Maliah set the tone at the net and led her team in blocks, while also taking ownership as an organizer and on-court stabilizer. She describes being assertive and supportive, the kind of middle presence coaches trust when matches get tight. Her next step is tightening her connection with setters and staying disciplined with spacing in both blocking and attacking, which is often what separates good middles from dependable ones. Off the court, she is excited about her mental growth this season, feeling more confident, more vocal, and more trusting of herself in pressure moments.

Maliah’s next tournament is the NCVA Power League, January 24 to 25 at Cal Expo.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Maliah set the tone at the net and led her team in blocks, while also taking ownership as an organizer and on-court stabilizer. She describes being assertive and supportive, the kind of middle presence coaches trust when matches get tight. Her next step is tightening her connection with setters and staying disciplined with spacing in both blocking and attacking, which is often what separates good middles from dependable ones. Off the court, she is excited about her mental growth this season, feeling more confident, more vocal, and more trusting of herself in pressure moments.

Maliah’s next tournament is the NCVA Power League, January 24 to 25 at Cal Expo.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247