GCVB

Official Twitter account of Grundy Center Volleyball. 🖤💪🏐

[GCVB @GCVBSpartans]

The friendships formed on the high school court are more than just about volleyball—they’re lifelong bonds built on sweat, teamwork, and shared dreams. For the Class of 2004, this couldn’t be truer. In honor of their teammate, Katie, Alicia, and Amber are launching the Erika Amfahr Perseverance Scholarship to keep Erika’s legacy alive. The scholarship will be available for future Grundy Center graduates.
Want to help? Donate at GNB Bank, Venmo, or reach out to Katie Simms, Alicia Fryslie, Amber Kiewiet, or Coach Lori Willis. Let’s honor Erika together and Go Spartans!

[IGCA @IGCAcoach]

Congratulations to Diane Harms, Dike New Hartford. THE National Coach of the Year in VB! https://t.co/qG0RhXdj4B

[Club Iowa @ClubIowa]

It’s the last day of Nationals for this fun group of athletes. Wishing them the best of luck as they finish out the tournament! 

[GC Schools @gcspartans]

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[GC Schools @gcspartans]

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[GC Schools @gcspartans]

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[GC Schools @gcspartans]

Congratulations to Lydia Hook. She plans to play volleyball at Buena Vista University. We wish you the very best. #spartanpride

[GC Schools @gcspartans]

Congratulations to Erin Richtsmeier. She plans to throw as a member of the Hawkeye Community College Track and Field team. We wish you the very best. #spartanpride

[Alan Stein, Jr. @AlanSteinJr]

Two coaches.
Two completely different styles.
One championship stage.

Dan Hurley and Dusty May couldn’t appear more different.

Hurley is loud, fiery, and unapologetically intense. He coaches with passion on full display—every possession, every call, every moment.

May is calm, measured, and composed. He leads with poise—steady, deliberate, and rarely rattled.

One is expressive and animated.
The other is reserved and calculated.

And yet… both are elite.

Both are brilliant tacticians.
Both are masterful recruiters.
Both have built championship cultures.
And most importantly—both LOVE their players… and their players love them right back.

That’s the lesson.

There is no ONE way to lead.

Not in basketball.
Not in business.
Not in life.

Leadership isn’t about copying someone else’s style. It’s about owning your style.

Your personality.
Your strengths.
Your voice.

Because authenticity builds trust.
And trust builds teams that win.

Don’t try to lead like Hurley.
Don’t try to lead like May.

Lead like you.

[GC Schools @gcspartans]

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[GCVB @GCVBSpartans]

Great things are happening at GC and it’s an excellent time to join the team!

[GC Schools @gcspartans]

Information link: https://t.co/3JDcAGRf99
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[GCVB @GCVBSpartans]

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[GC Schools @gcspartans]

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[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Do you want know what coaching is really all about?

Watch Brad Underwood explain why coaches coach.

100% spot on. 🥇

[GCVB @GCVBSpartans]

Congratulations! We are so proud of you. Your growth and accomplishments are truly inspiring. Go do great things & Go Spartans!

[Lauren Zajac @Lauren_Zajac0]

I am going home!

I’m beyond excited to announce my commitment to the University of Dubuque where I will continue my academic and volleyball career!

Ready for this next chapter—Go Spartans!

[Club Iowa @ClubIowa]

Wishing this crazy crew the best of luck in their first qualifier of the season in KC! Let’s go CIA 18Black!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why Coaching Is Harder Than People Think (A Holiday Reminder)…

Because coaching isn’t just about plays, drills, or game nights.

It’s about people.

It’s about walking into practice every day and managing emotions you didn’t create but are responsible for.

Your own.
Your players.
Your assistants.
Parents.
Administrators.
Fans.

It’s about teaching kids who are all at different stages.

Different maturity levels.
Different confidence levels.
Different home situations.

And somehow holding them to the same standards while still meeting them where they are.

It’s about decisions that look simple from the stands but feel heavy from the sideline.

Who plays.
When.
Why.
How you communicate it.

And how that decision might land on a 16-year-old who ties their identity to minutes.

It’s about losing sleep over kids who won’t buy in.

Over conversations you need to have.

Over mistakes you replay in your head long after everyone else moved on.

It’s about being judged by people who see the outcome, not the process.

The scoreboard, not the hours.

The result, not the relationships.

And yet, you show up again.

You plan. You teach. You model. You care.

As the season slows and the holidays arrive, this is the reminder:

What you do matters.

Even when it goes unseen.
Even when it feels heavy.
Even when it’s hard.

Coaching is about influence. And influence lasts longer than any season.

That’s why coaching is harder than people think. And also why it matters so much.

As the year winds down, I hope you find a little rest, a little perspective, and a lot of pride in the work you’re doing.

🎄Happy Holidays, Coach.

[St. Cloud State Volleyball @SCSUHuskies_VB]

Final from Kearney.

Another historic season comes to a close after a five-set battle in the NCAA Central Region Championship Match.

Thank you seniors.

Thank you Husky Nation for all the support this season.

#HuskiesVolleyball 🏐 | #GoHuskies 🐾 | #NSICVB ☀️ | #D2VB

[St. Cloud State Volleyball @SCSUHuskies_VB]

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐮𝐛 ✅

Huskies take down (5) #17 Missouri Western in the NCAA Round of 64/Central Region Quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals on Friday at 7 p.m. 🤩

#HuskiesVolleyball 🏐 | #GoHuskies 🐾 | #NSICVB | #D2VB

[GCVB @GCVBSpartans]

🚨 We are proud to announce @RyanneB77326 has verbally committed to @MarquetteVB to further her academic and volleyball career 🚨 Ryanne, your future is bright & we can’t wait to see how far you go! Fly high! #GCVB4Life