Relocating from LA to PHX and looking for competitive A or AA mens or
coed friendship leagues. Need names, phone numbers or email addresses.
Thanks
Roy
The #1 Volleyball Skills Clinic in the nation is coming to Phoenix
April 28-29!
Olympic Gold Medalist and the Nation's #1 skills instructor, Pat
Powers, will conduct a 12-hour volleyball clinic at Kingdom Courts.
This clinic is for junior boys/girls (ages 12-18) and adult players
and will go from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM on Saturday and 9:00 AM-2:00 PM on
Sunday.
***************FREE T-SHIRT TO ALL PARTICIPANTS**************
*****************Note: About 25 spots left for registration
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The revolutionary method of skill development is:
*Step one: Theory
*Step two: Demonstration
*Step three: Over-Correction of skill
*Step four: Drill using Over-Correction
*Step five: At the end of the day, we play Survivor. Survivor is a
Queen/King of the court game played with the rules of over-correction.
Hitters!
* Learn how to snap instead of hit a ball
* Learn how to hit out of your approach
* Learn a one step fix to jump higher and hit harder
Setters!
* Learn how to set from your wrist
* Learn how to set past your apex of your jump
* Learn how to set against the flow
Everybody!
1. Learn why you should backspin a volleyball when passing.
2. Learn how to play defense by watching only the hitter.
3. Learn how to time a set; how to time your hitters.
4. Learn how to develop your peripheral vision when hitting.
5. Learn how to make your float serve dance.
6. Learn how to get into position on defense.
7. Learn the rules of non-verbal communication.
8. Learn the rule of ball control.
9. Juniors: Learn how to position yourself for a college scholarship
10. Learn the game in a non-intimidating environment.
Skill level!
We have fun! One hour into the clinic, participants are assigned an
appropriate court determined by age and skill level. The safety and
comfort level of all players is a primary goal of the clinic. The
curriculum has been developed to accommodate intermediate players and
novices. Current skill level is not an issue.
Three fundamental team concepts stressed in the clinic are:
1. Playing the game three seconds into the future.
2. Using peripheral vision.
3. Reacting to bodies instead of the ball.
Registration fee for 12 hours of intense instruction, 3-page handout
and a free T-shirt is $145. For more information and sign-up, please
visit http://www.VBClinics.Com and clinic on the "Schedule" icon or
e-mail Pat at: Pat@... with questions. Telephone (760) 635-3994
Pat Powers
Pat@...http://www.VBClinics.Com/
If you are considering attending a Gold Medal Squared Volleyball coaching clinic this spring or summer, we still have several slots available.Don't miss this opportunity to learn from some of the greatest, most successful minds in volleyball such as Carl McGown, Marv Dunphy, Doug Beal, and Jim McLaughin.Coaches that have attended our 3 day clinics are very enthusiastic about their experience and many of them are having record-setting championship seasons. Clinics are being held in the following locations:
Long Island, NY (Apr 13-15)
Tempe, AZ (Apr 20-22)
Malibu, CA (May 11-13)
Seattle, WA (May 18-20) Sold Out!!
Manhattan, KS (Jun 7-9)
Baltimore, MD (Jun 15-17)
Worcester, MA (Jul 6-8) New location
West Palm, FL (Jul 13-15)
Indianapolis, IN (Jul 20-22)
To receive more information, register, and hear what other coaches have to say about their clinic experiences, visit us at www.goldmedalsquared.com
We would love to have you join us at a Gold Medal Squared coaching clinic this summer. The three-day events are held at various locations throughout the country and are presented by some of the most esteemed coaches in volleyball: Carl McGown, Marv Dunphy, Doug Beal, and Jim McLaughlin. Coaches that have attended our clinics are very enthusiastic about the experience and many of them are having record-setting championship seasons. We still have open availability in the following locations:
Long Island, NY (Apr 13-15) Tempe, AZ (Apr 20-22) Malibu, CA (May 11-13) Manhattan, KS (Jun 7-9) Baltimore, MD (Jun 15-17) West Palm, FL (Jul 13-15) Indianapolis, IN (Jul 20-22)
To receive more information, register, and hear what other coaches have to say about their clinic experiences, visit us at www.goldmedalsquared.com
Gold Medal Squared Professional Scholarship Program
To All Prospective Staff:
Gold Medal Squared Volleyball Camps and Clinics is pleased to announce a new scholarship program to assist prospective staff with an opportunity to advance their coaching education and coaching skills.This April, we will be conducting a GMS coaching clinic at ArizonaStateUniversity.We will be providing opportunities for our prospective staff to attend the clinic.
We are offering 2 types of scholarships.With both scholarship programs, tuition for the clinic is waived.One scholarship is designed for the professional coach or someone with extensive experience.The other scholarship is designed for the pre-professional or person who is exploring professional opportunities or summer employment.
GMS Staff Scholarship Awards for Staff Training at ASU April 20-22:
·There are approximately 20 scholarships available for returning and prospective GMS Staff.Ideally, we are planning on issuing 10 scholarships in each category.However, we may distribute more or less in any given category based upon the quality of the applications.
·Scholarship Applications are due February 1st, 2007 (see below for additional instructions).
·The Gold Medal Squared Scholarship offers 2 types of awards. Each award has a different set of criteria.
1.The Gold Medal Squared Award for Leadership in Coaching Volleyball covers tuition for the coaching clinic and a $650- award to be granted August 31st 2007.The criteria for this award are as follows:
A. Being available to work 4 camps or more as a lead coach during the summer 2007
B. Submitting a letter of application and resume
C. Submitting an original article related to training, creating new drills, coaching education, statistics, bio-mechanics, strength training, etc.Please note that Gold Medal Squared retains the right to copy or distribute said materials for use in its clinics and camps.
*Candidates will be selected based on their experience, letter, and the content and quality of the article/research/project.
2.The Gold Medal Squared Award for Education in Coaching Volleyball covers tuition for the coaching clinic and a $350- award to be granted August 31st 2007.The criteria for this award are as follows:
A. Being available to work 4 camps or more as a secondary or lead coach during the summer 2007
B. Submitting a letter of application and resume.Candidates will be selected based upon their experience and rationale as stated in the letter of application.
Ultimately, these awards are designed for coaches who are interested in joining the GMS Summer Staff.We want support our staff in their professional preparation and development.Here are just a few reasons to consider working for GMS this summer:
·We are the brand leader in coaching education and player development in the country. The founders of GMS have won two Olympic Gold Medals, 8 NCAA National Championships and a myriad of other prestigious accomplishments and awards.
