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Here is a quick reminder that Olympic Gold Medalist Pat Powers will be
doing on December 20-21 @ The International Sports Center in Cherry
Hill, NJ. Have a great Holiday Season!

Where: 		 International Sports Center (Cherry Hill, NJ)
When:   		 Saturday & Sunday.  December 20-21 Saturday 9AM-4PM &
Sunday 9AM-2PM
Ages:      		 Girls & Boys ages 12-18 & Adults
Registration fee:         $145
Experience: 	        Novice through advanced.  Players are divided up
on three courts one hour into the event. Generally speaking, we have
one court of 12-14 year olds, one court of 15-16 year olds and one court
                                      of advanced girls, boys and adults.

Why is this clinic the best?  The "over-correction" teaching method
combined with "Survivor" has the advantage of skill development while
you are playing.  These advanced skills are downloaded into the motor
memory through massive repetition while the player is competing in a
non-intimidating environment.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CLINIC

* Learn how to control the ball and power with one simple move when
passing.
* Learn how to use your peripheral vision to set the hitter and not
the ball.
* Learn a proper arm swing and how not to hit where your shoulders are
facing.
* Learn the three critical things we watch when blocking or playing
defense.

******We have about 26 spots left for this event*****************

Facility

International Sports Center
Cherry Hill facility  (directly behind the 7/11 and Cherry Hill Water
Tower)
600 Kresson Road
Cherry Hill, NJ  08034
856-428-8588
http://www.intsports.com/ch/index.asp

Registration fee for 12 hours of instruction, 3-page hand-out and a
free T-shirt is $145.  To register for this clinic, please visit
http://www.vbclinics.com/register.asp and look up the Cherry Hill
event.  If you have any questions about registering, please contact
Pat at: Pat@... with questions. Telephone (760) 635-3994

Frequently Asked Question http://www.vbclinics.com/faq.html
Assistant Coaching Options http://www.vbclinics.com/asst_coach.html
(Coaches attend for free!)
Registration 	 http://www.vbclinics.com/register.asp
Members Page  http://www.vbclinics.com/members.asp (download the
curriculum for the clinic)

Pat Powers
Pat@...
http://www.vbclinics.com

#1090

From: "Pat" <prpowers2000@...>
Date: Mon Dec 1, 2008 5:50 pm
Subject: Pat Powers Volleyball Clinic in Cherry Hill, NJ Dec. 20-21

prpowers2000

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LOOKING FOR A GREAT PRE-HOLIDAY GIFT?  HOW ABOUT A VOLLEYBALL CLINIC......

Here is a quick reminder that Olympic Gold Medalist Pat Powers will be
doing on December 20-21 @ The International Sports Center in Cherry
Hill, NJ.  Please forward this e-mail to your volley-friends.  Have a
great Holiday Season!

Where: 		 International Sports Center (Cherry Hill, NJ)
When:   		 Saturday & Sunday.  December 20-21 Saturday 9AM-4PM &
Sunday 9AM-2PM
Ages:      		 Girls & Boys ages 12-18 & Adults
Registration fee:         $145
Experience: 	        Novice through advanced.  Players are divided up
on three courts one hour into the event. Generally speaking, we have
one court of 12-14 year olds, one court of 15-16 year olds and one court
                                      of advanced girls, boys and adults.

Why is this clinic the best?  The "over-correction" teaching method
combined with "Survivor" has the advantage of skill development while
you are playing.  These advanced skills are downloaded into the motor
memory through massive repetition while the player is competing in a
non-intimidating environment.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CLINIC

* Learn how to control the ball and power with one simple move when
passing.
* Learn how to use your peripheral vision to set the hitter and not
the ball.
* Learn a proper arm swing and how not to hit where your shoulders are
facing.
* Learn the three critical things we watch when blocking or playing
defense.

