Welcome to
More Than a Game: My Volleyball Journey
About me & Why This Blog Exist
Hello!
My name is Brian Ung, I’m a student and a volleyball player who plays as a Libero position. Volleyball has shaped my discipline, confidence, and mindset on and off the court over these past few years. I created this blog as part of my Personal Project to document my growth and to shape my experiences through videos and writing. My mission is to encourage young players to stay committed, improve their skills, and step outside of their comfort zone to try new skills, such as volleyball.
“Passion grows when you choose not to quit.”
- Brian Ung
Recent videos!
Becoming more competitive
As I continued playing volleyball, my mindset changed. What was once casual became competitive. I started wanting to improve, not just participate. I trained more seriously, played with people who were more skilled than I was, and pushed myself physically and mentally during practices at school and outside, as well as during matches. With this shift came discipline. In volleyball, commitment is required, showing up to training, taking in feedback, and learning from past mistakes. It taught me that improvements take time and consistency.
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Growth, Discipline, and Challenges along the way
One challenge I faced was balancing volleyball and academics in middle school, Grade 7-8. At times, I was more focused on volleyball than school responsibilities, which was not healthy. After realizing that there was an imbalance between academics and hobbies, I immediately took action and soon understood the importance of balance and time management. By the end of Grade 8, this was no longer an issue.
Resilience in MRISA
One of the most challenging and memorable experiences in my volleyball journey was competing internationally at the MRISA held at Bangkok KIS. This was my first international competition, and it came with high pressure, not only for representing my school but also for my team and family.
During this tournament, we faced a Vietnamese school, “SSIS,” and lost badly at first. We gave it almost our all. We worked tirelessly it was exhausting, both physically and mentally. However, we pushed through, adjusted our mindset, and eventually reached the finals, where we met them again. This time we won, and it was for gold. That experience taught me resilience, teamwork, and the importance of not quitting even when the situation feels overwhelming, which is key to success.