I started playing volleyball in 2022, I was in seventh grade. Seventh grade is the youngest you can sign up for sports at my school so I got a late start. That year was pretty good, obviously noob skills and a whole ton of room for improvement. This year, my 8th grade year, I moved up to JV a year early and was a starter, played a ton and got good experience from girls who were 1-2 years older than me. Honestly looking back 6 months later I still was kinda bad, or maybe that’s just how much I’ve improved since the season ended. Off season training is where I get better and I’ve skyrocketed since last season. I’m now training defense hoping to be libero, and it’s so amazing seeing my progress from just half a year ago. To anyone who doesn’t think they can get better or improve, that’s why. You don’t think you can do you’re not putting in the work. Confidence, hard work, and just wanting to get better is the key to becoming your best player!
@@le_beks Ohh, I was always told 7th was late because the people who are aiming for D1 or D2 in college (like me) usually start a couple years before. That being said, there’s nowhere hard work can’t get you to!
I started playing in January of 2021, with my school for the first time ever. I then played once again the next year and got hooked. I now play on the best D1 club team, for my age group, in my province and looking back, I never would have guessed I'd get so lucky with a team of this caliber. I'm forever grateful that volleyball gave me another hobby/thing to love after quitting basketball and feeling depressed.
why am I you right now? I don't know if I'll quit basketball I may continue playing it occasionally but volleyball stole my heart. I used to play basketball when I was younger, it's just always been a part of my environment and I train with my uni team. I've never played volleyball except a one-off ages ago so I don't know where this burning urge came from cuz I literally knew nothing about it but I always look forward to trainings and games now that I've started playing a month ago. I pretty much suck at this level and I get discouraged at times when seeing other women who have played for years and aren't that skilled but I try to remind myself it's probably because they didn't have it in mind to play competitively so they didn't push too hard. I hope I get to play competitive one day after improving my physique by becoming more fit and athletic, although the hardest part about it is diet as I am constantly snacking on bubble tea and chocolate non-stop. Either way I hope I stay consistent with working out and I'll try not to let fear hinder me from improving in volleyball.
@@unknown-km9dv In my case I played basketball at a high level, but in primary school. Ever since I still love playing, but I don't love the atmoshpere around the sport. Personally, play/do whatever you want now. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do." -H. Jackson Brown Jr. I say try out volleyball more and more. Also, for food, just don't buy/bring those things with you. Bring water or a juice. And for snacks, bring a protein bar, nuts, fruits, etc. Just make your available options to eat healthy and filling.
I played 11-14 then my club left to another gym far away from me so I stopped, I hated it so i was happy but recently I’ve missed the sport. just signed up for an adult club on weekends and it’s much more fun than my childhood club ever was. instead of the stuck up jock kids, the people here are actual self realized adults with complete brains.
I just finished my 18U season, and I am sad trying to figure out if I can find a team like feel after the final season, watching this made me feel like there is a way to play on a team even after you cant play in a U league anymore
The way I see it is that, like you, there will be TONS of volleyball players trying to find teams after their final season. You'll meet people eventually, keep looking. :)
I feel you on the rolled ankle part. I just started playing volleyball more seriously these past couple of months and during a scrim I landed on my friends foot on the opposite team. But both my ankles got rolled on the landing 😫😫 Been a rough month of recovery but ankle braces and daily strengthening has helped me bounce back. Still not 100% though LOL. Was dope seeing your progression throughout! I only ever played beach volleyball super casually and didn't do sports in high-school. But Volleyball has been so refreshing to get into and has been my new hyper fixation lmao.
I remember when I first met bro at ravens. Bro literally came out of nowhere and was super athletic and I didn't believe that he was only 3 months into the spot cause he was so good lol
hey, question... Im currently 17 (18 in september) there is only 1 club in my city (id have to drive over 2 hours in 1 direction to get to the capital with a tone of teams, again they all accept already experienced players....) which is actually pretty good, however there was no way to get in as they only accept already good players.. Now finally, they have a practise 2x a week for 'recreational' rather, if i start training there now, and practise a LOT at home, would there be a way to get into the acutal team in the future and possibly play volleyball professionally? im not speaking like world championship as this is unrealistic at my age, but at least some semi-big tournaments with a team? or is it definately too late? what do you think
I started playing volleyball in 2022, I was in seventh grade. Seventh grade is the youngest you can sign up for sports at my school so I got a late start. That year was pretty good, obviously noob skills and a whole ton of room for improvement. This year, my 8th grade year, I moved up to JV a year early and was a starter, played a ton and got good experience from girls who were 1-2 years older than me. Honestly looking back 6 months later I still was kinda bad, or maybe that’s just how much I’ve improved since the season ended. Off season training is where I get better and I’ve skyrocketed since last season. I’m now training defense hoping to be libero, and it’s so amazing seeing my progress from just half a year ago. To anyone who doesn’t think they can get better or improve, that’s why. You don’t think you can do you’re not putting in the work. Confidence, hard work, and just wanting to get better is the key to becoming your best player!
