Liv O’Dell Liv O’Dell 5'7" | S CA earned Top Performer at the SoCal UpNext Showcase, August 29, 2026.

Liv O’Dell Liv O’Dell 5'7" | S CA is a setter, but her performance at this showcase told the story of a right side hitter. She strikes the ball with real power, and her hand carries enough weight to finish plays other hitters her age cannot. She times her contact well, which lets her deliver a maximum swing rather than settling for a soft shot. Her defensive habits match her offense, and she plays like a hitter who will go for absolutely everything sent her way. For a coach evaluating a young setter, this kind of hitting ability off the right side is worth tracking as her position continues to develop.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Liv O’Dell Liv O’Dell 5'7" | S CA does not overpower the position…she outsmarts it. Throughout the Prep Dig Up Next SoCal Showcase she made decisions that were a step ahead of what the defense was prepared for. I loved that she was finding hitters in rhythm rather than defaulting to the predictable option when the pass was clean. This tells me so much about her and I think she has a bright future ahead of her. Her footwork was quick and quiet and she arrived at the ball with time to spare, which is what allowed her sets to have the accuracy and consistency they did across both sessions of the event. She kept her all of her teammates connected and informed throughout the day and the communication she provided between points gave the offense a leadership voice it could rally around.

Liv O’Dell Liv O’Dell 5'7" | S CA , a Class of 2030 setter out of Mater Dei High School and Momentous Volleyball Club, showed a confident command of the offense well beyond her years. She consistently delivered a clean, hittable ball and demonstrated a strong understanding of tempo, allowing hitters to stay in rhythm throughout the session. What stood out most was her ability to stay composed when plays broke down, finding ways to still create quality opportunities out of system. She moved well defensively and showed active communication, taking ownership of the court in a way that you want from a young setter. There was a natural flow to how she distributed, keeping defenses from settling in. Her decision making showed early maturity, especially in recognizing when to spread the offense versus feeding a hot hand. Liv is a young setter who already shows the foundation of a true floor general. Please help us congratulate her on earning Top Performer honors for this showcase.

Liv O’Dell Liv O’Dell 5'7" | S CA is setting well beyond her years, showing a level of polish and control that stands out immediately. Her jump setting is clean and consistent, allowing her to keep the tempo fast and the offense unpredictable. She delivers the ball exactly where her hitters need it, creating high-quality opportunities in every rotation. From start to finish, she runs a smooth, efficient offense and never looks out of rhythm.

What elevates her even more is how she competes—playing with urgency, intent, and a relentless motor. She leaves everything on the floor every time she steps on it, bringing both consistency and edge to the position.