For Addie Muller Addie Muller OH Sunrise Mountain | 2027 State AZ at Sunrise Mountain, the legacy she hopes to leave is centered around creating a program that feels like much more than a team. She wants every player to feel valued, supported, and like they truly belong. “If I can help build a team that feels like a family and leaves players with friendships and memories that last beyond high school, then I’ll know I made an impact,” Muller said.

As a captain, Muller also wants Sunrise Mountain’s younger players to see that leadership can take many different forms. It isn’t always about being the loudest voice in the gym. Sometimes, it’s simply showing up consistently, working hard, encouraging the people around you, and putting the team first. She also hopes they recognize that while volleyball may be a huge part of their lives, the sport doesn’t define who they are outside of it.

But when they do step onto the court, Muller wants them to do it with confidence. “You don’t have to be the tallest, the fastest, or the strongest person in the room to be the best,” she said. “Play like you are 6’0 and have the mentality that you are the best. Confidence is key.” It’s a message Muller hopes the next generation carries with them as they eventually step forward to lead the Sunrise Mountain program.