With five returning players that include Defensive Specialist Saddie Casillas, Outside /Right Side Mia Bustamonte, 1st Team All PCAC Outside Savannah So'oto, AVCA Player of the Week and Libero Paola Peralta, Starting Setter Brooke Kuball, who had a great Freshman season, and Misi Taveuveu who is returning from injury in 2019; The program also recruited a very talented 2020 class. Highlighted by two tranfers in Grace McCullough and Briana Noble the Spartans are athletic, quick, and ready to make an impact this season.
The 2020 Class consists of six standout and highly accomplished student athletes from San Diego and North County while also adding New Mexico's Cameron Martinez and Imperial Valley's Abby Ormand.
Muscat on 2020 Class: "This is one of the most athletic, skilled, and deep classes we have had. When combined with the experience that we have returning from last years team we have a chance to do something special. This group strikes me as one that just really enjoys training, being in the gym, and competing and while you never know how a group will mesh until the season starts, I believe this team's strengths will be in their ability to really push one another."
Name: Addyson Elvin
Position: Opposite / DS
Height: 5'9
Hometown: Oceanside, CA
High School: Vista High School
Clubs: Wave Volleyball & Coast Volleyball
Accomplishments:
• Went to Kansas City both 17s and 18s year for Triple Crown
• Won gold medal in American division and a bid to JO's at the Boston Volleyball festival.
Stats Highlights:
High School Single match Highlights: 28 assists, and 5 blocks
Why I chose MiraCosta:
I chose Mira Costa because I found it the most realistic and smart choice. It also allows me stay local for a little while and play volleyball.
Muscat on Addy: " Addy is a player that I saw compete this past HS season. What impressed me most was her competitiveness and fire on the floor. She is a versatile player that can play multiple positions and will have an immediate impact for us as a primary passer and attacker. she has great court vision and plays the game with a high volleyball IQ."
Name: Grace McCullough
Position: OH / RS
Height: 5'11
Hometown: San Marcos, CA
High School: San Marcos High School
Clubs: Wave Volleyball Club
Accomplishments:
• San Diego All Academic Team 2017-18, 2018-19
Why I chose MiraCosta:
I transferred to MiraCosta from Lewis & Clark College in the Spring, and this team has helped me to make that transition. This program has allowed me to continue to play the sport that I love, while giving me time to figure out what my next step is after MiraCosta.
Muscat on Grace: "Grace transferred to MiraCosta last beach season and already has established herself as a player and teammate that looks to improve everyday. She is coachable, a great teammate, and has a drive to succeed at the highest levels. Grace has a great arm and ability to score. Coupled with her physicality as a blocker we are looking for some great things from Grace this indoor season as a player and leader."
Name: Abby Ormand
Position: Middle
Height: 6'2
Hometown: Imperial, CA
High School: Imperial High School
Clubs: Imperial Aces
Accomplishments:
• All League Player of the Year (Senior Year)
Why I chose MiraCosta:
I chose MiraCosta because it was close to home and I instantly fell in love with the campus and the coaching staff and team felt to be a great match.
Muscat on Abby: "Abby has a tremendous amount of potential as an athlete and volleyball player. Her length, athleticism, and speed will help establish her as on of the most dynamic blockers we have this season. I am looking forward to getting Abby in the gym as I believe she will develop into a great attacker with a large attack range for MiraCosta this season. In our conversations, Abby seems like a great fit for our culture."
Name: Biranna Noble
Position: OH
Height: 5'10
Hometown: Vista, CA
High School: Rancho Buena Vista High School
Clubs: Wave Volleyball Club
Accomplishments:
• HS: 3 years on varsity, captain, multiple player of the match awards
• Club: JVA West Coast Cup Champions
Why I chose MiraCosta:
I chose MiraCosta because of its outstanding women's volleyball program as well as the supportive academic environment!
Muscat on Bri: "Bri also transferred to MiraCosta this past Spring from Palomar. Bri quickly climbed our pairs ladder mainly through her competitiveness, drive, skill, and work ethic. In the gym she is an explosive athlete with a quick arm who has fantastic platform touch. Bri has the ability to be a solid 6 rotation pin player for us this Fall and help establish a hard working, resilient, and tough team mentality."
Name: Erin Petzold
Position: OPP/OH
Height: 5'9
Hometown: San Marcos, CA
High School: San Marcos High School
Clubs: Genuine Volleyball Club
Accomplishments:
• CIF D1 CHAMPIONS 2019
• San Diego Union Tribune All-Academic Team(19-20)
Why I chose MiraCosta:
I chose Miracosta because of the extensive opportunities through the volleyball program and academics. The motivating environment will allow me to grow as a student athlete and prepare me for transferring to a four year university!
