Tristan Del Riego Tristan Del Riego 5'9" | S/RS Mira Costa | 2029 CA : Social Media Star of the Week

💡 Game You’re Proud Of
My court awareness and reading skills while on defense are things I’m proud of while playing. I also think my communication and leadership on the court are something that shine through me as not just a setter, but a teammate and player.

📲 Why This Post Mattered
I’m very appreciative of PrepDig CA featuring me and helping me with my recruiting journey. I think social media is important to be more visible. I always put a lot of work into my online presence through my own Instagram account.

🧠 What Coaches Should Know
I’ve spent my whole life growing up playing four-man at 16th St in Hermosa. I’ve grown to be so grateful for the volleyball community because of it. I love to cook, which I think opens up a lot of nutrition opportunities for me as a high-level athlete. I like to meal prep and eat good foods while being creative. I also think it’s important for coaches to know that when I’m on the court, I am experienced and proficient in all skills, from blocking and attacking to serve receive and defense to setting and serving, not to mention my energy and leadership.

Tristan Del Riego Tristan Del Riego 5'9" | S/RS Mira Costa | 2029 CA

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Tristan Del Riego Tristan Del Riego 5'9" | S/RS Mira Costa | 2029 CA ‘s transition into setting has accelerated her understanding of tempo and location. In just her second season at the position, she is consistently jump setting with rhythm and working to find her hitters from multiple platforms. The versatility from her previous six-rotation experience shows up in her comfort across zones.

Her technical emphasis is on precision and offensive adaptability. She is not limited to one release point and actively seeks to deliver tempo regardless of pass quality. That adaptability is significant for a developing setter.

She is currently refining her block timing and penetration, focusing on pressing over the net and syncing hands with attacker contact. The training includes private sessions and deliberate in-game focus on timing and momentum into her swing block. The shift toward complete front-row responsibility suggests growth toward positional completeness.

When asked what she wants coaches to understand beyond the stat sheet, she said:

The key phrase is quick to apply information. That signals coachability and processing speed. Her self-description centers on adaptability and responsiveness to instruction.

Off the court, Tristan describes herself as empathetic and entrepreneurial, having built small businesses since childhood. She channels creativity and initiative outside of sport, which often translates into confidence in competitive environments.

Charlie Fuerbringer is a player who has impacted Tristan this season. She points to Charlie’s volleyball IQ and steady confidence at the collegiate level. Tristan’s focus on IQ and composure reflects what she is studying and intentionally modeling in her own development.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247