The Players Who Set the Standard Under Pressure

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PrepDig Exposure Tour has officially wrapped, and we are highlighting the MVPs and Top Performers who stepped into competitive roles and delivered in every rotation. The Gardena stop featured athletes who combined leadership, effort, and coachability, showing the ability to respond under pressure and elevate those around them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach <strong>Anna Schubert</strong> evaluated her court and selected one MVP and three Top Performers who consistently made winning impacts throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["769999"],"_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-6946204c81c65"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='918846' first='Ashlyn' last='Young']</strong> named MVP at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Gardena, CA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ashlyn set the tone with her voice, her hustle, and her ability to finish plays. She was one of the most vocal leaders on the court and responded positively to mistakes, immediately resetting and pushing forward. Ashlyn consistently put balls away and outworked everyone around her, bringing urgency and intensity to every rep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ashlyn shared that blocking is her strongest skill, built through years of focused training. She is currently working to improve her passing, putting in extra reps on her own and with trainers. Her goals this club season include developing her leadership, staying calm in stressful moments, and remaining composed in serve receive. Her coachability and joyful personality were evident throughout the session, making her a natural leader and the clear MVP of this 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:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["726198"],"_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-6946204c81d58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='726198' first='Ashley' last='Lance']</strong> named Top Performer at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Gardena, CA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ashley stood out as a truly team oriented player. As a setter, she brought offensive intent, especially on tight balls, where she showed confidence and creativity. She helped shag balls, encouraged teammates constantly, and stayed fully engaged even when she was not in the play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Schubert highlighted how quickly Ashley implemented feedback, applying adjustments immediately and elevating her performance rep to rep. Her willingness to serve the group and stay coachable made her a standout performer.</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":["850520"],"_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-6946204c81e24"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='850520' first='Vanessa' last='Dioso']</strong> named Top Performer at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Gardena, CA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vanessa anchored the backcourt with a strong, reliable platform. She moved quickly, pursued every ball, and consistently put herself in position to extend rallies. Vanessa shared that reading hitters' shoulders and identifying tips and roll shots are key strengths in her defensive game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is working to improve her serve receive against tougher servers by taking a more explosive first step and setting her platform earlier. Vanessa's grit, competitiveness, and desire to win, while still having fun, made her a consistent defensive presence throughout the 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":["902218"],"_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-6946204c81ee6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='902218' first='Ainsley' last='Reimer']</strong> named Top Performer at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Gardena, CA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ainsley was effective and reliable at the net. She consistently put balls away when given the opportunity and set up a strong, disciplined block. Beyond her physical presence, she was encouraging and supportive of her teammates, helping maintain positive energy on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her ability to combine execution with encouragement made her a valuable contributor in every rotation.</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:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>✨ If You Enjoyed This Article, Help Us Keep the Momentum Going</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🔥 <strong>Players</strong><br>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? 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