Leah Gelt - Beach and Indoor Player
Date of Birth: 25/01/2007
College Start: July 2025 or July 2026
Position Played: Outside/Opposite
Height: 173
Weight: 63.2kg
Spike Jump: 57cm
Spike Touch: 277cm
School: St Michaels Grammar School
Club: Maroondah Cobras
SATs Exam Result: 1200
State Team:
U15 Beach, U15 Indoor, U16 Beach, U17 Beach, U17 Indoor, U18 Beach, U18 Indoor squad
Team Success:
National Beach Tournaments:
5th South Australian Open
5th U19 Beach Tour Caloundra
1st Vic Open AA Grade.
National Indoor Tournaments:
4th Australian Youth Volleyball Championships U17.
Individual Awards:
u15 beach coaches award, 2024 Maroondah Cobras rising star award
What I would like to study:
Space Science (Astronomy, Astrophysics), Radiation Sciences
Why I want to play college volleyball:
As an Australian who is deeply passionate about volleyball, the opportunity to play and study in the United States is incredibly exciting. The level of exposure, resources, and competition in U.S. college volleyball is something I haven’t experienced here, and I’m eager to be part of that environment. I’m drawn to the challenge of playing at a higher level and being surrounded by teammates and coaches who share the same drive and commitment to the sport. What excites me most is the chance to grow—not just as an athlete, but as a person. College volleyball in the U.S. offers a balance of academics and athletics, allowing me to pursue my education while continuing to do what I love. This is an opportunity that would otherwise not be available. I know it will push me to develop skills like discipline, leadership, and resilience, and open doors that simply don’t exist in Australia. More than anything, I look forward to embracing new experiences, forming strong bonds with teammates, and making the most of the incredible opportunities that U.S. college volleyball has to offer.
College Start: July 2025 or July 2026
Position Played: Outside/Opposite
Height: 173
Weight: 63.2kg
Spike Jump: 57cm
Spike Touch: 277cm
School: St Michaels Grammar School
Club: Maroondah Cobras
SATs Exam Result: 1200
State Team:
U15 Beach, U15 Indoor, U16 Beach, U17 Beach, U17 Indoor, U18 Beach, U18 Indoor squad
Team Success:
National Beach Tournaments:
5th South Australian Open
5th U19 Beach Tour Caloundra
1st Vic Open AA Grade.
National Indoor Tournaments:
4th Australian Youth Volleyball Championships U17.
Individual Awards:
u15 beach coaches award, 2024 Maroondah Cobras rising star award
What I would like to study:
Space Science (Astronomy, Astrophysics), Radiation Sciences
Why I want to play college volleyball:
As an Australian who is deeply passionate about volleyball, the opportunity to play and study in the United States is incredibly exciting. The level of exposure, resources, and competition in U.S. college volleyball is something I haven’t experienced here, and I’m eager to be part of that environment. I’m drawn to the challenge of playing at a higher level and being surrounded by teammates and coaches who share the same drive and commitment to the sport. What excites me most is the chance to grow—not just as an athlete, but as a person. College volleyball in the U.S. offers a balance of academics and athletics, allowing me to pursue my education while continuing to do what I love. This is an opportunity that would otherwise not be available. I know it will push me to develop skills like discipline, leadership, and resilience, and open doors that simply don’t exist in Australia. More than anything, I look forward to embracing new experiences, forming strong bonds with teammates, and making the most of the incredible opportunities that U.S. college volleyball has to offer.