Olivia Long '19 Recruiting Profile
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My passion for volleyball started in middle school when my coach told me to “leave school volleyball behind” and find a travel team. I’m a coachable, versatile athlete and a quick learner. One example of my ability to learn quickly and excel was successfully changing from middle hitter after a few seasons to outside/right side positions. At my high school, I was a middle hitter and was awarded offensive player for the most kills and blocks. When club season started, I was asked to transition to outside/right side hitter positions. I pushed myself to learn the approaches, timing, etc., needed for the new positions and was named to the 2017 JVA Watch List as an outside hitter. This change in positions was challenging but showed me that I could grow as a player, be more versatile and help the teams I play for.
At the beginning of my 2017 high school season, I injured my non-hitting hand and had surgery on my pinky finger. This challenge made me more determined than ever to become a stronger player. During rehabilitation, I remained focused and worked one-on-one with a personal trainer to improve my cardio and strength training. I was cleared to play the last two weeks of the season and hit the court stronger than before. I played in 20 sets, during which my kill percentage was over 43 and my hitting percentage was over 27.
In 2018, I was recognized on the Under Armour High School All-America Watch List through my travel season and All-Conference Honorable Mention with my high school team. I finished my high school career with a history making accomplishment for my school - my team won the 2018 MHSAA Division 1 State Volleyball Champions (Michigan). As a student athlete, I was recruited by Michigan State University for their Women's Rowing Team. The MSU business program, the team culture and campus environment were very appealing to me. I also realized that being close to my family's home was a priority. In November of 2018, I committed to attend MSU and join the Women's Rowing team.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #9
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional Champs, Regional Champs, State Champs, Team ranked in top 50 in U.S.
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #9
Individual Awards
- Lake Orion 2017/18: Scholar Athlete Award
- 2016 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #22
Individual Awards
- Lake Orion Top Offensive Player in kills and blocks; Scholar Athlete Award
- 2015 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #22
Individual Awards
- Lake Orion -Promoted to JV as a Freshman; Most Improved Player Award
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2018 Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy (U17 Elite East)
- 2017 MEVBA-Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy (U16 Elite East)
- 2017 Ultra Ankle JVA Watch List – Outside Hitter
- 2016 Legacy Volleyball Club MI (MI) (U15 National)
- Promoted to U16 Legacy Ann Arbor team to play in USAV Girls National Championships
- 2015 LEGACY VOLLEYBALL CLUB (U14 National)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Tony Scavarda
- Travel / Club Coach
- Ryan Minarik
- High School Assistant Coach
- Missy Macaulay
Events
- Camp/Event
- 45th AAU Girls' Junior National Volleyball Championships
- 6/21/18 to 6/24/18
- Camp/Event
- 44th AAU Girls' Junior National Volleyball Championships
- 6/23/17 to 6/26/17
- Camp/Event
- 2016 USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships
- 6/30/16 to 7/03/16
- Promoted from U15 to U16 Legacy team to play at USAV Championships.
- Camp/Event
- 43rd AAU Girls' Junior National Volleyball Championships
- 6/19/16 to 6/22/16
- Camp/Event
- 2015 USAV High Performance - Girls' Select National Skills Program
- 6/29/15 to 7/02/15
- High Performance Indoor Program includes national tryouts which can qualify athletes for training programs, camps, and Youth and Junior National Teams. Olivia was selected for the National Skills Program.
- Camp/Event
- 42nd AAU Girls' Junior National Volleyball Championships
- 6/16/15 to 6/19/15
- Camp/Event
- Lakeshore Region USAV High Performance Select Team Camp
- 6/05/15 to 6/07/15
- Regional tryouts are conducted to select players for the USAV Lakeshore Region High Performance Training Camp. Athletes train alongside the Regions' best athletes, trained by a high caliber coaching staff. Olivia was chosen to attend the "Select Age" camp.
Training
- Position Training (OH/RH/MB)
- 4 years
- Position training with the following coaches/trainers: 1) Kate Price (former Eastern Illinois Head Coach; player at NCAA National Champion Penn State; Legacy Volleyball Club Coach); 2) Kelly (Price) Nemeckay (former Loyola University player; Legacy Volleyball Club Coach); 3) John Kalugar (coaching staff at Eastern Michigan University; former assistant coach at Oakland Community College (MI); Legacy Volleyball Club coach)
- Strength/Cardio Training
- 2 years
- One-on-one training focused on strength and cardio with a personal trainer with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science during travel and high school seasons. Weekly group speed and agility training during travel season.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2017 Varsity Team | 2017 MEVBA-Michigan | 2016 Junior Varsity | 2015 Junior Varsity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Kills | 40 (20 sets) | 533 | 231 | 113 |
| Attack Errors | 15 | 231 | 59 | 30 |
| Total Attempts | 92 | N/A | 502 | 271 |
| Kill Percentage | 43.5 | N/A | 34 | 31 |
| Kills/Game | 2 per set (20 sets) | |||
| Games Played | 20 sets | |||
| Solo Blocks | 24 | 26.5 | ||
| Assisted Blocks | .5 | |||
| Block Errors | 9 | 32 | ||
| Aces | 25 | 33 | 4 | |
| Service Errors | 18 | 5 | ||
| Digs | 80 | 50 | ||
| Matches Played | 59 : record = 56-2-1 | 62 | ||
| Total Blocks | 25 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2015/16: Award for Academic Excellence (3.5 or better), 2016/17: Award for Academic Excellence, 2017/18: Scholar Athlete Award 2017/18: District Award for Academic Excellence 2018/19: Scholar Athlete Award
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