Late start my foot 😭 I only started now and I'm 18
never late! especially at 7th grade! here most men teams dont even start until youre 16 and i started when i was 18! keep on the work!!
@@le_beks Ohh, I was always told 7th was late because the people who are aiming for D1 or D2 in college (like me) usually start a couple years before. That being said, there’s nowhere hard work can’t get you to!
Very well spoken for a 12 yr old
@@thefire4613 uhh I’m 14 actually, thanks though
I started playing in January of 2021, with my school for the first time ever. I then played once again the next year and got hooked. I now play on the best D1 club team, for my age group, in my province and looking back, I never would have guessed I'd get so lucky with a team of this caliber. I'm forever grateful that volleyball gave me another hobby/thing to love after quitting basketball and feeling depressed.
why am I you right now? I don't know if I'll quit basketball I may continue playing it occasionally but volleyball stole my heart. I used to play basketball when I was younger, it's just always been a part of my environment and I train with my uni team. I've never played volleyball except a one-off ages ago so I don't know where this burning urge came from cuz I literally knew nothing about it but I always look forward to trainings and games now that I've started playing a month ago. I pretty much suck at this level and I get discouraged at times when seeing other women who have played for years and aren't that skilled but I try to remind myself it's probably because they didn't have it in mind to play competitively so they didn't push too hard. I hope I get to play competitive one day after improving my physique by becoming more fit and athletic, although the hardest part about it is diet as I am constantly snacking on bubble tea and chocolate non-stop. Either way I hope I stay consistent with working out and I'll try not to let fear hinder me from improving in volleyball.
@@unknown-km9dv In my case I played basketball at a high level, but in primary school. Ever since I still love playing, but I don't love the atmoshpere around the sport. Personally, play/do whatever you want now. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do." -H. Jackson Brown Jr. I say try out volleyball more and more. Also, for food, just don't buy/bring those things with you. Bring water or a juice. And for snacks, bring a protein bar, nuts, fruits, etc. Just make your available options to eat healthy and filling.
Nice progress, keep up the good work!
I played 11-14 then my club left to another gym far away from me so I stopped, I hated it so i was happy but recently I’ve missed the sport. just signed up for an adult club on weekends and it’s much more fun than my childhood club ever was. instead of the stuck up jock kids, the people here are actual self realized adults with complete brains.
I just finished my 18U season, and I am sad trying to figure out if I can find a team like feel after the final season, watching this made me feel like there is a way to play on a team even after you cant play in a U league anymore
u got this! you can definitely find another team :)
The way I see it is that, like you, there will be TONS of volleyball players trying to find teams after their final season. You'll meet people eventually, keep looking. :)
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Love to see it
Love this video. Keep up the good work and never stop learning. Haikyuu for the win! Excited for the last movie.
Thank you man! I saw the movie, definitely go watch 🔥
dude u played svl straight away wtf. w vid btw
I feel you on the rolled ankle part. I just started playing volleyball more seriously these past couple of months and during a scrim I landed on my friends foot on the opposite team. But both my ankles got rolled on the landing 😫😫 Been a rough month of recovery but ankle braces and daily strengthening has helped me bounce back. Still not 100% though LOL.
Was dope seeing your progression throughout! I only ever played beach volleyball super casually and didn't do sports in high-school. But Volleyball has been so refreshing to get into and has been my new hyper fixation lmao.
Yeah dude it sucks! Respect for you keeping it up. Let’s keep it going 💪🏽
Keep it up ❤
Wooo so cool
gg
great job!!
thanks!
I remember when I first met bro at ravens. Bro literally came out of nowhere and was super athletic and I didn't believe that he was only 3 months into the spot cause he was so good lol
hahaha 🤣 ty ty
Here before bro becomes famous
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Where do you find places to play bro
That awesome
ur awesome
hey, question... Im currently 17 (18 in september) there is only 1 club in my city (id have to drive over 2 hours in
1 direction to get to the capital with a tone of teams, again they all accept already experienced players....)
which is actually pretty good, however there was no way to get in as they only accept already good players..
Now finally, they have a practise 2x a week for 'recreational' rather, if i start training there now, and practise a LOT at home,
would there be a way to get into the acutal team in the future and possibly play volleyball professionally? im not speaking
like world championship as this is unrealistic at my age, but at least some semi-big tournaments with a team? or
is it definately too late?
what do you think
definitely not too late man! go for it :)
i started playing 7 months ago and now i represent my city
let’s go!!
i started 2020 but i didn't progress like this maybe i just need to play more ;-;
u got this! (also side note: I played basketball for like 10 years, so some of the athleticism transferred over). so don't be discouraged
@@russeldoesstuff dam bro 10 years insane!
yooo i started on 2020 aswell yeppy
we should keep up
yessir 🫡
where the basketball highlights
классно :00
how tall are you
6 foot 1!