Autumn Brockett believes the best setters understand that every hitter needs something different. Sometimes the offense needs to speed up. Sometimes it needs to slow down. Sometimes confidence is built through a simple, high ball that allows a hitter to reset. That ability to read both the defense and her own teammates has become one of the strongest parts of Brockett’s game, allowing her to make decisions that extend well beyond where the ball is set.

One lesson has been especially valuable this season: not every set will be perfect. Rather than carrying mistakes from one rally into the next, Brockett has learned to move forward quickly while continuing to make confident decisions. As a utility player who has experienced multiple positions herself, she naturally understands what hitters are feeling in difficult moments. That perspective has helped shape a setter who prioritizes communication, empathy, and trust as much as offensive production.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247