March 1, 2000

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida State volleyball team began full-team training this week for its spring season which consists of four tournaments between March 25th and April 15th. The Lady Seminoles, comprised of 10 returning players, will also be training for their trip to Europe, May 8-23.

"Our team is really improving in practice," Head Coach Cecile Reynaud said. "We are already seeing much better passing and ball control. The coaching staff has been very impressed. We are really focusing on all details, so we hope to have a well-rounded team."

Florida State will host a tournament on March 25th, head to the Florida Tournament in Gainesville on April 1st, travel to Auburn on April 4th and conclude with a tournament at Georgia on April 15th.

The trip abroad will consist of eight matches during a 16-day tour of the Czech Republic, Germany and Denmark.