·We are tied into the largest network of volleyball coaching professionals in the country. Many of our summer staff are actively recruited by prospective employers. Our brand name is a seal of approval on their resume. Should you develop an interest in the coaching profession, we have the resources to help prepare you and to help get your foot in the door.
·Finally, we pride ourselves in being a great to company to work for.We are constantly asking our clients and staff for feedback and we take to heart what they have to say.
All letters of application and articles should be submitted electronically to Tom Melton on or before February 1st, 2007.For more information about Gold Medal Squared and these scholarship programs, please contact Tom Melton tommelton@... or 530.520.3909.
Gold Medal Squared Volleyball, the premier provider of volleyball
camps and clinics in the USA, currently has open availability in
Arizona for weekend camps beginning now through May. The GMS
methodologies and curriculum were developed by some of the greatest
minds and most successful coaches in volleyball including Carl
McGown, Marv Dunphy, Doug Beal, and Jim McLaughlin among others, and
are directed by an experienced staff of coaches and athletes who
utilize GMS methods in their own gyms. Programs incorporating Gold
Medal Squared systems have won at every level of the game, including
Olympic Gold Medals, NCAA Championships, European Professional
League titles, JO Championships and more. Additionally, over 150
schools have won State High School Championships and hundreds more
have won regional/sectional championships. Virtually every school
that holds a camp has an improved season over the previous one. I
can tell you from personal experience as a successful coach and
collegiate player that THIS IS THE BEST CAMP IN THE COUNTRY!! Even
more appealing is that Gold Medal Squared will bring the camp and
the instructors to your school or gym HERE IN ARIZONA!!
Camp availability is open to boy's high school or club teams
preparing for their upcoming season as well as girl's club teams
seeking in-season training and development. Arrangements can also
be made for adult leagues or teams who are interested. If you have
questions or would like more information about weekend camps and
Gold Medal Squared, visit
http://www.goldmedalsquared.com/weekend.asp or contact Tim Jenson
directly at timjenson@...
VOLLEYBALL VACATIONS CRUISE TO THE WESTERN CARRIBEAN
FEBRUARY 11-18, 2007
Get out of Arizona and go on vacation? Be spontaneous and climb on
board the Volleyball Vacations Cruise on Feb. 11-18. Play and Party
with AVP tour Champion AL-B Hannemann and other top AVP Players on
the Beautiful Cruise Liner "Costa Magica" as they go through a tour
of the Western Carribean. You will be playing on the ship and getting
in the sand at Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Grand Turks. The
ship departs out of Port Everglades and it is only 2.4 miles from the
Fort Lauderdale airport. Bring your sunblock and sunglasses and get
ready to play and party AVP style on some of the worlds most exotic
islands. All levels are welcome as this is a fun vacation where you
can learn from the best and even play with these pros. This is going
to be an awesome experience where you can improve your skills and
meet new friends from all over the world.
There are some interesting things planned for this cruise when out at
sea. Learn about the pros nutrition, health, and exercise routines.
They will also be teaching you proper stretching techniques,
plyometrics and core training while working out with you.
In addition, the Costa Magica offers swimming pools, casinos,
lounges, restaurants, nightclubs, a state of the art fitness center
and spa, a jogging track, a basketball court and more! You'll find
that the ship is a floating resort offering every comfort,
convenience and amenity that one could imagine. You can lie back and
be completely pampered. Or you can go non-stop enjoying great
volleyball, unbelievable dining experiences and a fun-filled
nightlife.
prices start as low as
$949.00
Call (860) 927- 4134 or email judi@... for all exclusive
booking information. Port charge/gov't/tax and gratuity not included.
Book now as space is limited. Only available through volleyball
vacations.
For more information go to WWW.VOLLEYBALLVACATIONS.COM
Selections announced
Nov. 26, 2006
Bracket -
http://www.ncaasports.com/volleyball/womens/brackets/printable/straight64_dyn/20\
06/DI
INDIANAPOLIS -- The NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Committee announced
today the 64-team field for the 2006 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball
Championship. Thirty-one conferences were awarded automatic qualification,
and the remaining 33 slots were filled with at-large selections to complete
the bracket.
The top 16 teams were seeded nationally and placed within four regions. The
teams tabbed as the top four seeds were No. 1 the University of Nebraska,
Lincoln; No. 2 Stanford University; No. 3 Pennsylvania State University; and
No. 4 University of California, Los Angeles.
Team pairings were determined by geographical proximity, with the exception
that teams from the same conference were not paired during the first and
second rounds.
The Pacific-10 Conference, the Southeastern Conference, and the Big Ten
Conference led all conferences with seven teams selected. The Big 12
Conference landed six teams and four conferences have three teams
represented in the bracket -- the West Coast Conference, Big West
Conference, Mountain West Conference and Big East Conference. Three teams,
Penn State, Stanford and the University of California, Santa Barbara, have
earned bids to all 26 championships. Five teams are making their initial
appearances in the tournament: Saint Louis University, University of Alabama
at Birmingham, St. John’s University (New York), University of Mississippi,
and Belmont University.
In the 26-year history of the championship, ten schools have been crowned
champion, nine of which are in this year’s bracket, including the defending
champion University of Washington.
Additional past winners making the field are Stanford (1992, 94, 96, 97,
2001, 04), University of Hawaii, Manoa (1982, 83, 87), Long Beach State
University (1989, 93, 98), UCLA (1984, 90, 91), Nebraska (1995 and 2000),
University of Southern California (1981, 2002, 03), Penn State (1999),
University of Texas at Austin (1988) and Washington (2005).
First- and second-round matches will be played at 16 campus sites. A list of
the first-round match-ups follows.