******We have about 26 spots left for this event*****************

Facility

International Sports Center
Cherry Hill facility  (directly behind the 7/11 and Cherry Hill Water
Tower)
600 Kresson Road
Cherry Hill, NJ  08034
856-428-8588
http://www.intsports.com/ch/index.asp

Registration fee for 12 hours of instruction, 3-page hand-out and a
free T-shirt is $145.  To register for this clinic, please visit
http://www.vbclinics.com/register.asp and look up the Cherry Hill
event.  If you have any questions about registering, please contact
Pat at: Pat@... with questions. Telephone (760) 635-3994

Frequently Asked Question http://www.vbclinics.com/faq.html
Assistant Coaching Options http://www.vbclinics.com/asst_coach.html
(Coaches attend for free!)
Registration 	 http://www.vbclinics.com/register.asp
Members Page  http://www.vbclinics.com/members.asp (download the
curriculum for the clinic)

Pat Powers
Pat@...
http://www.vbclinics.com

#1089

From: "tracypealspeed" <tracypealspeed@...>
Date: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:05 am
Subject: GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL JUMP TRAINING CLINIC

tracypealspeed

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Attention Coaches, Parents and Athletes,

Tracy Peal, Elite Conditioning Coach, is offering Winter and Spring
Pose Method Jumping clinics for teams, small groups or one-on-one.
The vertical jump is a major component for success in volleyball, as
well as, a determining factor in college recruiting. The Pose Method
will teach athletes how to jump higher while reducing the impact forces
associated with injury. In addition, athletes will learn how to
incorporate blocking and spiking skills, increase reaction speed and
better understand the mechanics necessary to improve quickness and
agility.

For more information, contact Tracy: tracy@... or
302-753-0220

Tracy is an expert in the biomechanics of sport movement. Call or email
now to start the journey towards optimal performance.

"Re-educating the world on how to move with gravity, one athlete at a
time"

#1088

From: "cheweylam_mtsupse" <cheweylam_mtsupse@...>
Date: Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:20 pm
Subject: SOB Volleyball

cheweylam_mt...

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www.sobvolleyballvacations.com.

Hi , this is Chewey from VolleyballNet.net. I have not posted in a long time and hope that this email finds everyone well. Below is some info that maybe of interest to you. Happy Spiking, C.

16^th Annual South Of the Border (SOB)

Volleyball Vacation in Ixtapa, Mexico

Only $879 per person, Double Occupancy

Jan 17-24 or Jan 24-31, 2009

SOB Volleyball Vacations will once again be hosting 2 weeks of volleyball fun in beautiful Ixtapa, Mexico! Why not join us, along with AVP Pros Angie Akers, Ryan Mariano, Jeff NyGaard and Alicia Polzin for a little volleyball in Paradise. What better way to escape the January cold than 8 days of sun, 9 rounds of competition, 2 Tournaments, Clinics, snorkel trips, hook in Zehuatanejo and tons of pick-up play at the all inclusive Park Royal Hotel, Ixtapa. All tournaments are reseeded blind draws, so you don't need to bring a partner and might get to play with a pro. Details and registration forms may be found on our website:

Remember, each week is capped at 160 guests (80 men and 80 women) and they usually sell out so don't wait until the last minute. We have incredible land and volleyball only packages arranged which include:

Land Only Package (1 week)

$879 per person Double Occupancy

$1,200 for a Single room

(Land Only Packages include: Hotel (Park Royal, Ixtapa), food, beverages, tournaments, prizes and a gift.)

(additional nights for in package guests are available for $110 per night)

(airfare is not included and must be booked seperately)

Volleyball Only

$200 per person for 1 week.

$300 per person for 2 weeks.

(Volleyball Only Packages include: tournaments, prizes and a killer fleece hoodie.)

160 players from 20+ states, 24 Nets, 8 Sunny Days, 7 Crazy Nights, 6 Days of Competition,

5 Rounds of 2's, 4 Clinics with the Pros, 3 Rounds of Coed 4's, 2 Great Tournaments,

1 Awesome Vacation

Call us at 888-SOB-TRIP if you have questions. Mention "Yahoo 09" for Priority Service.

info@...

