Laura Dijkema
Setter
Laura on the Court
A setter from Beilen, Netherlands, Laura has played professionally since the age of 16, when she started with TFM/DOK. She got her first opportunity to join the Dutch National Team in 2010 and has won two silvers and a bronze at the European Championships, and a bronze at the World Grand Prix. She has been part of multiple national championship teams who won in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Russia, and she received Best Setter honors at the 2017 European Championship.
Hometown
Beilen, Netherlands
HomeClub
Smash
Position
Setter
Highlight
2016 World Grand Prix Bronze Medalist
Pro athlete
Laura on the Court
Achievements and accolades
achievements
achievements
Get To Know Laura
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Friends
Because I went to play abroad at age 20, it was not easy to see my friends a lot. But this group of girls always supported me, in good and bad times. They always try to visit me wherever I play and I am sure this friendship will last forever.
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XIV
With two of my best friends, I started my own brand, XIV. It's a lifestyle brand where we want everyone to feel confident and comfortable.
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In the sand
When I was young, I played some years of professional beach volleyball. The highlight was the silver medal at the Youth European
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Over de Top
I am hosting the podcast "Over de Top" with 3 other Dutch (ex-)volleyball players. We talk (and joke) about everything! About the the life behind the athlete, our sports experiences, but also about our normal private lives - something that everybody can identify with!
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My second family
I'm very proud to be part of our national team for 14 years, this team feels like my second family.
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Professional volleyball is coming to Omaha in November 2024.
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