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Maya H. ’28
Varsity Girls' Volleyball
Maya H. ’28 began playing volleyball at age eight, encouraged by her athletic mom and her dad, a former collegiate football player. Together, they fostered her love of sports and continue to be her biggest supporters.Maya played a variety of sports when she was younger and was first inspired to play volleyball when her dad took her to a UCLA Bruins vs. USC Trojans women’s volleyball game. She was instantly hooked. Watching the players spike balls, block shots, and serve up aces, she envisioned doing the same. Once she started playing, she decided to devote herself to volleyball exclusively.
Maya’s incredible dedication has yielded impressive results. In 8th grade, her club team earned third in the nation in Division 1, and she was recognized as Outstanding Player of the Week at IMG Academy’s prestigious training camp in Florida. Now a freshman, she is one of the youngest players on the CH Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team that won the 2024 CIF-Southern Section Girls Volleyball Division 4 Championship, and she was honored with the 2024 Gold Coast First Team All-League. Reflecting on her journey, she shared, “I used to compare myself to other players a lot. When I was able to beat some of the best players at Nationals, I gained a lot of confidence. It taught me not to underestimate myself and made me more aware of what I could do in the future.”
Part of Maya’s success comes from her mindset. She is an outside hitter and, at 5’8”, often plays against girls who are six or seven inches taller. “Honestly, that’s one of my biggest challenges,” she shared. “But I have to believe that I’m stronger than my opponent and that I’ve worked harder to get here.” She stays focused on moving forward: “If you make a mistake, you have to keep going.”
During the season, Maya dedicates 14-15 hours a week to training, balancing practices, strength sessions, and schoolwork. Despite her packed schedule, academics come first, and she dives into homework immediately after practice, leaving limited time for socializing. Her close bonds with her volleyball teammates, both at Campbell Hall and in club, provide a solid support system and translate into helping her with other aspects of her life. “I feel super close to my teammates,” she said. “I’ve learned how to work well with a wide range of people, which is also helpful when I have group projects at school.”
In addition to volleyball, Maya likes watching other sports and cheering on her dad’s favorite football teams. She’s also musically inclined, playing piano and singing, and she enjoys creative writing and World History.
Maya has big plans for the future while honoring the legacy of her Viking team. “I want to build on what this team has accomplished and hopefully help move us up to Division 1 before I graduate.” She consistently reaches her goals and has great advice for younger student-athletes hoping to do the same. “Work as hard as you can and stay consistent. I follow the same routine every day—the same workout plan, lifting schedule, and stretching to prevent injuries. And most importantly, make sure you’re having fun. I stay locked in, but I’m always loving it.”
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Part of Maya’s success comes from her mindset. She is an outside hitter and, at 5’8”, often plays against girls who are six or seven inches taller. “Honestly, that’s one of my biggest challenges,” she shared. “But I have to believe that I’m stronger than my opponent and that I’ve worked harder to get here.” She stays focused on moving forward: “If you make a mistake, you have to keep going.”
During the season, Maya dedicates 14-15 hours a week to training, balancing practices, strength sessions, and schoolwork. Despite her packed schedule, academics come first, and she dives into homework immediately after practice, leaving limited time for socializing. Her close bonds with her volleyball teammates, both at Campbell Hall and in club, provide a solid support system and translate into helping her with other aspects of her life. “I feel super close to my teammates,” she said. “I’ve learned how to work well with a wide range of people, which is also helpful when I have group projects at school.”
In addition to volleyball, Maya likes watching other sports and cheering on her dad’s favorite football teams. She’s also musically inclined, playing piano and singing, and she enjoys creative writing and World History.
Maya has big plans for the future while honoring the legacy of her Viking team. “I want to build on what this team has accomplished and hopefully help move us up to Division 1 before I graduate.” She consistently reaches her goals and has great advice for younger student-athletes hoping to do the same. “Work as hard as you can and stay consistent. I follow the same routine every day—the same workout plan, lifting schedule, and stretching to prevent injuries. And most importantly, make sure you’re having fun. I stay locked in, but I’m always loving it.”
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