Ava Lundebye also continued to create offense as she was almost always open in transition. She’d already released off the net and was rebuilding her approach before the defense could reset, as soon as she finished her blocking assignment. That timing gave her setter another scoring option in the scrimmages. I thought she attacked with good range too, mixing pace and location rather than relying on one type of swing, which kept defenders from settling into predictable reads. ~Theresa@prepdigdakotas

Ava Lundebye has discovered that energy can be just as contagious as a great swing. She thrives in a fast-tempo offense, but one of the biggest ways she impacts her team is through constant communication and an ability to keep teammates confident regardless of the score. Whether she’s pulling the team together after a long rally or encouraging everyone to attack the next point with confidence, she understands that momentum often begins with belief.

Her offensive game has continued to evolve through smarter preparation rather than simply greater power. Coaches have challenged Lundebye to improve her approach timing and recognize the set earlier, allowing her to contact the ball higher and create steeper attacking angles against bigger blocks. When matches become difficult, she trusts her training, adjusts her shot selection, and looks for better reads instead of forcing plays. That combination of positivity, adaptability, and volleyball IQ continues making her a front-row player who creates opportunities for both herself and her team.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247