No one has time to stop and think about how much blood, sweat, time, and tears us volleyball athletes put into this one sport. Those who don’t play the sport only have time to criticize whether the person they are watching is on a good team, or how “easy” the sport is or that all we do is “stand there on a court” but there is so much more to it. 

On and off of the court you have to be on your best behavior, no bad attitude, be respectful to everyone at all times, never allowed to talk back, and you never get a break from the sport. Although I love this sport it can be overly exhausting, and can take a lot from you. It takes your time away, and sometimes can ruin close relationships. 

No matter the ups and downs of this sport, most athletes have been playing for way too many years to give up now.