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA REGIONAL
December 1-2 at Omaha, Nebraska
Nebraska (27-1) vs. American (25-6)
Winthrop (34-2) vs. UNI (27-7)
December 1-2 at Knoxville, Tennessee
Tennessee (19-11) vs. Duke (28-3)
Jacksonville St. (24-4) vs. San Diego (24-5)
November 30- December 1 at Gainesville, Florida
Florida (28-2) vs. Florida A&M (21-6)
Col. of Charleston (27-7) vs. Arizona St. (15-14)
November 30- December 1 at Albany, New York
St. John’s (N.Y.) (30-4) vs. Albany (N.Y.) (19-12)
Siena (22-12) vs. Minnesota (23-7)
HONOLULU, HAWAII REGIONAL
November 30- December 1 at Los Angeles, California
Southern California (25-4) vs. Mississippi (19-12)
UC Santa Barb. (19-11) vs. Brigham Young (24-5)
December 1-2 at Long Beach, California
Pepperdine (16-11) vs. Long Beach St. (25-5)
Oregon (17-11) vs. Hawaii (26-5)
December 1-2 at Fayetteville, Arkansas
Oklahoma (26-5) vs. Oral Roberts (26-8)
Missouri St. (26-8) vs. Arkansas (16-12)
December 1-2 at Los Angeles, California
Utah (27-3) vs. Michigan St. (19-11)
UAB (27-9) vs. UCLA (29-3)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON REGIONAL
December 1-2 at State College, Pennsylvania
Penn St. (29-2) vs. Long Island (25-10)
Cornell (18-8) vs. Hofstra (23-6)
November 30- December 1 at West Lafayette, Indiana
Kentucky (18-11) vs. Ohio (28-4)
St. Louis (22-8) vs. Purdue (21-10)
December 1-2 at Louisville, Kentucky
Ohio St. (23-7) vs. Belmont (24-6)
Middle Tenn. (26-7) vs. Louisville (25-6)
November 30- December 1 at Boulder, Colorado
Colorado (16-11) vs. New Mexico St. (33-3)
Colorado S. (20-9) vs. Washington (25-4)
AUSTIN, TEXAS REGIONAL
December 1-2 at Austin, Texas
Texas (21-6) vs. Prairie View (23-10)
Stephen F. Austin (30-3) vs. Alabama (17-12)
December 1-2 at Madison, Wisconsin
Iowa St. (20-10) vs. Wis.-Milwaukee (24-5)
Notre Dame (18-13) vs. Wisconsin (24-6)
December 1-2 at San Luis Obispo, California
Cal Poly (22-5) vs. Michigan (21-12)
California (20-9) vs. LSU (26-5)
December 1-2 at Stanford, California
Missouri (17-12) vs. Santa Clara (20-7)
Sacramento St. (30-5) vs. Stanford (25-3)
Teams winning both matches will move on to regional play December 8 and 9.
The pre-determined regional sites are Austin, Texas; Gainesville, Florida;
Honolulu, Hawaii; and Seattle, Washington. The regional winners will advance
to the semifinals and final hosted by Nebraska at the Qwest Center in Omaha,
Nebraska, on December 14 and 16.
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USA Volleyball Announces Tentative 2007 High Performance Tryout Schedule
http://www.usavolleyball.org/VolleyballNews/news.asp?id=1399
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2006) – USA Volleyball has tentatively
scheduled 37 tryout dates its High Performance Program in 2007, including 25
for girls and 12 for boys.
USA Volleyball High Performance tryouts for boys will be conducted in seven
different states between Jan. 12 and March 4. USA High Performance tryouts
for girls will be conducted between March 2 and April 26 in 13 different
states. Each tryout session lasts four hours with the first hour designed
for registration and physical testing followed by three hours of tryout
activity.
The High Performance Program at USA Volleyball is the "pipeline" for young
volleyball athletes who aspire to reach the elite level of their sport and
who dream to one day represent the USA on the national men’s or women’s
volleyball team.
High Performance provides many team and camp opportunities for young
volleyball athletes in three designated age groups for each gender. These
age groups are determined by an athlete's year of birth (using international
criteria) and begin approximately when they are 13 or 14 years old,
continuing for six seasons, often into their collegiate years.
The goals of the High Performance Program include: to bring young volleyball
athletes together in challenging and rewarding training environments; to
expose these athletes to the methods and systems of the USA national men’s
and women’s teams; to provide them the opportunity to train and develop with
the best coaches in the USA Coaches' Pipeline; and to provide these athletes
with demanding competition experiences at the elite and international
levels.
In 2007, athletes again will have the option of registering directly on-line
or printing an application form and then faxing or mailing it to the USA
Volleyball office in Colorado Springs. Both of these methods will be
available by the end of this week through the USA Volleyball web site.
2007 USA Volleyball High Performance Boys’ Tryout Schedule (Tentative)
Date - City (Site, Time, Age Group)
Jan. 12 - St. Louis, Mo. (TBA, 5:30-9:30 p.m., All)
Jan. 15 - Anaheim, Calif. (American Sports Center, 5-9 p.m., All)
Jan. 21 - Huntingdon, Pa. (Juniata College, Kennedy Center, TBA, All)
Jan. 28 - Anaheim, Calif. (American Sports Center, 5-9 p.m., All)
Feb. 2 - San Jose, Calif. (San Jose Convention Center, 5:30-9:30 p.m., All)
Feb. 2 - Waukesha, Wis. (Center Court Sports Complex, 5-9 p.m., All)
Feb. 16 - Chicago Area (TBA, TBA, Youth)
Feb. 18 - Chicago Area (TBA, TBA, SEL/JR)
Feb. 23 - College Park, Md. (University of Maryland, Reckford Armory, 5-9
p.m., All)
March 3 - Hilo, Hawai’i (TBA, TBA, All)
March 3 - Honolulu, Hawai’i (TBA, TBA, All)
March 4 - Orlando, Fla. (Orange County Convention Center, 2-6 p.m., All)
2007 USA Volleyball High Performance Girls’ Tryout Schedule (Tentative)
March 2 - Orlando, Fla. (Orange County Convention Center, 5-9 p.m., All)
March 3 - Hilo, Hawai’i (TBA, TBA, All)
March 4 - Honolulu, Hawai’i (TBA, TBA, All)
March 10 - Anaheim, Calif. (American Sports Center, TBA, All)
March 11 - Aurora, Ill. (Great Lakes Center, 3-7 p.m., All)
March 12 - Denver, Colo. (Denver Convention Center, 4-8 p.m., All)
March 15 - Denver, Colo. (Denver Convention Center, 4-8 p.m., All)
March 24 - Berkeley, Calif. (TBA, TBA, All)
March 24 - Lansing, Mich. (Lansing Community College, TBA, SEL)
March 24 - Lansing, Mich. (Lansing Community College, TBA, YTH/JR)
March 25 - Indianapolis, Ind. (Indianapolis Convention Center, 4-8 p.m.,
All)
March 25 - Cheney, Wash. (Eastern Washington University, 4-8 p.m., All)
March 29 - Indianapolis, Ind. (Indianapolis Convention Center, 4-8 p.m.,
All)
April 1 - Cheney, Wash. (Eastern Washington University, 4-8 p.m., All)
April 1 - Anaheim, Calif. (American Sports Center, 4-8 p.m., All)
April 5 - Atlanta, Ga. (World Congress Center, 4-8 p.m., All)
April 8 - Pittsburgh, Pa. (Pittsburgh Convention Center, 4-8 p.m., All)
April 12 - Pittsburgh, Pa. (Pittsburgh Convention Center, 4-8 p.m., All)
April 12 - Dallas, Texas (Dallas Convention Center, 4-8 p.m., All)
April 13 - Minneapolis, Minn. (Minneapolis Convention Center, 4-8 p.m., All)
April 15 - Anaheim, Calif. (American Sports Center, 4-8 p.m., All)
April 19 - Minneapolis, Minn. (Minneapolis Convention Center, 4-8 p.m., All)
April 19 - Dallas, Texas (Dallas Convention Center, 4-8 p.m., All)
April 20 - Dallas, Texas (Dallas Convention Center, 4-8 p.m., All)
April 26 - Reno, Nev. (Reno Convention Center, 4-8 p.m., All)
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Hi everyone, sup! I may be moving to the phoenix area and would love
to play. I played there about 6 years ago, on vacation. I'm from
Florida. I've played sand, grass, indoors. Played A/AA. I am a right
side sand player and will be looking to get back in the SWING of
things. I haven't played for 2 years. I am also looking for a Kim
Bennett. I played co-ed with her and would like to get in touch. If
anyone knows her please tell her to e-mail me sandinyatoes@...
