Mariana Goncalves '30 Recruiting Profile

Hi I am Mariana Goncalves Cano, and I am a student athlete class of 2030! I been playing volleyball for 3 years since 2021. I played in a lot of recreational teams and learned and grew with them. I started playing volleyball in a club team called Windermere Hunters creek volleyball. in the season 21-22. I think I was playing 10u and I also went to the aau nationals. Me as an athlete I have the courage and motivation to be on court I always have a smile on my face even if I played bad because I know that your emotions can really affect how YOU play. I am a very supportive teammate and I always help me team when they are sad, frustrate, and anxious I always try to help them if there confused and always support them with or without mistakes. I am playing right now In club called OTH athlete/volleyball. Playinh for the season 24-25. In 13u. my volleyball career has grown since ever since and up till now I now my rotations, how to play defense, block, my transitioning, my setting tricks, etc. Club has really helped me realize what of a great athlete I am and motivate me always. I take volleyball as a fun and also competitive thing , but. At the same time remind my teammates that this is for us to have fun and not be angry or anxious! I love being on court and I always have a positive mindse. once I get on court I have to sweat my playlong off. I always try my hardest and give all my effort. In easy drills I always put my best  if they are easy. When my coach makes us run, I run as fast as my body can. And ill always be there for my teammates whenever they need me. Also I love to take coaches tips!