Driven by the Dream

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chasing the next level takes courage. It means betting on yourself, staying hungry, and growing through every season. These athletes are proof that hard work and belief open doors. Their stories show just how far passion can take you. From gaining exposure to hitting major milestones, they remind us why we play this sport. Their dreams are big and their drive is even bigger.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["545293"],"_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-692f29e2a145b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meet [player_tooltip player_id='545293' first='Liliana' last='Swanson'] @scrockstarvolleyball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Middle Blocker • 2027<br>Mira Costa High School @costagirlsvolleyball<br>LOVB 17 Melissa @scrockstarvolleyball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gamer</strong><br>I am most proud of my attacking skills this year. The feedback I've received from coaches shows the progress I've made and how much harder I'm working to make a bigger impact. I'm always looking for ways to help my team succeed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Subscriber</strong><br>PrepDig has helped me get noticed by college coaches by highlighting my achievements such as NTDP and UA Next on a much larger scale.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Liliana's Gratitude</strong><br>I am grateful for amazing teammates who have become some of my closest friends and for the coaches at Costa and SCVC who are helping me reach my potential. Being surrounded by such high quality beach and indoor volleyball pushes me to grow every day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["715904"],"_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-692f29e2a14c7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meet [player_tooltip player_id='838899' first='Lily' last='Smith'] @synergyforcevbc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pin Hitter • 2027<br>Vista Del Lago @vistagirlsvolleyball<br>[program_tooltip program_id='580830' first='Synergy' last='Force'] James 17 National @synergyforcevbc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gamer</strong><br>I am most proud of committing to Division I volleyball at Cal State Northridge. That moment showed that all the hard work is worth it and that my dreams are becoming reality.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Subscriber</strong><br>I subscribe to PrepDig because it inspires me to improve and provides great resources to keep developing every part of my game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lily's Gratitude</strong><br>I am grateful for all the opportunities my coaches have given me and for the memories and connections I've created throughout this journey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["435541"],"_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-692f29e2a151d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meet [player_tooltip player_id='435541' first='Ava' last='Villela'] @absolutevolleyball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OH, RS, DS • 2027<br>California High School @calhighvolley<br>Absolute VBC @absolutevolleyball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gamer</strong><br>This season I was named MVP for my high school team. I am proud of the leadership, improvement, and growth that I showed and how that contributed to our success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Subscriber</strong><br>I subscribe to PrepDig to stay connected to the volleyball world and because the platform is creating exposure opportunities for the next generation of athletes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ava's Gratitude</strong><br>I am grateful for the chance to travel and compete in different regions of the country and for my parents who have stood beside me through every win and every challenge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["720339"],"_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-692f29e2a156b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Meet [player_tooltip player_id='720339' first='Summer' last='Tukua'] @wavevolleyball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Outside Hitter • 2028<br>Murrieta Valley High School @mvvolleyball<br>WAVE Volleyball @wavevolleyball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gamer</strong><br>I am proud of the improvement I have made in passing and serving this season. I work each day to grow my skills and show my teammates that I am committed to becoming the best player I can be.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Subscriber</strong><br>PrepDig has supported my volleyball journey and boosted my recruiting process. It helps me connect with players and coaches everywhere and motivates me to keep improving.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Summer's Gratitude</strong><br>I am incredibly grateful for my coaches and family who have supported me since the beginning. From long drives to every practice to cheering from the stands, they make it all possible and I am thankful for their love and belief in me.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</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">I<strong>f you enjoyed this article, please help us keep the momentum going!</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":885470,"width":"125px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/09/image_cf4e03.png" alt="" class="wp-image-885470" style="width:125px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- 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:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- 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 {"className":""} --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:image {"id":894323,"width":"126px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","align":"left"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/10/image_e42f4e.png" alt="" class="wp-image-894323" style="width:126px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <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 {"className":""} --> <p>We're hitting 20+ cities across the country this winter to give athletes a platform to compete, get seen, and level up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p>I'll personally be directing at <strong>Arizona (12/14),</strong> and can't wait to welcome some of the region's top talent to the gym. <strong>Use Code: BamfordPD25</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🔥 <strong>Players</strong> — Use this article to grow. 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