Young Middles and Right Sides Already Winning the Net

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe" data-type="link" data-id="prepdig.com/subscribe">Use code Coachable247 for 30% off. Subscribe to follow every middle and right side hitter building her game through the SoCal UpNext Showcase pipeline.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Middles and right sides live in the fight at the net, blocking one play and attacking the next with almost no time to reset. At the SoCal UpNext Showcase, this group talked about that fight with real specificity, from block timing to arm swing to learning a brand new spot on the court. Coaches who start tracking net players this young get to watch the identity form, not just the finished product.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["785216"],"_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-6aa05a8ead987"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Demi Farrior finds her passion the moment she gets a hand on a block. She is currently sharpening her blocking technique and her transition off the net, the two pieces that turn a good middle into a complete one. She describes herself as energetic and sometimes silly, someone whose passion shows up loudest right after a big play. She has already pushed her vertical to touch 9 feet and is chasing 10, a concrete goal that reflects how seriously she is training for the next 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":["1014369"],"_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-6aa05a8ead9fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Navea Misilao gets genuine satisfaction from finding open space around a block, and that enjoyment fuels the hours she puts into improving her blocking form and her passing on defense. She describes herself as focused and determined, someone who plays well under pressure, and her coaches have praised her volleyball IQ specifically. Her teammates know her as the loud cheerleader on the sidelines, and she is working this season on becoming more comfortable stepping into that same vocal leadership role while she is actually on the court.</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":["888518"],"_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-6aa05a8eada59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaylnn Reed takes real pride in reading a play before it happens. Blocking is her favorite skill specifically because of the mental game behind it, reading the setter and hitter and timing her block to take away exactly what the offense wanted to run. She is now working to become a more complete player by adding passing, defense, and outside attacking to her game, refusing to be limited to a single position at the net. Away from volleyball, she is building her own brand called AURE, created in honor of her older brother JR, who passed away, a project she describes as a way to play and live with purpose bigger than herself.</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":["1018059"],"_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-6aa05a8eadab3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kadynce Hunter is chasing an understanding of what it actually takes to play at the highest level, and she is putting in the work on her blocking and her jumping to get there. She describes herself as kind and friendly, a teammate who brings warmth to a position built on physicality. Outside of volleyball, she enjoys camping and offroading, activities that speak to someone comfortable getting outside her comfort zone.</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":["935699"],"_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-6aa05a8eadb0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker Garvin is in the middle of a full reinvention, shifting from middle blocker to outside hitter this season, and she has been direct about where that leaves the most work to do, her passing and defense. She still lights up talking about a good kill, and she describes herself as quiet but competitive, a player who stays fully prepared even without saying much. She has heard from new teammates before that they assumed she was standoffish before getting to know her, only to realize she is actually shy, a detail that says as much about her humility as her game does about her drive.</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":["959321"],"_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-6aa05a8eadb64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Deven Tilley plays multiple roles and treats leadership as something built through communication, not volume. She loves both hitting and setting, and she stays constantly locked in with her teammates on the court, working to lead through consistent talk rather than just physical plays. She describes herself as very focused but someone who also knows how to have fun off the court, a balance that shows up in how she approaches every rep. Outside of volleyball, she loves to cook, another outlet for the same attention to detail she brings to her game.</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":["944561"],"_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-6aa05a8eadbba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chanel Tibbs is embracing the challenge of learning a new position in real time. She enjoys hitting but has specifically leaned into the discomfort of growing as a right side, treating the adjustment as an opportunity rather than a setback. She describes her own game as full of grit, someone who gives her all on every play regardless of how comfortable the position feels yet. Outside of volleyball, she spends her free time boogie boarding and body surfing, chasing a different kind of physical challenge in the water.</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":["1020148"],"_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-6aa05a8eadc14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Madelyn Rogers finds her identity in the moments that matter most. Attacking is her favorite skill specifically because of the feeling of scoring in a big moment, and she talks about the added challenge of reading the block and finding new ways to put the ball away rather than relying on one look. She is currently focused on tightening her footwork, timing, and shot variety to become a more complete and confident hitter. Her coaches and teammates describe her as coachable and supportive, someone who brings good energy to every practice, and outside the gym she is just as outgoing, always finding time for friends and family.</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">🔥 Athletes</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playing at the net means living in the fight, block one play, attack the next, with almost no time to reset in between. The middles and right sides featured here are proof that owning that fight takes real intention, not just size or reach. 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