2023 Colby Hornets Volleyball Season Preview
Coaching staff:
Wade Oehmichen – Head Coach
Jenny Wussow – JV Coach
Liz Baumgartner – C-Team Coach
Key returners:
We were a very young team last season and for the most part, we will be returning all
starters except for one. We will have a different appearance/lineup this season with the
girls becoming more comfortable with the new staff and system. So we are very excited for
the program to take the next step forward.
2023 Colby Hornets Volleyball Schedule
Conference outlook:
Being young and suffering a few early-season injuries we missed out on seeing our full
potential last season. So finishing tied for that 3rd place position with Gilman in 2022, we
will be a significantly stronger team this season and hope to contend for that top spot this
year.
Conference outlook:
Being young and suffering a few early-season injuries we missed out on seeing our full
potential last season. So finishing tied for that 3rd place position with Gilman in 2022, we
will be a significantly stronger team this season and hope to contend for that top spot this
year.
Keys to your success this season:
The girls have stepped up and embraced the love of the sport. They were in the weight
room all off-season 3 days a week, we had gyms full of girls for open gyms and contact
days, indoor leagues, and even a bunch of sand volleyball. The attitudes have been
outstanding, the girls are way stronger than last season, and we have high hopes for this
season – but this mindset and lead-by-example is being absorbed by the younger players
and should put us in a good place going forward for many years.
Behind the scenes: Who are some of the people that help your program succeed?
I have lots of help here, Taylor Kirsch and Brian Bruesewitz are indispensable – they put in
a lot of hours here for the girls. My wonderful wife, Ariel Oehmichen is the behind the
scenes organizer and event planner. Liz Baumgartner and Jenny Wussow are tremendous
coaches and both are detailed oriented so when I miss important details on something they
are quick to help.
Coach’s comments: anything else you’d like to share?
The majority of our matches will be away this season, so we would love to see ON-Focus at some of critical away games, (Edgar 8/31, Athens 9/7, Gilman 9/12).
Coach’s comments: anything else you’d like to share?
The majority of our matches will be away this season, so we would love to see ON-Focus at some of critical away games, (Edgar 8/31, Athens 9/7, Gilman 9/12).
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