Thea Rivera, West Park

Thea Rivera

Class: 2028
Position: S/RS
Height: 5'4"
School: West Park
Club Team: NCVC (Northern California Volleyball Club

Player Bio

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

I would say that my gameplay style is very aggressive. I tend to be on the floor a lot, according to my past coaches. I go for every ball with hustle in mind, and trust my teammates to trust me with the ball.

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

I would describe my mentality as go for everything no matter what. I am a very strong, hard working player and strive to be better every day.

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

I have played club and school volleyball for 3 years. I played for SynergyForce for 2 and NCVC (Northern California Volleyball Club) for 1.

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

I have experiences with being captain, and take in information quickly, applying it when needed. I form friendships with my teammates throughout the season for better connections to make the team better overall. For community service, I have experience with serving at my local church, Bayside Blue Oaks. I was in the APEX (summer student leadership) program and volunteered at Breakaway Kids Camp.

Have you faced any significant challenges? If so, please describe.

As of right now, I realized that I have challenges with motivation to workout. I am trying to overcome that challenge before 2025 club tryouts.

What type of college are you looking for?

I’m looking for a college that has a really good nursing program, since I am going towards the path of nursing. I would also love a college that has a good volleyball program overall.