Season: 2023

Camryn Kelly

About Me

I’m inspired by my brother, because he fights a battle every day and always puts a smile on his face and others even when times are hard.  Some things about me that most people don’t know are I have my german shepard that is my best friend, I was born at 13 lbs., and I did gymnastics my whole life until volleyball.  Taking our rivals Peninsula High School to 5 sets, going to state and nationals, all the friendships I’ve made are some of my most memorable volleyball moments.  In 5 years, I see myself finishing college.  I want to thank my parents, and both high school and club coaches!

  • High School: Gig Harbor
  • Hometown: Gig Harbor, WA
  • College Attending: Pacific Lutheran University
  • Degree Pursuing: Criminal Justice
  • Years at PSVBA: 2

Volleyball Accomplishments:

  • Getting “Best Offensive Player” my 4 years of high school volleyball
  • Getting Honorable mention and second-team for All League SSC Volleyball
  • Named Second “Most Blocks” in Gig harbor High School history
  • This being my second year of club and I’ve grown so much

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments:

  • Being a running start student at Tacoma Community College
  • Succeeding in gymnastics

My favorites

Inspirational Quote: Success doesn’t come to you, you go to it – Marva Collins

  • Song: Hall Of Fame by The Script
  • Color: Blue, light brown, and red

Advice to our younger players

Don’t let your negative thoughts get the best of you!

 

Celia Dowell

About Me

I’m inspired by my mom and dad because they work very hard to provide for me and they support/encourage me in all that I do.  Something about me that most people don’t know is My faith and family is very important to me.  In 5 years I see myself being a physical therapist or an athletic trainer in my hometown.  Winning a bid to play at nationals, Oregon tournament and making tik toks are some of my most memorable volleyball moments.  I want to thank God, my family, coaches, teammates and friends for supporting me throughout my school/club volleyball career!

  • High School: Mount Rainier
  • Hometown: Kent/Des Moines
  • College Attending: Concordia University Irvine
  • Degree Pursuing: Kinesiology
  • Years at PSVBA: 4

Volleyball Accomplishments:

  • Blue Jersey Award (9)
  • All-League Honorable Mention (9)
  • RAM Award (10)
  • All-League 2nd Team (10)
  • Team MVP (11)
  • 1st Team All-League (11)
  • 6th at State (11)
  • Team MVP (12)
  • 1st Team All-League (12)
  • All State Team (12)
  • 4th at State (12)

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments:

  • Getting accepted into Concordia University
  • Getting baptized

MY FAVORITES

Inspirational Quote: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Philippians 4:13

  • Song: None
  • Color: Blue

 

Advice I’d give to our younger players:

Enjoy every moment, play your heart out and never give up.

Margaritah Banuelos

About Me

My mom inspires me because she is hardworking and driven. Always doing something even if she’s tired or doesn’t want to.  Something about me that most people don’t know is I like to diamond paint and am in the middle of a really big project. In 5 years I see myself in law school stressed out.  Thank you to my parents and sisters! Day ones always being there for me throughout my school/club volleyball career!  Some of my most memorable volleyball moments were the Oregon tournament and making TikTok’s with Celia, Krista and Taty. Also learning the Selena Gomez choreo with Ava.

  • High School: Mount Rainier
  • Hometown: Auburn
  • College Attending: Linfield University
  • Degree Pursuing: Law & Criminal Justice
  • Years at PSVBA: 1

Volleyball Accomplishments:

  • Taking 6th in State my junior year
  • Taking 4th in State my senior year.

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments:

  • Track and field captain my junior year and made it to post leagues.

MY FAVORITES

Inspirational Quote: “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward“ by MLK because it inspires me to just keep moving forward no matter the injury or mindset I might have in the moment.

  • Song: Stronger by Kelly Clarkson.
  • Color: Purple and brown.

Advice for younger players

Have fun! Don’t overthink and worry about the small things.

 

Olivia Beal

About Me

My high school coach inspires me the most to push myself and work hard for what you want because nothing comes easy with a weak mindset.  I love when I can make other people smile.  My most memorable volleyball moments are pregame dances, making new friends and bonds, and the Halloween practice this year.  I see myself hopefully become a nurse and starting a family in five years.  Thank you to my parents, especially my mom for always coming to my games and sitting there on those hard bleachers or chairs for hour and hours just to support me playing the sport I love, and I was to thank my dad even though he couldn’t make it to all my game it still meant a lot.

  • High School: Peninsula
  • Hometown: Gig Harbor
  • College Attending: Bellevue College
  • Degree Pursuing: Nursing
  • Years at PSVBA: 1

Volleyball Accomplishments:

  • District Championship two years in a row
  • Placing 2nd and 5th at State
  • Best Sportsmanship Award
  • Committing to Bellevue College

MY FAVORITES

Inspirational Quote: Nothing changes if nothings changes, you must make the best out of everyday – unknown

  • Song: On my own – Ross lynch
  • Color: Light green or pink

Advice I’d give to our younger club players

Play freely, play hard and be the team that others are afraid of, work with each other not against, it’s more enjoyable when your a team that loves each other, don’t let other people ruin your love for the sport!

