Gisela Pavon-Griego is the full package in the back row, bringing consistency, versatility, and impact to every phase of the game. She was steady and reliable in serve receive, delivered clean out-of-system balls, and covered a ton of ground defensively.

What makes her stand out even more is her versatility. She wasn’t just a back-row presence—she took advantage of scoring opportunities, attacking effectively from the back row and even stepping up in the front row when needed. Her energy never wavered, and she plays with a mindset that she’s going to make the play no matter what. A true do-it-all competitor.

Gisela’s game is anchored in serve receive and defense. She takes pride in consistently getting balls up and delivering passes on target, giving her team stability in first contact. As she continues to develop, she is working on her hitting, focusing on seeing the court better and making smarter shot selections. Her goals for the season are competitive and team-driven, aiming to place at Nationals and finish top ten at Triple Crown. Gisela also highlights her ability to stay calm under pressure, a trait that shows up in both her passing and overall court presence.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Gisela is a 6 rotational pin hitter who showed some of the most versatile ability throughout the showcase. You can’t really pin down Gisela to one position as she is able to perform at a high level in multiple areas for any team she is on.

Gisela is a 6 rotational outside hitter who can carry the load not only on offense but also in serve receive and defense as well. She also has the ability to score in system and out of system as well which is one of the top traits we love to see out of our pin hitters. She could hit to all spots on the floor and even would throw in a tip if she needed. She could read the defense and take whatever was given to her.

Gisela also was a great passer in serve receive as she had solid ball control when targeted and was able to get her setters the ball in great locations to keep them in system. She was able to read the serve early and get to the ball with a solid platform throughout game play. Her reading ability also showed up in defense as she routinely was able to read the hitter and get some touches on the ball to help keep the ball alive.

Overall you will get a lot out of Gisela if she is on your team. She is able to play at a high level and do it in multiple ways. She has a very high IQ and can lead her team to victory if she is called upon. She has a lot of potential and we can’t wait to see her continued development throughout the season.