05/07/2024
After much thought & consideration, I’ve made the difficult decision to step down from my coaching position at WHS after 17 seasons. It’s impossible for words to adequately capture the depth of my feelings, but here goes-My heart is & always will be with Westwood Volleyball. I’ve grown up in this program and have had the unique privilege of playing for AND coaching at all 3 levels. I’m endlessly proud of our journey, our achievements & most of all, the community we’ve built together.
To all of my former players: each of you have left an indelible mark on my heart. You were, without a doubt, the driving force that brought me back year after year. Thank you for allowing me to mentor you both on & off the court; it’s been one of the most rewarding & fulfilling experiences of my life. From the laughter to the tears, through ups & downs, we’ve grown together and I’ve learned as much from you as I hope you’ve learned from me. Having many of you return to coach alongside me was a dream come true that has meant more to me than you’ll ever know.
To parents, coaches & WHS staffers; thank you for the incredible support & encouragement you’ve afforded me throughout the years. I’m grateful for the opportunity the WW community provided me to pursue my passion & to be able to do it in my own way. Many coaches are not as fortunate & I deeply appreciate the trust you placed in me.
To my family & friends: your love & support has meant the world to me. Whether donating to our many fundraisers, coming to games or just genuinely being interested in my teams, thank you! To my dad who encouraged that little 21-year-old to apply for the freshman coaching position, when she didn’t think she had any business doing so-I never would have dreamt that I would take over the program & lead it to its first TVL title in 36 years, make playoff appearances every season & have the longest playoff runs in history. I may not have always believed I could do it, but you did & pushed me to believe in myself. I quite literally, couldn’t(and wouldn’t) have done it without you!
It’s the end of an era, but OUR legacy will surely endure & I can’t wait to see what’s to come for WW VBall!
I’m sure I’ll see you soon 😉
💚Coach Murphy