Bailey Johnson

About Me

My family inspires me the most because they always push me to my fullest extent and are my biggest supporters.  Something special about me that many people don’t know is that I’m graduating with my aa in pre nursing!  I see myself being a nurse and helping others around me! I also hope to be married and start a family of my own.  I would like to thank Bobby and Jill for supporting me throughout my high school volleyball career and through this past year of club. They always guided me on the right path and helped me regain the love for the game that I had lost. I would also like to thank my family for the constant support through the best years of my life!  My most memorable volleyball moments are going to Nationals and making new friendships that I’ll cherish forever!

  • High School: Emerald Ridge
  • Hometown: Puyallup
  • College Attending: Undecided
  • Degree Pursuing: Nursing
  • Years at PSVBA: 4

Volleyball Accomplishments:

  • All Tournament Team (Phoenix, AZ)
  • 1st Team All-League
  • All-State Team

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments:

  • Associates Degree in Pre-Nursing
  • Dean’s List
  • CNA License

MY FAVORITES

Inspirational Quote: “I am more than the thoughts in my head” by unknown

  • Song: ALL Music!
  • Color: Pink

Advice I would give to younger players

 

Make sure your mindset comes before anything.  Don’t let someone ruin the sport you love the most!  Always remember why you fell in love with the sport and never forget those moments!

Krista Traynor

Inspirational Quote: “Do not overestimate the competition and underestimate yourself. You’re better than you think” -T. Harv Eker

About Me

I’m inspired by my teammates, it’s inspiring to see how hard they work in practice and during games. They also motivate me to be a better person and player with their energy and encouragement.  My favorite colors are blue and purple.  Something about me that most people don’t know is I danced for 10 years and player soccer for 8 years.  Winning a Bid to Nationals and beating the top ranked Dakine 18s team are some of my most memorable volleyball moments.  In 5 years I see myself in college getting my masters.  I want to thank my parents, teammates, & coaches at PSVBA for their support in my school/club volleyball career!

  • High School: Seattle Christian
  • Hometown: Tukwila
  • College Attending: Colorado Christian University
  • Degree Pursuing: Kinesiology
  • Years at PSVBA: 2

Volleyball Accomplishments:

  • All-League MVP

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments:

  • Class Valedictorian

Advice for younger players:

Don’t take moments with your team for granted, it’ll be over sooner than you think.

 

Ava Colello

About Me

Jennifer Coolidge inspires me because she is iconic and I aspire to be that level of gorgeousness.  Something most people don’t know about me is I know anything and everything about Disney (movies, parks, history) because of falling down one too many YouTube rabbit holes.  In five (5) years I see myself graduated college with a degree in marketing, having a stable job, a gorgeous apartment, owning a dog, and being iconic as ever.  Winning my first bid to nationals at 12, winning a Championship at the Pacific Northwest Tournament at 14, making the varsity team my freshman year are some of my most memorable volleyball moments.  I’d like to thank mom, grandma, and papa for supporting me through my school/club volleyball career!

  • High School: Bellarmine Prep
  • Hometown: Auburn, WA
  • University Attending: Saint Mary’s College of California
  • Degree Pursuing: Marketing

Volleyball Accomplishments:

  • 2nd Team All-League SPSL
  • Varsity Team Captain

Non-Volleyball Accomplishments:

  • Yearbook Editor
  • Honor roll

MY FAVORITES:

“IF YOU CAN’T LOVE YOURSELF HOW THE HELL YOU GONNA LOVE SOMEBODY ELSE?” -RUPAUL

  • Motivational Song: “you’ll always find your way back home” by hannah montana
  • Favorite color: Purple

Advice for younger players

Don’t take stuff personally, hustle, and let everyone be amazed at how iconic you are.

 

Olivia Deckard

 

“Rest in the end, not in the middle. – Kobe bryant
  • Hometown: Renton, WA
  • Degree Pursuing:  Athletic Training
  • Volleyball Awards:  All-League First Team, All-League MVP
  • Non-Volleyball Awards:  Graduating Early

About Me

Some of my favorite volleyball moments are making Varsity all 4 years, being MVP & First Team All-League, and beating the 3rd rank team in the nation in my U16 club year!  I want to remind young players to always try your best no matter what, learn to love the process, not the results. Always have fun because club volleyball doesn’t last forever.  I’m so inspired by my mom because no matter what happens to her, she always treats others with love, and she is the most selfless person and will never think of herself first.  In 5 years, I see myself working as a high school athletic trainer or playing professional volleyball.  Thank to my husband Ruvim because he was always there for me pushing me to do my best even when I felt discouraged. I also want to thank my athletic trainer Mr. Geise, he helped me a ton with my knee, but also held me accountable for getting things done and pushing me to my full potential as a student and player.