Sofia Castaneda '25 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing volleyball since I was around 8 years old, I have never lost my love for this sport. I am a Libero/DS and I have put in training for years to better myself as a Libero and Defensive Specialist and I will continue to put in any additional work that is needed to improve my skills and make me a better fit for any school. As a passer I make quick decisions, have a strong ability at reading players, am very communicative on the court, and am a very encouraging teammate. Not only do I put in the work to become a better athlete, but I also continue to better myself outside of volleyball through my academics. My academics are extremely important to me, which is why I take advanced classes and still do well in them. I have learned over the years to balance both my academics and volleyball. They are both important to me and I have learned to be exceptional at both. I am willing to put in even more work in both areas at the college level, and am excited to grow in both aspects at a college. I am excited and ready to learn and grow as a student-athlete, as well as a person through the guidance of coaches and teammates. I have aspired to play volleyball in college for a long time now, and look forward to the opportunity to do so. This is an exciting next step in my life, which I am very excited about.