Social Media Stars of the Week: Outsides Are Elevating the Pin

<a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This article is made possible by PrepDig subscribers. Thank you! ~ You can join with 30% off using code: Coachable247</a>   The outside hitter position carries weight. Outsides are asked to pass in serve receive, take high volume swings in system and out of system, defend in the back row, and often steady the emotional rhythm of the team. When the set is off, the ball still finds them. When the score tightens, they are expected to terminate. It is a position built on responsibility and repeatability.   From a recruiting perspective, outsides reveal a program's identity. Their first contact touch matters. Their shot selection under pressure matters. Their ability to manage volume without losing efficiency matters. Coaches are not just evaluating athleticism at the pin, they are evaluating decision making, composure, and how consistently an outside can shoulder responsibility without drifting.   The athletes featured this week are using visibility with intention. Their posts highlight the details that translate at the next level, the work in serve receive, the adjustments in transition, the growth in confidence, and the accountability that comes with being a primary option. When social media aligns with performance, it reinforces trust. These outsides are not simply getting swings, they are learning how to elevate the entire pin.    [player_tooltip player_id='710931' first='Charlotte' last='Crivello']: Social Media Star of the Week   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> 💡 Game You're Proud Of I'm really proud of my fast-growing skills in the back row. I know my defense is improving by the speed I'm reading balls and how I've managed to save points in key rallies. My extra reps have really been helping me make large improvements. I can see that my team trusts me to get the ball and I can see how it brings relief to the court. I'm also extremely proud of my serving abilities. I've always been a strong server, but in the past couple tournaments I've been really working on my placement of the ball and it can be reflected in the points that we gain from my aces. My coach, Matt Simmon, has always been confident in my serving and trusts me to help my team whenever we're in a tough spot. I love it when he gives me places to serve and we get the point from placing it where he said. The moment it happens my team lights up and we do a silly celebration that brings a smile to all of our faces.   📲 Why This Post Mattered Being featured has been one of the greatest blessings I've received in my volleyball journey. I love this sport more than anything so getting to be featured on a main volleyball page that I've been watching since sixth grade was shocking. I felt beyond honored and still feel like I'll wake up from this dream. As well as bringing me so much joy it also gave me lots of exposure. Since I've been covered I've had a lot more interest in me from coaches and teams. I also feel more respected by players who I adore. I've even made friends. Through the Prepdig SoCal Exposure Clinic I was able to meet new players from around California who I've become friends with and try to see at tournaments. Overall, the exposure I've received from Prepdig will help me in my journey to playing at the collegiate level and I couldn't be more thankful for it.   🧠 What Coaches Should Know I would love coaches to know how much fun I like to have. Yes, when it's a serious time in a game situation I know when to take things seriously but I'm also aware that volleyball is meant to be fun and you can't perform at your highest if you are under consistent pressure and stress. I try to make every practice and game an environment that my teammates and I can learn and build together in a fun way. From the moment I step onto the court to the moment I go to bed I'm looking to make someone smile whether that's through making a good play, doing a silly dance, or cracking a joke. I'm always ready to make the smart play and embarrass myself if it gets us the point and brings a smile to someone's face. If you'd ask my teammates they would tell you that I'm a consistently lighthearted person and it's helped our team face adversity later in tough games. I'd be more than blessed to bring that to the college environment as well as my hard work ethic. </blockquote>   Charlotte “Charlie” Crivello   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/02/image_0c1389.png" alt="" class="wp-image-949411" /></figure>     [player_tooltip player_id='914169' first='Isabella' last='Sharamitaro']: Social Media Star of the Week   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> 💡 Game You're Proud Of Playing smart by making intentional decisions. I've also been jump training which has helped on the court.   📲 Why This Post Mattered I was honored to be featured! Definitely validates how hard I've been working to be the best player I possibly can be. Thank you for featuring me.   🧠 What Coaches Should Know I take pride in working hard off the court as well as on the court. I'm a straight A student and in an honors program. I also have been strength training and jump training. It's also important to have fun and be a kid. I love going to the beach, theme parks, youth ministry, and hanging out with family and friends. </blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='914169' first='Isabella' last='Sharamitaro']   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/02/image_3abc14.png" alt="" class="wp-image-949412" /></figure>     McCae Davisson: Social Media Star of the Week   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> 💡 Game You're Proud Of I feel like my versatility on the court helps my team because I'm able to be the utility player the team needs in specific matches. And being the youngest on the court team, 14 year old playing 17u, but I'm also not afraid to be vocal, bring energy and lead my team as well.   📲 Why This Post Mattered Being able to showcase my versatilities and energy but have it shared by a credible platform has built my following and allowed more exposure to me as a player and as a person off the court as well. I love doing the extra outside of practice time, showing I'm willing to focus on the details of our sport to build a solid foundation so I can continue to see growth. Also sharing my faith as a Christian athlete and glorifying God both on and off the court helps others see I'm not just a volleyball player but that I play for a bigger purpose.   🧠 What Coaches Should Know My faith is my driving force, my moral standards will not waver and I will dedicate my purpose to going both on and off the court, and continuous dedication to fundamentals to build my foundation in volleyball to see continued growth. </blockquote>   McCae Davisson   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/02/image_f2a96a.png" alt="" class="wp-image-949414" /></figure>     [player_tooltip player_id='781205' first='Kylie' last='Eskridge']: Social Media Star of the Week   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> 💡 Game You're Proud Of My defense and passing! I remember when I was a middle wanting to play outside and a coach told me I couldn't pass so I would never play OH. I made it my mission to improve both my passing and my defense to achieve my goal.   📲 Why This Post Mattered The visibility has meant the world to me. It's given me the confidence that my hard work is paying off. I created the post as just a reminder to myself how far I've come and more importantly, how far I'm wanting to go.   🧠 What Coaches Should Know I put God first in everything I do so it's important to me that God's light shines through me both on and off the court. Playing volleyball is a gift. It's a gift that my parents have sacrificed tirelessly to make happen for me. While most would say “Do it for yourself,” I truly can't help but to allow some of my drive to come from my family. </blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='781205' first='Kylie' last='Eskridge']   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/02/image_30b3c7.png" alt="" class="wp-image-949415" /></figure>     [player_tooltip player_id='571994' first='Devyn' last='Kobe']: Social Media Star of the Week   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> 💡 Game You're Proud Of Right now, I am especially proud of the way that I am able to contribute to my team in other ways than attacking. Attacking is always going to come and is always important, but my focus on defense and passing has been what I have seen the most progress in lately. Challenging myself against good attackers and tough serves every day in practice allows me to constantly be polishing these skills.   📲 Why This Post Mattered Having features in PrepDig articles and being consistent with social media has really helped me get exposure. I am able to display my skills to coaches and also express myself and my journey. I am grateful to have social media to help me with my recruiting process because it allows me to connect with so many and also document my own journey and progress.   🧠 What Coaches Should Know Something I think is important for college coaches to know about me off the court is that I am very creative and love to try new things. Whether it's trying a new coffee shop with friends, new recipes to cook for my family, or just a new project to focus on, I am always looking to extend myself and be creative. I believe this also translates to my court play. I am never afraid to try something new in practice and possibly fail at first. I view it as a chance for me to push myself, be creative, and find a way to grow and learn something new. </blockquote>   [player_tooltip player_id='571994' first='Devyn' last='Kobe']   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247   <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/02/image_0ebfae.png" alt="" class="wp-image-949416" /></figure>    <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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