Vol. 5 Get to know your top 2027’s for June 15th!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's something special about this journey—one filled with early mornings, late nights, and the fire to chase a dream. As we highlight these athletes, it's more than just talent—it's about work ethic, growth, and the love for the game. Whether you're just starting or already making noise, your story matters. This series is about celebrating the grind, recognizing potential, and giving these players the spotlight they've earned. Let's dive in—you're going to want to know these names.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["534965"],"_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-684ac9a4dce7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Why do you want to play college volleyball?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I love volleyball and it is a huge part of my life. I want to challenge myself by playing at the next level and I want to reach my goals that I have had since I was little.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your training schedule look like in-season and off-season?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~With my club volleyball schedule I don't have much of an off season. I have practice 3 - 5 days a week. During club volleyball I have more time to lift, do cardio, and plyometrics. I fill my summers with college camps, team camps, and open gyms.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How do you balance school, sports, and your personal life?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I value both school and sports so I have learned to be very good at time management. When I have a free weekend I make sure to fill it with something I enjoy like hanging out with friends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I am a supportive and kind teammate making sure I put the we before me. I am also a leader by communicating and encouraging my teammates. Something I need to work is taking risks on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your academic interests or intended major?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~In high school my most interesting class is A.P psychology. I haven't decided on my college major yet but I am keeping my options open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["759549"],"_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-684ac9a4dcefa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Why do you want to play college volleyball?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I would like to play in college to not only play at a higher level but to experience things I haven't before while playing my favorite sport!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your training schedule look like in-season and off-season?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~In-season I do lifting along with practices everyday to get ready for games. In the off-season I play club volleyball, lift, run track, and do a lot of camps in the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How do you balance school, sports, and your personal life?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I always try and put school first which can take most of my stress away and then I can focus more on the positives like playing volleyball and hanging out with my friends. I also like to do other sports and prioritize hanging out with people, so then I won't get burnt out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~My strengths are my hustle and quickness to the ball and doing everything I can to get them up. My weakness is more of the mental side of volleyball especially when I'm having a bad passing day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your academic interests or intended major?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~I would like to go into the medical field when I go to college.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["725200"],"_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-684ac9a4dcf54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Why do you want to play college volleyball?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I love volleyball, and it has always been a dream of mine to compete at the collegiate level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your training schedule look like in-season and off-season?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I do summer workouts sanctioned by my school during my summer break, I do school basketball, school softball, school volleyball, and I workout on my own during the school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How do you balance school, sports, and your personal life?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I usually stay organized and track things in my planner- sometimes it gets busy but I usually find a way to balance things out. Basketball and softball are during the same time as club volleyball, so I usually just communicate with my coaches and try to balance things out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I am strong at being self disciplined, having a great work- ethic, and being a team player. I am also very passionate about volleyball- so I would consider that a strength. I am kinda shy so it takes me a little bit to open up to people and form connections, but with the right people I come out of my shell really easy- so I would consider that a weakness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your academic interests or intended major?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~I want to major in biology because I want to be in health care.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["730569"],"_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-684ac9a4dcf9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Why do you want to play college volleyball?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I love the sport! It has taught me many life lessons, helped me with personal growth, and has given me lifelong friends. I look forward to the competitive challenge and experiencing that with a close group of girls at the next level!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your training schedule look like in-season and off-season?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~The seasons are pretty similar. High school season tends to have more practices. I have always done skills sessions throughout the year. This past year I have also began working with a trainer for specialized workouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How do you balance school, sports, and your personal life?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I definitely have to use time management skills! It helps that a lot of my friends are in the same sports. Spring tends to be busier for me since I have Softball and Club volleyball, there is not much for downtime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~Communication is probably one of my better strengths. Something I continue to work on is knowing my limitations and asking teammates for help.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your academic interests or intended major?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~Business/Marketing /Sales</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["724982"],"_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-684ac9a4dcfe1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Why do you want to play college volleyball?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~I want to play college volleyball because I truly love of the game. It has been a constant source of motivation, challenge and joy in my life. Playing at the college level would give me the opportunity to continue growing as both an athlete and teammate, all while seeing how far I can take my abilities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What does your training schedule look like in-season and off-season?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~In my high school season, I focus on doing all I can to be prepared for my games. I go to team practices, and take extra lessons to focus on positional skill development. In the off season, I focus on growth by spending time lifting and conditioning general areas that always need improvement (technique, footwork, general volleyball IQ). I play club volleyball to continue improving as a player outside my school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How do you balance school, sports, and your personal life?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~Balancing school, sports, and my personal life takes time management and prioritizing. I maintain a schedule and plan ahead of time so I can stay on top of my schoolwork, especially during the busy parts of the season. I have found that my volleyball and my personal life blend together since my teammates have become some of my closest friends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~One of my strengths is my communication and my work this on the court. I stay positive with my teammates by celebrating their successes and focusing on what is best for the team as a whole. I am committed to always giving 100% when I am on the court. A weakness I have been working on is consistent spot serving especially when under pressure. This is a skill I continue to work on with my coaches to improve my technique.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What are your academic interests or intended major?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~At this stage of my life, my interests range from architecture and real estate to medical fields focused on working with children.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wishing every athlete the best as you continue your journey. Remember—this path is yours, not anyone else's. Own every step, the highs and the lows, because each moment shapes who you're becoming. Stay grounded, stay hungry, and don't let anyone dim the light of your progress. Your story is just getting started.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Thank you to all my readers for making this journey possible. My goal has always been simple—to shine a light on athletes at every level, from Division I to NAIA, and give them a platform to keep chasing their love for the game. Every player deserves a shot, and I'm honored to help tell their stories.</em></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Please help us continue to grow this positive platform for players by spreading the word and encouraging your friends to subscribe at&nbsp;<a href="https://prepdig.com/">PrepDig.com.</a>&nbsp;With your support, we can create unforgettable memories and experiences!</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>This journey is created by the village—athletes, coaches, families, and subscribers.</em></strong></h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Thank you for making it all possible! ~ Theresa Hickman @</em></strong>prepdigdakotas</h4> <!-- /wp:heading -->