Maria Brun Forcadell’s volleyball journey is about more than just about the sport—it’s about family, transition, and finding her place in a completely new world. Hailing from Barcelona, Spain, Maria’s love for volleyball started young. Raised in a home where volleyball was not just a pastime but a lifestyle, she was exposed to the game through her two older sisters, Raquel and Laura, both of whom played competitively. Maria’s story takes her from the courts of Barcelona to the fast-paced collegiate volleyball world in the United States, where she’s learning, growing, and making memories along the way.
Maria was born into a volleyball family, where it was almost inevitable that she would find her passion for the sport. “I started officially playing at 7 years old, but really, I’ve been…
