Maya Van Heyst: Beyond the Court: Growth, Success, and Life Lessons from Sport

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Maya Van Heyst to discuss her journey and experiences in volleyball and life.

Maya Van Heyst hails from Tampa, Florida, where she starred at Tampa Preparatory High School before bringing her talents to the volleyball court at Wingate. In her standout sophomore year (2024), Maya earned multiple accolades, including First-Team All-SAC, D2CCA First-Team All-Region, and AVCA Third-Team All-American honors. She consistently made her mark both offensively and defensively, averaging nearly 7 assists, nearly 2 kills, and over 3 digs per set, with a .300 hitting percentage. She anchored her roster by starting all 34 matches (116 sets), contributing 801 assists, 225 kills, 363 digs, 47 blocks, and 41 aces, and led her team nationally in kills per set and ranked fourth in hitting percentage and assists per set. Her impressive season included 19 double-doubles, eight kills, and countless clutch performances, highlighted by several triple-doubles, showcasing her multifaceted impact on the court.

Off the court, Maya brings her vibrant personality and personal passions into the mix. She is majoring in Journalism and often cites her dad as her greatest inspiration. Her admiration for Simone Biles and favorites, The Tampa Bay Lightning, the TV show House, the movie The Proposal, and artist Forrest Frank, offer glimpses into her off‑campus life. Known for her faith, “couldn’t go a week without Jesus”, she lives by her favorite biblical quote: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…” Curious, dynamic, and driven, she also loves playing pickleball. For more on Maya, you can find her on Instagram and Tiktok @mayavanheyst

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