PD MN SpikeFest: 14/15U Defensive Backbones

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players take over the back row. They are fearless, energetic, positive, and always communicating. Their level of play rises above the competition and never slows down. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["951582"],"_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-69aef7eea398f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bromenshenkel's positivity, communication, and energy are contagious. On the court, she is always playing with a smile on her face, rarely letting mistakes get to her. Her defensive communication creates space for big plays. She stays disciplined with her skills, making sure her platform has strong angles, her feet get to the ball quickly, and she follows the ball to the end line when determining if it is out. Bromenshenkel never gives up on a play and has her players' backs 24/7.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939721"],"_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-69aef7eea3a22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Although Green is younger than most of her competition, she performs stronger. Her knowledge of the game and her ability to anticipate her opponents' moves help her make extremely strong defensive plays. Her communication can be heard throughout the gym as she guides her teammates during the rally. When out of the system, Green is not afraid to run down a ball to keep the play alive. Her court awareness keeps each play aggressive and rarely allows confusion. Green shows her dedication to the sport in her play. Passing with a strong, low platform with solid angles, she gets the ball to the target every time. Green is an outstanding player who has an exciting volleyball future ahead. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["914028"],"_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-69aef7eea3a95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rosenquist has solid passing skills and is disciplined on the court. Her ability to track the ball while staying low and behind it creates beautiful passes directly to her setter's forehead. By keeping her shoulders forward, she directs her pass to stay close to the net without overpassing. Defensively, she is moving with her opponents, tracking each move, ready to make a play. At the end line, she has a fast, low float serve that quickly rallies up points. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["737318"],"_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-69aef7eea3aff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Larson is a great teammate on and off the court. Her communication skills keep her teammates aware of what is happening on the other side of the net and help them create successful offensive plays. She consistently reads her opponents to improve her position on the court and make a defensive move. Larson has strong court awareness and good control on her steady platform, getting the ball to her target nicely. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["950727"],"_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-69aef7eea3b91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Standing out among other back-row players, Bunch elevates her play through communication and hustle. By telling her teammates what her opponents are doing offensively, she helps control where the defense adjusts. Her platform control is soft and steady when defending big swings. In serve receive, Bunch tracks the ball to her platform, keeping space between her arms and her body. Her feet move quickly, giving her time to angle her platform to the desired location. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["939731"],"_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-69aef7eea3bfe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hubbard keeps her hips low and weight forward, ready to move in any direction to keep the ball from hitting the floor. Her hustle allows her to beat the ball to its destination or run through while creating a strong pass to her target. Communicating on and off the court, she is locked in and ready to help in any way she can. When she is on the court, Hubbard takes control of the back row. Anticipating her opponent's next move, she usually ends up in the perfect spot to keep her team in-system. After each rally, Hubbard does not shy from encouraging and cheering for her teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Justice Giles","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"32564","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Hammerhead","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69aef7eea3ce6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Giles is all over the court making big saves. She shows no hesitation when playing and makes sure to help her teammates. Often reading her opponents, she positions herself to channel the ball to her ready platform. Her court awareness prepares her to follow every ball to the end line, determining if it is out, and allowing easy points to be scored. Communication on and off the court is clear, strong, and helpful to her teammates as she demonstrates her knowledge of the game and prepares everyone for what is coming next. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->