At camp prior to the tournament, Avery Reed Avery Reed 5'10" | MB/RS Ventura | 2028 CA maximized middle-specific reps, sharpening slide execution and gaining live feedback from college coaches in attendance. That work translated into match play. Reed showed improved spacing and timing on both attack and block, converting scoring opportunities when her team needed points. She leaned into the 3-set effectively, creating tempo variation and maintaining rhythm with her setters. From the service line, she added value with four aces that created separation in a tight match and helped secure the win against a strong opponent.

Her development focus remains centered on refining setter connection and continuing to strengthen spacing and timing in both blocking and transition offense. She is investing in additional reps outside of team training to build more consistent middle-setter chemistry under game speed. Off the court, Reed recently began teaching herself guitar, adding it to hiking and camping trips with friends, reflecting balance and creativity outside the gym.

Avery Reed Avery Reed 5'10" | MB/RS Ventura | 2028 CA will compete next at SCSN 16U Event #3 on March 7th and the Windy City Qualifier in Chicago on April 3rd–5th.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Avery Reed Avery Reed 5'10" | MB/RS Ventura | 2028 CA impacts matches through communication and emotional leadership. She takes pride in being the voice that encourages teammates and sets the tone during huddles and timeouts. Reed has placed a strong emphasis on her mental game, working to find positives in tough moments and learning how to feel emotions without letting them affect performance. Her team goal is clear, earning a bid to USAV Nationals, while personally she is focused on becoming more well-rounded, especially in defense and serving. Her personality shows through in the joy she brings to the sidelines, often dancing when she is not on the court, a reflection of the energy and balance she brings to her team.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Avery Reed Avery Reed 5'10" | MB/RS Ventura | 2028 CA – Middle Blocker

Reed played with a technician’s mindset. Her block timing was precise, and she demonstrated advanced footwork when closing with the right-side pin. Avery consistently took away angles instead of chasing kills, a sign of mature middle play. Offensively, she was efficient running slides and short-gap attacks, creating space for her pins by drawing the opposing middle with her deceptive approach tempo. Quietly dominant, but impossible to ignore. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

A newcomer to the Sports Academy family, Reed is proving to be a fast learner with a high ceiling. She has adapted quickly to the speed of competition, showing impressive growth in her blocking and attacking techniques. More than just a developing talent, she is a high-energy teammate whose encouraging presence elevates those around her. As she continues to refine her game, Reed’s natural athleticism and work ethic make her an exciting prospect to watch. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247