At the LOVB Pro Camp, Ellie Garcia Ellie Garcia 6'1" | MB/RS Chiawana | 2028 State WA targeted specific defensive growth, particularly left back reads and blocking recovery mechanics. Through ARY drills and position-specific work with pro middles, she sharpened footwork patterns and added emergency moves when late closing the block. Eye sequencing drills that required continuous tracking across the net improved her ability to stay disciplined in transition. The feedback was direct and technical, and she absorbed it with purpose.

That preparation showed up immediately at Triple Crown. Garcia delivered consistent block touches along with multiple solo and duo blocks, closing faster and sealing with improved timing. Defensively, she expanded her range, picking up tips, swings, roll shots, and setter dumps from both left back and right back. As a serving middle, she provided rotation stability, missing only two serves across the weekend while maintaining one of the highest serving percentages on her team. Her presence created steadiness across phases.

Her next development focus centers on accelerating her approach tempo and executing a more explosive one-foot slide. Coaching cues emphasize syncing arm swing mechanics with lower body drive to maximize extension. She is also reinforcing trust in her back row on setter dumps to maintain structural integrity at the net. Off the court, Garcia raises and shows pigs for the state fair, recently earning a callback in her class and finishing second overall in heavyweight, a reflection of discipline and long-term commitment outside the gym.

Ellie Jewell Garcia will compete next at Red Rock Rave on March 14th–17th.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

At the LOVB Pro Camp, Ellie Garcia Ellie Garcia 6'1" | MB/RS Chiawana | 2028 State WA targeted specific defensive growth, particularly left back reads and blocking recovery mechanics. Through ARY drills and position-specific work with pro middles, she sharpened footwork patterns and added emergency moves when late closing the block. Eye sequencing drills that required continuous tracking across the net improved her ability to stay disciplined in transition. The feedback was direct and technical, and she absorbed it with purpose.

That preparation showed up immediately at Triple Crown. Garcia delivered consistent block touches along with multiple solo and duo blocks, closing faster and sealing with improved timing. Defensively, she expanded her range, picking up tips, swings, roll shots, and setter dumps from both left back and right back. As a serving middle, she provided rotation stability, missing only two serves across the weekend while maintaining one of the highest serving percentages on her team. Her presence created steadiness across phases.

Her next development focus centers on accelerating her approach tempo and executing a more explosive one-foot slide. Coaching cues emphasize syncing arm swing mechanics with lower body drive to maximize extension. She is also reinforcing trust in her back row on setter dumps to maintain structural integrity at the net. Off the court, Garcia raises and shows pigs for the state fair, recently earning a callback in her class and finishing second overall in heavyweight, a reflection of discipline and long-term commitment outside the gym.

Ellie Jewell Garcia will compete next at Red Rock Rave on March 14th–17th.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247