Can I Play? - Fun, inspiring... fearless pursuit of a dream

Would You Risk Everything for Your Dream?

Everyone is drawn to Keli and Ashley — Keli is a freakishly raw, talented junior with a dream far bigger than her tiny high school can offer. Her ability jumps off the court, but her opportunities don’t. She knows it. Ashley is different — polished, confident, a natural leader already competing in the top volleyball program in the state. She lives in the world Keli longs to reach. By fate, they meet at a summer camp in the city. Ashley immediately sees something in Keli — not just talent, but hunger. By the end of the week, something unspoken has formed between them. They don’t yet call it friendship… but it is the kind of bond that changes everything.

This is their story — where nothing is guaranteed and everything is possible. It’s their determination, their laughter and their tears. The pressure, the doubt, the fear of leaving what’s familiar to chase something more. It’s about two sixteen-year-olds determined to become elite players while still navigating the chaos of adolescence — shifting friendships, rising expectations, and the quiet weight of family sacrifice. Can I Play? isn’t just exciting volleyball action; it’s the emotional journey behind the ambition. Your player won’t just read this book — she will see herself in it. And as a parent, you’ll recognize the nerves, the hopes, and the fragile courage it takes to pursue a dream that may require risking everything. It opens the door to deeper conversations, shared language, and a renewed understanding of why the game — and the growth it demands — truly matters.