Mentorship That Builds Confidence

Led by college volleyball players who know what it’s like to be in her shoes — RIZE is a space where young athletes feel seen, supported, and inspired.

Our Mentors are ready to help grow the next generation!


I am interested in mentoring young athletes to help them overcome fears and insecurities that once almost stopped me from playing the sport I love. I believe it’s important to create your own strategies to overcome those moments and learn how to enjoy the ride.

- Marina Acevedo | Barry University


Being an older sister to a little sister, I’ve felt like I’ve always connected with young girls and have always wanted to help them grow into not only great athletes, but strong, respectful, kind young women.

- Ivana Žujović | Barry University

START HER MENTORING JOURNEY

TELL US ABOUT HER

Start by filling out our Mentorship Match Form so we can get to know your athlete — her goals, challenges, and what kind of mentor might be the best fit.

CHECK THE CALENDAR

After that, you can check our Event Calendar to see if we have any upcoming Open Gym Socials or in-person Mentor Match events.

MEET HER MENTOR

If there are no upcoming events, we’ll schedule a Zoom with one of our mentors — personally selected based on her profile.
Parents are welcome (and encouraged) to join that first call!

unLEASH her full potential

Through Powerful Mentorship

Build Confidence on and off the court

Get Guidance from someone who’s lived the volleyball journey

Learn How to Handle Pressure, Performance & Team Dynamics

Stay Motivated through tough practices and long seasons

Feel Seen & Supported by someone close in age

WHAT MAKES RIZE DIFFERENT!

At RIZE, we believe connection comes before coaching.
That’s why we start with in-person volleyball events — where athletes meet their mentors face-to-face in a fun, competitive, and empowering environment.

Our Open Gym Social Nights give girls a chance to:

  • 🏐 Play alongside real college volleyball players

  • 💬 Ask questions, get feedback, and build trust

  • 👭 Meet the mentor who might walk this journey with them

Once the connection is made, athletes join our online platform for structured mentorship — with someone they already know and respect.

We don’t just match players with random mentors.
We create moments, then build the mentorship around them.

Every RIZE mentor is a current college volleyball athlete who’s been right where your daughter is — navigating club, tryouts, tournaments, team dynamics, and the pressure to perform.

They’re not just here to coach — they’re here to connect, support, and uplift. Each mentor is selected for their leadership, relatability, and heart for giving back to the sport they love.

MEET THE MENTORS INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF VOLLEYBALL STARS

MIA REESE

BARRY UNIVERSITY

OUTSIDE HITTER

MACKENZIE PRIOR

BARRY UNIVERSITY

OUTSIDE HITTER

ELLA KERN

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN U

OUTSIDE HITTER

SOPHIA CARUSO

TENNESSEE

LIBERO

BRIGHTEN SEDMACK

PALM BEACH

OUTSIDE HITTER

OLIVIA ANIOL

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN U

OUTSIDE HITTER

NATALYA BERGANT

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN U

OUTSIDE HITTER

IVANA ZUJOVIC

BARRY UNIVERSITY

OUTSIDE HITTER

ISABELLA RANGEL

BARRY UNIVERSITY

BEACH

MARINA ACEVEDO

BARRY UNIVERSITY

BEACH

BROOKE SPURGEON

NSU

LIBERO/DS

TAYLOR STOCKMAN

NSU

LIBERO/DS

ANA PEREZ

BARRY UNIVERSITY

LIBERO/DS

SARAH WILLEY

BARRY UNIVERSITY

LIBERO/DS

NAYLANI FELICIANO

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

LIBERO

MENTORSHIP TIERS

Choose the level of support that fits your athlete’s goals.
Three simple tiers. One powerful connection