By Cooper Chadwick
Master the basics is the motto for Nickerson’s junior middle blocker, Delaney Childs, who was taught that by her first recreation league coach. A motto that has turned Childs into one of the best in the league.
Childs has been playing volleyball for nine years and has seen a lot of success on the court during high school.
For the junior, though, her talent as a volleyball player is just as good as her leadership and personality off the court.
“(Delaney) radiates positivity and is so driven that it inspires anyone around her,” head coach Hannah Melton said. “She plays with her whole heart and tries her hardest every time. She is the team’s biggest supporter, on and off the court, and will always help where she can. Yes, she is incredibly athletic, but her discipline and overall character make her a crucial asset to the team.”
Don’t think that Childs is just nice all the time. On the court, she is also a killer. The junior has a ton of experience playing for the Panthers, as she has accounted for 428 kills, 116 blocks, 26 assists, and 173 digs.
Despite all those stats, the junior is ready to lead and win more after a .500 record last year.
“My team goals for this year are to gel together as friends and continue to support everyone as a team,” Childs said. “As a leader this year, I will continue to encourage my teammates when things aren’t going the way we want them to, be everybody’s hype man, and put the team first.”
