Amanda works hard at her craft. It is not unusual to see her on the court 30 minutes before practice starts working with a coach on improving a specific skill. Currently she shares setting duties with Iris Jin Iris Jin 5'7" | S/RS Thomas Jefferson | 2028 State VA on the Paramount second team.

The challenge for her is rising to the varsity level with Paul VI to take on a setters role. Last year the Panthers carried three setters on their varsity roster. One of them graduates after the 2025 season ends.

She shows quickness on the court. Her biggest skill to work on is the consistency with her location. She also needs to work on the quick tempo sets.

One thing to know about Amanda is she works hard at her craft. There are few players who work harder. It is not uncommon to see her arrive a half hour before practice starts to get some early work on her setting. At 5’9″ she brings some height to the position. There still appears some growth left in her as well.

As a frosh she needs the playing experience to eliminate the rawness in her game. This would allow her to achieve more consistency in the location of her sets. Playing for Paramount should address that. While she may play for the second team with Iris Jin their schedule appears competitive. Last year’s 14 two team qualified for Junior Nationals, A number of those players have returned to the team.