Q&A with Green Canyon High’s volleyball HC Madison Larsen
LOGAN, Utah — We had the awesome opportunity to have a little Q&A with Green Canyon Volleyball’s Head Coach, Madison Larsen.
What’s your team’s history or background?
Madison Larsen: Green Canyon opened in 2017. Malayna Knowles was the head coach the first few seasons, and my first season was in 2019. In 2019 our team was region champions, as well as state champions. 2020 was an interesting season with covid protocols but luckily we were still able to play. We were 3rd in region, and 7th at state. This last season, 2021, we were 3rd in region again, and 5th at state.
Who are the team’s captains or leaders?
Larsen: Because we graduated only 2 seniors last season, we have a lot of young returners coming back. It’ll be exciting and fun to see who steps up in leadership roles for the upcoming season, and how the girls work together.
Does the team have any pregame rituals or traditions?
Larsen: The team has a freshman, sophomore, jv, and varsity team. We support each other through each of our games and have pre-game meals.
How does the team welcome new members?
Larsen: We have a team retreat after tryouts in the fall. The team comes and we eat dinner, do some activities, go over our team values and culture we are wanting to build at Green Canyon, and set up our goals and expectations of ourselves for the upcoming year.
Has the team (or any individuals) broken any records this year?
Larsen: Kaylee Coats and Alli Anthon were 2nd team all state and 1st team all region!
What has motivated the team to reach their goals this season?
Larsen: I think what motivates us as a collective group is to work hard for each other, and those who have come before us. Outcomes aren’t always in our control, but we know that we can strive for greatness by putting in the work and lifting those around us up to do the same.
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