The Minnesota volleyball team had it first practice of the 2010 season on the morning of Monday, Aug. 9. The Golden Gopher players had their running and jumping tests, along with some defensive run through drills and three-on-three back row attack drills among other things in the first practice.

Gophersports.com caught up with seniors Hailey Cowles and Lauren Gibbemeyer to talk to them about the first practice, and to get some of their thoughts heading into fall practice.

Througout fall practice, gophersports.com will be interviewing players and head coach Mike Hebert about their thoughts heading into the 2010 season. To send any questions to be used in these interviews please click here.