Danique Bakker

Danique started playing volleyball at a young age at a local club, in 2023 she made a transfer to move volleyball, where she played for the highest girls team (MA1) and the fourth women’s team of move in the eerste klasse. Starting the new season, she will play at a higher level at Zaanstad, first women's team. Performing in the second division.  

Danique is an ambitious setter, with a lot of perseverance. She wants to push herself to the maximum every day to learn new things, and become a better volleyball player. 

One of her biggest strengths is her game insight, besides that Danique has a great coverage of the court. Her best part is that her set-up is consistent. In height and speed. Because of her ability to get under the ball quickly, she manages to have multiple options left in the attack every time.

During her time in college she wants to grow as a volleyball player overall, but specifically she wants to improve her 2nd ball attacking and blocking skills. 

Danique is currently enrolled in high school, in the VWO level, the highest level of high school in the Netherlands. She expects to graduate in June 2025. Danique is interested in studying physiotherapy or something related.  

For more information about Danique, feel free to contact our volleyball specialist Ron Zwerver, at ron@slamstox.com.