Gigi Navarrete

  • Playing Career:

    Northwestern University (2023- Present) :

    Played DS in all 113 sets (30 matches). Totaled 179 digs with a career high 16 digs vs Michigan State

    Mother McAuley/1st Alliance (2019-2022):

    Ranked the No. 34 prospect in the country and No. 3 libero by PrepVolleyball.com

    No. 2 overall player in Illinois by PrepDig, who tabbed her No. 18 overall nationally

    Earned All-America honors from PrepVolleyball.com, Volleyball Magazine, USA Today, Under Armour, and MaxPrep

    Named to the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) All-National Team for 2023

    Named all-state in 2021 and 2022 … Recognized as the GCAC Conference Player of the Year in 2022

    Named JVA All-National in 2021 and 2022

    Member of USA Volleyball 17 Open Championship All-Tournament Team in 2022

    Won 2022 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 4A State Championships with Mother McAuley

    Played varsity all four years and served as a team captain in two seasons

    Played club for five seasons for 1st Alliance and claimed a national championship in the USA Volleyball open division

    Illinois State Scholar.

  • Skills: Passing & Digging
    Positions: All
    Ages: All
    Genders: All
    Club-Affiliations: 1st Alliance

  • I emphasize the importance of communication and energy. As a libero I strive to be the main vocal leader as well as keeping the glue for the team. I will always encourage the athletes to do the same and show their personality. As a coach I am all about building confidence for the athlete and also listening to their style of play, as well as coaching each athlete a little different based on their experience! The most important reason I want to coach athletes is that there is always a way to accomplish your goals and having fun while doing it!