UA Next: Committed Athletes Chasing All-America Roster Spots

<a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/" id="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/">This article was shared with 150+ college coaches. Join PrepDig with 30% off using code: Coachable247</a>   Hundreds of aspiring All-Americans have earned invitations to compete in the Under Armour Next Camp Series across key regions throughout the country. For many athletes, the camp is about development, exposure, and learning how their game stacks up against elite competition.   For this group, the mission is different.   These athletes have already earned their college opportunities. They have committed and their futures at the next level are already taking shape.   With an opportunity to earn one of the coveted All-America roster spots in Orlando, this event becomes a true measuring stick, future Division I athletes competing against other future Division I athletes, testing their habits, their composure, and the details that continue to separate them when the level rises.   The athletes featured below were invited to break down what they are most excited to showcase, what has elevated their game this season, and why their commitment has never been the finish line.    Ella Olson is heading into UA Next with a clear understanding of what makes her dangerous in six rotations. Serve receive, attacking range, leadership, and a heavy topspin serve all remain central parts of her identity, but one of the biggest jumps in her game this season has come through her arm swing.   Instead of relying on arm strength alone, she has learned how to generate more power through her entire body, creating cleaner contact, better range, and a swing that is becoming harder to defend.   What stands out even more is how she handles pressure.   Mental resets happen fast. The next point matters more than the last one.   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> I remind myself that I've worked hard to prepare for any possible situation on the court. </blockquote>   Already committed to University of Texas at Austin, Ella's game feels confident, explosive, and built for the biggest stages.   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247     Lila Green is the kind of libero who changes the temperature of a gym the moment competition gets tight.   Defense. Serve receive. Communication. Out-of-system setting. Every part of her game is built around keeping her team connected when rallies get longer and pressure starts building.   That is exactly what makes her dangerous heading into UA Next.   Her defensive intensity has continued to rise throughout the club season, but what separates Lila in this setting is her ability to bring calm and fire at the same time. She communicates clearly in tense moments, settles teammates when things speed up, and still competes with the kind of edge that forces people to pay attention.   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> I LOVE competing and playing at the highest level, and I love firing up my teammates and playing with a chip on my shoulder. </blockquote>   That energy can become contagious in camp environments where chemistry has to happen fast.   Committed to University of Kansas, Lila's game feels relentless, vocal, and built for exactly the kind of roster-earning moments this weekend creates.   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247     Few liberos walk into elite camp environments with the kind of positional clarity Kaitlyn brings.   Defense, out-of-system setting, serve receive, communication, every detail of the position seems intentional.   She has become the type of defender who understands that elite passing is rarely about one big adjustment. It is about hundreds of smaller ones, platform angle, footwork, body position, and owning the details most players overlook.   That attention to detail is exactly what allows hitters and setters to trust her quickly, even in brand-new systems.   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> The ability to move on from mistakes is really important at the next level. </blockquote>   That mindset may be just as valuable as the passing itself when camp reps become competitive.   Committed to Indiana University Bloomington, Kaitlyn's game feels reliable, vocal, and built for the pace this environment demands.   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247     Jula is walking into UA Next with the kind of versatility that immediately stands out when competition gets faster. Defensive range, first cIn camp settings where chemistry has to happen fast, athletes who can impact multiple phases of the game tend to separate early, and Jula brings exactly that kind of profile.   First contact. Defensive range. Leadership. Communication. Smart shot selection.   She is not arriving at UA Next needing the perfect set or the perfect system to make an impact. Her value shows up in transition, in serve receive, and in the small decisions that keep teams in rhythm when the level gets chaotic.   Serve receive has become a major point of pride in her development, cleaner first contact, better offensive flow, and a player who teammates naturally trust when pressure builds.   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> I know when to be aggressive and when to keep the ball in play to help my team. </blockquote>   That type of decision-making matters when roster spots are earned in short windows.   Committed to Boise State University, Jula's game feels complete, poised, and built for environments where every touch matters.   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247     Maddy Conner is a left-handed right side who can score with power, change speeds, read blocks, and bring real energy into every rally.   That is not all Maddy brings to UA Next.   Her game is built around attacking range, but what makes her dangerous in this setting is how many answers she already has when the first swing is taken away.   Tooling hands. Changing tempo. Finding seams. Staying aggressive.   At the net, her blocking matches her offensive presence, creating the kind of player who can shift momentum on both sides of the ball.   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> I thrive in high competition environments because I rise to that level. </blockquote>   That is exactly what this event will ask of her.   Verbally committed to Boston College, Maddy's game feels explosive, creative, and built for roster-earning moments.   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247     Maura Hambly is the kind of outside hitter who makes offenses feel smoother long before she ever takes a swing.   Defense. Serve receive. Competitiveness. The details that allow teams to stay balanced all show up naturally in how she impacts a match.   That is exactly what she brings to UA Next.   Serve receive has become a true strength in her game, and the impact goes far beyond individual passing numbers. Cleaner first contact is allowing middles to stay involved, setters to keep tempo, and offenses to operate with more freedom when the level rises.   That kind of reliability gets noticed quickly in camp environments where trust has to be built in just a few reps.   <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"> Learning takes time and it won't happen overnight. So I just need to keep practicing. </blockquote>   That patience, paired with her competitive edge, creates the kind of maturity coaches love to see in high-pressure settings.   Committed to University of California, Berkeley, Maura's game feels disciplined, competitive, and built for the moments that separate athletes from roster spots.   ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">If You Enjoyed This Article, Help Us Keep the Momentum Going</h2>   🔥 Committed Athletes A college commitment is not the finish line, it is the beginning of a new standard. This event is not about being discovered. It is about proving your game travels, your habits hold up, and your competitiveness rises when everyone around you can play. Study this group. Notice the details. The athletes who earn All-America opportunities are usually the ones who stay sharp when the margin gets smaller.   📣 Club Coaches & Directors These athletes are not just representing their clubs, they are representing the standard your program helped build. If your athletes are featured, celebrate them. Share this article, tag @PrepDigCA, and help the volleyball community see the work, leadership, and competitive maturity that continue showing up long after a commitment is made.   🙏 Parents & Supporters The flights, hotel rooms, late nights, early mornings, private lessons, missed weekends, and constant belief all matter. Opportunities like the Under Armour Next Camp Series are built on years of sacrifice. If your athlete or club is featured here, celebrate that journey, share their story, and help others see what long-term development really looks like.   🚀 <a href="https://prepdig.com/my-account/subscriptions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Upgrade to a PrepDig+ Subscription</a> Follow these athletes beyond camp season   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/05/image_e90cce.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-985003" style="aspect-ratio:1.948368241597662;width:318px;height:auto"/></a></figure>

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