October 31, 2013

The last stage of the tough season is upon us.

Since the last post we haven't returned any injured players and it looks like we won't get them back for the remainder of the season.  We ended up playing 2 of the better offensive teams in our conference in Doane on Oct. 25 and #18 in the country Dordt on Oct. 29.  This team played well and had opportunities to win a set or two in each of those matches which include a 36-34 set loss to Dordt.  The cards are stacked against this team right now for the final matches of the season as we battle through the tough situation of losing key players constantly through this season.  Even with the unfortunate injuries to our roster the players that have been given their opportunities to step into the lineup have given everything we can expect from their effort. It has also been great to see some of the other players that have now had their roles increased to be able to handle the pressure of being a go-to player.  It has been a great experience for these players and important for their maturation to become strong players in this program in the near future. 

We are heading into our last 3 matches with a little confidence after the positive things that came from the match against Dordt.  We have to stay in control of our emotions and have discipline skill execution.  We have some opportunities to still win some matches over the next 3 matches so we will certainly find out the fight that remains in our players at this point of a very tough season. 

I believe in this team still and expect to see them all play well, play aggressive, and play with passion.

- Coach V

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