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Markaija
Bolden DS/L/S
Class
2025
Height
5'0"
HS
West
|
CA
A libero/DS from Bakersfield College, Markaija Bolden is a leader by example. Her confidence on defense, nonstop communication,...
Evaluation by Michelle Bamford
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Markaija Bolden

Markaija Bolden | West

Markaija Bolden

Class
2025
Position
DS/L/S
Height
5'0"
School
West
Club Team
Game day sports academy Johnitta 18u
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About Markaija

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

I’m a focused, and resilient defender who reads hitters well and stays aggressive. I bring energy, communication, and consistency to the back row, always ready to hustle for the ball and keep plays alive.

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

I’m a competitive and resilient player with a positive attitude. I stay locked in during pressure moments, lift up my teammates, and always look for ways to grow and improve.

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

I have participated in the roc/ctec program in Bakersfield for 2 years, my first program was early childhood education and my 2nd year I took sports medicine, I am also the secretary of the naacp youth council hear in Bakersfield.

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

Through volleyball and my community work, I’ve developed strong leadership and teamwork skills. As a player, I know how to communicate under pressure and support my team no matter the score. Coaching and volunteering have also taught me patience, responsibility, and how to uplift others on and off the court.

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

One of my biggest challenges was starting a little later than everyone else, having to learn the fundamentals and put in work outside of the gym plus having to learn how to become a better athlete mentally because at the end of the day volleyball is just as much a mental game as it is physical.

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Markaija
Bolden DS/L/S
Class
2025
Height
5'0"
HS
West
|
CA
Markaija Bolden
A libero/DS from Bakersfield College, Markaija Bolden is a leader by example. Her confidence on defense, nonstop communication,...
Written by Michelle Bamford
Read more at PrepDig.com
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Michelle Bamford | Prep Dig Scout

Michelle Bamford

Michelle Bamford

Prep Dig Lead Scout

@coachable247 @prepdigca michelle@prepdig.com

A libero/DS from Bakersfield College, Markaija Bolden is a leader by example. Her confidence on defense, nonstop communication, and relentless hustle make her a key presence in the back row. This past year, she took on the challenge of strengthening her setting, despite being told it wasn’t her strength, and put in the work outside the gym with friends, family, and solo reps to turn it into a skill she now takes pride in. Markaija is resilient, focused, and deeply grounded in her purpose both on and off the court.

When asked what draws her to the HBCU experience, she shared:
“What interests me most about playing at an HBCU is playing with people who look like me. Volleyball isn’t that diverse in California, so playing with teammates who reflect me would give me so much more confidence. Being around my people would just feel refreshing, never having to code-switch and just feeling safer and more relaxed overall.”

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Written 3 months ago

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