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Volleyball is one of the few places at Priory where you can experience true women's empowerment. One of the many techniquesusedbycoachRickRiebhoffis to turn an ordinary tournament for the teamintoanextraordinarygetawayandan unforgettablebondingexperience.Oneof this year’s captains, Nadia Faisal (12), says that “as one of the only Seniors on the team I take it upon myself to try and be the mother figure of the group. I try to be the one to keep a watchful eye on the youngergirlsaswellaskeeptheminline.” Experiences like this not only build a sisterly bond, but also a stronger team.
These are the experiences that will leave a strong impression on the girls who will be the leaders of next year’s team. Olivia Flynn (11) says that she “enjoyed her bonding trip with the girls because it was a good way to get to know the girls on varsity.” When the younger team members are in an environment where they are appreciated and empowered, seasons are filled with “taking all the wins” as described by Gabriella Ruiz (10). Tournaments like these allow for the girls to be able to be more cohesive as a team for they know each other not just as players, but also as sisters.
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As a result, the mutual support that the girls have for each other is the reason the girls are so incredibly successful on the courtandintheirfriendships.ZoeWeiss (11) describes “the lunches that [they] have togetherongamedays[as]...precursorsto how[thegirls]willbeinagame.Weare constantly trying to better our communication on the court, by communicating during lunch or break.” Jane Robertson (11) adds on by saying “there are times when I find myself yelling ‘mine’whenIknowthatit’smyturntodo something outside of the gym.” All of these rituals are the reason why the team will continue to take all the wins.
Kathryn Mawhinney (9) says "it is nice to have these girls as my role models for being a better, more empowered woman."
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