Question:
What Do I Do?
anonymous
2008-04-17 15:01:04 UTC
Well all this week in athletics, the high school varsity coaches came to coach us a little and see how we play. I only have single block athletics so I only got to be there on Tuesday and today. Well today, I looked like I SUCKED. All the positions got filled when the coaches said switch, and this girl just went up and took my spot. So the coach calls me over and asks if I'm a setter. I had to be a setter in the school season so that's why she thought I was a setter. I am NOT a setter and I don't WANT to be one, and I am HORRIBLE at setting. I wanted to hit, but I never got to hit once at ALL today. The coaches tossed the ball over the net like a scrimmage, and then when I'm just about to hit the ball, this stuck up know-it-all ball hogger that always fails all her classes(that's why she didn't get to play in the season) and is rude to everyone, just jumps in front of me and hits the ball. And I'm like WHAT THE HELL!!! I even called the ball and she didn't!


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Five answers:
sluggermatt15
2008-04-17 18:19:13 UTC
It sounds like you just had a bad day, if I were you I would just relax, not worry about it, and forget that it happened. You are human and not everyone is perfect. Think positively and try to remember the last time you played well.



Next time the coach asks you if you play a position that you know you don't play well, say something like, yeah coach I will play whatever position you want me to. Give it your best effort even if you aren't good at it because that will show that you really care and are trying your best. Coaches like to see players give maximum effort all the time. More often than not this is what separates the starters from the bench players.



And it's totally that girl's fault who jumped in front of you to hit. You showed the proper manner by calling the ball, which she didn't by jumping in front of you. People are jerks, it's something you have to deal with. Next time maybe yell MINE!! MINE!! MINE!!! really loud so no one will get close to you.



I hope this helps.
volleyballcoachz
2008-04-18 14:26:33 UTC
If I was your coach and heard about you whining like the above post, I might not want you on my team for fear that you would complain about wherever I put you and bring the team morale down.



No one can make YOU look bad besides YOU. They can get under your skin and bother you, but only you can screw up yourself.



I would tend to think that because the girls said, "grow up, get over it, So immature!", that you vocalized your issues and were whining about not getting to hit.



I can tell you that that is the most annoying trait in a player. Volleyball is not just about hitting. YOU may have blown your chances by being a selfish player.



Imagine, what would have happened if you just smiled at the coach and said, while smiling, "I set last year coach, and I don't really feel it's my best spot, but I'll do whatever I can to make the varsity team."



You'd probably be thought of pretty highly as a person that would do what was asked of them so the team was successful. But instead, due to your poor attitude, you are going to have to dig your way out of the doghouse.



Now, there is a way out...



Forget about everyone else that is negative, you don't have time for them in your life, do you? Worry about skills, especially serving, that you and you alone control. Maybe you're not as good at hitting as you think, maybe your coach saw you setting last season and thinks you have a lot of potential at that position. Maybe if you DO get over it, you'll realize that the setter is the most important key to a successful team of hitters. Then, you can concentrate on being the best player you can be.



News flash: Coaches aren't stupid and they know the game and athletic abilities required for each position, even more than you do. You just might be thinking a little too highly of yourself. Truly think about it and I hope you take the high road to success.
Dan_Ye
2008-04-17 15:23:22 UTC
Believe in yourself, and try your best.



If you really want to join the varsity team, don't worry about those who can't even qualify for the team. See whether you can join a league/club team and boast your confidence by having more play time. Once you can make the team, the coach would see which position you fit better and will get you to a "better spot" than setter.



The worst scenario would be that you yourself decide to give up. This will be part of your life, and you want to find yourself out of unfair competition. You have the option to fight for your rights, or do your "regular" job... but you don't want to give up.
gordonmorrison
2008-04-17 17:02:40 UTC
Dan has a great answer.

I just want to add that try to worry about the things YOU can control. Try not to let other people and players bother you. (I know. That is very easy for me to say. And very hard for everyone to do.) You let her bother you on one play and it affected your serve. TRY to breathe deeply and get over it. Concentrate on your next play and forget the past.

Please do not give up on volleyball because of one day and one obnoxious person.
C Money
2008-04-17 18:01:14 UTC
calm down, not to rain on your parade but ur not that good or just be a libero


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