Guzman will get to work with our DS/liberos in the event and her quality on the ball and strong mindset should put her right up there with the best of them. A standout in previous showcases, she uses her excellent positioning on the back row to make things easier, reading opponents well and getting early to the ball. Guzman is also very productive when she has to improvise, reacting quickly and showing great technique to keep the ball off the floor with different moves. She also communicates very well and is very confident at leading her teammates in the back row.

Highlights

Miss Guzman is currently an unranked prospect in the 2029 class according to our Texas State Rankings.  She plays volleyball for the McAllen Memorial and also for the Texas Fierce Elite volleyball club.  One thing that stands out to me when I watch her perform in the back row is just how balanced her footwork is at the point of contact.  She is able to have this balance due to how fast she reacts to the ball and with great technique of stopping on both feet in a balanced position.  Her heels hardly ever hit the floor and this helps to keep her super bouncy and quick.  Another aspect that makes her dangerous on defense is how she pushes off quickly in order to extend her defensive range to keep the ball off of the floor.  That super fast reaction is due to some fast-twitch muscle fibers and elite reflexes.  Everyone was super impressed with her abilities in the libero position and we are very proud of how she showcased them amongst some top tier athletes.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a Top Performer award at our showcase.   

Guzman was another defensive player who was in the top tier of our event. One of her main strengths was her excellent positioning, which repeatedly got her in good spots to either get a touch on the ball on the backcourt herself or to help a struggling teammate. Guzman also stood out with her impressive reaction speed and displayed great intelligence to improvise and make use of emergency techniques to keep the ball off the floor. The libero also thrived with her communication, making very clear who should go for the ball and keeping her teammates engaged.