Lena is extremely aggressive at the net. She showed good upper strength winning jousts. Lena took a number of sound swings throughout the event. She puts ones to different zones all over the court. Lena tried to avoid free balls, but put them across with a purpose when she had to make them.

Rylie Lena refuses to let momentum determine how she competes. Whether her team has won three straight points or lost three in a row, her response is the same: communicate, bring energy, and find another way to help. If the ball isn’t coming her way, she’ll influence the match through blocking, encouragement, coverage, or simply helping teammates reset before the next rally. That team-first mentality has become one of the defining characteristics of her game.

Her confidence has also grown as her offensive game has expanded. Coaching has challenged Lena to speed up her arm swing and attack with greater aggression, allowing her athleticism to translate into more consistent pressure at the net. Yet even as her physical game continues developing, it’s her emotional leadership that stands out most. Lena understands that attitude spreads quickly on a volleyball court, and she has made it a priority to ensure her energy lifts the people around her instead of reflecting the scoreboard.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247