My Story.

Whether I am competing or helping younger athletes, I believe the goal is to play with heart, courage, and commitment. When teammates lift each other up, trust the person beside them, and leave everything on the court, we can walk away proud no matter the outcome.

I fell in love with beach volleyball because summer in Northern Michigan made the game feel alive: sand, sun, movement, competition, and the chance to grow every time I stepped on the court. Beach quickly became more than a sport. It became a place where I learned resilience, communication, confidence, and how to stay present through every point.

My beach coach, Jordan Bates, became an important mentor by helping me discover the fun of volleyball while also teaching me how to keep my head in the game. Through beach, I have learned how to handle the heat, work with a partner, push through struggles, and enjoy every moment on the court, good or bad. I believe attitude is a choice, and every challenge is a chance to learn and improve.

I also enjoy giving back to the game by reffing elementary volleyball matches and mentoring younger athletes. I love helping young players build confidence, understand the game, and focus on what they can control: their skills, effort, communication, mindset, energy, and trust in each other.

My goals are to keep developing as a complete player, compete at the collegiate level, represent my school and family well, and use what I learn to help younger athletes believe in themselves.