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