Setter Leadership and Offensive Firepower Shine

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://prepdig.com/all-events/?type=Showcase" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The 2025 Prep Dig Exposure Tour is officially LIVE. Use code BamfordPD25 to register today.</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PrepDig Exposure Tour is in full effect and we are highlighting the MVPs and Top Performers who stepped into competitive roles and delivered in every rotation. SoCal demanded energy, versatility, and the ability to elevate teammates, and this court delivered on all fronts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach <strong>Fia Faumuina</strong> evaluated his court and selected one MVP and three Top Performers who made consistent, winning impacts throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["896293"],"_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-6935d1e5d9cc7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='896293' first='Airyss' last='Celestine']</strong> named MVP at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Gardena, CA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Airyss proved that size is only one piece of the equation. She jumped high, blocked well above her height, and showed powerful athleticism in transition. Airyss was vocal in serve receive and stayed engaged in every play, asking smart questions and communicating clearly to help her teammates adjust.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She looked for seams, attacked high hands, and made good offensive decisions that kept her team in control. Her leadership and confidence made her a standout MVP.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~ <strong>Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["896117"],"_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-6935d1e5d9d2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='896117' first='Kyla' last='Hoffman']</strong> named Top Performer at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Gardena, CA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kyla kept the offense connected and the hitters involved. She was vocal, directed the flow of play, and distributed well in both fast tempo and out of system moments. She shared that her strongest skill is setting against the flow, which forced opposing blockers into late reads and gave her attackers clean looks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kyla is focused on improving her vertical jump and setting IQ by comparing hitter matchups against the opposing block. Her goals include earning a bid to Nationals and building strong team chemistry. She also competed in figure skating for three years, an experience that shows in her balance and poise on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her leadership and awareness lifted the entire group offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~ <strong>Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["551415"],"_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-6935d1e5d9d7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='551415' first='Callie' last='Angulo']</strong> named Top Performer at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Gardena, CA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Callie tracked the ball at a high level and moved quickly into seams defensively. She read the block well, made big digs look routine, and scored from the backrow when transitioning to attack. Callie says her strengths are passing, defense, hustle, and high energy, and those traits made her a spark that kept her court dialed in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She works consistently through privates and conditioning to continue improving her serve receive and ball reading. Callie loves being a positive, vocal teammate and her humor keeps teams loose and connected. She is known for celebrating big points by doing the worm, which her teammates absolutely love.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her effort and competitiveness never dipped, and coaches felt it every rep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~ <strong>Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["554251"],"_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-6935d1e5d9dc1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='554251' first='Jayda' last='Jones']</strong> named Top Performer at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Gardena, CA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jayda was a physical presence at the net, scoring with aggressive swings and blocking with confidence. She shared that she has strong court vision, and she used that to score against well formed blocks throughout the session. Jayda is working on expanding her defensive ability and growing into a more versatile all around player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She loves being coached and thrives on feedback, using it to grow quickly and consistently. Jayda also values the deep friendships she has formed through volleyball and brings supportive leadership that helps teams find rhythm and connection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her offensive firepower and engagement in every drill made her a strong Top Performer on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~ <strong>Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PrepDig Exposure Tour will continue spotlighting players who step into the moment ready to grow, perform, and be seen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>If 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&nbsp;<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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