Boys’ volleyball team, coach aim to increase chemistry, skills

Matthew Hehl, Staff writer

After going 11-15 as a team last year, the boys volleyball team is hoping to do better this spring.

Coach Taryn Surbaugh wants to build team chemistry and help the players learn skills that will make them both better players and better people.
“One of the major differences between coaching boys and girls is that boys will listen to a coach more if the coach knows what he or she is talking about,” Surbaugh said. This is no issue for Surbaugh, who has been playing volleyball since she was seven years old.
“I really enjoy playing for Coach Surbaugh,” said junior Rhome Apton, “She pushes and motivates you. She really pours her heart into the program and it shows.”
“I love Ms. Surbaugh. She’s the right balance of tough and caring. She has a great sense of humor and works with everyone really well,” said junior Nick Welter.
So far this season the team has a 13-11 record and a 1st place win at the St. Charles East Invite.
“However, these numbers do not accurately reflect our team’s ability to be competitive or successful. This team has so much potential,” said Surbaugh.
Their next match is on May 14, 2015 at 5:30 in the main gym.