#1087

From: "Stephen Bilebof" <topgunb@...>
Date: Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:46 pm
Subject: Spike Force Invitational Tournament Schedule

TOPGUNB_WARE

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----- Original Message -----

From: Stephen Bilebof

Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 1:43 PM

Subject: Spike Force Invitational Tournament Schedule

Attached is the upcoming tournament schedule for November, December and January. At the moment all tournaments will played at Sports & More (formerly 5 Points) in Deptford, NJ.

Please confirm a spot ASAP. Payment up front is appreciated and in the event you cannot make it...I will refund your monies if you cancel.

Thanks,

Steve

Stephen Bilebof
SPIKE FORCE VBC
38 East Oakcrest Ave
Northfield, NJ 08225

609-839-4018 (cell)
609-646-7039 (home)

#1086

From: "akrycek2000" <akrycek@...>
Date: Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:01 pm
Subject: Beach / Sand Volleyball

akrycek2000

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Hello, I am looking for beach/sand volleyball courts in Northern
Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union County). If you know of a
location please let me know. Thanks.

The only one I've found so far is at Veteran's Park in Ridgefield Park.

#1085

From: "vballphilly9" <vballphilly9@...>
Date: Tue Sep 9, 2008 12:05 am
Subject: Walsh, Dalhausser, & Rosenthal joining Volleyball Vacations this fall!

vballphilly9

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JOIN 2008 GOLD MEDALISTS KERRI WALSH AND PHIL DALHAUSSER ON OUR TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TRIP NOVEMBER 8-15 AND OLYMPIAN AND AVP CHAMPION SEAN ROSENTHAL IN CANCUN, MEXICO OCTOBER 5-12

Save $50 off your package for a limited time for either trip by using the code "New Jersey VB yahoo group."

Have you ever wanted to be coached by the best players in the world while vacationing on a beautiful tropical island? Ever try to hit a ball around the best blockers in the world Phil Dalhausser and Kerri Walsh then have dinner with them and ask them about their Gold Medals? How about having a beer with Casey Jennings and Nick Lucena and ask them about their defensive techniques and how they dig everything. Ask Angela Lewis how fun it is to play on the women's tour and how she trains to get top 5 finishes? Hit nectar sets from AL-B Hannemann while Paige Davis is coaching you on your approach. Video tape Jason Ring, Anthony Medel and Matt Olson while they pound balls into the sand and then ask them how to improve your vertical jump. These are the opportunities you will have while joining new friends and these pros on the upcoming volleyball vacations trips.

We have 1 pro coach for every 5 volleyball vacationers. It is a ratio that we are very proud of. Come and see what all the hype is about before both trips sell out. You will play all day and night if you choose and your skills will improve dramatically. The coaching you will receive from these amazing pros does not happen anywhere else on earth.

Both trips will be held at beautiful club med all inclusive resorts. All food and drinks (top shelf alcohol) is included. Cancun price is $1499 (JUST ADDED 14 SPOTS BECAUSE ROSENTHAL IS JOINING US) and Turks and Caicos price is $1399. Surround yourself with like minded people from all over the world and meet great friends and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Learn more about the Cancun Volleyball Vacation
JUST ADDED 14 MORE SPOTS

Learn more about the Turks and Caicos Islands Vacation

#1084

From: "mmills0001" <mmills79@...>
Date: Tue Sep 2, 2008 10:30 am
Subject: Matawan-Aberdeen Recreation Fall Volleyball League Now Forming

mmills0001

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Do you live or work in the vicinty of Monmouth County, New Jersey?

Looking for a night of volleyball and to meet some wonderful new
friends?

We sponsor Co-ed Advanced and Intermediate leagues.

Indivdual and team entries accepted.

Our Fall Season Registration is in progress.

Don't miss the action!

Please visit http://www.njvb. com/clubs/ hovb for details.

#1083

From: bmcdade@...
Date: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:30 pm
Subject: Re: Seniors in South Jersey ?

bmcdade@...

