2025-26 Beach Volleyball Roster
Biography
2025 (Sophomore at Florida SouthWestern): Earned Battle at the Beach All-Tournament Team honors…named to the FCSAA All-Academic Team…continued to establish herself as one of the top front-row presences in the conference.
2024 (Freshman at Florida SouthWestern): Named Second Team All-Citrus Conference…selected to the NJCAA National Tournament All-Tournament Team…played in 26 matches and averaged 2.16 kills and 0.78 blocks per set while hitting .271…recorded 10 or more kills in three matches…posted a career-high eight blocks at the NJCAA National Tournament to help lead FSW to the semifinals.
High School: Attended Colégio Pinheiro Guimarães in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…helped her team capture a state championship…served as team captain and earned MVP honors during the U-19 state championship season.
Club: Played club volleyball for Fluminense Football Club in Rio de Janeiro…developed through one of Brazil’s top volleyball programs.
Get to Know Giovanna
Born April 30, 2005, in Rio de Janeiro…daughter of Renata Amaro Farinazo and Douglas da Rocha Carlos…has two brothers, Marcus and Yuri…enjoys playing video games and listening to music…plays guitar and occasionally sings…brings international experience and competitive edge to the Bulls’ beach volleyball program.
