Starting out as a volleyball player relatively late in 7th grade, Westbury High School senior Nevaeh Moody knew she would have to work extra hard to become the top-tier player she longed to be.
Now, as she wraps up her high school career as a four-year varsity player, three-year team captain and 2025 All Nassau County selection,it’s safe to say Moody made it happen. What’s more is that she did it while earning recognition for her academic excellence along the way.
“I’m dedicated to consistently pushing myself to improve through hard work and discipline,” Moody said. “There’s always something I can learn and work on.”
Earlier this month, Moody was awarded a 2025 Nassau County Scholar-Athlete certificate at the Westbury Board of Education meeting by her volleyball coach, Jaclyn Beraud, and the athletic director, Doric Capsis.
“She’s an outstanding volleyball player, and she’s going to leave a big hole in our program,” Beraud said. “Nevaeh is the biggest leader I’ve had in my 13 years of coaching here.”
Beraud praised Moody’s commitment to mentoring younger players and setting the tone for the program year-round.
“Her enthusiasm is always there, in season, off season, and she’s always pushing herself and setting an example for the other girls.”
The 6-foot-tall Moody, an outside hitter for her Westbury squad, has been described inscouting reportsas “a quick attacker and a strong blocker” whose athleticism makes her effective against fast-paced offenses and as a player who brings “the intangible qualities” that help team culture.
To further develop her game, Moody has also played as a middle blocker for the Atlantic Volleyball Academy 17 Elite travel team for the last three years.
“I can’t tell you how many hours she puts in working on her game,” Beraud said, noting that Moody always brings back new drills and skills from her travel team to share with her teammates.
Source: LI Press
