Buffy Baker
Buffy Baker
continuing figure focusing job
Right now, they are still continuing to figure things out on their own. That is, in my opinion, just doing a better job of getting out of ourselves, and focusing more on our opponents.
few force good players press quite regional seen step students team
St. John's has quite a few international students on their team, some good players that we have seen at regional qualifiers. A team that will force us to step up and compete, that will press us and make us play which is what we want.
emotional good job lost managing matter progress state tough upset
I'm upset we lost two tough matches, but I'm not upset with the team's progress. Every weekend, it's a matter of who's managing the emotional state of where you are in season, and we did a good job of managing that.
break continuing duration fresh looking marathon possible season september since stay talented teams throughout
It's a marathon sport. We've been going since September with a break over the holidays. Those teams that can stay as fresh as possible throughout the duration of the season are going to do well. It's not necessarily the most talented teams that are the most successful. We are looking to go in and continuing to put those things in the right place for us.
battle beat bit great knew last ohio rivalry state twice year
It was a bit disappointing, we typically have a great rivalry and battle with Ohio State -- we beat them twice last year so we knew they'd be out to get us.
behind eight good puts teams time trying
Each time we show up, we've got two good teams out there trying to win, trying to compete, and that puts us behind the eight ball.
fall matter
You have to have the need to want it. I think they do. It's just a matter of when they don't have it to not fall off course.
becomes coaches constant continuing messages
The most important thing and the thing that becomes constant messages from the coaches is we're continuing to get better.
against earning fine focusing ohio playing win
If we can keep focusing on earning the right to win points, I think we're going to be fine against Ohio State. I think they're going to come out strong, and gunning for us. But you know what, that's OK. You know where you stand, but you are always going to get better playing against the best.
bit hit looking match
She's still looking to hit that stride. A bit sporadic for her, but it will come with more match play.
believe believing capable good knowing letting points position string themselves trying wins within
It's knowing and letting good be good enough, and believing that their good is going to be fine. When that's not working, just trying not to do more than what they are capable of doing. Once they play within themselves, they put themselves in a position to do the right things, string points together, and that wins you games.
allowing dictate execute level playing showing
They're playing now at a level that is allowing them to dictate and execute the way we see them do in practice. It's showing their level of confidence.
against close continue focus goal help last next ready team year
We had a close one with them last year so they will be ready to come out against us. My goal is that we continue to go from match-to-match and focus on things that will help the team to make that next step.
advantage home michigan parody played season state struggled team ten tremendous
There is a tremendous parody in the Big Ten and home advantage has played out this season for every team -- Michigan State has also struggled on the road.