TEAM PHILOSOPHY

Volleyball played well is a thing of beauty. Few athletic endeavors require as much teamwork; rarely does a sport reward hard work so completely. Athletes who study the game and apply the lessson learned to relish every opportunity to practice and play.

 

The Lady Tide volleyball coaches love this game. We are committed to you as students, as athletes and as young women. It is our goal

to provide every opportunity for you to become as good as you want to be. More important, we strive to help you and your teammates become the best team you can.

 

TEAM COMES FIRST

As Lady Tide volleyball players, you agree that the team is paramount. Your individual goals and your team's goals do not necessarily

conflict, but when they do, you accept that decisions are made for the good of the team. Successes are sweeter - setback stings less when they are shared.

 

RULES HELP THE TEAM RUN SMOOTHLY

Each player must decide if she buys into our system and is willing to commit to this team. Every rule is for the benefit of the team, and you have to decide, in advance, whether you want to follow them. If not, you should not be a part of this team.

 

TEAM THRIVES ON TRUST AND RESPECT

You must trust your coach and your teammates, and behave in a way that earns their respect. You must do everything reasonably necessarry to make yourself and your team better.

 

OUR TEAM WORKS HARD

Everyone wants to win, but few make the sacrifices to do it. No one will give you anything in life, you must earn it. You can't cut corners, if for example, you don't have consistent killer serve, you should work long and hard to get one.

 

OUT ATHLETES LEARN TO BE COACHABLE

There is often more than one way to do things correctly. In some cases, however, our coaches will select a specific strategy for the benefit of the entire team, even if it may not seem to benefit a particular individual. You must be willing to make changes according to your coach's suggestions.

 

***IF COACHES SEEM TO BE "RIDING" YOU, IT IS USUALLY BECAUSE THEY THINK YOU ARE CAPABLE OF A HIGHER LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE, THEY ARE NOT PICKING ON YOU***

 

ON OUR TEAM, BENCH TIME IS PLAYING TIME

As a Lady Tide volleyball player, you maintain the same focus and enthusiasm whether you are between the lines or on the bench. You accept that playing time is decided by the coach for the good of the team in the circumstances of the moment. You know that the Lady Tide bench is very important; every player has her head in the game every moment, and is ready to come in at any opportunity. The team bench is the 7th man on the court.

 

OUR TEAM CAN BE SUCCESSFUL

Your coaches want you to know that almost any obstacle can be overcome with hard work. Commitment, perserverance and responsibilty will be rewarded.

 

***ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, YOUR TEAMMATES AND YOUR COACHES***