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Veronica Navarrete-Valdivieso

  • Status: Uncommitted
  • Class of 2026

Next Level U Statement

I am interested in being a student-athlete at a 4-year university institution, competing at a high level in the field, and obtaining an equally high level of engineering education. My keen attention to detail allows me to perfect my game and be a great student. My communication skills, leadership, confidence, coachability, and enthusiasm will be a very powerful asset to any team.

 

 

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Academics

I plan on becoming an engineer. I love to learn and move through challenging problems using my critical thinking and problem-solving skills during my daily basics. I like to create, explore, discover, and find solutions using technology.

Country
Canada
School Name
Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School
School City
Ancaster, ON
GPA 3.79
Recruitment Year
2026

Athletics

Citizenship:
Canadian Citizenship
Height:
166 cm
Weight:
70 kg
References:

Rob Fernley

716 513-6626  – rob@defensa.ca

Albie O’Hanian

905 520-4086 – albie.ohanian@gmail.com

 

 

 

 


Positions:

1- Setter

2- Libero

3- Designated Server

 

 

 


Player Style:

As a setter, I become a trusted leader and voice for the coaches on the court, playing and guiding my team to win collectively.

I am a very calm player and constantly communicate with my team (verbally or with signals), encouraging them to never give up, directing the offence, adjusting the game based on the preferences and abilities of my hitting players, and watching and analyzing other teams weaknesses whether on or off the court in order to make quick and strategic decisions to score big points in high-pressure situations. Additionally, I use dump to keep opponents off balance, dig and block on defence, and move quickly and accurately to greatly contribute to the team’s success.


Player Strengths:

I can place my serve accurately to get the other team out of the system or score an ace. I am very fast, intelligent, and precise in making decisions under pressure. I have an innate understanding of game tactics that allows me to improve my game and help my team compete. My constant communication skills provide useful strategies, encouragement, and feedback that guides the team and allows me to make necessary adjustments within play. Also, my high level of physical fitness guarantees that I can cover large portions of the court, transitioning from the back row to the front, all while maintaining focus and preparedness to set the ball with impeccable technique.

 

 


Leadership:

I was team captain for Defensa 15U White Team in the 2023–2024 OVA season.


Team History:

2024/2025 OVA Season (underway): Defensa 16U Purple

Summer 2024: CANUSA 15U Girls Team

2023/2024 School: Bishop Tonnos Catholic Senior Girls High School Team

2023/2024 OVA Season: Defensa 15U White

2022/2023 School: Bishop Tonnos Catholic Junior Girls High School Team

2022/2023 OVA Season: Lakeside 14U Walezi

2021/2022 School: Immaculate Conception Catholic Senior Girls Elementary School Team


Other Info:

My personal athlete profile: https://veronicanavarrete-vbexperience.weebly.com/


Individual Accomplishments:
  • Grade 10 Honour Roll
  • OVA Award of Excellence
  • Grade 9 Honour Roll

Team Accomplishments:
  • May 2024: Won Gold medal at Nationals
    • Won Gold Medal at Nationals 15U Girls Youth Edmonton Tournament
    • Placed 1st in Division 1, tier 16
  • April 2024: Won the Award of Excellence
    • This award is given to one player on a team that symbolizes sportsmanship and care for their team (players and coaches). They are hardworking and are recognised for their effort on and off court.
  • April 2024: Won the Junior Co-ed Volleyball Gold place
    • City Champions for my high school junior co-ed volleyball team
  • March 2024: Won the OFSAA Silver medal
    • OFSAA Finalists for my high school senior volleyball team
    • Won 2nd place in OFSAA AAA Girls Senior Volleyball
  • February 2024: Won the HWCAA gold medal
    • City Champions for my high school senior volleyball team
    • Received the Ladies SR Volleyball Championship Trophy
  • February 2024: Won the GHAC gold place
    • GHAC Champions for my high school senior volleyball team
    • Received the Golden Horseshoe Athletic Conference for Girls AAA Volleyball 2023 Champions
  • January 2024: Won the Brock Gold medal
    • Brock tournament Champions for my high school senior volleyball team
    • Received the Brock Gold medal
  • January 2024: Won 3 Bronze medals in 2023/2024 OVA Season
    • Won Bronze medal in 16U tournament (12/09/2023)
    • Won Bronze medal in 15U tournament (01/14/2024)
    • Won Bronze medal in 16U tournament (01/27/2024)
  • February 2023: Won 3 Silver medals in 2023/2023 OVA Season
    • Won Silver medal in 15U tournament (11/26/2022)
    • Won Silver medal in 14U tournament (01/22/2023)
    • Won Silver medal in 14U tournament (02/25/2023)

Stats:

Stats

  • Height: 166.5 cm
  • Spike touch: 257 cm
  • Block touch: 246 cm
  • 1-Hand reach: 220 cm
  • 10 Yard dash: 2.19 sec
  • Ball chest pass: 11 feet
  • Horizontal power: 5,6 feet
  • Pro-agility: (left) 5.44 sec
  • Pro-agility: (right) 5.32 sec

In-game: Overall Defensa 15U White Stats

  • 103 Attack kills
  • 159 Service aces
  • 0.940 Serve percentage
  • 708 Set assists
  • 10 Set errors
  • 275 Dig successes

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