Amelia Houtzer Amelia Houtzer 5'11" | OH/DS/L Saint Francis | 2029 CA is expanding her scoring range, showing the ability to adjust within rallies and find points in different areas of the court. She mixes in off-speed shots with intent, using placement and tempo to create opportunities when the rally extends.

Her communication is consistent and detailed, helping her team stay aware of patterns, tendencies, and positioning on both sides of the ball. That level of awareness allows her team to make better decisions and stay one step ahead.

She continues to develop her attacking versatility, building confidence in multiple swing options that make her a more complete and unpredictable offensive presence.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Amelia Houtzer Amelia Houtzer 5'11" | OH/DS/L Saint Francis | 2029 CA provided stability in serve receive and stayed composed in first contact situations. Her footwork allowed her to transition quickly into offense, where she made smart decisions with the ball. She did not rely on power alone, instead working around the block and using shots to stay efficient. Her ability to stay balanced and make controlled choices helped her team stay in system.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Amelia Houtzer Amelia Houtzer 5'11" | OH/DS/L Saint Francis | 2029 CA brings an evolving offensive skill set shaped by her transition from libero to outside hitter. Her line shot and defensive hustle stand out, reflecting both range as a hitter and the back-row instincts she developed earlier in her career. Houtzer has expanded her offensive options by learning to swing cross court with greater variety, adding sharp and deep angles to complement the line shot that first defined her attacking style. Her development shows a hitter actively working to broaden her scoring toolkit rather than relying on a single pattern. Off the court, Houtzer spent eight years competing in swimming and plans to return to the pool for her high school season, where her strength in breaststroke and individual medley events reflects the endurance and discipline she brings to volleyball.

Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Amelia brought intention to every touch and played with urgency that teammates can feel. She described hitting consistently, setting out of system from the back row, and getting reps in left back, all while trying to spread a win-now edge across the court. MVVC played in five three set matches and went 4 and 1, the kind of weekend where composure becomes a skill, and she leaned into it. Next, she is working on adding a sharp cross court swing from the outside, and she shared detailed coaching cues about footwork, shoulder alignment, and patience, showing she is coachable and process focused. Off the court, she is excited for high school swim tryouts and believes varsity is within reach, returning to a sport she has competed in for years.

Amelia’s next tournament is the Power League Qualifier in Sacramento, January 24 to 25.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247