Ava Saffell
Ava Saffell
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Michelle Bamford | Prep Dig Scout
Ava Saffell
Ava
Saffell
5'7" | DS/L
Mira Costa | 2028
State
CA
demonstrated expanding range in serve receive, stepping into more court responsibility and stabilizing first contact against aggressive serving pressure. By taking up additional space, she allowed her attackers to load earlier and operate with cleaner rhythm. Her presence in the back row translated into trust, particularly in transition sequences where defensive control kept rallies extended.
Her development focus now centers on out-of-system setting from zone one. After recognizing how ball trajectory affected her opposite’s approach window, she began redirecting those emergency contacts to the outside or back-row option to create a more hittable tempo. Off the court, Saffell competes in surfing and participates in the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation’s ocean therapy initiatives while also earning Honor Roll recognition at Mira Costa High School.
Ava Saffell
Ava
Saffell
5'7" | DS/L
Mira Costa | 2028
State
CA
will compete next at the 17U Event #3 on March 1.
~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247
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Ava Saffell
Ava
Saffell
5'7" | DS/L
Mira Costa | 2028
State
CA
demonstrated expanding range in serve receive, stepping into more court responsibility and stabilizing first contact against aggressive serving pressure. By taking up additional space, she allowed her attackers to load earlier and operate with cleaner rhythm. Her presence in the back row translated into trust, particularly in transition sequences where defensive control kept rallies extended.
Her development focus now centers on out-of-system setting from zone one. After recognizing how ball trajectory affected her opposite’s approach window, she began redirecting those emergency contacts to the outside or back-row option to create a more hittable tempo. Off the court, Saffell competes in surfing and participates in the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation’s ocean therapy initiatives while also earning Honor Roll recognition at Mira Costa High School.
Ava Saffell
Ava
Saffell
5'7" | DS/L
Mira Costa | 2028
State
CA
will compete next at the 17U Event #3 on March 1.
~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247
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