Muscat on Erin: "Erin has the ability to contribute in a couple positions as both a Right Side as well as an OH. She will continue to get stronger and more explosive in our program, which when coupled with her developing skill will make her a force in the PCAC for years to come. Erin has a lot of great goals that I know will keep her motivated and focused to push herself in her journey at MiraCosta."
Name: Giulia Cefalu
Position: Setter
Height: 5'9
Hometown: San Diego, CA
High School: Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Clubs: La Jolla Volleyball Club
Accomplishments:
• Captain of Club and High School teams
• Scholar- Student-Athlete (4.0+)
• Voted "Women of Courage" by my team
Why I chose MiraCosta:
I chose MiraCosta because of its competitive volleyball program and strong coaching staff in addition to the educational support it will provide me.
Muscat on Giulia: "As I watched Giulia I was struck by how she moved as an athlete. She seems to move effortlessly and as a setter has an amazing ability to get to a spot quick and find her balance position. This is a great foundation from which to become a dynamic jump setter. She has a great frame and her release mechanics just flow. I instantly knew she would be able to run our system as she continues to develop her skill and understanding of offense."
Name: Cameron Martinez
Position: DS/Libero
Height: 5'7
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
High School: St. Pius X High School
Clubs: Duke City Volleyball Academy (DCVA) and New Mexico Premier Beach Volleyball Club
Accomplishments:
• School: 4A State Volleyball Champion 2019
• District 5AAAA First Team All District 2019
• District 5AAAA All District Academic 2018 & 2019
• District 5AAAA Champions 2018 & 2019
• Albuquerque Metro All-Academic Team 2019
• 4A First Team All Metro 2019
• 4A First Team All State 2019
• 2020 North-South All Star
• Beach: 2019 season-3 first place finishes and 3 second place finishes in AVP America Tournaments
Stat Highlights:
Finished Second in Digs and had 20 kills for the 2019 School Volleyball season.
Why I chose MiraCosta:
I was given the opportunity to play both indoor and beach volleyball. The beautiful location was also a factor because I have family in San Diego. I also think coach Muscat is a great coach. My final deciding factor was MiraCosta's strong focus on academics.
Muscat on Cameron: "Cameron is an absolute baller. She plays the game with such great vision and skill. She has impeccable platform mechanics and the ability to defend a large range. Her athleticism will allow her to make the "wow factor" and hustle plays. As a teammate she really embraces the opportunity to compete and push herself as well as the people around her. I believe that Cameron has the opportunity to immediately affect our play and culture this season"
Name: Christina Bumann
Position: Middle
Height: 6'0
Hometown: Cardiff by the Sea, CA
High School: San Dieguito Academy High School
Clubs: Wave Volleyball Club and SD Beach Volleyball Club
Accomplishments:
• Sophomore year: awarded "most improved" from the 2018 season on Varsity
• 2018 CIF first round: highlighted on the KUSI news for 13 block kills in total match
• Beach 2019 season: beat SFC in 3 sets by 2 points in playoffs • Captain of the beach team 2020
• Won 1st place in the JVA West Coast Cup—2018
• Second place in the 2017 Junior National championships in our pool
• Won the Emerald division champs in the CCA tournament 2019
Stat Highlights:
CCA Tournament day 2, 11 kills in second set, 15 kills in total match. 2019 Varsity season at SDA, 182 kills from total season, K/S 1.8, pct 45.7 Blocking: BS: 23, TB: 94, B/S: 0.9, BA: 71 Serving Aces: 83, 9 Assists
Why I chose MiraCosta:
After meeting the team, and learning more about the program and seeing the beautiful campus I knew that this was the right choice for me to make. The biggest thing that I loved about the team was how competitive each player was, the fast paced games, and the team's connection was everything I look for in a strong and successful team. I additionally love how the program is run, with high intensity workouts and a demanding schedule. I knew this program would prepare me to play at a high level in the NCAA, which has always been my dream. I chose MiraCosta volleyball because I get to compete and train like a serious high level athlete while staying at home (and saving money). I am beyond excited to see where this next step takes me, and my willingness to work to achieve my goals playing at MiraCosta and beyond has never been higher.
Muscat on Christina: "Christina is a tall and incredibly agile and quick middle. She has all the physical intangibles to be an amazing collegiate player. Christina is explosive off the ground with a heavy but quick arm. She already has developed a good attack range and can hit a variety of sets and tempos. Her quick lateral speed and reading ability will make her an anchor of our defensive system. As a person, Christina really struck me as a team first individual who has a high expectation for both her own growth as well as her teammates."