Mia Mendoza Mia Mendoza 5'10" | MB CA contributes to her team through energy and emotional steadiness, bringing a consistent effort to keep teammates engaged regardless of the score. Even as one of the youngest players in her environment, she prioritizes maintaining a positive tone on the court and helping her team stay composed during difficult moments. Mendoza is currently working to strengthen her passing by focusing on footwork and repetition through targeted drills during practice. Her goal is centered on steady improvement and building the foundation to become the best player she can be moving forward. Off the court, Mendoza competes in Olympic weightlifting, a training background that reflects strength development and discipline beyond volleyball.

Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Mendoza’s weekend reflected strong defensive growth and confidence at the net. She was proud of her blocking, which helped shut down opposing hitters, and noted that she contributed 18 kills while continuing to improve defensively. She also highlighted a clean weekend in serve receive with no passing errors, crediting the extra work she has been putting into her defensive game. Her next focus is applying coaching feedback by snapping her wrist more aggressively and starting her approach sooner to continue improving her efficiency. Off the court, Mendoza was recently selected for the 8th Grade All-State Game and qualified for nationals in 14U Olympic Weightlifting, accomplishments that reflect her dedication and discipline beyond volleyball.

Mia Mendoza Mia Mendoza 5'10" | MB CA will compete next at the NCVA Presidents Day Tournament, February 14–16.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Mendoza is a talented young middle blocker who demonstrated both strong defense and offensive skills. She has a quick snap and fast arm swing which allowed her to generate significant power. She also contacted the ball at a high point which allowed her to get up and over many of the defenders on the day. Mendoza also showcased an excellent vertical as well as superb court awareness as she consistently read the block in front of her. While she is a young, she plays with a skill level and tenacity well beyond her age, making a player with a tremendous future ahead.