Judith Steffens '26 Recruiting Profile

Hi I'm Judy Steffens, I'm 16 years old and I am a sophomore at Traverse City West Senior High School. I am on the honor roll and love playing volleyball. I was the only freshman to make the varsity team last year at my previous high school Glen Lake, and I made the varsity team this fall at my new school Traverse City West. Due to MHSAA transfer rules I wasn't allowed to play this season but I was still able to practice, travel, and be a member of the team. We had a really great season and I can't wait to actually play next year. I made Prep Dig’s 2026 watch list last winter after an amazing season of club volleyball with Northshore Volleyball. I play during the winter and spring months as a 6 rotation outside hitter, and I made their top national team for the 3rd year in a row.   

To keep in shape I play beach volleyball during the summer through Northshore's Beach Volleyball league. I played in 2 beach tournaments this past summer and practiced 2-3 days per week. I'm also a member of Northshore's future coaches program, where I help coach younger kids on the indoor courts during the winter and on the beach courts during the summer. I also referee volleyball games for all the local elementary teams through my school’s LEAP program. I’m very passionate about volleyball and love to coach as much as compete. My goal is to attend a school with a really great volleyball program as well as a great biology and/or animal science program.  I have a passion for animals and really want to go to vet school and be a large animal vet someday. I am also a member of 4-H and multiple animal organizations. I participate in our local fair every year where I show goats and auction off my market project. When I'm not showing livestock, coaching, refereeing, or playing ball, I love to watch videos of other college players to help me improve my skills.