Gisele Gourley

I am a passionate and hardworking player who is always striving to develop my skills and become the best volleyball player that I can be. As a sophomore in the 2026–27 season, I am competing on my highschool JV team as an outside hitter and all-around player, continuing to develop my skills, confidence and leadership on the court. Off the court, I have been training at Get Fast – a local strength and agility facility helping youth athletes to develop training skills. I currently hold the record for the highest vertical in my age bracket.

My biggest strength is my experience as an all around player and having the understanding of the demands and role each player is responsible for. I fell in love with volleyball in fifth grade at St. Isaac Jogues, where I played throughout middle school as a libero (before they changed the middle school rules) and all-around player. At 12, I joined Lions Jr., where dedicated coaching helped me to grow and supported my desire to transition from libero/DS into the outside hitter position. I am also a very consistent server and practice serving daily at home with my sister who also plays volleyball.

I was team captain during my freshman highschool year at Hinsdale Central 2025-26 and enjoyed the community , volunteer opportunities and mentorship the program offers. In my college search, I am looking for a school and a team that offers a like-minded community, takes pride in scholastics, offers supportive and nurturing leadership and has the ability and a vision to see how a player can continue to grow and develop in college.

I can best help a team with my positivity, versatility and ability to connect with many different kinds of personalities in addition to making some great hits!