
Catalina Porten
Passionate volleyball player driven by teamwork, discipline, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Always eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the team’s success. Let’s rise together!
Academic Profile
Graduation Year: 2028
High School: Gulf Pointe Latin School
7624 East Bay Blvd.
Navarre, FL 32566
850.547.6729
College Major: Veterinary Medicine
GPA: 4.0
Academic Achievements:
A Honor Roll
The Winston Churchill Prize
Magna Cum Laude – National Latin Exam x2
Student Service Organization Student of the Year
Extracurricular Activities:
Parliament Legislation
High School Student Mentor
Student Service Volunteer on Campus
Choir
Horseback Riding
Drawing/Painting
Athletic Profile
Primary Position: Middle Blocker | Middle Hitter
Secondary Position: Outside Hitter
Block Touch: 9′ (Goal by junior year – over 10′)
Approach Touch: 9’5″ (Goal by junior year – over 11′)
Standing Reach: 7’5.5″
Height: 5’10″
Dominant Hand: Right
High School Coach: Carolina Rangel – coachcrangel@gmail.com
Travel/Club Director: Andy Faulkner – sharksvballclub@gmail.com
Strong Qualities: Leadership, Mental Toughness, Competitiveness, Dependability, Positive Attitude, Encouragement, Integrity
Volleyball History
Sophomore Year – 2025/2026
- Gulf Pointe Latin School
- Team: Varsity
- Positions: Middle Blocker | Outside Hitter
- Recognition: Team Captain | Mid-Season Tournament MVP | All Conference MVP | Final 4 Championship MVP
- Team: Varsity
- Sharks Volleyball Club
- Team: 16-1 Navy
- Position: Middle Blocker
Freshman Year – 2024/2025
- Gulf Pointe Latin School
- Team: Varsity | Junior Varsity
- Positions: Middle Blocker | Outside Hitter
- Recognition: Leadership Award | Team Captain | Pre-Season Tournament MVP | All Conference MVP
- Team: Varsity | Junior Varsity
- West Florida Waves Volleyball Club
- Team: 15-1 Nylah
- Position: Middle Blocker
- Team Accomplishments:
- 2025 Gulf Coast Regional Champions
- 1st Place – JJVA Spring Classic
- 1st Place – Pounders Open
- 2nd Place – LAV Invitational
- 3rd Place – Gasparilla Kickoff
- Received a bid to Girls’ Junior National Championship
- Team: 15-1 Nylah
8th Grade Year – 2023/2024
- Gulf Pointe Latin School
- Team: Junior Varsity
- Positions: Middle Blocker | Outside Hitter
- Recognition: Team Captain | Season Leader in Kills and Aces
- Team: Junior Varsity
- Panhandle Elite Volleyball Club
- Team: 14-1 Javi
- Position: Middle Blocker
- Recognition: Team Captain | MVP
- Team: 14-1 Javi
7th Grade Year – 2022/2023
- Gulf Pointe Latin School
- Team: Junior Varsity
- Positions: Middle Blocker | Outside Hitter
- Recognition: Team Captain
- Team: Junior Varsity
Coach Endorsements
A Bright Light with Raw Athleticism and Determination
Catalina is a bright light wherever she goes! Her strong will, determination, and encouragement are a great addition to any team. Her raw athleticism, paired with an eager and positive mindset, has allowed her to grow in the game as she continues to push herself to be better for her team.
— Nylah Demps
A True Leader with a Can-Do Attitude
Catalina is every coach’s dream. She is a self-driven student-athlete who works extremely hard both in the classroom and on the court. I have known this young lady since she started in grassroots volleyball. Watching her grow technically in the sport and develop into a true leader has been a privilege. Her willingness to learn multiple positions has given coaches valuable versatility. Leading from the front, she is always striving to improve and consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic. Her dedication to the sport and her teammates shows in how she stays in tune with them, knowing exactly when they need a boost. This can-do attitude is contagious and has helped drive her teams to success time and time again.
— Carolina Rangel
The Kind of Player Every Coach Hopes For
Coaching Catalina this past season was an absolute pleasure! She’s a gifted athlete with a strong work ethic and a coachable attitude that made her a joy to work with. Catalina consistently brought positive energy to the court, encouraging her teammates and setting an example through her leadership and team spirit. Her growth throughout the season was incredible to watch, and I can’t wait to see what she does next. Her never-give-up attitude and strong work ethic have proven that she is the kind of player every coach hopes to have on their team. I’m excited to see all she accomplishes moving forward.
— Soumaly Orlando

