Zoe Meyers, the Monroe County Player of the Year in volleyball, will continue her career at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa.
The Coral Shores senior said she chose Hillsborough Community College, having realized how successful the program was in a visit to the school.
“The coaches and players were extremely welcoming and I am certain that I will improve as a player with their guidance and training,” she said. “I am grateful for this experience and am looking forward to joining the team to play at a higher level.”
Meyers began playing volleyball in the sixth grade, and she’s loved the sport since then. Her volleyball career started at Island Christian School and continued when she transferred to Coral Shores High School, where she played on the junior varsity and varsity teams.
“Coach Kathy Ets-Hokin encouraged me to join the Miami Elite Volleyball club where I gained new skills and traveled throughout the United States playing against incredible opponents,” she said. “I would like to thank all of my Coral Shores High school coaches – Kathy Ets-Hokin, Autumn Hager and Erin Kirkland – for supporting me through every season. I am fortunate to have been able to excel with their guidance and support. I would also like to thank my parents for allowing me to pursue these amazing volleyball adventures.”
Meyers also thanked coach Sandra Mora from Miami Elite for recommending her to the Hillsborough Community College team.
Ets-Hokin said Meyers worked so hard to get to this point.
“Zoe has grown and improved so much since her freshman year,” she said. “She earned her spot on the court and was the game changer. Zoe was an exciting athlete to watch play on the net. She will be a great asset to the college team. Zoe is full of positivity, energy, competitiveness, and dedication. I wish her the best in playing at the next level.”
Rich Russell, Coral Shores athletic director, expressed his excitement for Meyers, having watched her play volleyball from her days at Island Christian School.
“The fact that she was selected the top player in Monroe County speaks for itself, but I’m even more thrilled by the way she has blossomed into such a wonderful young lady,” he said. “I also want to recognize Coach (Kathy) Ets-Hokin for her tireless efforts. Zoe and Kate (Johnson) both earned college scholarships but every player on her team will enjoy enduring benefits from the discipline, commitment, work-ethic, and goal orientation she promoted on a daily basis.”
