Buffy Baker
Buffy Baker
accepting energy good learning shake
There is good energy there. They're still learning but they're accepting the challenge. Not it's just getting them to shake off the nerves.
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.
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.
advantage imagine last less level match taking true worrying
I would imagine they are on the same level as last year. It's not so much as going in and worrying about the level of the competition. For us, it's more or less taking advantage of getting another true match under our belt.
available body continuing early game girls good grab knocking lead maintain momentum oblivious pumping reach showing whether
I would like to see us come out and get a lead early on and maintain that. To know when and how momentum is available to us and just reach out and grab it. I feel like we have it knocking at the door, and some of our girls are oblivious that it's there to be taken. Whether that be showing good body language, like pumping a fist, or continuing with the same game plan.
adapt aspects bit certain couple fun game last looking match weekend work
I think last weekend for a couple of them, it had been a bit disappointing in certain aspects of the game and they're looking for another match to adapt and make those changes. You work during the week and then you have fun competing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.