Violet Fa’amafoe Violet Fa’amafoe 5'5" | DS/L/OH CA named LovbLA Defensive Diva of the PrepDig SoCal UpNext Showcase

Violet Fa’amafoe Violet Fa’amafoe 5'5" | DS/L/OH CA brings a versatility to the back row that most defenders her age have not developed yet. She is willing to play any position asked of her, and she stays disciplined and quick getting into position on defense, which is what lets her make hard plays look routine. Her reads in serve receive are sharp, and her footwork gets her set before the ball arrives rather than chasing it after the fact.

She plays with an aggressive edge on defense and provides real coverage behind her hitters, and she never stops talking. Her energy stayed consistent throughout the day, and she spent as much time cheering her teammates on as she did making plays herself. Violet is most excited to see the level of competition the professional players bring, and her message to LovbLA is a good luck note built around showcasing everyone’s hard work.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Violet Faamafoe earned Top Performer at the SoCal UpNext Showcase, August 29, 2026.

Violet Faamafoe brings a disciplined, quick read on defense and makes difficult plays look routine. She reads serve receive well, moves her feet to adjust, and plays with an aggressive mentality that shows up in the coverage she provides her hitters. She talks constantly and stays consistent with her energy from first point to last, cheering her teammates through mistakes rather than letting the mood drop. Her willingness to move between positions adds real value for a program looking for flexibility in the back row.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247