Never mishandle hope or self-confidence - those are elements of life, not just a game.
In volleyball there are many reasons for errors but not a single excuse.
Focus on winning the contest with yourself.
Most volleyball players are made in the winter, spring and summer, for come fall, everyone practices equal time.
The pessimistic coach complains about the play. The optimistic coach expects it to change. The realistic coach adjusts what he can control.
Profit by your own mistakes and profit by the mistakes of others. The referees were calling ball handling violations like they were getting commissions.