Coach Nelson on Ariel Chime… Ariel is one of the bounciest athletes we’ve coached—she gets off the floor fast which allows her to beat blockers as an attacker and touch a lot of balls on the block. We love how she competes and how badly she wants to improve. She joined us just before our foreign tour, and it’ll be fun to watch her adjust to the SEC level of play throughout our first season.

As a Freshman (2025) 
• Redshirted as a freshman

The Chime File
• Played for COAST Volleyball Club
• 2025 JVA Girls All-National Team
• 2025 USAV 18 Open runner-up
• 2025 Girls 18 all-tournament team
• Three-time Messa League champion
• DII South Regional runner-up
• CIF San Diego Section DI champion
• Two-time USA NTDP
• 2024 Club All-America 17U honorable mention
• Four-time principal’s honor roll
• Touches 10-foot-6
• High school’s College Corner editor
• Member of the Black Student Union

Why Vanderbilt? 
“I wanted to be able to build a legacy at Vanderbilt by being a part of the school’s first-ever volleyball program in 2025. I was also drawn to the beautiful city of Nashville and the great academics Vanderbilt has to offer. Finally, the coaches and staff are amazing.”

Ariel’s Essentials 
Favorite Nashville food spot: Pancake Pantry
Favorite spot *near campus: Centennial Park
First song on aux: Everything She Wants by Wham!