With nearly a month left in the season, the Sinclair Community College volleyball head coach K.C. Gan acknowledges the team’s accomplishments.
“The team keeps doing better and better, we are now 23-3 overall and 5-1 in the conference,” Gan said.
Although the last four matches were against non-conference teams, Gan believes that the Tartans keep improving with each game.
“My team is very different because, fortunately, I have all-American players on the team,” he said.
Gan said that his players can attack very well, but believes that just like any other team, there is room for improvement.
“They are ready to play against anybody,” Gan said. “My players are able to attack very well, but there are weak points they have to work on, and are working on.”
Gan believes that the team is coming together as a unit, and has seen improvements throughout the 2013 season.
“My Marie Rank, she has been working really hard in every match. She is a leader,” Gan said. “My number 10, Jessica Thobe, has been very consistent in her hitting. She averages 12 to 15 hits per match normally.”
In the previous games, Gan said that his second string has put forth an outstanding effort and that Carly Butler has been improving. He believes she will be a valuable player by the end of the year.
“My second string players in the last couple of matches have had to step up,” Gan said. “My number two Carly Butler has improved a lot; by the end of the year she will be an outstanding player. She plays very well.”
Gan said the Oct. 2 game against Owens Community College was one he was ready for.
For 13 years straight, Owens has been the champion of the conference.
“My team is ready to play against Owens,” Gan said.
The team beat Owens Community College 3-1 on Oct. 2 for the first time in Gan’s 15 year career.
Gan also said that he is proud of his team and excited for what is to come.
“I am really excited for the games and proud of my team,” he said.