Volleyball Maxwell

Max is fulfilling my dreams of playing volleyball again. I don't want to say I pushed him toward the team, but I did show a lot of enthusiasm when he mentioned the try-outs.

And, without ever playing a game before, he made the middle school JV team. It's co-ed, and the season only lasts a month or so, but I think he is doing great. And hopefully having fun.

His serve is so nice. Underhand, and really smooth and high-arcing. But he hates to lose, and feels it if team members aren't giving their best or if he doesn't do his best.

Volleyball has been hard on his hands, though. I feel like the air is extra-dry in Salt Lake City still from winter, and he has been dealing with really dry, cracking skin. Any tips for that would be much appreciated.