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Gioia Piccolino

Gioia Piccolino

Gioia Piccolino

Middle Blocker/Outside Hitter
2028 Class
5'10" Height
West Ranch School
San Gabriel Elite Club
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Gioia
Piccolino MB/OH
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
West Ranch
|
CA
Gioia Nicolas-Piccolino is strong and energized at the net, Nicolas-Piccolino shut down some of the biggest hitters in...
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About Gioia

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

Hello, thank you for viewing my profile page. For the past 4 seasons, I played the MB position for Legacy Volleyball Club in Valencia, CA. In July 2025 I moved clubs and joing SG Elite's 16 Roshambo team for the 25-26 season. I am an aggressive hitter and stronger blocker, I can reach almost 10ft.

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

I am very good at turning on and off my aggressiveness. Once the whistle blows I am pretty much focused on the game and what it takes to win. After the game and between sets I like to joke around and make people laugh to help deal with the pressure and stress of the matches. I am an August birthday so I am usually the youngest on the team and am accustomed to playing against older players.

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

Currently only a freshman but belong to CSF (California Scholatic Federation) and I will be eligible for National Honor Society next semester. I am member of DFY (Drug Free Youth) and Black Student Union at my high school.

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

I volunteer monthly at a food bank and in the last 8 months started working with my old club coach that left and started her own club, I work with her to coach kids in the 8-10 yr old age group. It's helped me find my voice and learn how to communicate better with my students and eventually my teammates.

Have you faced any significant challenges? If so, please describe.

I lost my mother to cancer when I was 5 years old, and have been raised by my father. I also have an older brother that plays football at home. So I am constantly in a house with male energy and have had to learn to fight for everything, I think this has played a part in my athleticism and my aggressiveness. I don't back down from difficult situations and have learned a lot about myself.

What type of college are you looking for?

Not sure yet, open to it, but probably a mid size to smaller school right now. But I am only a freshman and have time to figure this out still. But I do want something that provides me a challenge academically and the opportunity to play at a high level of volleyball

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Gioia
Piccolino MB/OH
Class
2028
Height
5'10"
HS
West Ranch
|
CA
Gioia Piccolino
Gioia Nicolas-Piccolino is strong and energized at the net, Nicolas-Piccolino shut down some of the biggest hitters in...
Written by Michelle Bamford
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Gioia Nicolas-Piccolino is strong and energized at the net, Nicolas-Piccolino shut down some of the biggest hitters in the gym with her disciplined timing and presence in the middle. She plays with intent and a clear desire to score, bringing consistent effort and focus to every rally. Her ability to read the game and stay composed under pressure makes her a valuable piece of West Ranch’s lineup.

Gioia’s Voice
“Something I took away from the match was being in such a high-intensity environment with such great players and having that experience to take forward into future matches.

Something I’d want a college coach to know about me is that I’ve been working hard on my blocking, and it’s something I’ve done a lot better at.”

State Run:
Gioia will continue her postseason journey on Tuesday, November 11, when West Ranch faces Redlands in a neutral-site matchup in the opening round of the 2025 CIF State Girls Volleyball Championships (Division I). The match is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Written 6 days ago

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