The team needs to reach the same level of competition that other nations will be exhibiting, hence the need to give them adequate preparations.

In addition to the tournament, we hope to get a coach from Japan, who will be in the team as a technical adviser ahead of the world event in Japan.

The opposition is very stiff but I am optimistic.

I expect a thrilling tournament as the championship is set to feature some of the best volley countries on the continent.

If it's competition, there's a lot more to it than consolidation. There needs to be an improved feeder system and increased pay for coaches if we are to compete with (Marion) County and suburban schools.

I think to get better as a team there needs to be competition all over and we are trying to create that at all positions.