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9 Reasons Why Lauren Carlini is an  Inspirational Volleyball Prep Player 

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Prep Volleyball Lauren Carlini



Learn more about the exciting and inspiring girls high school volleyball prep Lauren Carlini,  who's accomplished more in her high school and collegiate career than most people do..in a lifetime!

Let's say #girlpower, shall we?

Be inspired by their passion and love for the game. 

Discover a role model and get involved in designing or redesigning your own goals!

Lauren featured in                 FloVolleyball's Setting the Standard:

In FloVolleyball's newest FloFilm "Lauren Carlini: Setting The Standard," premiered July 5, 2017, learn about the legacy Carlini leaves behind at Wisconsin and what will come next for her and for the Badger program.



Volleyball prep Carlini, the first volleyball player in history to win America's Top Amateur Athletic Award, the 2017  AAU Sullivan Award. 


Volleyball Prep Player         


Gatorade National Player of the Year


The 6-foot-1 senior setter/right side hitter recorded 333 kills, 303 assists, 156 digs, 92 service aces and 50 blocks this past season while posting a kill percentage of .594 

Led the Blackhawks (32-6) to the Class 4A sectional semifinals 

Lauren helped set West Aurora to their first state title her junior year

The 2012 Chicago Tribune Volleyball Player of the Year 

2012-13 American Volleyball Coaches Association Under Armour First Team All-American

Carlini earned MVP honors in leading the U.S. Girls Youth National Team to a gold medal at the 2011 USA Volleyball High Performance Championships

Started for Team USA at the 2011 FIVB Girls Youth World Championships in Turkey

The No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2013 as rated by PrepVolleyball.com

Carlini JVA World Challenge Champion and Player of the match





Carlini has maintained a 3.73 GPA in the classroom

She has volunteered locally on behalf of the Geneva Police Department, the Illinois Math and Science Academy and as a youth volleyball coach.


Volleyball Prep Carlini, Volleyball Quotes


About playing while in high school 

"I first thought I could play at the college level in the seventh grade," said Carlini. "That's when I received my first interest letter. This made me want to work harder and achieve more."

(MaxPreps)

About finishing third with club team Sports Performance 16 Elite in the AAU Youth Tournament


"This was the first time I'd medaled at AAUs, and at first, after losing in the semis, I was upset," she said. "But when my team received its medals, I was so proud to have made it that far."

(MaxPreps)

About winning the state title...


"I expect we will go farther than usual because all of the girls have played club in the offseason and have improved tremendously," Carlini said in an interview from early September. "We have great sideout serve receive and we can serve aggressively as well."

(MaxPreps)

About what she thinks makes her a better player

"I think my biggest strength is my passion for the game and my desire and intensity to want to win," she said. "I'm one of the most competitive people you'll ever meet and I'd like to think that is one of my strengths."

(MaxPreps)

About playing in college

"I'm so excited to be able to play at the highest possible level and really see what I am able to accomplish when I get into college." said Carlini. "The recruiting process was easy for me because I knew exactly where I wanted to go."

(MaxPreps)

Lauren on Jordan Burgess

"She's just a competitor and one of the smartest people on a volleyball court," Carlini said. "She demands attention of everyone with her play. 

She doesn't want anyone to get in her way."

(MaxPreps)

"Burgess is just amazing," said Carlini of the former Berkeley Prep (Tampa, Fla.) standout. "She's phenomenal."

(MaxPreps)

Interviews

Destination Volleyball

madison.com

thebig1070

Wisconsin Badger Interviews


Lauren Volleyball Video Interviews




Press Conference, Freshman Year,          Final Four NCAA Tournament




Lauren the Wisconsin Badger


Lauren signed with the Wisconsin Badgers committing to play in the Big 10 Conference, one of the top 5 conferences in Division I. 


Freshman Year




Sophomore Year


NCAA Championship Playoffs Finalist - Two Years in a Row





Junior Year




Big 10 Setter of the Year

First Team All Conference





Volleyball Magazine First Team All American

Best Setter in the Country







Senior Year





 Carlini Highlights

Check out the one handed back set!

Game Day Feature on Carlini

AVCA First Team All American 





What Others Say About Lauren's Setting Ability




Kelly Sheffield on Lauren

Haleigh Nelson on Lauren


USA Volleyball

From Wisconsin to USA Volleyball,FloVolleyball asks Carlini how is the transition?




Lauren at the USA FIVB World Championships

Pro Volleyball


Lauren plays her first year in the Italian Pro League for Pomi Casalmaggiore

Italian Pro matches now seen on ESPN3



Lauren is the new Face of Adidas Volleyball

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