Zoe has all the tools to be successful as a setter and I am excited for her to show that off in front of the scouts in a few weeks. She is someone who can contribute with her offense, defense, and ability to run a high tempo offense. One of the better spots about her game is her ability to run her middles from any type of pass, they are never out of a play as she has the technique and ability to hit them even when it isn’t the best pass. Zoe also does a great job in her ability to keep defenses honest with her timely dumps. She seems to score a point or two a set with her dumps and just gives her hitters even more space as defenses and blockers have to be honest about that. She runs a great game as a setter, keeping all her hitters involved and always ready for a set. She has the court IQ to run the hitters who need to be set, and always seems to make the smart play. She will be someone to watch at our showcase and should be a name that standout by the end of it.

Zoe Fincher Zoe Fincher 5'7" | S/RS Gilbert | 2029 State AZ is a vocal, competitive setter. She is excited to bring leadership, communication, and energy into Summer NIT, while helping fuel the confidence and competitiveness of the athletes around her. She wants coaches and opponents to notice the fire her team plays with in close matches, but more importantly, she wants them to notice the connection she creates with hitters and teammates throughout those moments. She leads with emotional leadership, which is one of the hardest qualities to teach at the setter position.

What makes Fincher’s story compelling is her honesty about recruiting. Despite a strong season, she openly acknowledges still feeling somewhat unknown to college coaches, which is exactly why this event matters so much to her.

Rather than waiting for exposure to happen naturally, Fincher is actively placing herself into one of the strongest summer recruiting environments in the country. She specifically highlighted that she is looking forward to matchups against Livewire and Arizona Storm Volleyball Club because those battles brought out some of the best volleyball her team has played this season. Off the court, she balances academics, family, fitness, and an interest in physical therapy and athletic training. Coaches evaluating setters who can communicate loudly, lead emotionally, and compete confidently in chaos will likely leave Arizona remembering Fincher.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247