Hillary Redisch grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey, in a small town where a volleyball dynasty was growing. Having been introduced to the sport when her older sister started playing, Hillary was quickly enthralled by the game and the level of play she was able to watch when going to the high school games. Northern Valley Demarest (NVD) had a volleyball team that could not be beat. Led by Head Coach, Beth Powell, those girls were the closest thing to volleyball heroes that a young player could watch. (Look it up!)

Growing up, Hillary attended almost every clinic, class, and camp that Beth Powell would offer to the lower ages at the local level. She was learning her foundational volleyball skills from the best. She went on to play on her middle school team and high school team, playing for Beth Powell, as her varsity starting setter her Junior and Senior years at NVD.

When it came time for college, Hillary found herself in the City of Brotherly Love at Temple University. Go Owls!! She continued her volleyball career, making the women’s club team her sophomore and junior year. She has never stopped playing and often claims that volleyball is her first love. The lessons and values she has learned from her playing career are often reflected in her daily life.

Volleyball has been something she has been able to share with her older sister, Jessica, and younger sister, Sydney, who all play the sport. On more than one occasion, Sydney has even said that Hillary is the best setter she knows.