Rosalie Cardoso is a true competitor on the floor, and her presence was felt throughout the entire showcase. From the setter position, her jump-setting mechanics immediately stood out. She’s technically sound, gets herself into a great position to deliver the ball, and consistently provides her hitters with accurate, hittable sets. She runs the floor with confidence and brings an energy to the position that helps keep everyone around her engaged.

Rosalie did a great job distributing the offense and showed the control needed to put her hitters in positions to be successful. Her ability to jump set also adds another layer to her game, allowing her to maintain tempo and keep opposing blockers guessing. She looked comfortable taking control of the offense and continued to compete regardless of the situation.

Her impact certainly wasn’t limited to setting. Rosalie was fantastic defensively in the back row and showed an all-out mentality when pursuing the ball. There rarely seemed to be a ball too far away for her to at least get a touch on, and she consistently worked to extend rallies for her team. That effort and defensive mindset are huge assets from the setter position.

We also loved the way Rosalie interacted with the hitters around her. She celebrated their success, brought them energy after big plays, and showed the leadership qualities you want from someone running an offense. Between her technical setting ability, defensive effort, competitiveness, and positive presence, Rosalie has an exciting foundation to continue building upon. We look forward to following her development and watching her continue to grow with the game.