At 6-foot-4, Granite Bay High School’s Robert Murphy brings versatility and an attacking mindset to the volleyball court. A setter and opposite, Murphy is focused on developing every part of his game while helping his hitters succeed.
Murphy currently plays a year up with MVVC’s 18 Black team in the Bay Area. He says the opportunity to learn from Ken Shibuya, whose coaching background includes many years with Stanford men’s volleyball, was a major reason he joined the club.
Although setting is his primary responsibility, Murphy can contribute across the offense. He reports leading his club team in aces and holding a .288 attack percentage, with his coach also calling on him to hit when the team needs another attacking option.
“I enjoy being a very offensive setter and am continuing to work on my all-around game,” Murphy said.
His physical development is another focus. Murphy has a block touch of 10 feet, 6 inches and an approach touch of 10 feet, 10 inches. His next target is to reach beyond 11 feet.
Alongside that goal, Murphy is working to strengthen his connection with his hitters and become a more complete contributor through serving, setting and defense. His next scheduled club event is the Reckoning in Atlanta, November 21–22.
At Granite Bay, Murphy is looking forward to returning to the court with a group he believes can build on last season’s success.
With his offensive approach, positional flexibility and commitment to improving, Murphy is preparing to make an impact for both his club and high school teams.