Odessa, Davenport volleyball coaches hopeful this season

ODESSA — With the high school volleyball season just around the corner, coaches from Odessa and Davenport high schools are brimming with optimism.

Both programs are focusing on building strong team dynamics, sharpening fundamental skills and fostering mental toughness.

At Odessa, first-year head Coach Alli Schroeder is thrilled with her Tigers’ enthusiasm.

“The enthusiasm is really high right now,” Schroeder said.

To instill accountability and teamwork, she introduced a team challenge: players must collectively complete 600 down-and-backs — sprints across the court — by Friday to earn their je...