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Gemma McNamara - Libero / DS

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Date of Birth: 6th February 2006
Country of Passport: Australia
Current College: Casper College Ju-Co
Junior College Transfer 2027, January or July

Height: 178cm/ 5ft 10in
Weight: 65kg/ 143lb
Spike Jump: 59cm / 1ft11in
Spike Touch: 285cm/ 9ft 4in
Academy: Australian Volleyball Academy
GPA: 4.0
NCAA eligibility: ID# 2406328657

State Team:
Victorian state team U14-U19

National Teams:
​2025 U25 Australian National team
2025 World University games appearance- 11th
2025 U21 Australian National team
2025 U21 Australian National team captain 
2025 Senior National team squad
2024 U20 Australian National team
2024 Senior Australian national team squad
2024 U19 Australian beach volleyball team reserve
2023 U19 Australian development tour

Team Success:
2025 NJCAA national championships appearance - 11th
2025 NJCAA Region IX B champions 
2025 NJCAA Undefeated regular season
Bronze 2023 Australian Youth Volleyball Champs, U18 Captain
Bronze 2022 Australian Youth Volleyball Championships
Bronze 2024 U23 Australian Junior Beach Volleyball Tour Mollymook
Silver 2024 U23 Australian Junior Beach Volleyball Tour Cobram
Bronze 2023 Australian Beach Volleyball Champs, Captain
Bronze Senior Australian Beach Volleyball Tour Div 1 Canberra

Individual Awards:
2023 MVP Victorian indoor volleyball state team
2023 MVP Victorian beach volleyball state team
2022 MVP Victorian indoor volleyball state team
Maribyrnong Sports Academy Sports Director award
2023 Blue and White Jacket award, Highest award in the State

What I would like to study:
Engineering

Why I want to play college volleyball:
Throughout my international experience as a member of the Australian National Team, I have developed the dedication and discipline it takes to manage and thrive in a high performance environment. During my first season at Casper College, I have continued to grow and develop along this path. Junior college has given me the opportunity to gain high pressure game experience as a freshman, and I look forward to bringing that experience to a four year program. The elite level coaching and training that college volleyball offers is something that I am eager to continue being a part of. I am excited to further my athletic and academic journey in the United States.

Highlights

Full Set - Far Side White #6 - Libero

Full Match 1

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