Russ Rose Then (2005): “It is my hope that Roberta is going to make an immediate impact as a jump server and backrow player.  She’s explosive, serious about competition, and quick to the ball.  In addition, she is entering as a freshman with close to 40 college credits.  Her maturity and passion for the game will shine through.”

Russ Rose Now (2025):

2005 Season: Played in 59 games and 33 matches as a serving and defensive specialist … made collegiate debut in the opening match of the season against Stanford (8/26) at the AVCA/NACWAA Showcase … recorded first career dig against Hawaii (8/27) at the tournament … tallied a career-high three service aces against Southern California (8/31) at the Hawaiian Airlines Classic … recorded at least one ace in eight matches, including three multiple-ace contests … provided a dig in 14 matches … had three or more digs on six occasions … tallied a career-high four digs twice, including at Hawaii (9/2) and at Purdue (11/11).

Before Penn State: Four-year volleyball letterwinner and two-year basketball letterwinner for the Christian Home Educators Network (CHEN), as she was homeschooled … was team captain for the Bravehearts from 2002-2004 … led the squad to a four-year scholastic record of 74-1 and the Homeschool National Championships in 2001 and 2004 … team was the Maryland Christian Athletic League (MCAL) champions in 2000, 2001 and 2002 and the Maryland/D.C State Private School Champions in 2002 and 2004 … led CHEN to a No. 5 ranking in the Baltimore Metro area during senior season … averaged 4.7 kills per game in 2004, earning All-American, Baltimore County/City Player of the Year and First Team All-Metro honors … was named the Most Valuable Player of the Model Tournament in 2003 and 2004 … averaged 5.9 kills per game during junior season, picking up Baltimore County/City Player of the Year, First Team All-Metro, MCAL Most Valuable Player and Baltimore Sun Athlete of the Week accolades … was also named the Most Valuable Player of the Maryland Christian Athletic League for basketball in 2001 … member of the Time Out Orange Crush club volleyball team in Towson, Md. … named to the 2004 All-Tournament team at the Junior Olympic Nationals as the squad finished third, earning the regional championship … named to the President’s List at Harford Community College.