392,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-full"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/04/image_b3bd7c.png" alt="" class="wp-image-770392" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>✨ <strong>Help a player get discovered </strong>— share this article using the share buttons and tag us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigca/?hl=en"><strong>PrepDigCa</strong></a>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":770394,"width":"98px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"custom","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/04/image_ff10cb.png" alt="" class="wp-image-770394" style="width:98px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🚀 <strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/my-account/subscriptions/">Upgrade to a PrepDig+ Subscription</a></strong> — exclusive rankings, in-depth analysis, and access to the full <a href="https://prepdig.com/prospect-index/"><strong>prospect index</strong></a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"lightbox":{"enabled":false},"id":770395,"width":"106px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"custom","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prepdig.com/all-events/?type=Showcase"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/04/image_4421fb.png" alt="" class="wp-image-770395" style="width:106px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>📍 <strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/all-events/?type=Showcase">Come get on our radar!</a></strong> — attend an upcoming<strong> <a href="https://prepdig.com/all-events/?type=Showcase">PrepDig Event</a></strong>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>June 24</strong> – USAV GJNC Showcase – Session 1 (Classes of 2026–2029)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>June 29</strong> – USAV GJNC Showcase – Session 2 (Classes of 2026–2029)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>August 23</strong> – Rancho Santa Margarita (Classes of 2030–2032)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p><em><strong>Together</strong>,</em><strong> </strong>we're building a positive platform to celebrate players and connect the volleyball community through exposure and opportunity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p><strong><em>To all of our subscribers</em></strong> — thank you for being such an essential part of this journey. 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