Whinnery is a libero/DS who looks like she was made for passing. She creates good angles, keeps her hips behind the ball, and is steady and smooth in her passing. She presents her platform early, holds her angle to the target, and consistently puts herself in a good position to deliver a solid pass. There is also a calmness to her that makes her a reliable presence in the backrow.

Eleanor Whinnery Eleanor Whinnery 5'4" | DS/L/S Blake | 2030 State MN was consistently effective, as all coaches like to see. She always gave her team a good first contact, was disciplined behind the block, and was very confident in serve receive. The most notable aspect was her ability to remain composed under pressure. Poise is a quality essential to building a winning back row, and the game never seemed to faze her. ~Theresa@prepdigdakotas

Eleanor Whinnery brings discipline to the back row. She holds her base, reads the hitter, and gets herself into position without wasting movement. Her platform stays firm, and she directs passes instead of just keeping the ball alive. I see her stay calm on tougher contacts and make the right play instead of forcing something extra. That control allows her team to stay connected.

What to watch this season: As she sees more serves, expect her to keep delivering and prove she can handle that pressure.

~Theresa@prepdigdakotas