Keeler says she learned a valuable lesson at the national tournament about mental toughness and dealing with the pressure of being a favorite. And they all brought incredible skills to the table. Karen was calm, cool and collected all the time, and she never let the opponents rattle her. Caryn was an energetic, powerful player who used her emotions as a tool. Erin was a great volleyer with incredible touch, and a very good friend.
Sunny weather allows the team to practice outdoors regularly.
Strong local competition means the team can play challenging Division I and II without much travel. But she too comes back to the coaching. She helped us understand how to deal with the pressure and competitiveness so that it would never damage or affect our relationships. Hendricks, Keeler's partner for two championships, also cites the way Beckett fostered teamwork. We used to start every practice, get-together, or match with a team litany.