I'll be there in Feb. to check out some jobs, hope to get some pick up
in there also. Later...;. Scott Langley
NO. 11 CAL VOLLEYBALL WINS AT ARIZONA, 3-1
TUCSON, ARIZ. — Bolstered by a balanced offensive attack, the No. 11-ranked
California volleyball team defeated Arizona, 3-1 (33-31, 30-25, 26-30,
30-20), Friday night at the McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. The Golden Bears,
led by 17 kills apiece from junior Angie Pressey and freshman Hana Cutura,
improved to 16-5 overall and 5-5 in the Pac-10. The Wildcats dropped to
10-12 overall and 1-9 in conference play.
It was the first time since 1991 that Cal had defeated Arizona twice in one
season, as the Bears topped the Wildcats, 3-1, Sept. 30 at Haas Pavilion.
Besides Pressey and Cutura, junior Ellen Orchard added a career-high 16
kills and had a team-best six block assists. Sophomore Morgan Beck added 15
kills and senior libero Jillian Davis had a match-high 19 digs. Davis is now
only five digs (1,598) short of becoming Cal’s all-time leader in career
digs, surpassing Lisa Arce’s 1,602 digs from 1987-90. Senior setter Samantha
Carter also performed well, notching 52 assists and a season-high 14 digs.
Arizona was paced by Whitney Dosty’s 14 kills, and Brittany Leonard added 17
digs for the Wildcats.
The Bears will next travel to Arizona State, Saturday, Oct. 28, for a 7 p.m.
match at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe.
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Dear Volleyball Fans,
Wondering where you can catch the exciting action of the upcoming
FIVB Men's and Women's World Championships? There's only one place
providing ALL the coverage: the World Championship Sports Network
(WCSN). Join us as we follow all the action, all-day, from Tokyo's
Yoyogi National Gymnasium, starting October 31, 2006. You'll get
it all: complete coverage of the championships as well as past FIVB
matches, editorial, photos, and much more.
The Volleyball World Championships are the first and most important
world volleyball event created by the FIVB (Federation
Internationale de Volleyball). Visit www.WCSN.com today, and don't
miss a second of the action!
WCSN is dedicated to bringing your favorite Olympic-style sports
programming, with over 20 major international sports federations,
including track and field, gymnastics, skiing, volleyball, and many
others, WCSN delivers exciting world-class competitions that can't
be seen anywhere else to fans around the world. By subscribing to
WCSN, we can continue to offer your favorite sports when you want
it, where you want it.
Visit www.WCSN.com for schedule details and join today!
Stanford Volleyball Results
October 27, 2006
At Arizona State
Stanford 3, Arizona State 0 (30-24, 30-22, 30-24)
Records: Stanford (18-2, 9-1 Pac-10), Arizona State (11-10, 3-7)
Rankings: Stanford No. 3
Stanford Sweeps Arizona State, 3-0
Sophomore Foluke Akinradewo leads the Cardinal with 15 kills.
The third-ranked Stanford volleyball team (18-2, 9-1) posted its
eighth-straight Pac-10 win tonight with a three-game sweep of Arizona
State in Tempe (30-24, 30-22, 30-24). Sophomore middle blocker Foluke
Akinradewo led the Cardinal with 15 kills and three blocks, while
sophomore outside hitter Cynthia Barboza tallied 11 kills. Senior
Kristin Richards and sophomore Erin Waller also racked up
double-figure kills, adding 10 apiece to the Cardinal effort.
In game one, the Sun Devils were on the board first, jumping out to a
3-1 lead on back-to-back kills by Paige Mittelstaedt. Akinradewo
notched the first kill of the match for the Cardinal, pulling the
team to within one, 4-3, and Waller drove home a kill to tie the
game, 5-5. The teams traded points until a pair of Cardinal errors
gave the Sun Devils a slight 9-7 advantage. Stanford battled back to
tie the match, 12-12, when junior Franci Girard pounded down a kill
and the Cardinal took its first lead on an Arizona State hitting
error on the next point. Three straight points by the Cardinal,
including a kill by Waller and a block by Girard and Richards, gave
Stanford an 18-14 advantage. The Sun Devils put up a fight, however,
with a 5-1 run to bring the game into a 19-19 tie. Two Akinradewo
kills and an Arizona State hitting error forced the Sun Devils to
take a timeout, however. After a kill by setter Bryn Kehoe put the
Cardinal ahead 23-19, the home team took another timeout but came
back to rattle off three straight points and pull within one, 23-22.
Akinradewo and Barboza put down kills to make it 25-22, and two
Waller kills contributed to a 28-24 Stanford advantage. A pair of Sun
Devil attack errors ended the match, 30-24.
In the second game, the Cardinal was first on the board but Arizona
State battled back to take a 2-1 lead. Richards pounded down a kill
to make it 2-2 and served the next two points to increase the lead to
4-2. The Sun Devils came back and tied the match 5-5 on a block by
Marina Mercer and Staci Smith, and took a brief lead before an
Akinradewo kill put the match back into a 9-9 tie. The Cardinal
strung together a 5-1 run to pull out a 14-10 lead and forced the Sun
Devils into a timeout. The Sun Devils posted two more quick points,
but the Cardinal went on a 3-1 run, capped by an Akinradewo kill from
the middle, to take a 17-13 lead. Stanford maintained the lead, and
began to pull away after Waller drove a kill to the left corner.
