Red Sparks Coach Reveals the Secret to Megawati Cs Can Rise from Adversity

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Red Sparks, strengthened by Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi, showed an extraordinary comeback in the South Korean volleyball league or V-League 2024/2025 after an unsatisfactory start to the season. The secret behind this change lies in the communicative approach implemented by coach Ko Hee-jin.

In the match which was held at the Hwaseong General Indoor Stadium on Saturday (30/11/2024), the Red Sparks won a landslide victory over IBK Altos with a set score of 3-0 (25-17, 25-13 and 25-14).

Before the match started, the situations of the two teams looked contrasting. IBK Altos is in a positive trend with six consecutive wins, while Cheong Kwan Jang has slumped and only recorded a winning percentage of under 50%. In fact, they lost to Pepper Savings Bank in a home match on Wednesday (27/11/2024).

Coach Ko Hee-jin revealed that an intensive communication approach was the key to the team’s revival. He realized that the pressure of the schedule and bad results in previous matches had an impact on the players’ mentality.

“The players’ bodies and minds are tired. I try to understand them through open conversations,” said Ko Hee-jin, quoted from Naver.

With open communication, barriers between coaches and players begin to break down. Ke Hee-jion emphasized the importance of empathy and understanding towards the players’ conditions.

“I realized, as a young coach in women’s volleyball, I needed to understand the players better. “This is my greatest strength, and today we won together thanks to that,” he said.

Setters Red Sparks principal Yeom Hye-sun also admitted that close communication with the coach played a big role in changing the team’s atmosphere.

“Previously, when our performance dropped, we only focused on our respective games. The coach reminded us that we are not a team that can perform well alone. Today we played with a smile, supported each other and communicated more often. “This makes the team’s performance improve,” said Yeom Hye-sun.

In the Red Sparks match against IBK Altos, Megawati was again the top scorer with 23 points. Red Sparks remains in fourth place in the standings with a record of five wins and six defeats (15 points).