A high-jumping and physical middle, Elena is a diamond-in-the-rough type of middle. Despite her height not quite at six feet, she still jumps quite well, attacks at a very high point, and can terminate with a heavy ball regularly. Although South Bend Saint Joseph isn’t exactly known for their volleyball prowess, it’s nice to see a kid like Elena disrupt the standard of what a middle looks like from north central Indiana. I look forward to her progression at NIVA this coming spring, as this will allow her the high-end reps that a kid with her athleticism needs to develop.

A high-jumping and physical middle, Elena is a diamond-in-the-rough type of middle. Despite her height not quite at six feet, she still jumps quite well, attacks at a very high point, and can terminate with a heavy ball regularly. Although South Bend Saint Joseph isn’t exactly known for their volleyball prowess, it’s nice to see a kid like Elena disrupt the standard of what a middle looks like from north central Indiana. I look forward to her progression at NIVA this coming spring, as this will allow her the high-end reps that a kid with her athleticism needs to develop.