A lot of work the Loyola men’s volleyball team puts in before a match largely goes unnoticed. The high flying serves and thunderous blocks take countless hours of sprinting in a hot gym after a match and lifting weights early in the morning.
Loyola head coach Mark Hulse said he’s always prioritized getting the team into the best shape possible. Early morning practices, late night weight lifts and practicing for hours on the beach are some of the ways Hulse gives his team a physical edge night in and night out.
“We want the guys just to go and go 100 miles per hour, mentality wise,” Hulse said.