Ellie Dobbertin, West Aurora rout Streamwood
Ellie Dobbertin from West Aurora has always had the physical tools to be an impact player.
During its second university season, however, the 5 -foot senior driver on the right, 10 inch is now smarter and more judicious at the idea of merge the shape and style in the production of the power required to the line.
“I think I worked a lot about having a stronger block and a stronger blow,” said Dobbertin. “It’s not just about putting it on the net, but being intelligent where you put it.
“This change really helped me improve.”
This improvement was apparent Tuesday evening when Dobbertin delivered three striking attacks and a blocking for the Blackhawks hosts in a 25-7, 25-8 Upstate Eight West victory against Streamwood in Aurora.
The Junior Natalie Mitchell Junior Outdoor striker led West Aurora (12-6, 1-0) with six striking attacks, while the ADDison Taylor ADDISC Bloc added three striking attacks.
The second-year exterior striker Aliyah Ramirez punctuated the sabers (3-10, 0-2) with two victims.
The rhythm continues for Dobbertin. A year ago, she was sometimes uncertain and hesitant. As a senior, she became intrepid and resolved, bringing together all the pieces.
“She improved so much compared to last year,” said Taylor, nodding in the affirmative. “She doesn’t just put the ball, but she learned to change her photos.
“Looking at its growth, improvement and the energy with which it plays is just a joy.”
In the past, Dobbertin was delighted to simply make a contribution to the court. This uncertainty, however, belongs to the past. The difference in his game and his way tells everything.
“I played with her last year and she is just a completely different player now,” said Mitchell about Dobbertin. “She has become much more confident in herself. I love playing with her.
“She is still so happy there. It is a great skill of players. Her mentality is great.”
In addition to that, Dobbertin has the kinetic length and athletics that made volleyball a natural adjustment. There remains the only sport she has ever played seriously. Transforming a page to the last year has been large.
She is more comfortable in her own body. And it is much more demonstrative.
“I feel like I’ve been big all my life,” said Dobbertin. “It’s about how to use this height. It’s about being confident, knowing that you can be a large and strong player on the field.
“You must also go out and make an effort to use it.”
Dobbertin is the eldest of four children and his parents were both university athletes. She took volleyball in sixth year.
“I always liked the energy of the game,” she said. “I have the impression that in the past two years, it really has become a team sport for me. You can’t go there and play for yourself.
“It’s a team effort, and the link you get is something very special.”
West Aurora coach Alyssa Farney also praised Dobbertin, calling it a critical component of the team equation.
“She has become a star from our team, which is really pleasant to see,” said Farney. “It’s great to have another reliable striker. Sometimes you don’t know if the right side can shoot the ball.
“With Ellie, there is a different level of confidence in it.”
There is little more rewarding than unlocking your full potential. Dobbertin gets that.
“I’m not nervous to make a mistake because I know everyone around me to get up,” she said. “It is good to know that I can be close to everyone. I am not nervous to speak with new people.”
His personality has developed, resulting in a talkative, outgoing and affirmed competitor.
“I know that no matter now I can go there and be myself,” said Dobbertin. “I am confident to be myself, and it is very important when I am on the ground.”
Patrick Z. McGavin is an independent journalist for the Beacon-News.
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