setter 7 go getter

Lydia's club volleyball season was so much fun!  She managed to make the 14-1 team and solidify her position as a setter.  Spunky and gritty - and gravity-defying - we love to watch her play with so much intensity.

Lydia's season started in December with two two-hour practices a week. Competition was eight weekend tournaments.  They were very long days (usually 4-6 matches), but mostly within an hour of our home. During the tournaments when they weren't playing, her team would have to help officiate other matches.

Lydia's team was about average.  They would always land somewhere in the middle of the placings.  I think they did great, considering there is a whole nother level of elitism in volleyball that is far beyond our reach.  Youth sports is can really suck you in if you're not on your guard.

The final tournament was in Rochester in April.  They had a lot of fun and it was exciting to watch them place 1st in their bracket!

We have encouraged our kids to try lots of things and not be in a big hurry to "specialize" in one sport.  I was surprised when Lydia decided not to do track this spring, but rather tried out for the school musical.  So it appears as though she may be down to one sport (with the exception of unified football).  She had her first high school volleyball camp yesterday!  So I guess the means she's playing it year-round.  I'm glad she's found an outlet for her competitive nature and team sport she loves.