Players Who Have Taken the Biggest Leap Since Club Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The transition from club to high school volleyball gives players an opportunity to showcase the work they put in during the offseason and take another step in their development. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several Colorado prospects have already shown noticeable improvements, whether through increased athleticism, expanded skill sets, or a bigger presence on the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some players who have taken a major leap since club season and are ready to make an impact this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":1019752,"_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-6a82751471939"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Etta Dresden is a dynamic pin hitter who stands out with her high contact point and impressive vertical. She has been a core piece of her club team and played an important role in helping lead them to a successful season. Dresden is difficult to defend because of her ability to attack around the block, using a variety of shots and strong court vision to find open spaces. She is equally effective on either pin, giving her the versatility to make an impact from anywhere along the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["807760"],"_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-6a82751471995"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Genevieve Forsman has made strong improvements throughout the past club season and continues to develop into a reliable defensive presence. Forsman brings high energy to the court and anchors the back row with solid ball control in serve receive, taking up a lot of court and providing consistency for her team. She reads opposing hitters well and puts herself in position to make difficult defensive plays. Forsman's versatility also allows her to play any position in the back row efficiently, making her a valuable piece of her team's defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1002040"],"_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-6a827514719c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Delaney Parker is a dynamic middle blocker who continues to improve with every season. Her work ethic sets her apart, as she consistently puts in the work during the offseason to continue developing her game. Parker is quick on her feet, allowing her to be fast in transition and beat opposing blocks out to the pins. Offensively, she brings a strong presence at the net with a powerful arm swing and the ability to consistently put pressure on opposing defenses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1012084"],"_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-6a827514719f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maci Pagel is a solid defensive specialist with a high ceiling and plenty of room to continue developing. Despite her young age, Pagel has shown significant improvement from season to season and brings a high level volleyball IQ to the court. She is quick on her feet and reads opposing hitters exceptionally well, allowing her to put herself in position to make difficult defensive plays. Pagel also takes up a lot of space in serve receive, providing a steady presence in the back row for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1002032"],"_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-6a82751471a21"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lila Hannemann is one of those players coaches love to have on the court, not only because of her athleticism but also because of the leadership and positive energy she brings. Hannemann has continued to develop since the club season and runs one of the fastest paced offenses in Colorado. She distributes the ball efficiently and does a great job putting her hitters in positions to score. Hannemann also handles tight passes well, making quick adjustments and finding ways to keep her offense in system.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->