The food, time change, language, the stress of trying to perform at a high level on the court was very different from what the Huskers are use too. They did not break, and I told the team we were very proud of how they handled the stresses of the trip. I now have a new level of respect for this current group of Huskers. They are special and tough, very tough. They know how to put the team first, make good decisions, compete when the odds are against them and bring lots of joy and passion to many Chinese people.
China is about work.
People in China work hard for very little. The way they play volleyball also reflects this work ethic. Thousands of repetitions, over and over, for little rewards. The Chinese team do not play in arenas, get sponsored by Adidas, have nice locker rooms, or charter planes for travel. They do play beautiful volleyball and with passion.