Club Shoutout to MoCo Mavs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past week, MoCo Mavs welcomed PrepDig Texas to cover several of the drills featured in their showcase training. It was an incredible opportunity to highlight these high-level athletes and watch them perform the drills with intensity, precision, and skill. The growth and development of these young women were clear, and many expressed their appreciation for the role MoCo Mavs has played in helping them improve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MoCo Mavs is located in Spring, Texas, training out of the Community Fieldhouse. Speaking with club director Mallori Howington, she shared that the program is entering only its third season and already holds two USAV medals from last year in the 14 Patriot and 15 Patriot divisions. The club prides itself on being highly selective with its coaching staff and placing full trust in those coaches to choose their own teams during tryouts. With teams ranging from 11s to 18s, MoCo Mavs has already grown to 16 teams in just three years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What sets MoCo Mavs athletes apart is the type of players the program is committed to developing. The staff focuses on coaching gritty, underdog athletes who may be under the radar and giving them a platform to showcase their abilities. At Mavs, athletes are given a fresh start and the opportunity to build a name for themselves through hard work, intentional training, and competitive growth. This developmental focus is reflected in the rising level of play across the club, with more teams each year moving out of the Club and Select divisions and competing in higher USAV divisions. The momentum and culture at MoCo Mavs make it a standout program in the Texas volleyball club scene. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highlighting some of the 17s athletes who attended last night and shared their favorite things about Mavs Volleyball. These athletes push themselves daily and also shared what they want college coaches to know about them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='727312' first='Madison' last='Gray'] | Setter | Class of 2027</strong><br>Madison said Mavs was welcoming from the very beginning and that the girls create a strong sisterhood on the team. She wants college coaches to know that she communicates well, brings a positive presence to the court, and is a straight-A student. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Addisyn Nash | DS/L | Class of 2027</strong> <strong>| @addisynnashvb.4</strong><br>Addisyn shared that she loves the competitive environment at Mavs and how it constantly pushes her to get better. She wants college coaches to know that she thrives in competition and is always working to improve her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='727183' first='Addison' last='Moretti'] | DS/L | Class of 2027 | @addison_moretti</strong><br>Addison spoke about Mavs being both a family and a competitive environment that helps players grow. She wants college coaches to know that she values being a great teammate and competes hard every time she steps on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaden Buffington | DS/L | Class of 2027 | @jadendemivball</strong><br>Jaden mentioned that Mavs coaches are very supportive while also pushing her to be the best she can be. She wants college coaches to know that she is always uplifting to her teammates and consistently hustles on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='727286' first='Kinsley' last='Moretti'] | OH | Class of 2028</strong> <strong>| @kinsley_moretti</strong><br>Kinsley shared that Mavs was warm and welcoming from the moment she joined the program. She wants college coaches to know that she is dedicated, coachable, and eager to continue developing her game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sofia Graham | Pin | Class of 2027 | @scgvolley__</strong><br>Sofia shared that MoCo Mavs feels like a family, with a close-knit team and supportive coaches who push her to improve while believing in her. She wants college coaches to know that she shows up every day ready to work hard, is coachable and committed, and brings positive energy to her team on and off the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->