Lily Vandeweghe Lily Vandeweghe 6'1" | OH/RS Mira Costa | 2029 State CA (2029, OH/RS, 6’1″) plays beach and indoor at Mira Costa and is the No. 4 player in the 2029 class. She is with SC Rockstar and is playing down with the 16s, and she earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U15-U16). PrepDig counted 273 kills in 76 sets in early November, and MaxPreps now has her at 280 kills and 415 receptions.

What skill or habit are you most proud of right now?

“My ability to bounce back after a mistake or not the outcome I hoped.”

What does your team need to do to win on Wednesday?

“Stay focused, together, and leave it all out on the court.”

What do you want college coaches to know about you?

“I love all the girls I compete against, but on the court nothing else matters but winning that game.”

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Lily Vandeweghe Lily Vandeweghe 6'1" | OH/RS Mira Costa | 2029 State CA plays beach and indoor at Mira Costa. She stayed with SC Rockstar and is playing down with the 16s this season. She described the training at the Mac as hard and purposeful. She also earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U15-U16) in Hamilton, Ohio.

She has 273 kills in 76 sets this season, 3.6 per set, on 708 swings. She also has 205 digs, 57 total blocks and 22 aces.

Her growth is in efficiency.

“I have been working a lot with my team on back row attacking and efficiency with kills around the court (not just go’s and 4’s). I’ve trained and logged a lot of hours in the gym with my setters so I believe that’s what has helped me and is what will continue to help me throughout the last parts of this school season.”

“Not just go’s and 4’s” is a hitter who understands that variety beats force. She is hitting .206 on that volume, so efficiency is the right next step, and hours with her setters tell me she knows who makes it happen.

“I take deep breaths and know that my teammates have my back. I think my team counts on me to be a calm leader and slow down the game, especially when we start thinking too far ahead in the match.”

A calm leader who slows the game down is valuable at the end of a set. She also does not hide her edge.

“I’m a fierce competitor and will do anything to win!”

Calm and fierce is a combination coaches want.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Lily Vandeweghe Lily Vandeweghe 6'1" | OH/RS Mira Costa | 2029 State CA is staying with SC Rockstar this season and will be playing down in her age group with the 16s. The decision felt right to her right away, she said, citing the coaching staff and her teammates as the reasons. She described training at the Mac as hard and purposeful, and expects the merge between Mizuno and SCVC to bring connections and friendships that will benefit recruiting. Heading into the season, she’s excited to grow, compete, and bond with her teammates, and expects it to be an outstanding year.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Lily Vandeweghe Lily Vandeweghe 6'1" | OH/RS Mira Costa | 2029 State CA earned an invite to the 2026 NTDP Summer Training Series (U15-U16) in Hamilton, Ohio, held July 27–30, 2026.

In Lily’s Words:

Lily Vandeweghe Lily Vandeweghe 6'1" | OH/RS Mira Costa | 2029 State CA was one of the most dangerous attackers in the gym. She consistently attacked angles with confidence and showed the ability to score from a variety of locations. Her offensive ceiling is impressive, particularly as she continues to gain experience against high-level competition.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Lily Vandeweghe Lily Vandeweghe 6'1" | OH/RS Mira Costa | 2029 State CA named MVP at PrepDig’s Exposure Tour in Gardena, California.

Lily dominated from start to finish. She scored in every position, putting down nearly every ball she was set and staying aggressive regardless of the situation. Her hustle never dropped, and she consistently chased down plays that extended rallies and shifted momentum.

Lily’s growth and power continue to rise each time she is evaluated. Her leadership showed both on and off the court, setting a competitive standard for her teammates. Lily’s ability to combine physicality, effort, and presence made her the clear MVP of this court.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Lily Vandeweghe Lily Vandeweghe 6'1" | OH/RS Mira Costa | 2029 State CA has great wrist control and a natural feel for offensive timing. She connects well on off-speed shots and plays with a mature understanding of risk and placement. Lily’s ability to get her full hand on the ball and adjust to various sets gives her the versatility to score from different zones on the court. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Lily Vandeweghe Lily Vandeweghe 6'1" | OH/RS Mira Costa | 2029 State CA brings consistency and control to the outside, delivering strong cross-court swings and contributing solidly in both serve receive and defense. Her all-around skill set makes her a dependable presence on the court.

Her beach background is clearly reflected in the way she moves—fluid, efficient, and always reading the play. That foundation gives her an edge in staying balanced and in control during chaotic rallies.

Lily also demonstrates excellent timing on the ball, especially in her approach. She uses her last two steps with precision, allowing her to get the most out of every set and maximize her attacking opportunities. ~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247