Leilani Alvarado Leilani Alvarado 5'6" | DS/L/OH Marana | 2027 State AZ ‘s evaluation centers on volleyball IQ and reliability. She reads the game well, anticipates plays, and makes composed decisions that keep her team organized. As a six-rotation outside hitter, she values being dependable in serve receive, defense, and offense, especially in pressure moments. Her current development focus is blocking, where she is working on reading hitters, closing faster, and improving timing. Leilani’s recruiting mindset is intentional and mature, choosing to stay under the radar and let her work ethic and performance speak for itself.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Leilani Alvarado Leilani Alvarado 5'6" | DS/L/OH Marana | 2027 State AZ plays the game with high volleyball IQ and quiet confidence. She reads plays early, anticipates well, and makes smart decisions that keep her team organized. As an outside hitter, she values being all-around, contributing in serve receive, defense, and offense while staying reliable in pressure moments. Her current focus is blocking, improving her reads, closing speed, and timing to become more effective at the net. Her goals this season are grounded and intentional, continuing to develop as a six-rotation outside while allowing her work ethic and performance to speak for itself. Leilani describes herself as a quiet competitor, someone who leads through consistency rather than attention.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Leilani Alvarado Leilani Alvarado 5'6" | DS/L/OH Marana | 2027 State AZ named Top Performer at PrepDig’s Exposure Tour in Mesa, AZ.

Leilani was the definition of a team player. She brought positive energy and stepped into any role her court needed. Leilani shared that her strongest skill is her volleyball IQ, allowing her to read the game, anticipate plays, and stay reliable in every rotation.

She is working on improving her blocking by reading hitters earlier and closing faster at the net. Her goals include developing as a consistent six rotation outside hitter and positioning herself for recruitment by letting her work ethic and performance speak for themselves. A quiet competitor, Leilani impacted the game through consistency, discipline, and smart decision making.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

The phrase “undersized, but can ball” immediately came to mind watching Leilani take the court. From the outside, she displayed remarkable precision, consistently finding the holes in the defense and making smart decisions in high-pressure situations. Her ability to perform under pressure sets her apart and demonstrates her maturity as a player.

Leilani works tirelessly on off-blocker defense, reading the game with sharp instincts and moving through each play with remarkable court awareness. She contributes in every rotation, excelling in both the back row and front row, and her versatility makes her a reliable asset for her team. Beyond her skills, she stands out as a natural leader and supportive teammate, always elevating the play of those around her throughout the showcase. It’s clear that as she approaches the next phase of her career, Leilani will make a significant impact at the collegiate level, bringing energy, skill, and leadership to any program fortunate enough to have her.