Venice Volleyball Update

Yesterday the season ended two matches short of our goal of
the state championship. We lost to two time and defending state champion Tampa
Plant in four games. No statistics or won loss records can tell the story of
this team. I struggle to find words to describe how I feel right now. Sure I am

disappointed, but that is not it. We ended with a loss, which no one wants to
do, but no team I have ever worked with has come so far in the course of season. We
have no seniors, all juniors and sophomores, but we matured and grew and by the
end of the season were playing like veterans. Someone described us as looking
like a nest of hornets on the court the way we moved and played defense. We had
only one player over six feet (barely) but we played like giants. We fought
Plant and made them earn the victory. I am so fortunate to have had the
opportunity to work with these young ladies and the great coaching staff. I hope
each of you in your professional careers have the opportunity to work with a group of
young ladies like this. This journey is not over, after the match the girls
were down but all of them can look into themselves and be satisfied in their commitment
and hope for the future. This is a team to be reckoned with next year. We will
start again in January with our work outs in the parking lot and they will come
back mentally and physically stronger than ever. Hope and optimism are the
emotions that I feel and I know the girls feel that way after yesterdays match. This group of coaches and athletes renewed my passion for coaching. I will be thankful for them the rest of my life.