JV Volleyball Heeds the Call
October 24, 2022
JV VOLLEYBALL HEEDS THE CALL
Playing and practicing on the court is more than just a game for Greenway’s JV volleyball team. What looks like just a sport to our eyes is an escape and a time of freedom for the players.
“Volleyball was my outlet. It was the place I could go to just have fun, let off steam, shut the rest of the world off (besides my team),” JV volleyball Coach Nelson said. Coach Nelson played volleyball for high school and got the amazing experience of traveling the nation while she played for college. She has been coaching for 30 years, and 21 of those years have been spent here with us at Greenway. Seeing her players grow both off and on the court is one of her favorite things about coaching.
As much as Coach Nelson would love to praise all of her girls, she would also like to give a special shout out to team captain Halle Fassoldt. This young athlete is a leader and her positive attitude casts a ray of sunshine on the whole court and anyone that is around her.
“She is a great role model and sets the example to be followed,” Coach Nelson said. Halle’s work on the court is amazing, and she can play any position in the game.
It is safe to say that our JV volleyball team has had some really tough competition this year. And while we can not say that they are reigning champions, we can say that our players gave it their all. They most certainly had fun, and grew as a team over time.
“Our JV season has been quite a roller coaster.” Coach Nelson said. But she does not look at the wins and losses of the season, she looks at how the team has grown since their first match. Being a good sport is a big part of the game, and the JV volleyball team is a great example of just that. No matter what the score is they keep their head high and give their all the whole game, which is all a coach could ask for.
“I am very proud of the progress we have made and truly enjoy coaching them.” Coach Nelson said. Even though the team has two wins and eleven loses, Coach Nelson is very optimistic for the future of the JV volleyball team.
But the players don’t keep their heads up and push through the game for nothing, for the student section is a major help for the players during games. All the support and fun cheers gives the players a reason to never give up and give their all through the whole game. But cheering is not the only way to support the team. Themes like pink out, dress like Adam Sandler, and dress like a minion are some of the super fun themes that the crowd uses to keep the energy high in the gym.
Greenway is extremely lucky to have such an amazing group of girls on the JV volleyball team. And we can give a big thank you to Coach Nelson for that.
Miranda Ortiz • Oct 31, 2022 at 4:27 pm
I liked the coach quotes and the action shots included.
Halle Fasoldt • Oct 28, 2022 at 11:35 pm
I couldn’t be more grateful to be on such a fun team and to have the wonderful Coach Nelson! She inspires me to work harder and I’ll be looking forward to seeing the girls again soon.
Mariathna Avila Arroyo • Oct 28, 2022 at 6:33 pm
I really love the pictures, they really look concentrated and focused on the game.
Atianna Flores • Oct 28, 2022 at 4:05 pm
I really liked how you mentions ms.Nelson’s quote on how proud she is of her team I also really liked the action shots.
Brisney Ibarra • Oct 28, 2022 at 4:02 pm
It really the pictures of the volleyball girl and how they work as a team to communicate with each other in the court.
Daanika Curiel • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:33 pm
I love the action shots that are included in here.
Aaron Bingham • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:32 pm
I like that the article took very detailed pictures of the girls in their prime.
Mia • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:31 pm
I loved seeing my friends in the photos and I’ve actually come to enjoy watching volleyball. If it wasn’t for my friends I would’ve never got out of my shell and went to a game.
Xavier Kelly • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:31 pm
Even though the team has two wins and eleven loses, Coach Nelson is very optimistic for the future of the JV volleyball team. I like this quote because it shows that she’s not just coaching to win and she looks for more than that.
Joshua Pace • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:30 pm
I like how the coach talks about how she is proud of her team, “I am very proud of the progress we have made and truly enjoy coaching them.”
Matthew Vargas • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:30 pm
Reading this story reminds me on how much my friend Kaylee puts into where she is now and where her team is going forward.
Kihlee Amaral • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:29 pm
I love the action shots! and how the coaches quote was also mentioned in this.
Jocelyn Mondragon • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:26 pm
“She does not look at the wins and losses of the season, she looks at how the team has grown since their first match.” I really liked how you expressed that its not always about winning and how the teams progress from the start to the end of the season is something to focus on and be proud of.
Jenna Clark • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:19 pm
“But the players don’t keep their heads up and push through the game for nothing, for the student section is a major help for the players during games.” I like this because it encourages more people to go to the games and explains how our school spirit is important
Jessica Hodges • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:18 pm
I liked how you addressed their struggles without dismissing their hard work.
Akhil Choda • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:18 pm
I really like your pictures and how they show the girls in action and included most of the team in the pictures.
Lucy Longo • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:15 pm
I am excited to see the jv girls go onto varsity next year and show us their skills.
Adriana Sparks • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:15 pm
I love how you end with “for the student section is a major help for the players during games” because it pays homage to the Demon fans who watch
Madison Bailey • Oct 27, 2022 at 4:13 pm
“Volleyball was my outlet. It was the place I could go to just have fun, let off steam, shut the rest of the world off (besides my team),” I love how this quote shows the positive impact it can have on fellow players.
Zoie Brant • Oct 27, 2022 at 3:53 pm
“I am very proud of the progress we have made and truly enjoy coaching them.” This quote stuck out to me the most because it shows me that the coach of JV really cares that her team has progressed.
Mackenzee • Oct 27, 2022 at 3:48 pm
Love the pictures and Coach’s quote on the team captain!!