We had the good fortune of connecting with Laura Cantu and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Laura, what principle do you value most?
Making sure my girls learn the most they can in the short period of time I have them. That they grow and get better. That volleyball because a sport that they learn to love and helps keep them focused on their goals.

Because these kids deserve to receive the best of me. They deserve the opportunity to be able to become the best player they can and if I can be of any help to their growth, I hope that I can teach them that their hard work will eventually pay off. Plus its important to me that the parents see the progress as well and are happy with the results.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I started Yes She Can Volleyball at the beginning of the year (2023). After coaching volleyball for almost a decade, I finally felt that I was ready to lead in a greater form. I had my first camp Spring Break of 2023 and it was the best time. I’ve coached club the last 5 years and really grew to understand myself more as a coach and learned how to finally connect with the age group I was coaching at that time. After this point I realized how big of a difference I was making and really wanted to put more focus and time into it. My girls work so hard for me which keeps me passionate about what I do. I am also the Volleyball Specialist at Redline in Webster, Texas and this position has really helped grow my name in a positive form. I coach so many girls between the ages of 12 and 17 and see their success each year brings me so much joy.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My parents. I played sports my entire childhood and they never missed a game or tournament. The early mornings and long nights, they were always there to either drop me off or pick me up. Even when my siblings has other things going on, they still made an effort to support me. I am who I am because of them. They pushed me to be the best that I could be no matter if I played one play or played the entire game. They taught me how my attitude influenced my game so I made sure to always to keep a good one. I am so blessed to have them!

Website: https://coachlaura-htx.godaddysites.com

Instagram: coachlaurahtx

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauracantu/

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