Fall Softcore/Midcore Co-ed Indoor Volleyball in SEPDX Thursday

Oleg Buzhduga was this weeks player of the week.

Oleg was joining the league as a independent and was put on the Indy Team #49. Oleg was soooo excited to be joining his new team and our league that he showed up 2 hours before his game.

Oleg was observed watching the other teams and learning the "Underdog Way" prior to his 9 PM match. Once his team showed up he was quick to socialize with them in preparation for their big match against Octothorpes. (I just learned that's a fancy name for hash tag)

During the match Oleg's effort was inspiring. More than once I could see him going the extra effort to dive for the ball and get his teammates involved. He truly displayed an amazing "Underdog Spirit" for the match. He cheered and talked so loud that by the end of the night he had almost lost his voice. His team, even though a group of individuals who came together for the first time tonight, were seen picking each other up and displaying great teamwork.

Way to go Oleg, thanks for being such a great ambassador of the Underdog Mentality and helping your team have a successful opening night!

Her voice can be heard ringing throughout the gym. The cheering and support flows down like the Multnomah falls over her teammates.

No opponents lead is safe with Brandi at the helm, she refuses to give up and rally's her team's spirit throughout the evening.

Always quick to offer a word of encouragement and a little "pick me up" attitude, Brandi wears her Underdog Spirit not only on her shirt, but in her heart. That's why Brandi is this week's player of the week for Thursday night volleyball at SE PDX.

Thank you Brandi for your inspiration to not only your team, but the rest of us!

In between points you can find him stretching to increase his quickness and enhance his vertical. His all out effort and cat like reflexes are what make Chad the player of the week.

Acting as a strong supporter for his team when he is on the sidelines he is quick to flash a smile and offer a word or two of encouragement when he sees them make a good play.

With a Low and lethal line drive serve he can quickly rally off 4-5 points in a row.

His overall fun loving underdog attitude is the icing on the cake for this special, team first, player.

Way to go Chad and way to go Block n Bleed on a fun session full of spirit and heart.