Michelina Rossi Michelina Rossi 5'7" | S Marymount | 2028 CA ‘s story is less about where she is and more about where she is working to get back to.

After stepping away from volleyball because of a neck and back injury, the showcase provided another opportunity to learn, compete, and continue rebuilding.

One theme appeared throughout her reflections. Coachability.

Whether receiving feedback from coaches or making technical adjustments, Michelina embraces the process of trying new things, even when mistakes happen along the way.

One adjustment immediately clicked.

Learning to use her core more efficiently while setting helped everything feel smoother and more natural.

Those moments matter, especially for athletes working through setbacks and searching for progress one step at a time.

With physical therapy, private training, and summer camps ahead, Michelina’s focus remains exactly where it should be: continuing to get better every day.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Michelina Rossi Michelina Rossi 5'7" | S Marymount | 2028 CA named Top Performer at PrepDig’s Exposure Tour in Gardena, CA.

Michelina kept the offense flowing with smart decisions and strong tempo. She set the best options available and consistently fed hitters who were ready to score. Michelina shared that her biggest strength as a setter is being aware of where her hitters are, and that awareness helped her court maintain rhythm against tough defensive stretches.

She is focused on running a faster offense this season and improving reaction time through speed training. Her goals are to uplift her team, continue developing as a setter, and be recruited to a strong academic and athletic program.

Her calm control and ability to distribute confidently made a noticeable impact.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Rossi was a setter that demonstrated excellent control, consistently delivering precise, timely sets that allowed her attackers to terminate routinely. Her fluid movement on the court shows her superb court awareness and composure, enabling her to transition seamlessly to track down balls all over the court and to be instrumental in every play. Overall, her consistent play and astute decision-making made her a key contributor on the court all day.