Should I become a volleyball manager?

Question

Me and my friends had to go to practices every day during the summer, so we would be ready to try out for the volleyball team. I wanted to make the team more than anybody. When we actually tried out, I fell flat because of my nerves, even though I'm usually pretty good. My friend did great because she didn't care if she wasn't on the team, so she was much more laid back about it. She made the team and I didn't, even though throughout the summer at the practices the coach knew I was doing well.

Anyway, I don't know if I should become a manager this year so I have a chance at making the team next year. I don't even know what a manager does. If I do become one, I would think it would be painful because I would be constantly reminded that I didn't make the team. If I don't, then I'll never make the team and feel guilty for not doing what I love...I'm so confused! Somebody please help!

Answer 1

You should be a manager. I just finished try-outs, and I didn't make the team either. The managers for the team want me to be a manager, so I am. At least then I am still involved. The way I see it, the pain of not making the team will go away after a while, and if you do manager, like the guy before me said, you are still part of the team. So, I know exactly how you feel. The exact same thing happened to me. My 2 friends who have never played made the team, and me; who played last year didn't make the team.

So, I would definatly be a manager!! :):)

Hope this helped, and I know exactly how you feel!!

FutureCrownieGirl15

Answer 2

If you are a manager, you are on the team. If you are not a manager, you are not.

Managers are team members as well. If any coach allows a player to disrespect a manager then that coach is in the wrong.

As a Coach, I expect my managers to greet opposing teams and make sure they have everything they need. Greet Officials and Scorekeepers, etc. They also are expected to keep certain statistics and help in the game planning, sharing what they are seeing with the coach.

A volleyball is a total team effort. Without managers, it makes it more difficult. If anyone does say anything in poor taste to you, immediately tell the coach.

In most cases, managers may also practice. This allows you access to coaching and learning skills, something players that don't make a team and sulk, turning down a manager job are left without. This will definitely help your chances of making the team next year. Some of my past managers have become the smartest volleyball players I know.