2029 Rankings: Where are the Top Players Landing Next Club Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/" id="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/"><strong>This article was shared with 150+ college coaches.</strong> <strong>Join PrepDig with 30% off using code: Coachable247</strong></a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Club decisions carry weight at the top of the rankings. When a Top 10 athlete chooses to stay put or make a move, it shapes more than just their own season, it signals something about the environment they believe will get them where they're headed next. As the 2029 class heads into a new club season, we checked in with some of the state's top-ranked players to find out where they'll be competing and what's driving those decisions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["700675"],"_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-6a665b81ba5c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='700675' first='Baylee' last='Wilson']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='700675' first='Baylee' last='Wilson'] isn't changing much of anything, and that's the point. She's running it back at [program_tooltip program_id='429573' first='Wave' last='Volleyball Club'], playing with Coach Scott's 16-1 team and the group of teammates she's already built chemistry with. There's a continuity to her decision that stands out: this isn't a fresh start, it's a continuation of something that was already working. Last season, that group won the USAV National Championship together with Wave 15 Brennan, and Baylee is heading into this season focused on building on that title, with USAV Nationals squarely in her sights again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["569569"],"_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-6a665b81ba639"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='569569' first='Anaya' last='Dela Fuente'] is joining [program_tooltip program_id='429544' first='Sunshine' last='Volleyball Club'] 17 LA this season, and her decision was shaped by what she found in the environment there. Before committing, she made a point of attending pre-tryout clinics with a handful of clubs, looking for a team that could compete at a high level and make a real postseason run. Sunshine wasn't even on her radar at first, but what won her over was the balance she saw on the floor: a group that competed hard while still supporting each other, coaches included. She describes stepping into that environment as a breath of fresh air, and it's already showing up in how she talks about the game. Her enjoyment of volleyball is back, and she's heading into the season with real anticipation for what this new team can build together.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["765623"],"_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-6a665b81ba691"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='765623' first='Lily' last='Vandeweghe'] is staying with [program_tooltip program_id='876208' first='SC' last='Rockstar'] this season and will be playing down in her age group with the 16s. The decision felt right to her right away, she said, citing the coaching staff and her teammates as the reasons. She described training at the Mac as hard and purposeful, and expects the merge between Mizuno and SCVC to bring connections and friendships that will benefit recruiting. Heading into the season, she's excited to grow, compete, and bond with her teammates, and expects it to be an outstanding year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["787526"],"_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-6a665b81ba718"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='787526' first='Tatyana' last='Jade Borovick'] is staying at [program_tooltip program_id='880807' first='Vision' last='Volleyball Club'] this season, playing on 16 Gold. She said she is excited for the year because her coach has built a strong team, and she is ready to compete against high level competition. She also shared a quote she thinks about often:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can't control your first thought but you can control your second thought and your first action. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She heard it while at Pepperdine learning about the mental side of volleyball, and said she has grown to love it because it captures how natural it is to default to negative thoughts, and how it becomes a player's job to turn those thoughts positive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["953055"],"_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-6a66f2b34bcde"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='953055' first='Ingrid' last='Howse'] is moving from [program_tooltip program_id='880807' first='Vision' last='Volleyball Club'] 15s to [program_tooltip program_id='580830' first='Synergy' last='Force'], joining the 16-1s this season. She said she is excited about the move, describing a positive vibe at Synergy that stood out to her right away. She said the coaches and girls were inviting, and that she could tell they want to win. She said she can't wait for the season to start.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["748210"],"_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-6a66f2b34bd48"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='748210' first='Jael' last='Smith'] is staying with [program_tooltip program_id='876208' first='SC' last='Rockstar'] this season. She said the culture and the people there made it feel like family, and that heading into the season, she is excited to be recruited at the highest level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["999031"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1009928,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a66f2b34bdeb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='999031' first='Tyliani' last='Allen'] is staying with [program_tooltip program_id='876208' first='SC' last='Rockstar'] this season. She said it felt like the best place for her to keep growing as a player and to compete at a high level. Heading into the season, she said she is excited to improve, meet new teammates, and have a great season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["778947"],"_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-6a6777c3b7769"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='778947' first='Daisy' last='Brown'] is staying at [program_tooltip program_id='876223' first='SG' last='Elite'], playing on 17 Rosh this season. She said she loves playing with the girls on her team and is excited for another season with them, and that the coaching made it the right decision for her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["770227"],"_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-6a67c5ef1c826"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zoe Merz is staying at Wave this season, playing on Wave 16-1 under Coach Scott. She's excited to continue being coached by him and to reunite with most of her teammates from last season, a group she credits with building real chemistry both on and off the court. Winning Nationals together is a memory she said she'll carry with her, and she's heading into this season expecting that same connection to carry the team forward again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">If You Enjoyed This Article, Help Us Keep the Momentum Going</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>🔥 Athletes</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Club decisions like these aren't made lightly, and every athlete featured here took the time to reflect on what environment will help them compete and grow this season. If you're facing a similar decision, take note of what stood out to this group: coaching, culture, and teammates who push you to be better. Want to be featured in a future check-in? Reach out and share where your season is headed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>📣 Club Coaches &amp; Directors</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Share this with your athletes and your program. Recruits pay attention to where top-ranked players are landing, and a strong culture is one of the biggest recruiting tools a club has. If your team is mentioned here, celebrate it, post it, and tag us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>🎯 College Coaches</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are eight of the state's top-ranked 2029 athletes, and where they're competing this season matters for evaluation planning. Tag these athletes in University Athlete and keep tracking their development through Recruitable Credentials as the season unfolds. We'll continue following their club seasons and reporting back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>🙏 Parents &amp; Supporters</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thank you for supporting these athletes through every club decision, tryout, and season transition. Your encouragement is what allows them to find the right fit and compete with confidence. 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