In a recent blog post by USA Volleyball Chairman of the Board Lori Okimura, she reveals that Jordan Larson is disappointed on how Team USA performed this season BUT will go back to the gym and “follow a process” to do better next year.
.@JordanLarson10 presented Best Spiker of #FIVBWomensGCC and #USAVwnt earns bronze medal to conclude 2017 season. pic.twitter.com/KDqGxkvRDW
— USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) September 10, 2017
Here’s an excerpt from Lori’s post:
“Watching Karch, Carli and Jordan at the post-match press conference was a sobering moment. I heard them talking about ending the 2017 season with unfulfilled expectations, disappointment and lessons learned for the future. I also heard them talk about making a commitment to use the next several months as the players return to their pro teams to work on things they want to do better when to come back together next summer. And there it was again, that fighting spirit. Although Jordan was disappointed, she remained every bit the professional in answering a reporter’s question asking what the USA will do to defend its World Championship next year as Japan hosts the 2018 FIVB Women’s World Championship. Her response was perfect in saying that when the times comes to prepare, she and the team will follow a process. Throughout this tournament, Jordan, Carli and the rest of the Olympians have set the tone with their leadership. They are humble and well-spoken, powerful and determined. Equally impressive are the veterans, those whose work in the 2016 Olympic Quad helped the USA achieve one of the most productive Quads with a World Championship, FIVB World Grand Prix Championship and Olympic bronze medal.”
The 2014 World Champion also gave a valuable advice to young players and that is “to find a way to use the skills you are blessed with to be IMPACTFUL.”
#USAVboard chair @LoriOki blog on "Bronze is Still Beautiful" and how #USAVwnt already looking forward to 2018. https://t.co/zr6MvUsVrJ pic.twitter.com/A4RqS41xt6
— USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) September 11, 2017
Olympic 🥈🥉 Jordan Larson's advice to young players "find a way to use the skills you are blessed with to be IMPACTFUL." ❤️🏐🇺🇸 #teamUSAV pic.twitter.com/jhH8IYPNUM
— Lori Okimura 🇺🇸 (@LoriOki) September 10, 2017
#USAVwnt def #RUS 3-2 in #FIVBWomensGCC as 6 players with 9+ pts in win. Next: @teamusa vs Japan SAT at 6:15 am ET. https://t.co/iBW8TPxgx0 pic.twitter.com/wwpa9Gr7WW
— USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) September 8, 2017
To sum up their 2017 season, Team USA finish 5th at the FIVB World Grand Prix and won the bronze medal at the recently concluded World Grand Champions Cup with Jordan Larson awarded as one of the tourney’s Best Outside Hitters.
Next year, all eyes will be on Team USA as they try to defend their World Championship crown in Japan. Are we going to see changes with the roster? Are we going to see the return of some former players? Let’s and see.
American players will take a few days off before heading overseas to play with their professional club teams.
Through thick and thin, GO USA!!!
Carli Lloyd comments after the #FIVBWomensGCC match loss to Brazil and looking forward to 2018. pic.twitter.com/yeU9wl6tv1
— USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) September 10, 2017
.@JordanLarson10 comments following #USAVwnt match with #Brazil in #FIVBWomensGCC pic.twitter.com/y2v7sjsXPE
— USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) September 10, 2017
Lori is still in Japan for the FIVB Men’s Grand Champions Cup. Click here to visit her blog posts.