I had the chance to watch Melgaard at AAU Nationals in Florida with AVB Fire and it only made me more excited to see what she will do for Maple Lake this fall. The all conference setter totaled 589 assists, 225 digs, and 97 kills last season. She consistently puts the ball in great locations, makes smart decisions, and has the ability to be a strong leader for her team (especially in those big, tense moments). Combine that with her fierce competitiveness, and you have a strong setter that we can’t wait to see dominate the courts this fall.

I thought Melgaard was outstanding on the court today. She did a terrific job early this morning in handling errant passes, tracking down ball after ball and still being able to deliver hittable sets for her attackers. She was especially impressive around the net, showing great body control as she adjusted to tight passes, turned her body, and still able to put up quality sets while avoiding net violations. She also contributed with strong right back defense, making plays all over the court. Sometimes, in a 6-2 offense, one or both setters can get overlooked. Melgaard is one that shouldn’t be. Melgaard’s hustle and ability to create opportunities for her hitters make her a huge asset for this team.