Class of 2022 Setters Who Impressed at the JVA MKE Jamboree
The JVA Jamboree was a huge opportunity for Class of 2022 athletes to show the volleyball world what they are made of. It was an extremely competitive tournament with two full days of intense competition. Setters from teams across the…
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Continue ReadingThe JVA Jamboree was a huge opportunity for Class of 2022 athletes to show the volleyball world what they are made of. It was an extremely competitive tournament with two full days of intense competition. Setters from teams across the board were impressive in their own respects. From fast hands to quick decision-making skills, these young athletes have a lot to offer their teams, both now and in the future.
Here are some setters who impressed at the tournament:
Emma Baierl (FC Elite 15 Navy)
Emma is an all-around athlete. She is scrappy on defense, has a highly competitive serve, and is an extremely talented setter. She has fast and smooth setter hands and makes great decisions even in scramble plays. Emma is a leader on her team and runs the offense extremely well. Her all-around strength as a setter is amazing.
Jaclyn Dutkiewicz (Milwaukee Sting 15 Gold)
Jaclyn has an insane amount of control when she is setting. Her ability to consistently put the ball where it needs to be is at a very high level. She rarely makes mistakes and has an extremely strong serve as well. Jaclyn’s control makes her hard to read and difficult to defend against.
Lillian Lutz (Milwaukee Sting 15 Gold)
If I were to describe Lillian Lutz in on word it would be fast. Her speed is a huge advantage as a setter. She understands when to speed up and slow down sets based on the tempo of the game and does so efficiently and seamlessly. She jump sets often to quicken the pace of the ball and the speed of the offense.
Tatum Baldwin (Milwaukee Sting 15 Black)
One aspect of Tatum’s play that really stood out to me was how hard she is to read. This makes her frustrating to her opponents and a huge asset to her team. Her smart, fast plays were fun to watch.
Katie Gund (Milwaukee Sting 15 Black)
Katie is a gritty, scrappy player who excels on both defense and offense. She is a lefty setter who also plays right side on her team. She covers the court well, is a leader on her team, and has a lot of control on her sets. Her leadership extends through her play, where she is always giving everything she has during every single point.
Alexis Scaffido (15 Royal)
One thing that sets Alexis apart is her clear personal connection with each hitter. She knows what makes them click and tailors her sets directly to them. Alexis also has good power when pushing the ball pin to pin.
Paige Yelmene (414 15 Elite)
Paige runs an efficient court. She is a leader on her team and motivates her teammates to do well. At certain points during the weekend she played all 6 rotations, setting in the back row and hitting in the front.
Kelsey Corbett (I AM VBC)
Kelsey is an athlete with a lot of potential. She has strong hands and great control of the ball. You can tell that all of her decisions are deliberate and she works hard to better the ball every point. She will be a fun player to watch develop as the speed of the game increases.
It was a great weekend of volleyball with a high level of competition at every age group and division. I look forward to seeing these athletes develop over the club season and across more tournaments.