So long non-conference

Tomorrow we begin life in the PAC 10 Conference, where quite simply - life changes. The margin for error is extremely low and the quality of play is equally high. It is a conference filled with outstanding coaches, and even better athletes. I love it.

But before the we start on the PAC 10, I'd like to talk about what we learnt

during the non-conference schedule. We're currently 10 and 2, which is our best

start since 1993. It certainly isn't our most competitive schedule, but it did allow us all to learn a considerable amount about our team. Of note:

• that good over time is much better than being great every now and again,
• playing on the road is hard, but we're each our strongest resource in overcoming the challenge
• we shouldn't be afraid to compete,
• that to compete in the present, not in the past or the future
• the present rally/point is the most important one and thats where we need to keep our head.

These are tough lessons - ones that will serve us well heading into the PAC 10 Conference and beyond. We are a young team with a young coaching staff. But we are a program committed to daily improvement - "each day we get a little bit better."

Our program acknowledges, while individual performances are nice, they are not recognized without the play of the entire team. With that said, we acknowledge the performance of the following all tournament selections:

Paige Mittelstaedt

Utah Classic, ASU Sheraton Classic, Montana Invitational.

Sarah Reaves

ASU Sheraton Classic, Montana Invitational and New Hampshire

Sofie Schlagintweit

ASU Sheraton Classic (MVP) and New Hampshire

Sarah Johnson

New Hampshire.