Stanford rattled off four more points after Waller's kill to take a
25-17 lead. The teams traded points to make it 27-19 and after two
ASU points, a tip by Kehoe gave the Cardinal a 28-21 lead. A pair of
kills by Waller and Richards sealed the win for Stanford, 30-22.
Stanford took a 3-1 lead in the third game after a pair of attacking
errors by the Sun Devils and never relinquished the lead. Waller
registered a kill to give the Cardinal a 10-6 advantage and the team
built a lead that waivered between three and four points for most of
the game. A kill by Richards gave the Cardinal its first five-point
lead, 14-9, but a kill by Nina Reeves pulled the Sun Devils back
within four. Stanford extended the lead to 16-10 on a Barboza kill
and held onto a solid lead for the rest of the game. A kill by senior
Lizzie Suiter gave the Cardinal a 30-24 win in game three and
completed the squad's third consecutive Pac-10 sweep.
Kehoe tallied 51 assists in the match, and sophomore libero Jessica
Fishburn had 15 digs. Mittelstaedt led the Sun Devils with 15 kills.
The Cardinal returns to action on the road tomorrow night, looking to
complete a season sweep of the Arizona Wildcats. The match is set for
7 p.m, at the McKale Center in Tucson.
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SINJIN SMITH, AL-B HANNEMANN, MICHELLE MORE, SUZANNE STONEBARGER and
GOLD MEDALIST ERIC FONOIMOANA WILL BE FEATURED AT WINTER
VOLLEYBALL VACATIONS TRIP
JANUARY 20-27th, 2007
Club Med CANCUN, MEXICO
EXPERIENCE VOLLEYBALLVACATIONS.COM
The rumors are true. The legendary Sinjin Smith has joined the
Volleyball Vacations team along with sexy fan favorites Michelle More
and Suzanne Stonebarger. They are all scheduled to be in Club Med
Cancun on January 20th to 27th!!! This trip is sure to be the best
ever with a full week of volleyball clinics, tournaments, pro am
play, group dinners and lots of partying at club meds newly
renovated "premiere spa village."
Come and see what everybody is talking about and experience it for
yourself. Party and Play with your favorite AVP players. Pick the
brains of the AVP's best and learn the mental game and how to beat
your opponents before you even serve the first ball. Improve your
vertical jump and get secret training techniques that
only the pros know while they teach you how to maximize your
potential.
Call VOBE Events to reserve your spot at 1-877-248-8623 extension 224
or by email at Terrie@... $1650 (double occupancy)
This will SELL OUT. Do not miss out on the most popular winter
volleyball vacation. Call today and save your spot with the AVP Pros.
Check out the exciting videos to see what these trips are all about @
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Hope to see you in the beach!
Aloha-
AL-B Hannemann
what: grass men's open 2's and grass women's open 2's
prize money: $1000 1st place and $280 2nd
when: saturday, october 14, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.
registration deadline: thursday, october 12, 2006 at 12 noon
where: heartwell park in long beach, ca. map:
http://floatserve.com/heartwellpark.html
cost: $80 per team with avpnext membership
registration and tournament details:
http://www.floatserve.com/8020.html
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The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's is live on NBC from Coney Island
on Saturday August 19th and Sunday August 20th at 4:30pm (ET).
August 15, 2006 -- The AVP Brooklyn Open Presented by Cushman &
Wakefield will be broadcast live on NBC on Saturday August 19th and
Sunday August 20th at 4:30pm (ET). Catch both the Men and Women as they
battle for big prize money at the AVP Crocs Tour's debut in the state
of New York.
The rivalry on the sand between the top two men's teams has heated up
as top-seeded Mike Lambert and Stein Metzger and second-seeded Phil
Dalhausser and Todd Rogers have met in the finals of the previous two
AVP finals. In Chicago, Lambert and Metzger swept Dalhausser and Rogers
21-16, 21-18. While Dalhausser and Rogers exacted their revenge this
past Sunday at the Historic Manhattan Beach Open defeating Lambert and
Metzger 22-20, 21-23, 15-11. Combined, these two teams have won nine of
the eleven 2006 AVP Crocs Tour events.
In the race for the Crocs Cup, awarded to the best men's and
women's team at the conclusion of the AVP Crocs Tour, just 20 points
separate Lambert/Metzger and Dalhausser/Rogers. With increased points
available in network events, both teams will bring their best game to
Coney Island. Tune in to the Men's final live on NBC on Saturday,
August 19 at 4:30pm (ET).
The path to the women's championship will be different in Coney
Island as partner switches have continued. Elaine Youngs and Nancy
Mason, fresh off their second place finish at the Manhattan Beach Open
last Saturday, will line up next to new partners. Youngs will team with
Nicole Branagh, the 2005 AVP Rookie of the Year, while Mason will
partner with AVP Star Tyra Turner. Branagh's former partner and
career victories leader Holly McPeak will partner with two-time indoor
Olympian Logan Tom.
The one constant on the women's side has been the dominant play of
2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh.
May-Treanor and Walsh, the number one team in the world, have won nine
of the eleven AVP Crocs Tour events this year, including a victory last
weekend in the AVP Manhattan Beach Open. In New York, the duo will look
to win their tenth event of the year, which would set the record for
most regular season wins by a women's team. May-Treanor and Walsh won
nine regular season events in 2005. Tune in to the Women's final live
on NBC on Sunday, August 20 at 4:30pm (ET) to see if May-Treanor and
Walsh can set the record.
Other AVP stars heating up the beach will be 2000 Olympic Gold
Medalists Dain Blanton and Eric Fonoimoana, three-time Olympic Gold
Medal winner Karch Kiraly, and 2005 AVP Best Defensive Player Rachel
Wacholder.
Do not miss the hottest action of beach LIVE on NBC Saturday August
19th and Sunday August 20th at 4:30pm (ET).
The competition is sure to be fierce and you do not want to miss a
single serve, dig or spike.
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Main Draw of the Historic AVP Manhattan Beach Open Presented by Bud Light
Begins Friday at 9 a.m.
