Sponsored Athletes
2026 -27
endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it to glory.
- WILLIAM BARCLAY
volleyball
Callia Plotner
Her court awareness allows her to make an impact on both offense and defense, with a strong ability to read plays, place shots strategically, and time blocks effectively.
Outside of volleyball, Callia enjoys spending time with friends and being involved in her community, including youth group. She especially values the relationships she builds with her teammates and the shared experience of working toward a common goal.
Looking ahead, Callia plans to continue developing her skills with the goal of playing college volleyball in the Carolina coastal region, where she also hopes to pursue a degree in marine biology. We are so excited to welcome such a dedicated young athlete to our sponsorship roster, and look forward to cheering her on this year!
Callia Plotner is an incoming freshman at Sterling High School and a member of the Class of 2030. She plays middle blocker (#36) for the Rockford Starz 14U National volleyball team, one of the top-ranked programs in the region.
Callia has been playing competitive volleyball for four years, competing in both school and club programs. Her current team is ranked 9th in the state out of more than 290 teams, with an impressive 37–7 record and an 84.1% win percentage.
One of her standout accomplishments includes helping her team secure the Rockin’ Rockford AAU Grand Prix 14U Club Division Championship, competing against top teams from across the Midwest. During her school season, she was also a key contributor to her 8th Grade Gold team’s undefeated 29–0 season.
Standing at 5’9” with a 24.3” vertical, Callia brings a strong presence at the net. She is known for her positive attitude, coachability, and strong work ethic, consistently striving to improve and support her team.
We’re proud to support Claire this season and can’t wait to see everything she accomplishes
Claire
Claire is a multi-sport high school athlete playing both volleyball and softball, with a strong focus this year on building confidence, sharpening fundamentals, and continuing to grow as a leader on and off the court.
She’ll be competing in Iowa Regional Championships, high school regional matchups, and Gold-Level 17–18u volleyball tournaments and qualifiers, challenging herself against high-level competition.
Claire’s accomplishments already speak for themselves, including being named an All-Conference Volleyball Player (2025), along with numerous club and travel softball team wins and individual MVP and player awards.
What makes Claire such a great fit for Team Rituals goes beyond her performance: it’s her mindset, her leadership, and the impact she’s already making in the community, as well as her eventual goal of becoming a Physical Therapist.
"Rituals has had such an incredible impact on my life… my friends and family can't get me to stop talking about it."
Volleyball + Softball
5th-degree black belt, martial arts master, and member of the 2026 AAU National Team for Traditional Forms
Jane Dillon Smith
Jane is passionate about redefining what’s possible for women in sport. Her mission is to show that becoming a mother does not mean stepping away from your goals, it can be part of the journey. She plans to return to the national stage just two months postpartum, continuing to compete at the highest level without having taken time off during her pregnancy.
Her story is one of resilience, discipline, and a commitment to both her craft and her message: you don’t have to choose between motherhood and your athletic dreams
Jane Dillon Smith is a 5th-degree black belt, martial arts master, and member of the 2026 AAU National Team for Traditional Forms. A multi-time National gold medalist in Traditional Forms and both Traditional and Creative Weapons, Jane has built a reputation for precision, discipline, and consistency at the highest levels of competition.
But just one month after earning her place on the National Team, Jane found out she was pregnant. Determined to continue pursuing her competitive goals, she made the decision to carry on training and competing, going on to compete in six tournaments while pregnant, representing AAU and earning nothing below silver, including multiple gold medals and 2 Grand Champion titles.
Most recently, she competed in the Iowa AAU State Championships just prior to giving birth, where she won the Adult Black Belt Forms Grand Championship, accomplishing her goal of successfully competing at 9 months pregnant. Throughout her pregnancy, Jane has continued to teach classes daily while navigating the physical demands of training, competition, and the realities of hormonal and physical changes. With the support of Dr. Lauren and Dr. Lali at Rituals Chiropractic & Wellness, she has been able to maintain performance, recovery, and consistency at an elite level.
Julene Hurley
We’re proud to welcome back Julene Hurley as a returning Rituals Chiropractic & Wellness sponsored athlete for the 2026–2027 season.
Julene has been powerlifting for over 8 years, evolving from home workouts and running to competitive strength training at the highest level. What started as a passion has grown into an elite career in pro-level multi-ply powerlifting, where she now competes alongside top lifters in the world.
She holds multiple national and world records and is currently ranked #1 in the world in her weight class (women 50–54). Julene’s philosophy centers around strength and stability, not just for performance, but for longevity. She believes that building a strong, stable body not only enhances performance but also supports recovery and helps prevent injury, aligning perfectly with the mission at Rituals.
Beyond her own accomplishments, Julene is passionate about helping others move better, train smarter, and feel confident in their bodies at any age or stage.
We’re honored to continue supporting Julene and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes this season
powerlifting
I believe that with faith, patience, dedication, and consistency, we can meet our goals in everything we want to do.”
Brady Anderson
track
We’re excited to welcome Brady Anderson, a recent Morrison High School grad, to Team Rituals!
Brady is a standout track athlete and multi-event state champion, earning titles in the 100m, and 200m, 4x100m and 4x200m! He's not only the fastest in the state having broken several records, he would've won the 200m outright in 1A, 2A, or 3A!
With a strong passion for track and a relentless work ethic, Brady has committed to continuing his athletic career at the University of Northern Iowa, where he will compete at the collegiate level.
Brady’s dedication to his sport and his drive to keep improving make him a great fit for Team Rituals. We’re excited to support him as he takes this next step and can’t wait to see what he accomplishes on the track!!
Dean Geiger
Cross Country + Track & Field
Dean is an incoming senior at Dixon High School where he is actively involved in Student Council and Key Club. He is a dedicated two-sport athlete, competing in both Cross Country and Track & Field while training year-round.
He recently competed at the IHSA State Championships for track earned a medal in the 800m and broke the Dixon High School record!
Dean’s success began early, breaking a 5-minute mile in 7th grade and earning All-State recognition with five medals across cross country and track.
His high school career has continued to build on that momentum. As a sophomore, he ran a 4:25 in the 1600-meter, anchored the 4x800 relay team to a 6th place finish at the IHSA Track & Field State Championship, and placed 9th at the USATF Junior Olympics, earning All-American honors.
During the cross country season, Dean led the Dixon High School boys team at the 2A State Championship with a time of 14:40.3, contributing to their State Championship title. He also ran an unofficial 4:22 in the 1600 at the Meet the Dukes event and has since set a new indoor school record in the 800-meter with a time of 1:57.59.
Looking ahead, Dean’s goals include running a 1:54 in the 800, helping his team achieve a 7:45 in the 4x800 relay, and breaking 4:20 in the 1600.
Join us in cheering Dean on this season!
“I want to thank Dr. Lauren and the Rituals team for helping keep me in prime shape to accomplish my goals this season — your support means a great deal and plays a big role in my success.”
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