Pepper knew how to win, 'Winning Mentalty' planted in the squad by coach Jang Ji-yeon
Pepper knew how to win, 'Winning Mentalty' planted in the squad by coach Jang Ji-yeon
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I won again.
Cho Ji-yeon, manager of Pepper Savings Bank in the women's professional volleyball division, is planting "winning mentality." Pepper Savings Bank defeated IBK Industrial Bank of Korea 3-2 (25-19 23-25 17-25 25-22 16-14) in the first round of the fourth round of the Dodram 2024-2025 V-League at Hwaseong Indoor Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on Sunday.
Pepper Savings Bank ended its nine-game losing streak at IBK Industrial Bank of Korea. It also increased its win streak to seven.
"First of all, thank you for not giving up until the end today," coach Jang said after the game. "There was a time when the atmosphere was tilted even in the last five sets, but even then, I didn't give up until the end. I think we got such strength from some point on," he said.
Pepper Savings Bank is no longer a weak player. It is ranked fifth in the league with 7 wins and 12 losses (22 points) this season.
During the 2021-2022 season, Pepper Savings Bank entered the V-League for the first time. At that time, it had 3 wins and 28 losses including 17 consecutive losses, ranking at the bottom of the league. The 2022-2023 season was no different. It suffered 17 consecutive losses again, and remained at the bottom with 5 wins and 31 losses.
In order to escape from the bottom, the team started its best from the off-season in the 2023-2024 season. It also appointed a foreign coach. It also successfully recruited key players including Park Jeong-ah, Yasmin Bedart, and Chae Sun-ah. However, the team's final record was 5 wins and 31 losses. It lost 23 consecutive games during the season, ranking last for three consecutive years, disgracing the most consecutive losses among women in the V-League.
Coach Yoo Ji-yeon, who took office ahead of this season, has begun to instill a "winning mentality" in his team that he lacked. According to outside heater Lee Han-bi, Jang emphasizes trust among the players. "The coach always tells us to trust each other more," Lee said. "Before, I was nervous even if I was winning. But I gained the strength to overcome that."
The head coach also reflected on the importance of "winning experience." "Winning in today's atmosphere will be a bigger asset for the team," Jang said. "I see that kind of mentality among the players these days. I think I'm getting used to the habit of winning."
Players' mental strength also exerts a great influence, but Jang's leadership ultimately contributes the most to the victory. Pepper Savings Bank, which was lagging far behind in the beginning of the first set, put the game between 16 and 16 at square one in the middle of the set.
At the time, Jang added Lee Ye-rim to replace Park Jeong-ah to strengthen his defense. His tactic perfectly matched. Lee saved the team by successively playing critical defense as soon as he deployed. Pepper Savings Bank overturned the score, and was able to continue the momentum and win the first set. 메이저놀이터
Coach Jang also recalled that moment. "Lee Ye-rim defended well and laid the groundwork for victory then." "I feel proud and happy when a substitute player does his part," he said. "Lee Ye-rim has become a stepping stone and created a new trend. He will gain confidence in himself."
Can we continue the atmosphere? Pepper Savings Bank, which has gained momentum, will leave for Suwon on the 12th to face Hyundai Engineering & Construction.