August 10, 2006
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., August 10, 2006 -- The AVP Crocs Tour will
return to the home of beach volleyball Friday for the 2006 AVP
Manhattan Beach Open presented by Bud Light. The third and final
Southern California stop, the Manhattan Beach Open being played this
year for the 45th time is the longest running event in beach
volleyball history and the premier tournament in the nation since the
1960s. Every year, the winners of the Manhattan Beach Open have their
names engraved on the Manhattan Beach pier.
Considering its historical appeal, Manhattan Beach is the perfect place
to welcome back beach volleyball legend and winningest male player in
history, Karch Kiraly. Kiraly, who has been out since the AVP Crocs
Tour stop in Sacramento in mid-June, will compete for his ninth
Manhattan Beach Open title this weekend.
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh enter Manhattan Beach as the top-seed
on the women's side. May-Treanor and Walsh and have won eight of the 10
AVP tournaments they've entered this season, finishing second in the
other two. Elaine Youngs and Rachel Wacholder, the winners in the other
two events this year, decided to part ways as partners prior to the
Manhattan Beach Open. Youngs will compete with Nancy Mason and
Wacholder will play with Jen Boss.
On the men's side, Mike Lambert and Stein Meztger will look to follow
their win at the last stop on the AVP Crocs Tour in Chicago with
another win in Manhattan Beach. The duo has won three events this
season. Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers will look for their sixth win
of the season in Manhattan Beach. The duo has been dominant on the Tour
this year and a win in Manhattan Beach will mark the first time a men's
team has won six AVP events in one season since Karch Kiraly and Adam
Johnson in 1998.
The main draw of the AVP Manhattan Beach Open presented by Bud Light
begins Friday, August 11 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Saturday, August 12,
the action continues from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the women's final at
1:30 p.m. The remaining men's main draw games will be played from 9:15
a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, August 13, and the men's final will begin at
1:30 p.m.
General admission to the tournament is free. Television coverage of the
women's final will air LIVE on NBC on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET and the
men's final will air LIVE on NBC on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. ET.
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THE #1 VOLLEYBALL CLINIC IN THE NATION IS COMING TO PHOENIX AUGUST 5-6!
Olympic Gold Medalist and the Nation's #1 Skills Instructor, Pat
Powers, will conduct a volleyball clinic August 5-6 at Kingdom Courts
in Phoenix. This clinic is for junior boys and girls (ages 12-18) and
adult players.
***************20 SPOT LEFT FOR PARTICIPATION *************
(Note: Please sign up early, this clinic will sell out soon)
***************FREE T-SHIRT TO ALL PARTICIPANTS**************
The revolutionary method of skill development is:
*Step one: Theory
*Step two: Demonstration
*Step three: Over-Correction
*Step four: Drill using Over-Correction
*Step five: At the end of the day, we play Survivor. Survivor is a
Queen/King of the court game played by the rules of over-correction.
Hitters!
* Learn how to snap instead of hit a ball
* Learn how to hit out of your approach
* Learn a one step fix to jump higher and hit harder
Setters!
* Learn how to set from your wrist
* Learn how to set past your apex of your jump
* Learn how to set against the flow
Everybody!
1. Learn why you should backspin a volleyball when passing.
2. Learn how to play defense by watching only the hitter.
3. Learn how to time a set; how to time your hitters.
4. Learn how to develop your peripheral vision when hitting.
5. Learn how to make your float serve dance.
6. Learn how to get into position on defense.
7. Learn the rules of non-verbal communication.
8. Learn the rule of ball control.
9. Juniors: Learn how to position yourself for a college scholarship
10. Learn the game in a non-intimidating environment.
Skill level!
We have fun! Two hours into the clinic, participants are assigned an
appropriate court determined by age and skill level. The safety and
comfort level of all players is a primary goal of the clinic. The
curriculum has been developed to accommodate advanced players and
novices. Current skill level is not an issue.
Three fundamental team concepts stressed in the clinic are:
1. Playing the game three seconds into the future.
2. Using peripheral vision.
3. Reacting to bodies instead of the ball.
Registration fee for 12 hours of intense instruction, 3-page handout
and a free T-shirt is $145. For more information and sign-up (Use
PayPal or a credit card to sign up today!!)
please visit http://www.VBClinics.Com and clinic on the "Schedule"
icon or e-mail Pat at: Pat@... with questions. Telephone
(760) 635-3994
Pat Powers
Pat@...http://www.VBClinics.Com/
Native American Players Wanted for Team AZ Men's Volleyball. To play
in the North American Indigeous Games in Denver. July 2-9. Fee:
133.00 must be an enrolled member of Native American Tribe. Please
contact M.Smiley at clubchinle@....
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The AVP Sacramento Open Men's Final will be broadcast LIVE on FOX
on Saturday June 17 at 4:30 p.m. PDT
AVP Sacramento Open
The AVP is headed to Northern California for the AVP Sacramento Open
this Thursday - Sunday, 15-18 June.
Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers are at the doorstep of greatness as they
look to
capture their fifth consectuve title. Known simply as the 'Professor' and
the
'Thin Beast' Rogers and Dalhausser matched the 1997 streak by Karch Kiraly
and
Adam Johnson last weekend in Hermosa Beach.
On the Women's side, top-seeded Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh look to
rebound after losing in the finals in Hermosa Beach to second-seeded Rachel
Wacholder and Elaine Youngs. This growing rivalry has seen these two teams
battle for the championship in 11 tournament finals since 2005 with
May-Treanor
and Walsh winning seven times.
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Santa Barbara Locals Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser Win Bud Light Santa
Barbara Open
May 21, 2006
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 22, 2006 - Local Santa Barbara residents Todd
Rogers and Phil Dalhausser swept the men's final of the AVP Bud Light Santa
Barbara Open Sunday, defeating Jeff Nygaard and John Hyden, 21-19, 21-15.
The win is the second consecutive victory for Rogers and Dalhausser on the
2006 AVP Crocs Tour.
Rogers, a Santa Barbara native, has played in the championship match of the
Santa Barbara Open in five of his six tournament appearances. His win Sunday
marks the first time he has won in front of his hometown crowd. Rogers, who
lives in Solvang, Calif., attended the University of California Santa
Barbara and coached men's volleyball at his alma mater from 2000 to 2005.
Rogers said he was thrilled with the win. "You saw my reaction at the end.
It's mind-boggling," Rogers said. "I'm happy to get it (the win) under my
belt. It feels good to have won in my town."
Rogers and Dalhausser entered the finals after defeating Hans Stolfus and
Aaron Wachtfogel in the semi-finals, 21-17, 21-9. Nygaard and Hyden defeated
Mike Lambert and Stein Metzger in the semi-finals, 21-17, 21-10.
Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Santa Barbara native Karch Kiraly was
eliminated from the tournament during Saturday play by the surprise team of
Brent Doble and Ryan Mariano 22-20, 21-15. Even though Kiraly did not play
Sunday, he was still on-hand in Santa Barbara, Calif., working as a color
commentator for the broadcast of the men's final on Fox Sports Net.
In the women's final Saturday, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh defeated
Elaine Youngs and Rachel Wacholder, 21-14, 21-14. With the win, May-Treanor
and Walsh made history as the first women's team in beach volleyball to
record their 50th career team title. It was the duo's third consecutive
victory on the 2006 AVP Crocs Tour. The broadcast of the women's final was
the AVP's live national debut on the FOX Network and was the first High
Definition broadcast in the history of the Tour.
The next stop for the AVP Tour will be the AVP Cuervo Gold Crown Huntington
Beach Open, May 26-28. The Cuervo Gold Crown is comprised of three AVP beach
volleyball tournaments this season that offer more first-place prize money
than every other tournament on the AVP Tour.
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For those of you that might be interested in playing college
volleyball I am looking for a few female recruits that would enjoy
playing at a small Bible college in North Dakota. I realize that not
everybody is cut out for Bible College so this post may only appeal to
a few of you. If you think you might be interested I am in need of
players for this fall. You can contact me by replying to this email or
go to our website listed below and check and us out there.
Coach Charlotte Snowden
Head Women's Volleyball/Basketball Coach
Trinity Bible College
1-888-tbc-2day
www.trinitybiblecollege.edu
Complete Results @ http://Volleyball.ORG/
SUNDAY
MAIN DRAW - MEN
Winner's Bracket
Round 4
Match 21: Mike Lambert / Stein Metzger (1) vs. Phil Dalhausser / Todd Rogers
(4)
Match 22: Ty Loomis / Ed Ratledge (19) vs. Jake Gibb / Sean Rosenthal (2)
Contender's Bracket
Round 4
Match 39: Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (5) vs. Dax Holdren / Sean Scott
(3)
Match 40: Larry Witt / Chad Mowrey (10) vs. Hans Stolfus / Aaron Wachtfogel
(15)
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SUNDAY
MAIN DRAW - WOMEN
Winner's Bracket
Round 4
Match 21: Misty May-Treanor / Kerri Walsh (1) vs. Tyra Turner / Makare
Wilson (4)
Match 22: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (3) vs. Rachel Wacholder /
Elaine Youngs (2)
Contender's Bracket
Round 4
Match 39: Sarah Straton / Brooke Hanson (10) vs. Semirames Marins / Tatiana
Minello (6)
Match 40: Jennifer Boss / Nancy Mason (7) vs. Carrie Dodd / Barbra Fontana
(9)
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Preview of this weekends event (FRIDAY-SUNDAY) from the AVP.
More details at http://Volleyball.ORG/
AVP Tempe Open Presented by Bud Light Preview
By Doug Strauss
May 2, 2006
The Tempe Open Presented by Bud Light is the second pro beach volleyball
tournament of the year, but in several ways it is the true season opener.
While the first event was in Florida a month ago, the four weekends off
since then nearly equals the combined number of weekends off until the
season ends in mid-September. And after all, since CROCS signed on in
mid-April to become the title sponsor of the tour, this will literally be
the first event of the 2006 AVP CROCS Tour.
If history repeats itself, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh, along with
Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal, will be the ones once again hoisting the
oversized checks at the end of the tournament on Sunday afternoon. Both of
those teams won in Florida, and they also have some Tempe history on their
sides. May-Treanor and Walsh have won each of the last three tournaments in
this college town, all three times being seeded first as they will be this
year. And on the men's side the last three winners have all been seeded
second, as will Gibb and Rosenthal for this event.
Both genders have had some shake-ups since the Florida event, but perhaps
the biggest effect will be seen on the women's side. Tyra Turner and Makare
Wilson, the fourth-ranked team last year, missed the season opener but will
be playing in Tempe. They will be looking to show exactly how far they've
come in a short period of time, as just two years ago they did not even make
it out of the qualifier in Tempe, their only domestic event not making it to
the main draw. Since then, though, Turner and Wilson have finished fifth or
higher 12 times.
Logan Tom will be making her pro beach volleyball debut. Tom, a four-time
first-team All-American, a two-time NCAA Player of the Year, and a two-time
Olympian, is hoping to translate all of her indoor achievements into success
on the sand. She will be playing someone one day younger than her, Brittany
Hochevar. Hochevar has experience in four main draws, with three different
partners. She too has experienced success indoors, having been a second-team
All-American for Long Beach State, an alternate on the 2004 Olympic team,
and a professional outside of the U.S.
With Tempe being a smaller event in terms of number of courts used and
therefore the number of teams that can participate, this added depth will
make for a challenging road for the eventual winner. In the Ft. Lauderdale
Open, three women's teams seeded 15th or lower pulled upsets and finished in
seventh place or better. One of those teams was Michelle More and Suzanne
Stonebarger, former college teammates who placed a career-best fifth place
after knocking off three teams in a row seeded above them.
Also registering three upsets was the tandem of Jennifer (Kessy) Boss and
Nancy Mason, who were playing together domestically for the first time. In
four international events together last year, the duo finished fifth three
times and fourth once. A second-round defeat in Ft. Lauderdale sent them to
the contender's bracket, where they battled all the way back to the
championship match. Boss and Mason won the first game, but were unable to
put away the eventual champions, May-Treanor and Walsh.
Another sign of how the women's field is strengthening is the fact that
Holly McPeak, the all-time wins leader with 72 victories and the
fifth-ranked individual last season, is seeded eighth this event with her
partner Nicole Branagh. That seed marks her lowest in a domestic event since
the 1995 season opener, in part due to their having to forfeit the
ninth-place match in Florida because of the heat. Each of the three years
the AVP has visited Tempe, McPeak has advanced to the semifinals, and this
season she will be looking to do so with her third different partner.
Despite all the partner changes that occurred on the men's side during the
off-season, the top seeds in Ft. Lauderdale performed pretty much as
expected; the top four teams all finished in fifth place or better despite
each team playing together for the first time. Gibb and Rosenthal swept
through all of their competition, including top-seeded Mike Lambert and
Stein Metzger in the finals. One of the biggest surprises was 13th-seeded
Dain Blanton and Eric Fonoimoana, the gold medalists from the 2000 Olympics,
advancing to the semifinals, though perhaps it should not have been.
