Abington Boys' Volleyball Preview

ABINGTON BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW

Head Coach:  Jason Barshinger, 1^st season

Assistant coaches:  Tom Landmesser, Madeline Robinson

Last year’s record:  5-9 SOL, 9-12 overall, District Rank – 9th

Notable losses:
Sean Dougherty            Libero / Springfield College (DIII)
Bryce Lexow                 Middle Hitter
Sam Miller                    Outside Hitter
Leo Presta                    Setter
Sebastian Skenderi        Middle Hitter / Drexel (DI Club)

Key returners (include grade/position):
Jake Kosik                     DS      Senior
Pat McBride                  DS       Senior
Zach Miller                   OH       Junior
Myles Winegrad            OPP      Senior

Others to watch:
Joseph Clark                 MH       Senior
Dominic DaSilva            OPP      Senior
Ben Holler                    OH       Senior
Michael Lyou                MH       Senior
Colin Mulvihill               Setter   Senior
Xavier Voit                    MH      Senior

Strengths/Question Marks: 
   - Strong serving ability but will need to show consistency throughout the match.
   - Versatile attack with the ability to spread the floor.
   - Strong blocking with good height and timing at the net.
   - Depth at every position could prove to help as the season progresses.

Outlook: “In most situations when a team graduates the majority of their starters, there tends to be a rebuild. This group has worked hard in the offseason to prepare themselves for success on the court this season. Our team goal will always be to strive to be the best and become the best version of ourselves in the process. The team possesses the ability to compete at a high level, yet there is room for growth that will only come with more reps and playing experience.
“Colin Mulvihill (Senior) will have numerous attacking options available for him to set in both the front and back row. Zach Miller (Junior) and Ben Holler (Senior) both provide consistent and aggressive attack options at the pins and in the back row for the Ghosts. Xavier Voit (Senior) has shown the ability to attack from multiple locations on the court as a middle hitter, as well as an aggressive jump serve that puts additional pressure on the opposition. Myles Winegrad (Senior) has the ability to attack from both pins as the opposite and provides an additional back row attacking option. Jake Kosik (Senior) and Pat McBride (Senior) will play key roles in the success of the team as either a defensive specialist or a libero.”