Melrose Volleyball versus Andover Photos

Successful volleyball programs don't form out of thin air. They require players, parental and community support, and coaching.

Behind every successful varsity team, a progressing JV roster lies.

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Skills learned at the JV level, digging, passing, serving, blocking, hitting, and team interactions translate into varsity wins.

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The Melrose varsity roster, from left, Hannah Brickley, Sam Hamel, Gina Ciccone, Leslie Hirschfeld, Nicole Glavin, Taylor Pearson, Laura Dillon, Allie Brussard, Rachel Towle, and Kelsey Quinn. Lauren Howe not included in photo.

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Nicole goes up against the formidable double block from undefeated Andover.

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Melrose co-captain Rachel Towle goes high to deliver a point for the Lady Raiders.

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“Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.” - Vince Lombardi

“It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up.” ibid

“ Failures are expected by losers, ignored by winners.” - Joe Gibbs

“No one has ever drowned in sweat.” - Lou Holtz

“We should not have to push you to work hard, you should work hard because you want to be a great player.” - Bobby Knight

“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination.” - Tommy Lasorda

“Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things.”- Joe Paterno

“Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points.” - Knute Rockne

“Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.” - John Wooden

Photographs courtesy of Don Norris.