State Champions

This is Shannon.

Shannon and I coach volleyball together 9 months-a-year.

This is where we spent the day yesterday.

The Colorado State High School Volleyball Tournament.

It was five courts showcasing the top 40 volleyball teams in the state.

It was quite inspiring.

Shannon and I spent the day scheming and dreaming about our own teams, our role as coaches, and the things that we hope to inspire in our players.

And, I'll be honest here, I got a bit emotional when the tournament whittled down to the top ten teams in the state.

Two teams from each class, preparing to play for the title of State Champion. Oh my, what it must feel like to be standing on the end line, holding hands with your teammates, facing your opponent, getting ready to play a match that hundreds of other teams only dreamed of.

I hope to take a team there one day.

But right now, I'm focusing on the 10 ninth graders who will show up in my gym on Tuesday ready to begin a new season of club. Here we go...