Optimism and strength are major keys for Hofstra

https://www.thehofstrachronicle.com/category/sports/2022/8/26/optimism-and-strength-are-major-keys-for-hofstra-volleyball?rq=klosterman

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“There’s a renewed energy coming through,” said assistant coach Steve Klosterman. “The young energy [from] the freshmen that are hungry to come in, it’s like a whole new kind of atmosphere of just excitement and appreciation to be here. It’s pretty infectious.”

“I do think that our fears and our feelings play a big role in being successful,” (Head Coach) Mansur said. “We’ve been working a lot on trying to visualize [movements] and to lose fear and be able to control our emotions.”

So far, this kind of added mental preparation has translated to success on the court at lightning speed.

“Coach Steve will take the time and give [the team] a chance to visualize themselves getting on the court before they actually do, [helping them feel] that they have control of what happens,” Mansur explained. “This is something that’s a big change for us, really focusing on the mental side and taking it into our hands a little more.”

“Every day we take a couple of minutes and really get down into the details of the mind,” Klosterman said. “I noticed their new levels of calmness and confidence. Their focus is a little sharper, and I think you can see them have more confidence in their routines.”