Chris Fitzgerald
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PrepDig National Analyst, Volleyball Nerd, Cyclist, Iowa Native, Educator, Coach. Here to grow and promote prep volleyball across the country. @PrepDig
Joined March 2009
Excited to run these back again in 2025! . High School Summer Tournaments .📍Appleton - July 14 (JV), 15-16.📍Coralville - Aug 5-6 . Could go for sizzlin temps right about now! . Registration opens March 1
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I am still amazed at an adult man screaming at a 15 year old girl for an In or out call. You can disagree with it but just complain to the person next to you like a somewhat normal person.
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Literally heard a mom say: . “I’m proud of you and I loved watching you play” . And another mom say, “you’re team just looked like you had a lot of fun out there” . Yeah Moms! Yeah Sports!.
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Jerritt Elliott chews the ear off the ref and Dani Busboom and staff do the same with the out of rotation calls. And DBK gets the yellow card.
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There’s a volleyball athlete out there and she’s gotten double digit offers. and she’s tweeted about ZERO of them. Keep focused on the process and it will all work itself out! 🏆🏐💪🏼.
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For those 15s kids out there, Wisconsin native Elise Goetzinger who was the starting middle on @KentuckyVB national championship last night, she didn’t even play for a national club until 16s (@stingvb1988). It all works out. Work hard, play with passion, and get better :).
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Just a friendly reminder Maddie Koch of @PurdueVB who will play in the elite eight tomorrow didn’t even play for a national club team until her 16s year. All paths are different, and that’s ok. Rooting for the kid from Ashwaubenon!.
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The past three weekends at club tournaments I see parents who I can only assume are teachers correcting papers in the stands. I see you. I know that type of anxiety a Sunday has in the world of education…you got this and you are doing enough 🙂.
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4 hours 32 minutes and my vote is cast. There were still plenty of people still waiting. The workers had been there since the beginning. I’ve never been so proud to cast a ballot (aside from middle school student council)! #WisconsinPrimary #WisconsinElection
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Really glad the volleyball world doesn’t tweet offers and phone calls. Hope it stays that way. Thank you.
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3 hours and 40 minutes in line at Green Bay West High. and I’m so close! #WisconsinElection #WisconsinPandemicVoting
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I don’t know if there is a better right side in the Class of 2022 than Logan Lednicky. So athletic and just looks and sounds different when she makes contact (left handed) - she’s heading to @AggieVolleyball #usav18
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The irony that we celebrated the anniversary of Title IX yesterday….
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One of my top sports moments…ever. Over 18,000 fans and a five set thriller. It’s a great year to be in volleyball if you live in Wisconsin with multiple national champions across divisions. Congratulations @BadgerVB @KellyPSheffield and his staff.
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Is it possible to have school online and still have activities? Asking for thousands of teenagers involved in high school activities.
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This is a volleyball issue across the board. Applaud the conferences and states who designate a spot on their teams and lists for a libero. Zoe Fleck across these two matches makes a case for being MVP.
Yet again, there is no libero on this list. And that is something I simply cannot get behind. Zoe Fleck is one of the best PLAYERS in the game (not just liberos) and deserves to be recognized for that. #NCAAWVB.
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To the Class of 2021, your value as a person is not defined by who does or doesn’t contact you today. Good luck to all the coaches and athletes starting the summer recruiting process 🏆🏐.
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This dive. Molly Schultz of @MNSelect gets a diving kill. She is committed to @KUVolleyball #SCtop10
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I know we hear the horror stories of parents, but I had a lot of genuine interactions with a lot of parents today who were extremely appreciative. Those words mean so much. Thank you!.
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A new #staNDArd.
Announcement: Chris Fitzgerald is the new Varsity Head Coach for the Notre Dame Academy volleyball program. Chris has been part of the NDA JV program the past 3 seasons. Chris shared today that his assistant coach is Lauren Griepentrog. @PrepDigChris @NDATritonSports
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Presidents Day weekend will not make or break you as a volleyball player or person. It’s just another process in your development. Remember there are 362 other days in the year where you can also make a difference. Good luck! Excited to continue coverage!.
