Her parents moved from Belarus but because she was only four years old at the time volleyball was not a big part of her life. That developed while she lived in the United States. She now is a dominating 6’1″ middle playing for East Coast Volleyball Club Black.

Her mom said she would be going to Ocean Lakes, however a recruiting profile listed First Colonial. No matter the school she should make an impact for them her frosh season. She hits the ball hard in the middle unlike many taller players her age who spend most of their time tipping over blocks.

Arina already has some height for her age. While her listed height is 6’1″ she looks a little taller. She is also not one of those tall young, middles who spend most of their time tipping over the block. Arina hits the ball hard in the middle whether it is the higher sets or quick tempo.

Her parents are from Belarus. Before they moved to Virginia she was really too young to play volleyball in Belarus. She also lists going to First Colonial for high school. Wherever she goes it would not surprise me to see her make an impact her frosh season.

She looks taller than her listed 6’1″ height. She also is pretty adept at putting some velocity on the ball as she drives it to the floor. Her parents come from Belarus. She moves well from pin to pin to put up a good block. She will need to work on her quickness if she wishes to hit outside. Since she was playing middle I did not see too much of her in the back row.

Definitely has the potential to be a difference maker on the court.