Anna DeBeer

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Anna DeBeer
Personal information
Hometown Louisville, Kentucky, U.S
College / University Louisville
Volleyball information
Current club Zus Coffee Thunderbelles
Number18
Career
YearsTeams
2025 Indy Ignite
2025 Zus Coffee Thunderbelles

Anna DeBeer is an American professional volleyball player who plays for the Zus Coffee Thunderbelles of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) in the Philippines. [1] She played collegiately as an outside hitter for the University of Louisville Cardinals. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

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Early life and high school career

Anna DeBeer grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and attended Assumption High School. During her high school career, she helped lead her team to multiple state championships and earned accolades for her performance, including being named to All-State teams. [8]

In 2019, DeBeer suffered a left foot injury before the state championship match but still managed to contribute to her team's victory. [8]

Collegiate career

DeBeer began her collegiate volleyball career at the University of Louisville, where she quickly emerged as a key player for the Cardinals. Her contributions have been crucial in the team's rise to national prominence in NCAA Division I women's volleyball. [3]

2024 season

During the 2024 season, DeBeer led the team in kills per set (3.37) and provided significant defensive contributions. [4] DeBeer's leadership was particularly evident in the NCAA tournament, where she played a vital role in Louisville's semifinal victory over top-seeded Pittsburgh. In that match, she recorded 14 kills and 9 digs before sustaining a right ankle injury early in the fourth set. [4] [9] Despite the injury, her performance and presence inspired her teammates to secure a win and advance to the championship match. [9]

DeBeer's injury, which occurred after landing awkwardly during a block attempt, sidelined her for the remainder of the semifinal and left her availability for the championship game uncertain. [9] Louisville head coach Dani Busboom Kelly described her status as “day-to-day” but emphasized DeBeer's importance to the team. [9] [10] Freshman Payton Petersen stepped in to replace her and delivered a strong performance, helping Louisville reach their second NCAA championship match in three years. [10]

Club career

Indy Ignite

DeBeer played for Indy Ignite of the Pro Volleyball Federation. The team ended as runners-up losing to Orlando Valkyries in the final of the 2025 season [11]

Zus Coffee Thunderbelles

DeBeer went to the Philippines, for her first overseas stint. She joined Premier Volleyball League sides Zus Coffee Thunderbelles as their foreign guest player for the 2025 Reinforced Conference. [12] [13]

Personal life

DeBeer is a Louisville, Kentucky native. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (September 19, 2025). "ZUS Coffee lands American spiker DeBeer in bid to erase Reinforced Conference struggles". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Joy and pain: NCAA volleyball stars close careers in contrasting fashion". ESPN.com. December 23, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Anna DeBeer injury update: Will Louisville volleyball star play vs. Penn State in title game?". USA Today. December 22, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 "Five big questions for NCAA volleyball's championship match". ESPN.com. December 22, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Louisville Volleyball Falls to Penn State in National Championship". Louisville Cardinals On SI. December 22, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Is Anna DeBeer playing in the 2024 NCAA Volleyball final? What is the player's injury?". Yahoo Sports. December 22, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Anna DeBeer injury update: Will Louisville volleyball star play vs. Penn State in title game?". For The Win. December 22, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  8. 1 2 3 Titus, Payton. "How Louisville volleyball rallied after Anna DeBeer injury for NCAA championship berth". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  9. 1 2 3 4 "Louisville volleyball's Anna DeBeer leaves NCAA semifinal match vs No. 1 Pitt with injury". Yahoo Sports. December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  10. 1 2 Writer, GARY B. GRAVES-AP Sports (December 20, 2024). "Louisville earns second NCAA volleyball championship berth in 3 years, beating top-seeded Pitt 3-1". WDRB. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  11. ↑ Demigillo, Kiko (November 28, 2025). "Anna DeBeer chases long-awaited championship as ZUS Coffee reaches first PVL Finals". One Sports. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Anna DeBeer dreams high with Zus Coffee: 'We want to win this thing'". ABS-CBN News. October 11, 2025. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  13. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (October 23, 2025). "PVL: With mom watching, Anna DeBeer dazzles anew for ZUS Coffee". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
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