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Training for the U19 National Training Team has started. Friendly reminder of the presence of future @Huskervball athletes under one roof. Ayden Ames.Andi Jackson .Olivia Mauch.Megan Mendelson.Harper Murray .Skyler Pierce .Bergen Reilly.
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This is soooooo nice . ✅ Branding Everywhere.✅ Players Lounge .✅ Practice Courts .✅ Beautiful Arena . As always @IGHSAU a 5 ⭐️ Experience for these athletes
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Please remember going into club tryouts that who you are as a person and what you can contribute to a team is not defined by the color or number you are offered by a club. You are enough. .
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I love this story so much! . From potentially quitting to ACC Player of the Year. Even seeing her at Sun Prairie she had such a spark. Wisconsin people should be so proud of this Sun Prairie kid!!.
The ascension of @clairechaussee9 to being the 2022 @ACCVolleyball Player of the Year and a first-team All-American is nothing short of incredible. 📰 #NCAAWVB x @VBMagazine
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I know we are on alert for D1 2025 commits. But I looooove seeing the D2, D3, NAIA commits that happen around nationals and college camp season! There are still so many great 2024s available!!.
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Congrats on a great club season. And for some states…good luck at club tryouts in the next week or two 🙃.
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Get ready @B1GVolleyball - Class of 2023 is ready! . Harper Murray - @LegacyLvc - committed to @Huskervball . Chloe Chicoine - @circlecityvbc - committed to @PurdueVB . Both part of @usavolleyball . Highlights from #meq
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Future @PurdueVB Chloe Chicoine puts the exclamation point on a set one win for @circlecityvbc over Legacy. Set two coming right up. #meq
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This is huge! . ✅ SEC .✅ Nashville . This will be a big time hire and impact the recruiting landscape as well!.
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#1 in 2024 @SkyPierce21 is heading to @Huskervball - lot of @usavolleyball level talent being added to the roster! Congrats Skyler!.
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To the athletes I cover…Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day #NGWSD - always remember you are enough! I am honored to tell your story from the sideline (or baseline). Always rooting for you!
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The school that is down the road from where you live, they offer camps to your community, they probably go to your high school games…. If they reach out to recruit you, don’t ghost them. They want the best local kids, and they are genuinely rooting for you.
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Iowa’s top 2022 prospect will join sister Madi at @Huskervball.
I am so excited to announce that I have verbally committed to continue my education and volleyball career at the University of Nebraska! I want to thank my coaches, family, friends, and teammates for helping me along this journey. I can’t wait to be a husker! GBR🌽❤️
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Coffee has been spilled, crowds have been navigated. I am ready to go at the Windy City Qualifier
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I use to keep quiet that I coached - but I’m over that. So excited to start this season with the @tritonvb JV Squad!
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I know tomorrow is a big day for the Class of 2022. However, there are still SO many 2021’s still available. I saw plenty today.
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Thank you @IGHSAU and @IHSAA for providing free streaming through the @Watch_IHSSN to watch state track and field today. Iowa kids and their families really do have a 5 ⭐️ experience when it comes to state events and the easy and FREE accessibility to watch! Thank you!.
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Upset of the Tournament! @MKESting16Gold knocks off top overall seed, 16 Open National champion Mintonette to advance to the Elite Eight of 16 Open. #gjnc
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Megan Fitch of @AlamoVB is named 15 Open MVP. Fitch is an electric outside hitter where she hits the ball square every time. She has a knack for scoring points and a high IQ to see the whole court. Well deserved
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College Coaches! I get a lot of questions about what camps are going on this summer. Reply to this tweet and start a thread with your camp graphic or link (Because then I know where I might possibly need to hang out this summer as well) 👇👇👇.
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No matter what happens in this UNI - Louisville match let’s all appreciate @UNIVolleyball . Bobbi Petersen is such a legend and her staff is so good. I have watched so many of these UNI athletes since they were 15. Their intangibles are off the chart positive.
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Also let’s take a moment for how good Emma Halter the @TexasVolleyball Libero is playing. Just a kid from Indiana.
