Volleyball

Seventh grade is the first year that Taya could participate in sports through school. She had tried a little basketball through community ed and really didn't like it. So, when she started 7th grade she was really excited to try something new. She debated between swimming and volleyball and truthfully, in the end, we chose volleyball simply because it fit into our schedule better. But, she loves it! She participated in volleyball through school in September and October and is currently in JO (Junior Olympic) volleyball through community ed. JO volleyball is a competitive traveling volleyball team. They practice twice a week and have tournaments on the weekends. She has had volleyball tournaments in Monticello & Minneapolis and we have upcoming tournaments in Cold Spring, St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids. Taya is getting better and better and I reallly enjoy going to her games. I think volleyball is teaching her great lessons on how to be a member of a team and how to be a good sport. It's great exercise too! I always tell her she doesn't have to be the best, just try hard and have fun!