Fruit Salad: July 2006

The volleyball season in Assumption has officially begun. We had two weeks of try-outs and I had a total of 26 girls who turned up to make the varsity squad. I was allowed to take in 20 for the team, but I only took the best 18. Apparently when the list came out, some girls broke down in tears. Was I suppose to feel guilty for girls becoming upset? I think not.

We are now on the second week of training season and we are off to a great start. Training is much earlier now (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM) which means I have to leave work around 3:45 PM. I was able to strike a deal with Raymund to let me go earlier on training days provided that I get all my work done. I now come in to the office at 8:00 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays which isn't so bad; I actually like working early cos no one is around and the phone doesn't ring! Gosh, this is dedication and love for this team.

I'm being a very difficult coach this year. I make them do extremely difficult drills and exercises just cos I'm so determined to do well. Last year, I wasn't able to give the girls the attention they needed so I'm making attempts at changing that. I'm hoping for a championship again or a great finish at the very least.

We had our first team bonding last Friday at Fish & Co. Greenbelt 2. All the girls showed up except for two who weren't allowed by their parents. I was very happy with the turn out cos the 1st Year students were getting along with the seniors which rarely happens. After the dinner, the girls left for their own activities. Gosh, I was so paranoid about their safety cos some of these girls are really young and if anything did happen to them, I would never forgive myself. It's the very first time I felt like an adult. But, thankfully, they were all ok.

Here are some photos of the dinner: