Founder and Director
Muriel Harris
Muriel Harris is a junior at Marin Academy High School in San Rafael and a varsity middle hitter and captain. Muriel also competes for the nationally ranked Absolute Volleyball 17-1 Black team. Muriel imagined the idea of Bump It Up during her freshman year while she was commuting from school to Absolute almost every day. She recognized the financial and structural barriers that prevent many girls from low-income families in her community from participating in youth sports. Motivated to create change, Muriel founded Bump It Up to provide free and low-cost clinics, camps, and scholarships that foster inclusive environments where girls can develop as both athletes and leaders.
Student Executive Leadership Board
Rania brody
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blake cussen
Rania Brody is a junior at Marin Catholic High School and a setter for nationally ranked Absolute Volleyball’s 17-1 Black team. She has played varsity volleyball since her freshman year, bringing leadership and precision to the court. Rania serves on Marin Catholic’s Athletic Council, is a Lead Clinic Coach for Bump It Up, and also is a c
Rania Brody is a junior at Marin Catholic High School and a setter for nationally ranked Absolute Volleyball’s 17-1 Black team. She has played varsity volleyball since her freshman year, bringing leadership and precision to the court. Rania serves on Marin Catholic’s Athletic Council, is a Lead Clinic Coach for Bump It Up, and also is a content creator and manager of the program’s Instgram account.
blake cussen
blake cussen
blake cussen
Blake is a junior at The Branson School and a varsity pin hitter with over a decade of volleyball experience. Blake also competes for nationally ranked Absolute Volleyball’s 17-1 Black team, participates in USA Volleyball’s National Team Development Program, and also plays competitive beach volleyball, where she has earned a Women’s AA ra
Blake is a junior at The Branson School and a varsity pin hitter with over a decade of volleyball experience. Blake also competes for nationally ranked Absolute Volleyball’s 17-1 Black team, participates in USA Volleyball’s National Team Development Program, and also plays competitive beach volleyball, where she has earned a Women’s AA rating and recognition on the JVA Beach Watch List. At Bump It Up, Blake serves as a Lead Clinic Coach and helps identify new community partnerships.
Grace Basso
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Grace Basso
Grace is a junior at Marin Catholic High School and a pin hitter for both the varsity team and for nationally ranked Absolute Volleyball’s 17-1 Black team. She has nearly a decade of experience in the sport and values the leadership skills volleyball has taught her on and off the court. At Bump It Up, Grace serves as a Lead Clinic Coach a
Grace is a junior at Marin Catholic High School and a pin hitter for both the varsity team and for nationally ranked Absolute Volleyball’s 17-1 Black team. She has nearly a decade of experience in the sport and values the leadership skills volleyball has taught her on and off the court. At Bump It Up, Grace serves as a Lead Clinic Coach and is committed to giving athletes the best experience to grow their skills each session.