Volleyball talents from Straubing: NawaRo signs two 17-year-olds!
NawaRo Straubing is strengthening itself with talented players: Anna Liefke and Nora Melzl are starting the 2025 Bayernliga season.

Volleyball talents from Straubing: NawaRo signs two 17-year-olds!
A breath of fresh air is blowing through the volleyball scene in Bavaria, as NawaRo Straubing has landed two promising 17-year-old talents, Anna Liefke and Nora Melzl. These two players not only bring young talent with them, but also strengthen the Bayernliga team and are also part of the club's Bundesliga squad. How regio-aktuell24.de reports, the two fresh faces are facing exciting challenges that will help them advance not only athletically but also personally.
Anna Liefke, who wants to shine as an outside attacker, originally comes from Rostock and took the step to Schwerin to perfect her volleyball game. “I want to really advance my career here,” she says as she prepares for life in Straubing. From September 1st she will move into a room in a student dormitory and at the same time begin her training as a legal assistant. She often looks back at her loyal dog, who stays in northern Germany while she pursues her passion. In addition to volleyball, she also loves crossword puzzles and enjoys going on bike rides.
A new home for Nora Melzl
Nora Melzl, the talented middle blocker from Dachau, has already gained her first experience at NawaRo and is enthusiastic about the family atmosphere in the club. She will study at Ludwigsgymnasium and will be moving into a shared apartment with three teammates, which will further strengthen the team dynamic. Melzl sees great development opportunities for himself in this step. She spends her free time playing the guitar, martial arts and painting, which underlines her diverse interests.
NawaRo's coach, Roland Schwab, has set himself clear goals: He wants to build a strong Bayernliga team around the two young talents and aim for a return to the regional league. Interestingly, the division of training is designed so that 50% of the training is dedicated to the first team and the Bayernliga squad. The aim is to achieve a mixture of experience and youthful enthusiasm.
The outlook on the future of volleyball
With the addition of Liefke and Melzl, NawaRo Straubing shows that they are not afraid to invest in the future. This will not only revitalize the club, but also enrich the entire volleyball scene in Bavaria. In a sporting environment where many talents want to attract attention, it is exciting to see how these young players will develop. With regard to the upcoming recruitment for 2027, there is also a lot of discussion about which talents have the potential to rise to the volleyball Olympics. Players like Lexi Martin, Gentry Barker and the Livings sisters from Texas are just a few names that are being hotly traded volleytalk.proboards.com discussed the most promising recruits.
Anna Liefke and Nora Melzl's volleyball dreams are just beginning, but the signs point to a storm. With their talents and passion, they can have a major influence on events in the Bayernliga and beyond. The next few months will be exciting and full of opportunities for the two young athletes and their new home in Straubing.