Coaching

 This is my 5th year coaching....although until this year I was only coaching club volleyball which taught me so much along with allowing me to mature as a coach. My first school team has been more than a blessing. Watching them turn into better experienced players over the season is what I enjoy the most. I hope if anything, I have prepared my girls for the next level.
  Volleyball is like football for girls (popularity wise). Besides the fundamentals involved with passing, setting, hitting, blocking and serving they have to learn defense, how to serve positions, transition, covering the hitter, being aware of where they are on the court, different types of hits (hits are spikes for those who don't know) and the list goes on and on. Transition is the hardest for young players in my opinion, but it is so awesome to see when it becomes second nature to them. It is hard work but nothing makes me happier.
  I hope if my girls have learned anything this season, it is that hard work pays off. They were told repeatedly that there is no such thing as an easy game....we have to work to achieve our goals and win. These girls went above and beyond working. I am so impressed with their character, don't get me wrong they are 13 and 14 years old there is occasional drama....but they dug so deep to be successful.
  Last thing I will say is that I am surrounded by awesome people at work and at home. Our coaching staff stays on the same page....we ask questions...we talk about routines in both grade levels so there is consistency. Best of all we make each other laugh...a lot. Then there is that at home factor...my family. I have husband that willingly wants to support our teams and loves that I am a coach. My mother and great-grandmother have been to every game, even tournaments. Teaching and coaching is exhausting....but I love my job. You could say I am right where I need to be. GO EAGLES!!!