Week 5 — Hold the Line: Toughness
Caiman BVB Newsletter
Week 5 — Hold the Line: Toughness
HOLD THE LINE
A weekly reflection on character, growth, and the standards that guide our season.
This week marks the start of league play and our second tournament of the season. The volume of competition increases, and the physical and mental demands begin to stack.
Our focus this week is toughness.
Toughness is not about bravado or playing without feeling—it’s about staying committed when things feel heavy. Holding the line through toughness means showing up tired but focused, staying connected through long days, and continuing to compete with intention even when momentum isn’t in our favor.
As the season accelerates, toughness becomes a shared responsibility. It shows up in preparation, communication, and how teammates support one another through fatigue and pressure. These are the weeks that quietly shape who a team really is.
Locker Room Mantra: “Stay connected. Stay tough. Hold the line.”
Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming up in Boys Volleyball:
This Week: March 9-14
| Date | Varsity | JV | Novice | |
| Mon | 3/9 | Practice, 330-530p | ||
| Tues | 3/10 | Practice, 330-530p | ||
| Wed | 3/11 | Games vs PacRidge will be rescheduled for a later date. No practices — All 3 Levels Apologies for the inconvenience |
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| Thurs | 3/12 | Practice, 330-530p
Individual Photos beginning at 330p; Order — Varsity, JV, then Novice All teams wear black uniforms |
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| Fri | 3/13 | Scripps Ranch Tourney, Day 1 | No Practice | |
| Sat | 3/14 | Scripps Ranch Tourney, Day 2 | – | |
Next Week: March 16-21
| Date | Varsity | JV | Novice | |
| Mon | 3/16 | at Poway, 6p | at Poway, 430p | |
| Tues | 3/17 | Practice, 330-530p | ||
| Wed | 3/18 | vs Charter, 6p | vs Charter, 430p | No Practice |
| Thurs | 3/19 | Practice, 330-530p | ||
| Fri | 3/20 | Beach City Invite, Day 1 | No Practice | |
| Sat | 3/21 | Beach City Invite, Day 1 | – | Canyon Crest Tourney |
Coming Soon:
- JV | Novice Tournament: March 28
- JV | Novice Tournament: April18
- JV | Novice Tournament: April 25
- Boys Volleyball Awards Night, May 18
If you have any questions, please contact me via email at jcruz@classicalacademy.com.
-Coach Josiah
