Names to Know: 2029s on the Radar Before Club Season Begins

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;<strong>digdakotas30</strong>&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigdakotas/?hl=en">Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The next generation is on the rise. The <strong>Class of 2029</strong> may just be getting started, but this group already features athletes showing advanced skill, court IQ, and the competitive drive that sets them apart early. With club season right around the corner, these players are gearing up to make their mark — sharpening their serve receive, tightening their defense, and developing their all-around game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From setters commanding the offense to liberos reading hitters like veterans, this list highlights the <strong>2029 players already turning heads</strong>. They're the ones putting in extra reps, showing early leadership, and giving a glimpse of what the future of the game could look like.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at the names you'll want to remember as club season tips off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["748841"],"_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-69135a2f8c548"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='748841' first='Alba' last='Thao'] – DS/L</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='748841' first='Alba' last='Thao'] has that natural defensive instinct you can't teach. Quick off the mark and fearless in pursuit, she reads hitters early and positions herself to take the seam away before the ball even crosses the net. Her platform control and ability to stay low through contact make her a reliable first-touch presence. Whether it's serve receive or transition defense, Thao brings energy and communication that lifts everyone around her. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong><br>➡️ <em>This club season, watch for Alba to take the next step in her backcourt leadership — commanding the defense, cleaning up serve-receive patterns, and becoming the player teammates trust to handle the heat on any swing.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["741901"],"_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-69135a2f8c5f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='741901' first='Magnolia' last='Voss'] – Setter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='741901' first='Magnolia' last='Voss'] is the kind of setter who runs the offense like a veteran. Her footwork is clean, her hands are quiet, and she makes smart reads off the block. She has a natural feel for rhythm — knowing when to speed up tempo to the pins or feed the middle in transition. Voss plays with confidence and poise, even when the pass is off the net, keeping her hitters in system and her offense unpredictable. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong><br>➡️ <em>Heading into club season, look for Magnolia to expand her range — connecting on quicker sets and taking more control of the court as a vocal floor general who leads her team's tempo from start to finish.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"width":"108px","height":"auto","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/10/image_e42f4e.png" alt="This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is image_e42f4e.png" style="width:108px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/events/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The 2025 Prep Dig Exposure Tour is officially LIVE!</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're hitting 20+ cities across the country this winter to give athletes a platform to compete, get seen, level up and get on coaches radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'll personally be at Bloomington on Dec. 14 for all interested 2026-2029 prospects following the 2025 fall season.&nbsp;<a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/2026/register/prep-dig-exposure-tour-minnesota-session-1"><strong>Click here to register</strong>&nbsp;<strong>for 2028-2029</strong></a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/2027/register/prep-dig-exposure-tour-minnesota-session-2"><strong>click here to register for 2026-2027</strong></a>&nbsp;and use promo code&nbsp;<strong>“HICKMANPD25”</strong>&nbsp;to get $10 off your registration.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["886587"],"_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-69135a2f8c68a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='886587' first='Marian' last='Stockwell'] – Pin Hitter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Power, poise, and potential — [player_tooltip player_id='886587' first='Marian' last='Stockwell'] brings all three to the pin. She's explosive off her approach and finds ways to score from both the left and right sides. Her arm swing is fast, and she adjusts well to different tempos, showing a strong ability to tool the block or go deep corner when needed. Stockwell also brings underrated defensive awareness, transitioning quickly off the net and keeping herself available as an outlet hitter. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong><br>➡️ <em>This club season, expect Marian to take on a heavier offensive load, sharpening her shot selection and developing into a consistent point-scoring threat in both serve receive and out-of-system play.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["523206"],"_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-69135a2f8c711"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='523206' first='Rory' last='Ginder'] – DS/L</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='523206' first='Rory' last='Ginder'] is the definition of a grinder in the back row. Her reads are sharp, her reactions fast, and she isn't afraid to sacrifice her body for a touch. What sets Rory apart is her communication — she's constantly calling seams, tracking hitters, and organizing the court around her. She stays balanced through every dig, delivering clean second contacts that keep her team in system. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong><br>➡️ <em>As club season begins, look for Rory to elevate her game by improving her serve consistency and expanding her defensive range — becoming the steady presence every backcourt needs when matches get intense.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["849986"],"_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-69135a2f8c798"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849986' first='Dahlia' last='Klein'] – Setter</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='849986' first='Dahlia' last='Klein'] runs the offense with creativity and confidence. She reads the block well, delivers quick tempo to the pins, and has great court awareness — always knowing where her hitters are. Her ability to turn tight passes into attackable balls shows her athleticism and control. Klein also brings strong defensive instincts, ready to dig hard swings and transition quickly into her next set. <strong>~Theresa @prepdigdakotas</strong><br>➡️ <em>This club season, watch for Dahlia to take command of her team's offense — pushing tempo, working the middles, and continuing to develop her decision-making in pressure moments that separate good setters from great ones.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- 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><em>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!</em></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>This journey is created by the village—athletes, coaches, families, and subscribers.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Thank you for making it all possible! ~ Theresa Hickman</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Follow on Instagram@prepdigdakotas</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->