Hope excels in serve receive and consistently does the little things that elevate her team’s overall performance. She remains disciplined in her responsibilities, never rushing to release offensively before completing her first job as a passer. Her strong volleyball IQ allows her to read servers effectively and position herself in the best possible locations to handle serve receive. Hope transitions quickly into offense, using a big approach and athletic frame to create attacking opportunities. She swings with a fast, heavy arm and does an excellent job of reading the block before making offensive decisions. There is a quiet confidence in her game that allows her setter to trust her in key situations. Defensively, she reads opposing hitters well, tracking shoulders and offensive tendencies to establish effective blocking positions. She recognizes one-on-one opportunities and adjusts accordingly, consistently taking away valuable attacking space while covering the most net possible.