Sophia Quinn Sophia Quinn 5'10" | OH/DS/L Wilson | 2030 CA ‘s decision to join Embers came down to how the coaching staff talked to her, not just about her. She points to a specific moment of clarity, when it became clear the coaches were interested in her journey and her development, not simply where her skill level stood right now. That distinction mattered enough to shape her whole decision.

She goes a layer deeper on her new coach specifically, describing a belief that runs in three directions at once: in the team, in her personally, and in himself to get everyone where they’re trying to go. For an athlete making her first move into a new club, that kind of trust isn’t something she’s assuming, it’s something she’s already identified and is choosing to build on. Her excitement for the season is open-ended by design, she’s less focused on a specific outcome and more curious to see where the growth actually leads.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Sophia Quinn Sophia Quinn 5'10" | OH/DS/L Wilson | 2030 CA ‘s reflection on the CPA All-Star Event revealed a young athlete learning how to trust herself in big moments.

The moment she chose to highlight came during the Hammer Award competition. After initially feeling nervous, she made the decision to stop overthinking and simply trust the work she had already put in.

That mindset shift changed everything.

Sophia described bouncing balls, swinging aggressively, and feeling like she was catching a glimpse of the player she is capable of becoming. Winning four separate awards, including Hammer Award, Precision Server, Most Athletic, and Best Pin Hitter, reinforced just how impactful the weekend became for her.

Her summer plans show the same level of intentionality. Between AAU Nationals, beach training with MB Sand, daily SC Rockstar privates, CPA strength work, gym training, and camps including Long Beach State University, Sophia is attacking development from every direction.

At the center of it all, though, is the type of teammate she wants to be. Confidence and kindness were the two qualities she emphasized most about herself, and both seem deeply connected to how she approaches competition and relationships on and off the court.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247