The Hard Things at the Hard Time

Exceptional teams do "the hard things at the hard time." 

From Boston Sports Journal’s John Karalis, “One of Mazzulla’s pet phrases is about humility and being willing to do uncomfortable things when it matters most. He hates expectations because those are the enemy of the humility he’s looking for. On a team like his with a lot of star power and players capable of a lot of things, he wants them to only focus on what’s necessary.”

You ask, "how does any of this relate to MVB?" Answer the question with more questions? 

"Do you have the mental toughness to compete on the road in the tough venues?"

"Are you in premier physical condition to endure and thrive in five set matches? Are you doing the lifting, running, and plyometrics, the unrequired work of champions?"

"Are you playing to win or are you playing not to lose?"

"Do you believe in yourself and in your teammates?"

Shared vision and shared sacrifice create shared results. The hard things include "putting the ball down," or "keeping the ball up" by closing the double block, the tough dig, or executing the serve or serve receive in the moment.

Be physically and mentally ready to do the hard things at the hard time. 

Lagniappe. Blocking is critical for every exceptional team.