It’s an oft-repeated maxim in the classroom: Teaching others is the best way to learn. This summer, that age-old technique was taken out of the classroom and onto Penn’s volleyball courts.

While 2012 ended on a sour note for the Red and Blue as they got swept in the Empire State, the Quakers produced some memorable victories on their way to a winning season. Let’s look at three of the top moments.

With all eight Ivy League volleyball squads starting play this Saturday, it is fitting that we bring you the 2013 Ivy season preview now. As has been the case for the last few years, everyone is chasing Yale, with the Bulldogs going for their fourth straight Ivy League title. Can anyone dethrone the dominant Elis?

After having a season to remember in 2012, in which she led the team in every major offensive category, Julie Tahan has stepped into a leadership role as one of the captain’s of the improving field hockey squad.

Shortly and sweetly relive the Quakers’ run through its first winning campaign since 2006 a season ago.

Two years ago, Alex Iqbal was the freshman taking the Ivy League by storm. But she hasn’t taken the field since after tearing her ACL and meniscus. After a summer in India, Iqbal is now ready to get back on the field.

We countdown the top three moments from 2012, including a losing-streak ending victory over Villanova, a comeback win over Yale and a defeat of Brown to close out field hockey’s final game at Franklin Field

After winning the national championship, Princeton is the favorites to take another Ivy League title. Can anyone make a run at the defending champions? We look at the entire Ancient Eight, from bottom to top.

With the new Ellen Vagelos Field in place, Penn field hockey has its first field hockey-specific field ever. This signals that Fink’s program will no longer be at a distinct disadvantage in comparison to other Ivies in scheduling, recruiting and gameplay.

All the numbers seemed to finally go Penn’s way last season. But one stat kept getting in the way in 2012 — three goals allowed per game, good for last in the Ivy League. Now the defense is looking to be more aggressive and improve overall.

What our editors took away from Media Day.

Shortly and sweetly revisit the Quakers’ slog through its 3-13 campaign from last year.

From newbies to vets, three of Penn men’s soccer’s sophomores will have to show they’ve grown up if the Quakers hope to reverse Penn’s 0-6 start from a season ago.

After a disappointing season last year, the Penn men’s soccer team is working on one of the most fundamental elements of play: defense. And this time around, it won’t be for just the back line anymore.

For Penn fans who believe soccer is too low scoring, the men’s team has more than enough firepower up front to prove you wrong with the strong pairing of Duke Lacroix and Stephen Baker

After a fall season to forget, three of Penn soccer’s best dedicated their summers to improving their game so that hopefully this year will be one to remember.

Even amid a tough season, Penn soccer had some great moments in 2012. Check out our countdown for its top three games of last year.