Why do you want to play college volleyball? 

I love playing volleyball and I have so many opportunities through doing it. Including making lasting friendships, learning how to work through challenges, communication, and shine Jesus’ light!

What does your training schedule look like in-season and off-season? 

Lifting 4 days a week during the summer and 3 days a week during the season as well as practice 2 days a week

What are your academic interests or intended major? 

Sports Physical Therapy and Psychology.

How do you balance school, sports, and your personal life? 

I really have to focus on this and plan out my week the weekend before to make sure I don’t overcommit.

My Final Thoughts:

Brenna De Vries Brenna De Vries 6'2" | MB/RS Park Christian | 2028 State ND is a player that continues to catch my attention every time I watch her compete. She brings a strong presence at the net and understands how to impact a match beyond just collecting kills. She works hard to establish the middle offensively, stays available in transition, and consistently gives her setter an option throughout rallies. That’s a quality coaches value because it helps keep an offense balanced and difficult to defend.

What stands out about Brenna is how engaged she stays from point to point. She doesn’t disappear when the rally extends. Defensively, she’s continuing to improve her block timing and does a good job closing space at the net. Offensively, she’s becoming more comfortable attacking in different situations and finding ways to stay effective even when the play isn’t perfect.

The best middle blockers understand that their job is bigger than attacking the ball, and Brenna embraces that part of the position. The more I watch her, the more I appreciate the value she brings to a lineup. She’s a player whose best volleyball is still ahead of her, and that’s exactly why college coaches should be paying attention.~Theresa@prepdigdakotas

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Brenna De Vries looks like a player who is ready to take a massive jump after the club season she just put together. She brings a blue-collar edge to the middle position that coaches love because she competes with urgency every single rally. Brenna is constantly active laterally, working to beat hitters to spots and staying aggressive in transition. She attacks with heavy intent and has shown the ability to create points even when the set is tight or out of rhythm. One of the biggest things that jumps out is how physical she plays at the net. She does not shy away from contact, and her block presence continues to become more disruptive. RTDP feels like the perfect stage for Brenna because she thrives in high-energy environments where athletes are pushed to compete. Expect her to bring intensity, emotion, and a nonstop motor every time she steps on the court.

~Theresa@prepdigdakotas

Brenna De Vries Brenna De Vries 6'2" | MB/RS Park Christian | 2028 State ND – No. 2 Middle

Brenna De Vries Brenna De Vries 6'2" | MB/RS Park Christian | 2028 State ND brings a physical edge and scoring upside that translates well to the next level. She’s aggressive in transition, runs the slide with intent, and challenges blocks with pace. Defensively, her lateral movement continues to improve, allowing her to close space against fast pin attackers. Brenna’s ability to impact the match offensively while developing as a blocking presence makes her a middle coaches should track closely as her game accelerates. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Brenna De Vries Brenna De Vries 6'2" | MB/RS Park Christian | 2028 State ND is a 6’2″ powerhouse at the net who continues to turn heads with every match. Watching her this club season has been nothing short of impressive—she brings a dominant presence, whether she’s putting up an impenetrable block or hammering quick attacks. Brenna’s size, timing, and aggressiveness make her a nightmare for opposing offenses, and she’s only just getting started. She moves well along the net and shows great awareness for reading setters and adjusting in transition. With her physicality and upside, Brenna is a name that should already be on the radar for college coaches looking to build a front-row force.~@prepdigdakotas