Social Media Stars of the Week: Building Their Game

In today's recruiting environment, social media continues to play a role in how athletes are discovered and evaluated. Not because of views or trends, but because it offers insight into how a player understands her game, what she chooses to highlight, and whether her posts reflect growth, effort, and competitive awareness.   At PrepDigCA, we pay attention to the purpose behind the post. Why this clip, why now, and what it reveals about an athlete's development. Social media does not replace live evaluation, but when used intentionally, it can reinforce what college coaches are already seeing on the court.   This week's Social Media Stars of the Week feature athletes who are using visibility the right way. Each player shared what she is proud of in her game, why being featured mattered, and what she wants college coaches to know beyond the screen. These athletes are building their recruiting journeys with discipline, resilience, and pride in the process.   Keep tagging <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prepdigca/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@PrepDigCA.</a> We are watching, and so are college coaches.    [player_tooltip player_id='764235' first='Dior' last='Williams']: Social Media Star of the Week   💡 Game You're Proud Of   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> One part of my game I am most proud of right now is my blocking and my ability to open up to the setter. </blockquote>   📲 Why This Post Mattered   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> When I saw that I was featured, it made me feel very excited, as well as highly appreciated and noticed. Visibility on social media has helped me in my recruiting journey by getting more exposure and also allowing coaches to look at my game. </blockquote>   🧠 What Coaches Should Know   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> Something I want coaches to know about me on the court is that I am very coachable and a true leader. Something I would like them to know off the court is that I volunteer at a hospital weekly, and I maintain a 3.0 GPA or above. </blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='764235' first='Dior' last='Williams']   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSJA3JskZ6m/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linku0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== </div></figure>   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247     [player_tooltip player_id='809912' first='Hayley' last='Davis']: Social Media Star of the Week   💡 Game You're Proud Of   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> Hitting to place where people are not there and making them move. </blockquote>   📲 Why This Post Mattered   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> Visibility on social media has put me in the right position and opportunity. The motivation behind my post is being a role model for youth and a positive energy in the world, but my main goal is to go Division I in volleyball. </blockquote>   🧠 What Coaches Should Know   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> I'm very coachable. I'm very hyper and energetic. I can be a team player, or when needed, I can take control over the game. Also, I give all glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. </blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='809912' first='Hayley' last='Davis']   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSV44JsknVE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linku0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== </div></figure>   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247     Aylee Pizzo: Social Media Star of the Week   💡 Game You're Proud Of   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> A part of my game that I'm most proud of is my ability to read the court and score when the team needs it. I also try to keep the team's energy high and supportive in stressful situations. </blockquote>   📲 Why This Post Mattered   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> It's nice to be recognized as a player and get good exposure to the volleyball community. Social media has given me a chance to show what I'm capable of and helps me with getting good exposure to college coaches. I'm motivated to keep creating posts because it gives me a chance to show not only my abilities, but also my personality, and watching my film helps me improve as a player. </blockquote>   🧠 What Coaches Should Know   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> Something I want college coaches to know about me is that I have a strong mentality, and I'm able to move forward after making a mistake while keeping focus on the next play. I use every error as a learning opportunity and keep the game fun. </blockquote>   Aylee Pizzo   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSTNJtYjq07/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linku0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== </div></figure>   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247     [player_tooltip player_id='786921' first='Caitlin' last='Kiemele']: Social Media Star of the Week   💡 Game You're Proud Of   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> At the moment, the part of my game that I am most proud of is my blocking abilities. For me, the more challenging a hitter can attack, the better my blocking becomes. I'm able to make opponents view my defense at the net as a threat. These abilities come from countless hours of private lessons, working towards improving my timing and speed. </blockquote>   📲 Why This Post Mattered   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> The first time I was featured on PrepDig CA, I was thrilled because of the strong reputation the platform has for reaching a larger audience. I definitely saw an increase in the number of likes and views on the post. The motivation behind creating my posts is to showcase my abilities to coaches. Having a digital library of my progress over the years also reminds me of how far I've come in a short amount of time and keeps me motivated to work harder. </blockquote>   🧠 What Coaches Should Know   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> Something I would want college coaches to know about me is my strong work ethic, both on and off the court. Having only started club volleyball my freshman year, at times I felt like I was behind my teammates. This drove me to start taking private lessons and begin weight training to help me become successful. Throughout my high school seasons, I continued with these extra practice sessions in addition to my school's practices to make sure that I'd stay ready for club season.   As far as academics go, my mindset has remained the same. I have a 4.1 GPA and always strive to perform just as well in the classroom as I do on the court. Time management is very important to my success. I plan out my schedule each week with my workouts, practices, and all my academic responsibilities so that I have time for everything I need to complete. This lets me stay focused on volleyball because I know I have already scheduled time for my academics </blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='786921' first='Caitlin' last='Kiemele']   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR-EidSlsM2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linku0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== </div></figure>   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">If You Enjoyed This Article, Help Us Keep the Momentum Going</h2>   🔥 Players Use this article to grow. Take notes, study what makes others stand out, and apply it to your own journey. Want to take the next step? Reach out to a featured athlete and introduce yourself. Build connections, not just stats.   📣 Club Coaches & Directors Share this with your teams. If your athletes are highlighted, celebrate them. Post it, tag us, and help their stories reach the right eyes. 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In today's recruiting environment, social media continues to play a role in how athletes are discovered and evaluated. Not because of views or trends, but because it offers insight into how a player understands her game, what she chooses to highlight, and whether her posts reflect growth, effort, and competitive awareness.