The LSU volleyball team began small group practices Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming spring season.The Tigers will practice twice a week in small groups before team workouts begin on March 11. LSU also started strength and conditioning workouts that are held three times a week at 6:15am.”We’re excited to get back to work after another successful season in 2008,” head coach Fran Flory said. “Our players over the last four seasons have elevated LSU volleyball back onto the national stage and we expect to take another step forward in 2009. The spring season lays the foundation for that success.”LSU is scheduled to compete in four spring tournaments, including the SEC Beach Championship held in Siesta Key, Fla. on April 18. The Tigers also host a spring tournament on April 25.