Middle Blockers Ready to Impact the 2025 Club Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As club season is quickly approaching, our attention turns to the commanders at the net. These middles combine size, power, and court awareness to be effective contributors on the defensive and offensive side of the game. From quick blockers to powerful hitters, these athletes are ready to turn heads this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["892966"],"_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-6916aa2879ad3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='892966' first='Norah' last='Pearce'] has the range, tools, and skills to be an impactful middle at the collegiate level. Standing at 6'1, she makes great adjustments as a blocker and uses her height to turn past the block or power through. She has good sense of court awareness and knows how to score off of tough balls. Norah also as a blocker uses her arms independently to seal holes and dive into seams to make big plays. She has great energy and court leadership that shine through in big moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["782248"],"_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-691bf70246ca5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A middle who works hard in transition and is a solid blocker is always a difference maker and [player_tooltip player_id='827139' first='Lucy' last='Coombs'] is exactly that. Throughout long rallies, she still works hard to get off the net to make herself an option and has solid power to put the ball away. She has good range to help her score and is quick to get over to close blocks and shutdown attackers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["897621"],"_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-6916c47f08d79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Standing at 6'3 [player_tooltip player_id='897621' first='Wren' last='Bingham'] has the potential to make an impact at the next level. She hits with great power and uses her length effectively, contacting the ball at a high point which helps her score off of different sets and locations. Her quickness translates to her being a good blocker with a good first-step to close blocks and create positive touches. Wren's combination of athleticism, timing, and size make her a consistent force at the net. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["815235"],"_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-6916aa2879b79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For her final year with the Morgan Trojans, [player_tooltip player_id='815235' first='Kenna' last='Buss'] was a solid contributor to their success. On the season she hit a .307 and totaled 245 kills. She moves the ball well and finds different ways to score, showing good range as a middle who reads the block effectively. Kenna has efficient footwork in transition and in her approach that allow her to be on time consistently with various sets. Defensively, she has great timing when she is blocking and has the tools to make an impact at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894197"],"_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-6916aa2879b30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='894197' first='Callie' last='Eudis'] shows promising potential and physical abilities with a strong competitive presence on the court. She generates good power and showcases the ability to continue developing her mechanics and technique. Her press is strong when she is blocking and has a good first step to track the ball off the setter to close blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["819936"],"_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-6916c47f08e54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='819936' first='Tori' last='Hunter'] has good timing that allows to get on top of balls while producing good power. She has good range and eye work as an attacker and showcases her ability to use different ways to score such as a tip to an open spot or a push to a corner. Her movements are efficient making it easy for her to travel as a blocker across the net and be on time in her approach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894155"],"_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-6916c47f08e9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='894155' first='Lauren' last='Adams'] is not the most physical middle, but she understands her position well and plays it with a steady consistency. She has the ability to score with intention, demonstrates the ability to swing with solid power, and be a reliable force at the net. From the end line, Lauren showcases a strong float serve that frustrates passers and disrupts offensive schemes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just a reminder to all volleyball athletes in Utah — with club season right around the corner, I'd love to feature more of you!&nbsp;<strong>If you'd like to be included, please send me your club schedule along with some basic information about yourself: your club team, position, and coach.&nbsp;</strong>Feel free to also share a little bit about your story and who you are!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With how much volleyball has grown in Utah, it's getting tougher to keep track of all the talented athletes out there, so don't hesitate to reach out! I'll do my best to come watch you in action and you can find my email in the Utah scouts section. I'm looking forward to connecting with you all and seeing you on the court! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->