Volleyball Continues to Bolster Roster with the Addition of USF Transfer Jazeli Vandenburgh

CHATTANOOGA — Chattanooga volleyball head coach Julie Torbett Thomas added yet another piece to the team’s 2025 roster on Monday, when she announced the addition of USF transfer Jazeli Vandenburgh.

Vandenburgh, a five-foot-eight DS/libero, joins the Mocs after helping to lead the Bulls to the 2024 AAC regular season title whilst competing in 24 total matches as a freshman. A native of Murrieta, California, Vandenburgh adds a much-needed depth piece to the UTC backrow, specifically in the areas of serving and serve receive.

“I am ecstatic about the addition of Jazeli Vandenburgh,” Coach Torbett Thomas remarked. “She is a fearless competitor on the court with an infectious personality off the court. Grittiness is an essential trait for a backrow player, and she epitomizes grit.

“I can’t wait to see how she positively impacts the players in the gym with her relentless work ethic.”

Vandenburgh’s most recent 2024 season saw her bring home hardware as a member of the University of South Florida’s indoor team, playing in 24 of the team’s 29 matches in a season in which the Bulls captured the AAC regular season title. She ultimately wrapped up her freshman campaign as one of seven players on the USF roster to record double-digit aces on the year, finishing the season with 32 digs, 11 aces and one assist.

Prior to playing at USF, Vandenburgh was a standout for Murrieta Valley High School back in her hometown of Murrieta, California. Despite a varsity volleyball career that was shortened due to COVID, Vandenburgh still made the most of her three seasons with the Nighthawks by finishing with a 62-29 (.681) record on the varsity squad.

Vandenburgh was tabbed as a First Team All-League selection in her final season at MVHS, while receiving multiple Varsity Defensive Player of the Year honors. She was also named to the 2023 Southwest Freeway All-Tournament Team her senior year and ended up receiving the 2023 Varsity Nighthawk Award to wrap up her career.

Jazeli “Jazi” Vandenburgh, born July 1, 2006, is the daughter of John and Niki Vandenburgh. She also has one brother: Talo. John (father) played college baseball at BYU (1990-92). Jazi currently intends on majoring in special education here at UTC.

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