Buffy Baker
Buffy Baker
chemistry complement confidence doubles finding good matches partners
I think they are going into their doubles matches with more confidence because they've had more confidence in that area. We know we can be successful, and we know we have good doubles teams. They've been getting better. It's been more finding chemistry between partners that will be able to complement each other.
academics ask athletes careful competing days mental rest ten weekend
The days in between this weekend and the Big Ten Championships will be rest. You can't ask much of your athletes when they are competing in five-hour matches. You have to be careful in monitoring everything from academics to mental relaxation.
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.
athletes block coming confidence everybody feeling last learn matter move players poor several weekend
I would say there are several players coming off of last weekend that should be feeling confident. Confidence is a choice, and that's a matter of being able to block the distractions. Everybody has a poor performance. The better athletes know where to place that, learn from it and move on.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.