Valerie Rodriguez is an accomplished Setter/Libero out of Kissimmee, Florida that will be joining us at Gillette College this fall. Rodriguez is excellent on and off the court, through her hard work in the classroom she earned the Academic Excellence Award, the Leadership Award, and Academic/Athletic Honors. With a handful of academic accomplishments, Valerie is looking to pursue a career path in Criminal Justice during her time at Gillette College.  

On the court, Valerie has garnered an impressive number of accolades throughout her high school career. The 5'2 setter/libero was awarded the Golden Ball Award, FHSAA MVP-All District Team, All Season MVP, Most Assists, Player of the Year, and received the Captain Award. During her senior year, Rodriguez accumulated 187 assists, 28 digs, 19 aces, and 22 kills which helped lead her team to the CFCAC State Volleyball Championship and the NACA D2 Volleyball National Championship. With a multitude of academic and athletic accolades, Valerie is truly a well-rounded player and will make a great addition to the team. Valerie states “I choose Gillette College for the experience and for the amazing opportunity they gave me to expand my academic journey. Outside of volleyball, the amazing programs, and the opportunities Gillette offers, I chose this college because it feels like home! Although I haven’t experienced it yet, I can tell it’s gonna be an amazing journey with amazing people. I want to be able to grow not just academically, but in all aspects of life.”