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Very honored to be able to interview @mikaela_foecke and share her story and advice to current club athletes about to start their recruiting process. “Play for your teammates. ”.
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For uncommitted 2022s…there is still opportunity to find your fit. There’s always plenty of shuffling after the college season finishes. Coaching staffs change, teams will have new needs, it will all work out….
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Would the NCAA for volleyball ever consider an elite eight set up where it’s Thursday-Saturday and Friday-Sunday. Similar to men’s and women’s basketball so more matches can be on prime time @espn networks (and not at 10 AM).
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Preparing the release of @PrepDig National 2023 Rankings. Splitting hairs with the setters in this class. Seen them all live. Drop some top 2023 setters here 👇👇👇.
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As clubs start this weekend, a quick PSA: . Do not shake your water bottle at your parent. Do not wear AirPods while line judging. Be grateful to play!
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I love walking into a high school and the Athletic Director greets me with “You cannot eat in here” treating me like I’m about 5 years old. “Hi, good to see you” was my response. At least say hi before you scold me. Strongly dislike coming to this school every👏single👏time.
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I know athletes will be preparing emails to send to college coaches…. Definitely use our social media, articles, etc in those email. The teacher in me says use evidence to support your claims 🤓. We are rooting for you!.
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PSA: If you come up to me at a club tournament (while I have a camera up and ear buds in), wearing your club sweatshirt and passive aggressively asking why I don’t write about your club more…. Just not a good look for you…or your club.
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Is it time to rethink the three way tie again for USA Regionals, Qualifiers, and Nationals. Seemed like a lot of advancing based on numbers. Could get messy with event operations, but is it time to think of alternate solutions?.
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To volleyball dads out there. I appreciate the friendly banter at tournaments, brutal honestly of how things are going, and the passion you have for supporting your daughter. They are better for having you in the corner rooting them on!
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For anyone who gets overly wrapped up in rankings, Abby Gardner wasn’t on our radar until maybe her Junior year and even after was maybe around a top 50 player in her class. Now she is starting Libero for a D1 program.
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Soooooo am I suppose to get a call from someone asking if I watched the @LouisvilleVB vs @KentuckyVB match on @espn - I want to be counted in the viewership and ratings.
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Oh this is a HUGE commit for Louisville. Petersen’s game reminds me so much of Anna DeBeer. The combination of Petersen and @AvaUtterback in the Class of 2024 will be Dangerous.
I’m beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Louisville! I am thankful for everyone who has helped me become the player and person I am today. So blessed to have this amazing opportunity! GO CARDS ❤️
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We need this. We need this. We need this. We need this. We need this.
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Been covering these athletes since they burst on to the scene last year at @TCVolleyballNIT - Cinderella no more, @clubignitselect 16 Blue are Champions! 🏆🏆🏆
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Practice courts, players lounge, posters of legendary players and past champions. No one does it better than the @IGHSAU
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A lot of coaches watching Dynasty 17s, one of the top 17s in the country with top 2025 prospects Abigail Mullen and Reese Messer . Currently Oregon, USC, Wisconsin, UCF, Minnesota, and Kansas
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That’s a wrap on a great 2023 season!! . …. And with that being said good luck with the start of the 2024 season next week at tryouts 🫠🫠.
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College Programs!!! . What 2023 positions are you looking for? . 👇👇👇.
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What volleyball athlete is crushing it in track and field this spring? . I have a few in mind….
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See you on the sidelines (or should I say baseline). Big things ahead for the @PrepDig squad!.
We are thrilled to announce a role and title change for Chris Fitzgerald!. Formerly the General Manager of Prep Dig, Fitzgerald will now be the Prep Dig National Analyst. We look forward to watching him continue to grow the game. Full release ⤵️.
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Who are some non ds/Libero serve receivers? Where are those pins who can handle a high volume of serve receive?.
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So there are clubs who only play USAv events, others only JVA events, and some play both - some events are independent. You can play at both national tournaments and there are like 10 national champions per age,so on social media you see a lot of national champions. All marketing
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What is the hardest high school sport to balance with club volleyball? . And this is not a forum to debate specialization. I’d like to hear from the athletes.
