Olivia Eastburn’s background in softball shows up in her volleyball game in a way she’s clearly aware of. Her last two steps into a swing and her quick arm action are things she credits directly to eight years on a diamond. That cross-sport foot speed is part of why she believes coaches notice her first. But her moment at AAUs wasn’t about speed. It was about patience: getting dug repeatedly in a long rally, staying in the point instead of forcing something, and finally scoring with a block rather than a kill.

That willingness to win a rally in whatever way it presents itself, rather than needing the highlight swing, is a mark of a hitter who reads the court rather than just attacking it.

Olivia’s offseason includes college camps and consistent strength work, but her off-court résumé is just as active. She volunteers with the Lemo Foundation, works camps as a counselor, sits on her school’s student leadership council, and recently completed a STEAM-focused motorsports and design camp built specifically for girls.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Olivia Eastburn Olivia Eastburn 5'11" | OH/RS Mercy | 2029 CA is showing growth in how she reads attackers at the net, recognizing tendencies and adjusting her block positioning to take away key scoring angles. That anticipation is allowing her to create stops that shift momentum.

She also contributes through communication, helping her team stay composed and focused during key stretches.

Her continued work on expanding her offensive range, especially with sharper cross-court swings, is adding another dimension to her game.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247