Iman Bayyari Iman Bayyari 5'10" | RS/OH Notre Dame High School Belmont | 2029 CA competed with an aggressive mindset while remaining receptive to coaching and feedback, demonstrating both competitive drive and coachability. She contributed as a primary scoring option while also extending plays defensively, particularly with second-effort digs off ricocheted blocks. Her ability to impact both scoring and transition phases reflects growing versatility.

Mid-season, Bayyari’s emphasis on blocking tempo, in-air adjustments, and visual clarity on high hands shows advanced processing and a commitment to refining details that translate at higher levels. Her awareness of game speed and adaptability continues to evolve.

Off the court, Bayyari is investing in beach volleyball training, aiming to expand her skill set and compete in higher-level summer events.

Next Tournament: Windy City Qualifier, April 3–5

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Iman Bayyari Iman Bayyari 5'10" | RS/OH Notre Dame High School Belmont | 2029 CA ‘s performance identity centers on composure and problem solving at the net. She approaches attacking situations with calm decision making, consistently searching for ways to navigate around the block rather than forcing predictable swings. Bayyari is currently focused on elevating her passing to a libero-level standard, working toward a more effortless and controlled serve receive platform. Her goals include developing a high IQ shot selection while contributing as a six-rotation option who provides steady leadership under pressure. Off the court, Bayyari’s entrepreneurial spirit stands out. At ten years old she launched her own ice cream business, creating recipes, designing a logo, and successfully selling out her first pop-up event.

Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Iman’s weekend was about learning and becoming more complete. She had a lot of kills with minimal errors, took big swings, and loved running plays like an S2 to throw blockers off, especially valuable with a new roster still building chemistry. She also showed real maturity by calling out the opposite hitter trap of trying to terminate every ball, and she is actively improving shot selection because she wants to keep defenses guessing. Next, she is committed to being unpredictable, adding power tips and deep corner pushes so opponents cannot camp and wait for the same swing. Off the court, she is working on launching a nonprofit to host volleyball clinics for underserved communities, creating access to a sport that can be financially out of reach, while also earning service hours through something she genuinely loves.

Iman’s next tournament is the NCVA Power League Qualifier, January 24 to 25.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Iman Bayyari Iman Bayyari 5'10" | RS/OH Notre Dame High School Belmont | 2029 CA

Iman was one of the most physical attackers on the right pin, bringing a heavy arm and fearless presence at the net. She snaps the ball straight down when the tempo is right and showed one of the most aggressive block touches at the event—creating deflections and slowing down opposing outsides. Her ability to close blocks quickly made her a defensive anchor on the pin. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

What to expect this club season: Iman will elevate her game as a shut-down blocker and continue refining her ability to terminate from behind the setter. Expect her to become a high-impact two-way opposite.