Scouting individual volleyball players inevitably comes with the familiarity of their teams. In club ball, that means varying levels of connectivity. The most fun squads to watch are highly connected. It’s why I’ve sought out this current Ohana 17 National group the last few years. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts, which are really good. Olsen is a great example of a player that’s worked hard on the non-varsity levels at prep powerhouse Waukee Northwest and in an underrated developmental program in Ohana. She showed that growth when watching her at the Impact Invite and again during the Adidas Windy City National Qualifier during Easter weekend in Chicago. The latter was versus the strong competition at one of the sport’s marquee events. Undersized for the middle, she, like her Ohana teammates, overcome a lack of cookie-cutter physical traits with athleticism and high volleyball IQs. She, like them, understands her capabilities and plays within them. Olsen explodes off of the court, skies into the air and hangs up there. She sees the court well, leading to blocks aided by positioning and an effective attack, where she generates plenty of power. Olsen would be starring for plenty of high schools not as deep as the Wolves, and could help programs at the next level.

Scouting individual volleyball players inevitably comes with the familiarity of their teams. In club ball, that means varying levels of connectivity. The most fun squads to watch are highly connected. It’s why I’ve sought out this current Ohana 17 National group the last few years. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts, which are really good. Olsen is a great example of a player that’s worked hard on the non-varsity levels at prep powerhouse Waukee Northwest and in an underrated developmental program in Ohana. She showed that growth when watching her at the Impact Invite and again during the Adidas Windy City National Qualifier during Easter weekend in Chicago. The latter was versus the strong competition at one of the sport’s marquee events. Undersized for the middle, she, like her Ohana teammates, overcome a lack of cookie-cutter physical traits with athleticism and high volleyball IQs. She, like them, understands her capabilities and plays within them. Olsen explodes off of the court, skies into the air and hangs up there. She sees the court well, leading to blocks aided by positioning and an effective attack, where she generates plenty of power. Olsen would be starring for plenty of high schools not as deep as the Wolves, and could help programs at the next level.