5/5/25
On the volleyball court at Eastern Regional High School, senior outside hitter Satkirt Singh is making his final season one to remember. Standing 6’3″ with a 30-inch vertical, Singh has emerged as a powerhouse for the Vikings, amassing an impressive 257 kills in just 33 sets while helping guide his team to a strong 10-2 record in the 2025 season.
“After losing key players from our varsity team from the past couple of years, I knew I had to step it up and help our team stay on the right route towards success,” Singh explains about taking on a leadership role during his senior campaign.
The Voorhees, New Jersey native didn’t start his athletic journey on the volleyball court. Like many kids, he began with soccer, but watching his older brothers play volleyball for Eastern sparked something different in him.
“I have played Volleyball ever since 6th grade and watching my brothers play in high school inspired me and sparked my interest in Volleyball,” Singh shares. That spark turned into a flame when he joined the high school team as a freshman, beginning a journey that would see him evolve from middle blocker to outside hitter over his four years with the program.
Singh’s volleyball journey is deeply intertwined with family. His parents and two brothers, Gurjinder and Jaspreet, former Eastern players themselves from the classes of 2018 and 2019, have been instrumental in his development.
“My parents and my brothers have been my biggest support groups since day 1. My parents have always cheered me on and pushed me to do my best and achieve success,” Singh says with appreciation. But it’s his brothers who have been his true mentors in the sport. “My two older Brothers are former Eastern Players as well, and they have been my coaches for life and are the reason in which my love sparked for this sport.”
The family connection to volleyball runs deep, with Singh crediting his brothers for much of his success. “My biggest Coaches in life have honestly been my brothers who taught me everything that I know, and they really helped me become the player I am today. I would not be here today if it weren’t for them.”
That family support continues to fuel his ongoing improvement. “I play grass volleyball throughout the whole summer with my brothers after season to keep myself in shape,” he notes about his off-season regimen.
His volleyball journey won’t end with high school graduation. While not pursuing NCAA competition, Singh will continue his volleyball career at the club level. “I will be playing Men’s Club Volleyball for Rowan University alongside my cousin, Pawandeep Singh, who was also a former Eastern Volleyball Player in 2022,” he reveals, keeping the family volleyball tradition alive.
Under new head coach Al Trubin, the Vikings have put together an impressive season despite fielding a young team. “Coach Al has been a key aspect for our success this season so far. Stepping in his role as our new coach this year, he has helped us win key games with strategic coaching and his coaching style has helped me improve as a player as well,” Singh acknowledges.
With several matches still remaining in the Olympic Conference American Division, Singh sees challenging competition ahead. “I see both Rancocas Valley and Lenape as our two biggest competitors in our conference as their teams consist of a lot of returning varsity players and upperclass, who are quite experienced and talented.”
Yet Singh remains confident in his team’s abilities. “These two teams will give us a challenge, but with consistency of passing, setting, serving, and hitting: we will be fine,” he asserts.
The statistics reflect Singh’s growth over his four years at Eastern. After recording just 15 kills as a freshman, he posted 177 in his sophomore year and 178 in his junior campaign. This season has been his most dominant, with 257 kills already recorded and several matches still to play. His defensive skills have improved as well, with 111 digs this season complementing his offensive firepower.
One particularly impressive performance came on April 28th against Cherokee, where Singh tallied 30 kills, 17 digs, 5 assists, and 2 aces in a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
Looking ahead to the rest of the season, Singh is optimistic about the team’s future, even beyond his graduation. “We got a really young team with lots of talent. Half of our lineup consists of sophomores who are ready to play at the high varsity level. So, it’s safe to say that the future for Eastern Volleyball will be bright.”
For Singh, volleyball has become more than a sport. It’s a family legacy he’s proud to continue, one powerful kill at a time.
