“Can we do better? Absolutely we can do better,” Weiss said. “I think we’re well on our way to creating that atmosphere in the future. The next couple years are going to be a lot of fun, because now we’ve established this team culture, and it’s good to know that we’ve set such a strong foundation.”
For the entire squad, the year has been a chance to grow.
“What stands out to me most is when I see individuals making big jumps,” Weiss said. “We had a freshman Tyler Grimaldi who had a lot of success in the beginning of the season, and now realizes how much work our season is. He has become more focused mentally and physically, and that’s what I look for.”
Outside of competition, the Harvard squad garnered honors for being the top academic program in the country, the fourth time that the Crimson has received this award.
“They’re really focused on doing great things off the mat,” Weiss said. “They hold each other to this high standard, on and off the mat, and when you see that happen as a coach, it’s just so much fun. It’s a joy to coach.”
—Staff writer Jillian Dukes can be reached at jdukes01@college.harvard.edu.