Her sister Marin played under KC for 5 years at Washington and now plays pro in the Turkish League. Must've spoken highly of him. I'm expecting Grote to take on a similar role as Gros last year (mentorship and energy) as we have young talent in that position.
Great questions! Let me break this down for you. I'd love to hear others' input (especially from players and parents)
a) The season ends and the group dies down briefly between when transfers slow down and spring ball starts.
b) Because they’re also people. Most people look at last names in...
For those who didn't follow, here are a few things KC played around with:
Sets 1-3: Elise as serving sub (same use as under Hugh); Arica and Calissa 3R
Set 2: Julia Hanson subbing in backrow for Crowl
Sets 4-5: 6-2 with Elise, played Syd and Lauren 3-rotation. In lieu of a DS or serving sub...
Like it or not, college sports are changing. Plenty of proven players are leaving without indication because they want a better shot at a title (maybe that just means conference), better NIL, bigger fanbase, etc.
I still think this team has potential based on how we've kept with elite teams for stretches of games, but if not we all know that there is one goal and one goal only for the year: make sure Payne stays.
We need a younger recruit (transfer or flipped commit) to fully benefit. Part of what made the pickup of Gros so great is how she was able to mentor the younger middles. Either get Murr and a younger prospect or get Gomillion so that next year she can be that leader. Murr on her own just seems...