Tess started playing volleyball at the age of 10 at her local club, RVV in Katwijk. At 13, she made the move to Leython, a bigger club with stronger competition, to further develop her skills and challenge herself at a higher level. 

She currently plays for Leython’s first women’s team, competing in the Dutch First Division. In the 2024-2025 season, she was invited to join the team and also trained with the first women’s team of Spaarnestad, performing at the Top Division level. Tess is a strong and aggressive attacker who consistently puts pressure on opponents with her offensive skills. Her serve is also a valuable weapon, often scoring free points for her team.

Approach Touch:

• 9’8” attack reach height (one arm)
• 9’5” block reach height (two arms)
  
  

Beyond indoor volleyball, Tess has also competed in beach volleyball, playing in a league and several tournaments—winning one of them. Her international experience includes participating in two NBC volleyball camps in the U.S. (Denver and Seattle), where she was named MVP and received awards for League Champ and Superior Performance. In July 2024, she will compete at the Global Challenge, an international tournament in Croatia.

Tess is focused on becoming a more well-rounded player, continuously working to refine her skills and make an impact in every aspect of the game.

Academically, Tess is currently enrolled in high school and expects to graduate in June 2027. She has not yet decided on a major but is eager to continue her academic and athletic career in the U.S.

For more information about Tess van der Borden, please feel free to contact our volleyball specialist, Ron Zwerver, at ron@slamstox.com.