Sade Devine | Brentwood School

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Sade

Devine DS/L

Class

2028

Height

5'4"

HS

Brentwood School

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CA

Sade Devine

💡 How would you describe your role on the court, and what do you do to elevate the...

Written by Michelle Bamford

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Michelle Bamford | Prep Dig Scout

Michelle Bamford

Prep Dig Lead Scout

💡 How would you describe your role on the court, and what do you do to elevate the players around you?
As a libero, my role is to lead through execution and communication. I elevate my teammates by encouraging them and staying consistent with both my play and my voice. That reliability helps others focus on their own roles, knowing they can count on me.

🧠 In high-pressure moments, what’s your mindset and how do you stay composed?
I like to mentally run through my cues for each skill. For example, when serving, I focus on my toss, my eyesight, and my contact. On defense, I remind myself about footwork and positioning. I stay composed by not taking things personally or getting overly emotional. I care about winning and I put in the work, but I don’t let mistakes control me. I use controlled frustration as fuel to push myself toward better results.

💪🏽 What’s something specific you’ve been working to add to your game this season, and why?
I’ve been working on communicating more. Volleyball is a team sport, and being a good player is only part of it. If the team can’t communicate, it’s hard to get solid results.

🌟 Off the court, how would your coaches and teammates describe you, and what personal qualities do you bring to a team culture?
I think they would describe me as stable and neutral. I stay calm even when I make mistakes and can usually help settle others down too. I don’t take things personally, and I’m empathetic with my words. If talking doesn’t help, I use my play to lighten the load by taking more space and covering seams. I’m also cheerful. Even if I’m tired, I’m always in a good mood and ready to hype someone up for a great play.

💥 What’s a fun fact about you that you’d want college coaches to know?
Soccer was my first sport. I started playing at age four and was an attacking striker.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Written 2 months ago

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