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Xanthe Watson-Jones
​Pass Hitter - Available July 2027

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Date of Birth: 30/08/2008
Graduating Date: 2026 November
College Start: 2027 July
Position Played: Outside Hitter & Opposite
Height: 176cm or 5’9
Weight: 70kg or 153lbs
Spike Touch: 301cm or 9’10
Spike Jump: 72cm or 29"
School: Eltham High School
Club: Heidelberg, Premier 1 Women
SATs Exam Result: 
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NCAA ID: 
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State Team Indoor:
2023 U16 - Victoria - Runners Up
2024 U17 - Victoria - National Champions
2025 U18 - Victoria - National Champions
2026 U19 - Victoria - National Champions

State Team Beach - Victoria:
2026 - Training Squad
2025 - Training Squad

National Teams:
2025  - U18 Thailand Development Tour?

Team Success:
2026 - Shakey’s collegiate invitationals with Southern Storm Volleyball club - 4th Place
2026 U19 - Victoira - National Champions
2025 U18 - Victoria - National Champions
2025 Victorian Schools Cup - Open Division - Champions
2024 U17 - Victoria - National Champions
2024 Victorian Schools Cup - Open Division - Champions
2024 U17 - Victoria - National Champions
2023 Victorian Schools Cup - Year 9 Division - Champions
2023 U16 - Victoria - Runners Up

Individual Awards:
2025 - Victorian Schools Cup MVP - Open Division
2023 - Victorian Schools Cup MVP - Year 9
2021 - Victorian Schools Cup MVP - Year 7

What I would like to study:
Bachelor Nutrition and Exercise and sports Science
Bachelor of nutrition 
Bachelor of Sports Medicine
Bachelor of Dietetics 

Why I want to play college volleyball:
I want to play college volleyball in America because I think it as an incredible opportunity to challenge myself both athletically and personally. Experiencing the American college system would allow me to compete at a high level while being surrounded by athletes who share the same passion and commitment to volleyball. I want to push myself outside of my comfort zone, develop my skills under new coaches, experience a different style of volleyball and become a stronger, more confident player. I’m excited by the opportunity to study at an American university, meet people from different backgrounds and experience a different culture and lifestyle and make so many new friendships and relationships. I think with volleyball in Australia it’s hard to progress without gaining experience elsewhere so that’s what I’d like to do.

Highlights

Indoor Full Set - 

Full Match 1

Full Match 2

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