Top Talkers from the Top 250 Expo
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We all know there are some amazing athletes out there, but the ability to communicate on the court is a key aspect of being a teammate that coaches look for. For a person to walk into a gym not knowing…
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Continue ReadingWe all know there are some amazing athletes out there, but the ability to communicate on the court is a key aspect of being a teammate that coaches look for. For a person to walk into a gym not knowing many people and step on the court talking and cheering people on takes a lot of courage and is always impressive!
Here are some athletes who really stood out as talkers and leaders on the court.
Ella Demetrian – 2024 – Outside Hitter
While Ella Demetrian has been touted as one of the top athletes in her grade, it isn’t just her athletic ability that sets her apart on the court. Ella talks very well on the court and on several occasions she went up to athletes she was playing with to offer encouragement or clarify things. Ella’s clear ability to be a leader on the court sets her apart that much more as an athlete who will have great success on and off the court.
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Malayna Dins – 2024 – Outside Hitter
No matter where she was on the court, Malayna was talking. She communicated well on serve receive and even when she wasn’t actively playing she was cheering athletes on at the Expo. Malayna had a solid swing but really stood out on serve receive with her communication, quick reaction to the ball, and consistent platform.
Sophie McCormack Sophie McCormack 6'0" | OH Kettle Moraine | 2022 State WI – 2022 – Outside Hitter
Sophie has improved in leaps and bound in the last few years. Not only is she a powerful and dynamic outside hitter, but she is also a huge talker and leader on the court. At the Top 250 Expo she stood out on every court she was on, constantly talking, giving feedback, making great digs, and ripping balls! Sophie is a fun player to watch and definitely an athlete that should be on college coaches radar.
Claire Ammeraal Claire Ammeraal 6'0" | S Madison LaFollette | 2022 State #179 Nation WI – 2022 – Setter
Claire is an incredibly talented setter with a high volleyball IQ. She leads not only by example but also by talking and encouraging her teammates. Claire is an energizer on the court and tends to celebrate her teammates’ wins more than her own. She never stops talking on the court and proves she is a leader time and time again.
Sophia Schneider Sophia Schneider 5'10" | S Waterloo | 2023 State WI – 2023 – Setter
Sophia Schneider Sophia Schneider 5'10" | S Waterloo | 2023 State WI can do it all. She is an exceptional setter but is also impressive hitting and on defense. And she brings huge energy to the court. She makes big plays and is always giving every ounce of effort. This and her productive talk on the court make her a great leader. Leadership and talking seem to come naturally to Sophia and both make her one of the most competitive setters in the state.
These athletes impressed across the board on Saturday at the Top 250 Expo. Their grit, determination, athletic talent, and leadership truly set them apart!