Who’s Ready to Answer at UA Next Camp, Kansas City

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://prepdig.com/subscribe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This article is made possible by PrepDig subscribers. Thank you! ~ You can join with 30% off using code: Coachable247</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With <strong>Triple Crown NIT </strong>on deck, <strong>UA Next Camp</strong>, Kansas City becomes the first real test of the weekend. Before the convention center fills and match play begins, this invite-only environment narrows the lens. Smaller courts. Direct coaching. Reps that matter. Powered by <strong>Under Armour</strong>, the camp gathers middle and high school athletes from across the country into a setting designed for evaluation, adjustment, and growth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the Class of 2027, the pathway is defined. A strong showing places athletes in Golden Ticket conversations for the <strong>UA All-America Volleyball Game</strong>. With one of the biggest tournaments of the season approaching, the timing could not be better. This camp offers a chance to elevate a résumé, sharpen confidence, and make a strong impression before game play begins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The athletes featured here are approaching the camp with intention. Each has identified something specific to showcase, something specific to prove, and someone they would bring alongside them if given the choice. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["888469"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698a5b98caf43"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='888469' first='Amari' last='Frazier'] returns to UA Next Camp, Kansas City with a measurable focus on growth. After attending previously, she is eager to demonstrate the strides she has made in communication, blocking discipline, terminal attacking, and serving consistency. Her perspective is long-term, understanding the camp's history and the standard attached to it. “It's a huge honor because so many great players have gone to these camps,” she shared, a statement that reflects both respect for the platform and awareness of what it represents. With aspirations of earning a spot in the UA All-America Game by her senior year, Amari approaches this week with intention. If she could extend the invitation, she would bring her outside [player_tooltip player_id='827060' first='Lila' last='Liimatta'], valuing her spunky energy and steady mindset as assets in a competitive gym.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["849975"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698a5b98cafcf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='849975' first='Haley' last='Kotobalavu'] is entering camp intent on proving that her passing platform and attacking range translate against national-level competition. Coming from a small town in Hawai‘i, she views this invitation as validation of relentless work behind the scenes. “Even though I'm from a very small town in Hawaii with limited resources, I have the skills and athletic abilities to compete with the best athletes around the Nation and World,” she said. That mindset adds weight to her preparation. Haley also recognizes the impact her visibility can have on younger athletes back home, carrying both gratitude and responsibility into the gym. If she had the choice, she would bring Bella Goodrich, a lifelong friend and teammate who has shared in adversity and growth since kindergarten.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["827060"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698a5b98cb029"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">For [player_tooltip player_id='827060' first='Lila' last='Liimatta'], the invitation signals that daily effort is being noticed. She is focused less on the stage and more on the opportunity to stretch her game in a stronger environment. “Getting invited to the UA means a lot to me because it shows me that hard work and effort matters,” she explained. Lila is eager to continue improving, learning, and challenging herself against elite peers, understanding that development accelerates in competitive spaces. If she could invite one teammate, she would choose Addie Martin, pointing to her leadership presence, composure, and maturity, especially as a freshman playing up, as traits that elevate standards around her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["888733"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698a5b98cb07f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='888733' first='Emma' last='Brayer'] enters as one of the younger athletes in the field but carries herself with clear confidence in her preparation. She is looking forward to competing alongside athletes who share the same ambition while proving she can deliver physically and mentally. “I'm prepared for challenges and hardship but I know that my training has been worth it,” she said, reflecting a maturity that extends beyond her class year. Emma views the invitation as timely affirmation from coaches who identified potential and expects to meet that expectation head-on. If she could bring someone to share the experience, she would choose [player_tooltip player_id='924670' first='Jaelyn' last='Kangas'], a teammate who balances accountability with joy and consistently raises the collective energy of the group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749268"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698a5b98cb0d4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='749268' first='Ashlyn' last='Quiri'] approaches UA Next Camp with competitive clarity. She is eager to demonstrate the work she has invested while building relationships in a high-level environment. “It gives me the chance to compete against other top athletes and prove why we're there,” she shared, underscoring her understanding that invitation comes with expectation. Ashlyn's mindset blends gratitude with accountability, recognizing that performance must back recognition. If she could extend the opportunity, she would bring her libero [player_tooltip player_id='881802' first='Aubrey' last='Burns'], citing her communication, competitive drive, and calming presence as stabilizing forces that influence winning environments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["523986"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-698a5b98cb129"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='523986' first='Isabella' last='Stojkovic'] is focused on habits that separate athletes over time. She intends to showcase her work ethic, coachability, and ability to respond quickly to feedback, traits that matter in evaluative settings. “I want to show that I compete every rep, stay locked in, and can translate coaching into better play quickly,” she explained. That lens speaks directly to next-level expectations. Isabella sees the invitation as both recognition and challenge, motivating her to continue progressing toward her long-term goals. If she could bring a teammate, she would select [player_tooltip player_id='806274' first='Lauren' last='Forelli'], valuing her daily energy, competitive standard, and ability to elevate the training environment for everyone around her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>If You Enjoyed This Article, Help Us Keep the Momentum Going</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🔥 <strong>Players</strong><br>Use this article to grow. Take notes, study what makes others stand out, and apply it to your own journey. Want to take the next step? Reach out to a featured athlete and introduce yourself. Build connections, not just stats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>📣 <strong>Club Coaches &amp; Directors</strong><br>Share this with your teams. If your athletes are highlighted, celebrate them. 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