Helped by their strong finish in Ft. Lauderdale, Blanton and Fonoimoana
worked their way up to a coveted spot for Tempe, a top eight seed. With a
24-team bracket being used for both the men's and women's fields, the top
eight seeds in both genders receive a bye in the first round. That could
play a big part in this event, as those teams would have to play just two
matches on Saturday (assuming they win both), helping to avoid all of the
heat-related problems that players encountered in Florida last month.
In addition to Blanton and Fonoimoana, the only other main draw team in
Tempe that has played together in more than 12 events is the team of Casey
Jennings and Matt Fuerbringer. They won two tournaments last year and will
be looking to, if not win the tournament, at least advance to the
semifinals, which they have yet to do in three previous outings in Tempe.
Tempe has not been a good place for repeat performances though. In the three
years the AVP has held an event there, no team has been able to participate
in more than one semifinal; there have been 12 different teams advancing to
the Final Four.
Due to a knee injury, the men's career victory leader, Karch Kiraly, will
not be playing. Kiraly, who has played in eight career finals in the state
of Arizona, will have to wait until a future tournament to build upon the
fifth-place finish he got in his first tournament with Larry Witt. Witt will
compete in Tempe with Chad Mowrey instead.
Mike Lambert won three events in 2005, and two of them came in events played
partially under the lights. In Cincinnati in July, Lambert and John Hyden
teamed together for the first time, and won in an event which, like Tempe
this year, featured some night matches. In Las Vegas, another tournament
held under the lights, Lambert claimed victory in the individual format
event that gave him his seventh career victory. The AVP Tempe Open Presented
by Bud Light will feature two matches under the lights on Saturday night and
live music by The Chadwicks. Nine of the 14 open events this season will
include play at night.
All the new partnerships also mean that a new winner is likely. Only four
men's teams entered in Tempe have won a title; Blanton and Fonoimoana have
won five, Fuerbringer and Jennings three, Gibb and Rosenthal one, and Jason
Ring and George Roumain one. Just three women's partnerships have yielded
tournament titles; May-Treanor and Walsh have a record-best 48 wins, Annett
Davis and Jenny Johnson Jordan have eight, and Rachel Wacholder and Elaine
Youngs have won three times.
With the tournament in the same town as Arizona State, Tammy Leibl will feel
right at home. Leibl, formerly Tammy Liley, enjoyed an outstanding career at
ASU, getting elected into the ASU Hall of Fame. She is teaming with Dianne
DeNecochea, and as a top eight seed will have a first-round bye in the main
draw. At least four other former Sun Devils will be striving to reach the
main draw; as Shannon Sneed, Timothy Cornelissen, Tom Slauterbeck and Tom
Witt all are playing in the qualifier.
AVP ANNALS
For the fourth straight year, the AVP is including Tempe on the schedule.
The men have had 12 unique teams reach the semifinals, with Jake Gibb, Jeff
Nygaard, and Dax Holdren the only individuals to appear in two Final Fours.
The 2003 event marked Mike Whitmarsh's final career victory, while the next
season Sean Scott logged his first career win. Misty May-Treanor and Kerri
Walsh have won all three events, defeating three different teams. Twice the
women's championship match went three games, but May-Treanor and Walsh swept
all other opponents leading up to the finals.
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WHAT
The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour is bringing the ultimate sports and
entertainment experience to Tempe, AZ for the 2006 Tempe Open, May 5-7.
More than 150 of the top professional beach volleyball athletes will compete
including 2004 Olympic gold medalists Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh.
May-Treanor / Walsh will be the top seed followed by Elaine Youngs / Rachel
Wacholder, Jenny Johnson-Jordan / Annett Davis and Makare Wilson / Tyra Turner,
respectively. Two-time indoor Olympian Logan Tom will make her AVP Debut in
Tempe. Tom will play with former US National Team member Brittany Hochevar.
The mens competition brings some fierce competition, including three-time
Olympic gold medal winner Karch Kiraly, and 2000 Olympic gold medalists Dain
Blanton and Eric Fonoimoana.
Mike Lambert and Stein Metzger will enter as the top seed followed by Ft.
Lauderdale Champions' Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal. Sean Scott / Dax Holdren,
Todd Rogers / Phil Dalhausser and Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings round out
the top five seeds respectively.
The men will see the return of 2005 NCAA MVP Sean Rooney, who will be partnering
with Nick Lucena.
Tickets are affordably priced and start at $15 for General Admission
seating.
Admission is free for the Friday, May 5th Qualifier.
WHERE
Tempe Beach Park
54 West Rio Salado, Tempe Az.re:
South Side of Mill Street Bridge
WHEN
Friday May 5 -- Qualifier (Free Admission)
Gates Open 8am - 6pm
Saturday DAY May 6 -- Main Draw
Gates Open 7:30am, Competition 8:00am-6:00pm
Saturday NIGHT May 6 -- Main Draw
Gates Open 7:00pm, Competition 7:30pm-10pm
Sunday May 7 -- Main Draw / Finals
Gates Open 8:00am, Competition 8:30am - 5:30pm
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Looking for Native American Players to fill Team AZ Men's Volleyball
Team for the North American Indigenous Games to be held in Denver
Colorado. Please let me know if you're interested. There is a fee of
133.00 that must be paid by this Friday (April 29, 2005). Also you
must show that you are at least ¼ Native American. You may contact me
at clubchinle@... if you are interested.
Hi J. R.---Steve Gatewood who moved to Flag last year would know. His
e--mail is www.wildwoodvb@earthlink/net He will know what is available for
adults. Nice to hear something about you. I hope all is well with you.
Diane
Message: 1
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 14:45:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: "\"J R\" Rockwell" <yahzrock@...>
Subject: Flagstaff
Hi everyone
I will be moving to Flagstaff within the next week. I would like to know
if there are any open gym for volleyball. I play middle and outside hitter.
Please reply with any info. Aloha.
J R
I am sure that there is, but if not, we have plenty of recreational leagues
in Prescott, which is 90 minutes away. If you like Watching, The Men and
Women AVP tour will be in Prescott in early July on our new sand courts.
Message: 1
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 14:45:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: "\"J R\" Rockwell" <yahzrock@...>
Subject: Flagstaff
Hi everyone
I will be moving to Flagstaff within the next week. I would like to know
if there are any open gym for volleyball. I play middle and outside hitter.
Please reply with any info. Aloha.
J R
I will be moving to Flagstaff within the next week. I would like to know if there are any open gym for volleyball. I play middle and outside hitter. Please reply with any info. Aloha.