Week 4 — Hold the Line: Belief

Posted March 1, 2026

Caiman BVB Newsletter
Week 4 — Hold the Line: Belief

HOLD THE LINE
A weekly reflection on character, growth, and the standards that guide our season.

This week we step into competition against programs with long histories of success. These are matches that naturally bring heightened attention, expectations, and emotion.

Our focus this week is belief.

Belief is not arrogance, and it isn’t built on reputation. It’s built quietly—through preparation, discipline, and shared experience. Holding the line with belief means trusting the work we’ve done, respecting our opponents without being intimidated by them, and competing with confidence rooted in effort rather than outcome.

For a young team, belief grows through moments of challenge. Every rally, set, and match against strong competition is an opportunity to reinforce who we are becoming. We are not chasing comparisons—we are building conviction.

Locker Room Mantra: “Trust the work. Believe in the line.”

Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming up in Boys Volleyball:

This Week:  March 2-6

Date Varsity JV Novice
Mon 3/2 Practice, 330-530p

Senior Photos at 3p, EVCC
Tues 3/3 at Carlsbad, 545p at Carlsbad, 430p
Wed 3/4 vs El Cajon Valley, 6p vs El Cajon Valley, 430p No Practice
Thurs 3/5 Practice, 330-530p
Fri 3/6 at Westview, 6p at Westview, 430p

Next Week:  March 9-14

Date Varsity JV Novice
Mon 3/9 Practice, 330-530p
Tues 3/10 Practice, 330-530p
Wed 3/11 at PacRidge, 6p at PacRidge, 430p No Practice
Thurs 3/12 Practice, 330-530p
Fri 3/13 Scripps Ranch Tourney, Day 1 No Practice
Sat 3/14 Scripps Ranch Tourney, Day 2 –

Coming Soon:

  • Varsity Tournament: March 20-21
  • Novice Tournament: March 21
  • 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