“The Firecracker“
Student Volleyball Player & Fearless Competitor
A rising star in the world of high school sports, Camdynn Gonzalez is a talented young volleyball player currently growing her versatile skills as a setter and outside hitter for both her club team Pittsburgh Elite 17U and North Catholic High School in her hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Camdynn’s love for the sport is founded on her love for teamwork — In volleyball, every win is a shared victory. Her friends and competitors know Camdynn for her spirited personality, dedication to her team, and relentless pursuit. Her energy and drive have made her a force to be reckoned with — both on and off the court — and an essential part of a team.
Her teammates have come to depend on her for support, leadership, and the infectious energy she brings to every play of every game.
A Spark of Inspiration
For years, Camdynn’s family has affectionately called her “The Firecracker” for her fiery spirit.
A Spark of Inspiration
For years, Camdynn’s family has affectionately called her “The Firecracker” for her fiery spirit.
Her teammates depend on her unwavering support and leadership as she fearlessly pursues her goals, pushing for victory after victory.
Family Legacy & Values
Athleticism has always been in Camdynn’s DNA. Her father, Pete Gonzalez, was a quarterback for both the University of Pittsburgh and the NFL, while her mother, Mandy, played volleyball for Clarion University as an outside hitter. Her brother, Peter, is currently part of a top national recruiting class, finalizing his senior season with a commitment to play at PSU in the fall of 2024. Camdynn’s love for sports has deep roots.
Camdynn has always been her older brother’s number-one fan — she’s never missed a single game. Like her brother Peter, she shares her family’s commitment to faith, hard work, and fearless determination.
More than anything, Camdynn wants to inspire others as she carves out her own path of achievement and adheres to her core values:
FAMILY
Remember where you came from and who always has your back.
FAITH
Trust in God for guidance on and off the court.
FELLOWSHIP
Support your team members with energy, enthusiasm, and authenticity.
FEARLESS
Live in your dreams and goals and not your fears — Go be awesome!
FAMILY
Remember where you came from and who always has your back.
FAITH
Trust in God for guidance on and off the court.
FELLOWSHIP
Support your team members with energy, enthusiasm, and authenticity.
FEARLESS
Live in your dreams and goals and not your fears –– Go be awesome!
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Aiming higher than ever
Camdynn’s first competitive sport was soccer, where she played for the Pittsburgh RiverHounds in the Riverhounds Developmental Academy. Her team played in the ECNL Elite Club National League.
In the ninth grade, Camdynn chose to shift her sights and follow her passion for volleyball. Since then, she has become an avid volleyball player and enthusiastic leader, even taking on the role of captain for her previous club team, Renaissance Volleyball Club. For her new club, Pitt Elite, Camdynn was excited to play up in age as a setter for the U17 team, and even went on to make the JVA Watch List as the of the top player in her class at the setter position. When she looks to the future, Camdynn sees herself playing with a team at the collegiate level. She dreams of playing at a top volleyball program where she can pursue an outstanding education, develop her volleyball skills, and make a lasting impact on the teams she plays with along the way.Join Her Journey
Camdynn’s life journey is just getting started. Her passion guides her day by day toward new opportunities to grow. Her journey is far more than just an athletic one: it represents a focused young lady trusting in herself and in her faith to achieve her goals.
