by Makenzy Ward

Southeast's first ever men's volleyball team is underway. As a first year sport, the team looks to lock in on improvement and communication in order to succeed immediately and long term.

Originally, men's volleyball was a club team held during WIN Time, but, due to it's popularity, the team became part of the Southeast Athletic Department in the spring of 2026.

 Head Coach Natasha Watson understood the importance of having a boy's team as well as the opportunity to create a cohesive unit. "I am excited and it's so fun! Coaching the boys is fun and a different challenge in itself. The athleticism is there, but the skill is what we need to perfect," Watson said.  Watson believes there is always room for improvement and is clearly enthusiastic to see how the first season will play out. 

Early in the season, the team won their first match against Jordan Matthews. Winning as a team is rewarding as the players figure out the fundamentals. Watson adds that they have been working on how to perform rotation. Rotation is a large part of volleyball, it's a mandatory practice called “ siding out” that occurs every time the team wins a serve across the net. Rotation is clockwise, and there are multiple different types of positions for each shift. 

With men's volleyball being a new sport for our school, Watson has set some clear goals for the team going forward. “[I hope]for them to get better each game and improve on their skills by being more accurate with their hitting and consistent with their passes," Watson said.

The sport is in solid hands with a sturdy foundation built to sustain over the long haul at Southeast.