“If I could shout out one player from our team it would be our senior libero, Reese Heim. She makes some of the most difficult parts of volleyball look easy most of the time. She is one of the best serve receivers in the state and she does a fantastic job with reading defensively to put herself in a position to make a lot of plays for us.”

Even with Iowa Premier 16-1’s flashy group of terminal athletes, we couldn’t help but hone in on the team’s persistent effort in the back row. Heim led that operation in the libero jersey and was a constant source of positive energy in the lineup. These intangible qualities have carried Heim to plenty of notable milestones throughout her prep career, but she also has the measurable skills to back them up. Her accurate touches laid the foundation for Iowa Premier’s Midwest Tune-Up championship.

Reese Heim brings a level of composure in serve-receive that stabilizes rotations. Her footwork keeps her behind the ball, and her platform angle stays consistent regardless of pace. She doesn’t overcorrect or chase passes, she trusts her technique and delivers repeatable results. When rallies stretch, she stays disciplined and continues to produce clean touches that keep the offense available. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Why coaches should track now: She anchors serve-receive and keeps rotations clean, which is critical in high-level systems.