For our girls, the 2025 college volleyball season is underway, and this year Dutch talents are also making their mark on the American leagues. With their experience, they are showing that they can play an important role in the U.S. as well. Also check out our ones to watch girls from last year.
From block power to attack power to leadership on the court, these players are proving they can make a difference. In this article, we highlight several volleyball players who are making or will make special impressions this season.
Isis Harink
University: Loyola University New Orleans
Year: Freshman
Division/Conference: NAIA, SSAC
Isis starts her first year at Loyola University New Orleans bang on right away. In the Netherlands, the middle blocker played in the Top Division with Dynamo Tubbergen, where she was known for her overview and keen eye on the block. In her first week in the U.S. she was already named Attacker of the Week in her conference, a rock-solid start that bodes well for the rest of the season.
Dagmar Mourits
University: University of Pittsburgh
Year: Freshman
Division/Conference: NCAA Division I, ACC
Dagmar made the switch from Dynamo Apeldoorn and the Dutch youth team to one of the top programs in the US: Pittsburgh. And she impressed immediately. In her first match she was immediately in the starting line-up against powerhouse Nebraska, live on national television, and immediately played and scored points as if she had been there for years. Her coaches praise her: “Dagmar has been doing incredible and will be a starter for us when we play Nebraska tonight on national television. We love having her on this team.” A dream start for the young outside attacker.
Annerieke Nederveen
University: Tabor College
Year: Junior
Division/Conference: NAIA, KCAC
For Annerieke, this is her first year in America, but as a junior she brings a lot of experience to Tabor College. In the Netherlands, she played for Voltena, with whom she was already active at a high level. In her role as a setter, there will be much leaning on her leadership: the playmaker has to set the tempo and get her teammates in position. With her experience and age, she can immediately be of great value in Kansas.
An den Hamer
University: University of North Dakota
Year: Sophomore
Division/Conference: NCAA Division I, Summit League
After a first season at Arizona, An has chosen a new challenge at the University of North Dakota. In this different environment, she will also have new responsibilities: she will have to help the team to a higher level to compete for the awards in the conference. With her drive and versatility as an outside hitter, An is ready to show what she has to offer this season.
Honorable Mentions
Besides these toppers, there are of course many more Dutch volleyball players who shine in the U.S. Think of: Ilse Benne (Hastings College), Albertine van der Goot (UNC Asheville), Anouk van Kollenburg (Yavapai College), Elles van Kollenburg (Edinboro University of Pennsylvania), Daphne Posthumus (Western New Mexico University) and many more.
These Dutch volleyball players show how versatile and talented they are. Their achievements underline that the combination of top sport and study in the US offers unique opportunities. We are extremely proud of these girls and look forward to their development this season! But of course we are at least as proud of all our other volleyball toppers. Want to stay up to date on the achievements of all our volleyball girls? Then be sure to follow us on the socials.
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