Roselle Girls Volleyball: Rams Looking to Build Strong Foundation Under First Year Head Coach

First-year head coach Sydney Esteves is leading the Roselle girls volleyball program with a focus on building a lasting foundation rather than measuring success solely by wins and losses. "A successful season would be one where my athletes are proud of themselves and can look back and recognize how much they have grown," Esteves said.

Esteves brings extensive coaching experience to the position. She spent two years as an assistant at Saint Vincent Academy in Newark before serving as an assistant for the boys volleyball team last spring. She has also coached Girls on the Run, a running program focused on self-empowerment and confidence building, for the last three years.

With the roster finalized on Tuesday, the Rams will focus on skill development and team culture. The 2025 team struggled, and with almost an entirely new roster, this season emphasizes building structure for the program and creating an environment for success. Esteves emphasizes a philosophy of mutual support, stating, "When one teammate is hurting, frustrated, or struggling, we don't leave her behind. Instead, we come together to lift her up."

Esteves expects her team to demonstrate sportsmanship, respect, and positivity regardless of game outcomes. "I also want the girls to demonstrate sportsmanship, respect, and positivity regardless of the outcome of a game," she stated. "Most importantly, I expect each athlete to give their fullest effort and play to the best of their ability." The success of the 2026 Rams will be measured by skill development and meaningful progression rather than their win-loss record.

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