Student-led sports activities at Wellspring have brought the community together, giving peers chances to pursue their interests and compete. The Hydras, a nonprofit volleyball team, was established to give students who love volleyball a chance to learn, grow, compete, and build new friendships.
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The team consists of both boys and girls. The boys include Quang Khải 10.3, Minh Huy 10.4, Quang Huy 11.1, Khương Duy 10.5, Tấn Nghĩa 11.2, Minh Duy 10.3, Nam Hải 10.2, Hoàng Thắng 9.3. The girls' team includes An Nhi 11.2, Hà Minh 9.2, Thu Hiền 9.2, Bảo Khanh 9.2, and Hà Vi 10.3.
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Bảo Lam 11.1 is the President, Gia Bảo 11.1 is the Captain, and Nhật Quy 12.3 is the Vice Captain. The Hydra’s media and communications are run by Diệu Kỳ 11.1 and Quỳnh My 10.4.
When asked to describe their identity in one word, the team replied “Passionate”. The word reflects the team’s values and their approach to volleyball. However, their passion doesn’t necessarily translate to an overly serious environment! The Hydras embrace what they state as “A fun and relaxed playing style rather than placing excessive pressure on winning”, allowing their members to enjoy practices and matches fully without pressure from opponents. This is necessary for them to focus on having the most meaningful playing time.
Recently, the team had the opportunity to test their skills in a friendly match against The American School. They were just marginally behind on the first set with a score of 25-20, and on the second, 25-23, losing with a score of 0-2. Although The Hydras did not secure a victory against their opponents, the match was a valuable experience for the team to represent Wellspring and perform at their best.
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Bảo Lam, the president of The Hydras, shared that the match between The Hydras and The American School was an experience that made her extremely proud of the team. She also emphasized the importance of staying composed during the game.
In addition, Gia Bảo, captain of The Hydras, said: “Competing against The American School, a school with notable sporting achievements, was already a source of pride for The Hydras.”
Furthermore, Minh Huy, a member of the team, stated: “We did pretty well considering the fact we only had a few practices beforehand. We’ll come back stronger in the future”.
Their optimism helps to build on the team’s experience throughout the school year, further developing members’ skills. Looking ahead, the Hydras remain determined to grow stronger and take on new challenges throughout the school year. While the scoreboard may not have been in their favour, their first match was never about winning. It was the courage to compete, the drive to push forward, and the passion to bond through teamwork. A team's strength isn’t solely built by its victories, but by how it rises from every setback. For the Hydras, this is only just the beginning.
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