Dylann Russell '21 Recruiting Profile

My name is Dylann Russell, and I am an outside/DS for the class of 2021. I have played volleyball for almost 8 years, and every year I grow more as a player and a person. When I step into the gym, I am not only trying to make myself better but also my team. I am a well-rounded team player. Wherever you put me on the court, I will do everything I can to help the team. I believe being able to play any position on the front row and back row is a necessary skill that I will always work to better myself at.

For the past four years, I have been selected for All Region.  In 2018, I was named Player of the Match in both of the tournaments I participated in during the school season.  In 2019, I was awarded Most Improved Player; it is so important to keep striving to better yourself for your team. I believe that although practice is a place to learn, being coachable in games is also very important.  In 2020, as an outside and defensive specialist, I was selected for Best Defensive Player.  I also lead my team with the most aces throughout this season. I have played for A5 South and genuinely love the intense competition the gym has! The spirit of the girls I was surrounded with was unmatched. Being able to continue my volleyball career with girls that love the game as much as me is something I dream of.

I am searching for the best blend of high level volleyball and academic excellence. I am a hardworking student, completing my fall semester with a 3.5 GPA. Aside from my rigorous academics and heavy volleyball schedule, I have been able to maintain two part-time jobs. I believe that my jobs have helped improve my work ethic and I plan on showing that when I am in the gym. I love to work and compete both academically and physically. I love to be challenged in math and science programs. I do not stop working, practicing, and studying until i’m finished, but I guess you can say i’m never done.