It's hard to believe that we have just completed over half of the season. Although the time has gone by quickly, I feel like it has been productive in many different areas. The number of days that we practice are so limited now because of games during the week so we have to utilize every day we can and try to improve and maximize every practice or scrimmage. The volleyball staff has been pleased with the progress of several players and encouraged by the commitment of the team. One player in particular, Autumn Duyn, has been on a tear and she does not even realize yet the impact she has on our opponents.
One of our goals heading into the season was to serve tough to force teams to get out of system so we have an opportunity to compete against the bigger and more experienced teams. With big wins against Aquinas, Tampa Prep, Bucholtz, Manatee, and Jensen Beach, we all have been encouraged by the grit that our team has shown this year. Playing in what I think was the toughest field since I have been around (which is a long time) at the Berkeley Premier, our team is finally realizing that nobody is going to feel sorry for them after a mistake and every point must be played with passion. I feel these next two weeks will be a turning point for the rest of the year. It will give our players an opportunity to work on skills again and regain some rest from the last 3 weekends on the road. Our players understand (i think) that practices must duplicate the atmosphere in the Berkeley gymnasium to compete at that level. The last two practices were full of intensity and enthusiasm as players are happy about this months home stand against Aquinas, Berkeley and Tampa Prep, Winter Springs, and Southeast to clinch the #1 seed in the district tourney.
We appreciate your help and support and look forward to the challenges that lie ahead for this club. As the sign reads, "Expect To Win".
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