Coach Nelson on Jordin Southall…Jordin adapted to our practice gym faster than we expected, especially in terms of her overall skill set. Her attacking naturally stands out, but we think she has the potential to execute every aspect of the game, including blocking, at an SEC level. Thanks to the experience she gained as a midyear enrollee, we have high expectations for Jordin to improve significantly throughout her first season. 

The Southall File
• Played for the GamePoint Volleyball Club
• Four-time Prep Volleyball Club All-American
• Six-time USA Volleyball National Team Development Program invitee
• Three-time Under Armour Camp invitee
• Prep Volleyball five-star recruit
• All-tournament team honors at AAU Nationals, Junior Nationals and the Sunshine Classic
• High school team made the 2024 Florida High School Division 7A Final Four
• 2023-24 Osecola HS MVP
• All-region honors (indoor and beach)
• All-state team (indoor and beach)
• National Honor Society
• Principal’s List
• Honor Roll
• All-Academic honors

Personal 
• Mother, Catrina, cheered at South Carolina State and was inducted into the hall of fame there
• Father, Mark, played basketball at Stetson

Why Vanderbilt?
“Vanderbilt offers a perfect balance of nationally-ranked academics and competing at the highest level in the SEC. The coaches and team made me feel welcomed and supported from the moment I met them. I loved the sense of community and opportunities Vanderbilt gives student-athletes to succeed beyond the court. I truly believe Vanderbilt is the best place for me to reach my full potential.”

Jordin’s Essentials 
Favorite Nashville food spot: Assembly Food Hall
Favorite spot on campus: Memorial Gymnasium
First song on aux: Good Days by SZA