WOW, summer is already over and it is now a new beginning for the 2009 Cougar volleyball team. After four two-a-days of hard practices, we are looking really good as far as communications and coming out of our comfort zones. The new players are fitting in well, have great talents, and we're forming excellent team unity in just a short time. The season is just around the corner and our expectations on the court are high. We want to make the final tournament and take the conference championship in 2009.
As a leader on the team, my goal is to have the thought of winning the conference championship in our minds daily, whether we are working hard in practice or just hanging out as a team. This week I ask all of you Cougar volleyball players to take chances. Play different positions and do your best to show the coaches that you can. If you are a quiet player, take a chance and lead the team by talking to get other players in the game. But most importantly, we need to take that chance by pushing ourselves each day as a individuals.
With that winning attitude in every Cougar volleyball player, I believe we will be the best team possible this season--maybe even UMAC champs!
Colleen Hermes
