Volleyball quotes from the coaches at the World Championship Qualifier in Orlando

According to USA Volleyball the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team is hosting the FIVB World Championship Qualification Tournament for NORCECA Pool G July 6-8 at UCF Arena in Orlando, Fla. NORCECA Pool G is a third-round qualification tournament into the World Championship.

Volleyball Coaches Quotes

Andrew Brathwaite, Barbados Women's Head Volleyball Coach 

“We want to perform with credibility. We know that there are two higher ranked teams in the pool. We have sights set on qualifying for the next round, and to do that, we need to knock off one of those teams. We are at a rebuilding stage and have a new-look team. We have made quite a few strides in this short time with the support of our federation.”

Henry Rodriguez, Costa Rica Women's Head Volleyball Coach

 

“For my country, this is a very important tournament. We have the chance to qualify for the World Championship, and we come here with all our strength and energy to play well. Our goal is to be first or second in this round.”

Patricio Bridgewater, Netherlands Antilles Women's Head Volleyball Coach 

“I have a young, promising selection competing in this event. My goal is to finish second, and that is taking a realistic view as United States is a very good team. My expectation is to battle Costa Rica and Barbados for second place. We have made some changes from the last round to give us a better chance to win.”

Hugh McCutcheon, United States Women's Head Volleyball Coach

“The goal is to qualify for 2010 FIVB World Championship. I think our team is steadily improving. I am looking for our team to have three good matches and continue to improve.”