Natalia Agustin Natalia Agustin 5'3" | S/DS/L Marina | 2031 CA is returning to UpNext after attending last year, and she’s specific about why it mattered enough to come back. She said the event “gave me the opportunity to meet and compete with other athletes my age, which helped me grow both as a player and as a teammate.” Natalia is a setter/opposite who cares about relationships on the court as much as skill development. This time around she is looking for continued improvement, tougher competition, more confidence, and more to learn from the coaches and athletes in the gym with her.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Natalia Agustin Natalia Agustin 5'3" | S/DS/L Marina | 2031 CA , a setter and opposite from St. Columban Catholic School, showed early promise at her first showcase. She kept plays alive with her hustle and ability to extend rallies, proving she could make difficult saves and give her hitters opportunities to score. Natalia shared that she had been focused on both setting and hitting, and the showcase gave her the chance to learn how to advocate for herself with teammates and coaches.

She expressed a clear goal of becoming more communicative on the court, saying she wanted “to be more loud in court to help encourage my team more.” Natalia also highlighted her character, describing herself as “100% coachable and respectful,” traits that stood out in her play. A left-hander who recently discovered she is ambidextrous through volleyball, she brought a unique versatility to her position and showed the kind of adaptability that will continue to serve her well. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247