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It’s here! This was difficult, this class is stacked! Coming tomorrow is an article on the “How” and the “Why” behind the rankings. I think I might take a break from Hudl videos for a while 🤪.
Class of 2024 National Rankings are 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄! . This class is stacked with talent. Take a look at the 100 prospects who are listed 👇 .
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Is Michigan going to hire a volleyball coach soon? . 🧐🧐.
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Today’s Top 250 was special. There was a sense of urgency. Kids from Il, IN, IA, and WI. You could feel the relief, the energy, the joy these athletes had to take the court. For some they don’t know that next chance is. Thank you to our @prepdig team who made it possble!
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Considering the past three months, I’ll take any gym time. Plenty of precautions, new procedures and routines, but the same game and excitement. Look forward to the “adventure” and “opportunity” to bring volleyball back!
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I always have feel good moments when athletes hype up other athletes on Twitter. That doesn’t get old! We all need a hype person in our lives!.
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Emotionally, professionally, and physically unavailable 😎
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Seeing more players sit out their bowl games. I get it, it’s a multimillion dollar decision. However, you watch #ncaavb and see those seniors play their last like @Tionna_q & @mikaela_foecke - the passion wanting one more match just brings another level of respect for these women.
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Enroute to Northern Lights Qualifier in Omaha. Have to enjoy a bit of the scenery along the Mississippi River at Eagle Point in Dubuque
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Ames is a dangerous attacker. Dynamic, powerful, lethal off one foot. The #1 middle in the Class of 2024. This is the third 2024 commit for @Huskervball.
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Love seeing pictures of athletes attending camps across the country. There is something special about the camp experience. New relationships, new skills, always something to take away. Good luck this upcoming camp season!.
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Morgan Middleton celebrating with her teammates after they announced her state record of 34 kills. At the end of the day it’s a bunch of kids playing a game they love with their friends. The genuine excitement they had for her was special.
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We say so long to the Wisconsin High School season. Thanks for following @PrepDigWI @prepdigrachel and @BreitNelson - we definitely feel those big wins and losses along with the teams, parents, and fans. Always rooting for you! Until next time ✌️😎 🏐
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Don’t think things like this doesn’t mean anything. We need this.
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Nothing like 12,000 ft of elevation to clear your mind. Amazing week at Rocky Mountain. Reconnecting to life slowly today. Ready to get back at it. Showcase articles, Sunset Slam (session 1 schedules emailed), player rankings, and how to best help the volleyball world this fall!
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The footwork of waiting and have your final steps be fast to the ball. Well coached and trained. Great work Brooke Ellyson of @MVActivities
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My life on June 1:. 2017 - No idea there was @PrepDig .2018 - Career change from education to full time Prep Dig.2019 - 1st ever PD Event (#pdgauntlet) .2020 - 😷 .2021 - Celebrating the completion of a full, successful season of PD showcases and events . 📈📈📈📈
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This sounds really nerdy and intense, but things I low key miss about club volleyball: .-line judges being serious, but fun.-lineup checks .-whistles.-wandering .-taking pictures.-one on one timeouts w/coach and setter .-parents moving tripods .-sound of sport court.
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Watching @GopherVBall you see how you can play with energy, intensity, and a presence without being overly animated (and yes, I know they are ridiculously talented). Consistent body language has plenty of volume.
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FYI to Parents. BallerTV does have volume, which includes what you say about your team and the individuals on your team. Not judging. well, kind of.
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Athletes. It’s time to talk with your parents that they shouldn’t send hateful messages late at night. Might be time to talk about choices in regards to proper phone usage and social media etiquette. Those Facebook inbox messages just hurt different. 🤣. But seriously. .
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The top Libero in the Wisconsin Class of 2024 is heading South! @ClemsonVB has really capitalized on Midwest athletes! Congrats Claire!.
I am very excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic & athletic career at Clemson University! I’m so thankful for my family, coaches, & teammates who have supported me, helped me achieve my goals, & made me the person and player I am today! Go Tigers! 🧡🐅💜
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