The Next Wave: Stanford’s Future Cardinals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stanford's future is looking bright. Meet the next wave of recruits who have chosen to take their talents to The Farm, bringing their hard work, ambition, and big-time potential to one of the nation's premier gymnastics programs. These future Cardinal athletes are ready to make their mark in the years ahead, and we're spotlighting the talent set to carry Stanford gymnastics into its next chapter.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["98832"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae245ae34de9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Senior elite gymnast Alessia Rosa most recently competed at the U.S. Classic, showcasing the high-level difficulty and versatility that could make her an exciting addition to Stanford's lineups. On vault, her Yurchenko double full brings impressive power, while bars features a piked Jaeger, Ray, stalder handstand to Pak, Van Leeuwen, and full pirouette to full-out dismount. Beam combines difficulty with artistry, including a switch leap mount, switch leg aerial to layout step-out, front aerial, and back handspring series, finishing with a double tuck dismount. On floor, Rosa pairs dramatic artistry with a powerful tumbling lineup featuring a full-in, front full through to double tuck, and double pike. With elite experience, dynamic skills, and a captivating performance style, Rosa has the potential to make a meaningful impact across the Cardinal lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3966"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae245ae34e4f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aspen Foster is coming off a standout sophomore season, finishing third at Nationals with a 38.55 all-around score and taking first on vault with a near-perfect 9.9. Known for her huge Yurchenko full and dynamic floor routines, Foster brings both power and personality to the competition floor, using her showmanship to make every performance memorable. On floor, her front through to double tuck is already exciting, and a double layout half-out upgrade could take her tumbling to another level. Vault is another event to watch, with a Yurchenko double full in training that could be a major addition to her lineup. On bars, a Hindorff, bail to handstand, and double layout dismount bring plenty of difficulty, while her back handspring to layout step-out on beam showcases her acrobatic ability. With proven national-level success, explosive power, and a floor presence that draws in the crowd, Foster has all the ingredients to make a major impact in Stanford's lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["94816"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae245ae34e88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Amaya Umphrey is a powerhouse athlete coming back from injury even stronger, bringing the explosive power and high-level difficulty that could make her a major asset to Stanford. On vault, her Yurchenko double full and Yurchenko half-on to front pike half-off showcase her impressive athleticism, while floor features a full-in, double layout, front pike through to double pike, and front double full. Beam brings a piked front toss to back handspring, Barani to split jump, aerial, and a round-off 1.5 dismount that pops off the beam. Add a Maloney to Pak on bars, and Umphrey has the versatility to make an impact across all four events. As she continues building on her comeback, she's a future Cardinal with the potential to bring serious power to Stanford's lineups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3976"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae245ae34ebb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stephie Becker is coming off a strong season, posting a 37.775 all-around season high and an impressive 9.875 on bars. As she looks to build on that success, her summer training has featured exciting upgrades across all four events. Bars is an event to watch, with a Ray, Pak salto, and double layout dismount adding difficulty to a lineup where she's already proven her scoring potential. On beam, Becker has been training an aerial to back handspring to layout step-out and a back handspring series to layout, showcasing her tumbling strength and connection potential. Vault could see a major boost with a Yurchenko 1.5, while floor brings a powerful combination of a full-in, 1.5 to front full, and front double full. With proven scoring ability and new skills in development, Becker has the potential to be an exciting addition to Stanford's lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3942"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae245ae34ee9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lauren Supnet is bringing an impressive résumé into her next chapter, coming off a 38.45 all-around season high and an international experience that included a trip to London with Region 2 and representing Team Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games. Supnet pairs high-level difficulty with exquisite artistry, particularly on beam, where a Barani, back handspring to layout step-out, and round-off to back layout showcase her acrobatic ability and elegant presentation. On bars, a Maloney to uprise to Pak and Van Leeuwen offer exciting difficulty, while a Yurchenko 1.5 on vault could add another scoring opportunity. Floor brings powerful tumbling, including a double layout and double pike. With international experience, proven all-around scoring potential, and a balance of power and artistry, Supnet has the tools to make an impact in Stanford's lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["5027"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae245ae34f18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elite gymnast Harlow Buddendeck brings an impressive arsenal of skills and the versatility to make an impact across all four events. On bars, she features a Ray, Ezhova, Van Leeuwen, and double layout dismount, combining release difficulty with a powerful finish. Beam showcases her acrobatic range, with a round-off back handspring mount, back handspring to layout to layout series, front aerial, and aerial. On floor, Buddendeck brings plenty of tumbling power with a triple full, 1.5 to front layout, and double pike, while her Yurchenko full on vault rounds out an exciting lineup. With elite-level experience and a deep skill set across every event, Buddendeck has the potential to bring both difficulty and versatility to the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4014"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae245ae34f46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joelle Unson is coming off a strong junior season and looks ready to carry that momentum into her senior year. On bars, a piked Jaeger, Pak, and double layout dismount bring a mix of release difficulty and a powerful finish. Beam is an event to watch, where Unson combines a front aerial, back handspring to layout step-out, standing switch leap, and aerial with precise choreography and a confident attack on every skill. On floor, her double tuck adds power to her tumbling lineup. With a strong season behind her and the confidence to attack each routine, Unson is poised to make her senior season one to watch. As a future Cardinal, she'll look to bring that same confidence, precision, and competitive edge to Stanford's lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->