Hi...I am looking for a senior volleyball league or one who welcomes
seniors (and I don't mean high school)...South Jersey.
Thanks.....bmcdade



Quoting new-jersey-volleyball@yahoogroups.com:

> There is 1 message in this issue.
>
> Topics in this digest:
>
> 1. Join us and play Volleyball !
>     From: jack973

#1082

From: "mmills0001" <mmills79@...>
Date: Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:24 pm
Subject: Matawan-Aberdeen Volleyball Spring 2008 Season Now Forming

mmills0001

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Are you looking for an evening of competitive indoor volleyball?
Are you looking to meet new friends?
Do you live or work in the vicinity of Monmouth County, NJ?

We support both a Co-ed advanced and a Co-ed intermediate league.

Individual and team entries are accepted.

For information about our fall 2008 season and to register, please visit us on the web at: www.njvb.com/clubs/hovb

Our Fall Season Registration is in progress.

Don't miss out on all the action and fun!

#1081

From: "jack973" <jack973@...>
Date: Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:52 pm
Subject: Join us and play Volleyball !

jack973

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New Jersey Volleyball Enthusiasts
Is Volleyball the sport you love to play?  If you said yes then you
should definitely belong to our group.  We play several times a week
and weekends at different locations.
Right now we have two sub-groups. An intermediate and beginners.
There are many ladies in our group.  Everyone is welcome!
Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NJVolleyballgroup

#1080

From: "robert.markz" <robert.markz@...>
Date: Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:23 pm
Subject: ARe there any Polish volleyball anthusiasts that want to play ball???

robert.markz

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We have a group on yahoo and meet on regular basis in parks and on the
beaches.  Feel free to join us.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/siatkaNJ

For more info contact Jack at: Jack.z555@...

#1078

From: "mmills0001" <mmills79@...>
Date: Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:04 pm
Subject: Matawan-Aberdeen Recraetion Volleyball League Fall 2008 Indoor Season Starting

mmills0001

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Do you live or work in the vicinty of Monmouth County, New Jersey?

Looking for a night of volleyball and to meet some wonderful new friends?

We sponsor Co-ed Advanced and Intermediate leagues.

Indivdual and team entries accepted.

Our Fall Season Registration is in progress.

Don't miss the action!

Please visit www.njvb.com/clubs/hovb for details.

#1077

From: ted.grant@...
Date: Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:31 pm
Subject: Re: Digest Number 657

tedgrant57

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http://ventnorvball.ods.org/

Don't know where you live, but since you said "any and all"...

I live near Atlantic City, and belong to the Brigantine Beach Volleyball Association, we play at the 38th Street courts in Brigantine, very very nice courts, level, nice clean sand. Membership is just $30 for the season, plus you need to be an AVP member for insurance. Members get together for open play every Thursday night, doubles and sixes. Plus we run two tournaments a year (over now). Mostly BB, some A and B. If you want to just check it out one week, you can just pay $5 without joining.

There's also open play most weekends, no set schedule.

No Olympic wannabes will be ripping your face off.

www.brigvb.net

Ventnor has a beach league of sixes, Tuesday nights, at the city park where Somerset Ave meets the beach. BB, A, AA, also winter play.

Great American Volleyball runs tournaments, mostly in Point Pleasant, also in Atlantic City and one joint one (just this past weekend) in Brigantine with us. B to open. Haven't been to one, but I'm pretty sure if you want to get your face ripped off, you can sign up for open. Don't know how competitive the B is.

http://www.greatamericanvolleyball.com/

Ted Grant

--
Playing guitar and passing vodka.
- Keith Richards, on how he stays in shape.

-------------- Original message --------------
From: new-jersey-volleyball@yahoogroups.com

> There is 1 message in this issue.
>
> Topics in this digest:
>
> 1. Any venues?
> From: Robert Nutt
>
>
> Message
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1. Any venues?
> Posted by: "Robert Nutt" rwnutt1@... rwnutt1
> Date: Sat Aug 9, 2008 11:46 pm ((PDT))
>
> Looking for any and all venues. Not looking to complete with any
> Olympic wanna-be's.
>
>
>

#1076

From: Volleyball ORG <volleyballORG@...>
Date: Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:41 am
Subject: Beijing Olympic Volleyball - Complete Schedule USA Teams (Beach & Indoor, Mens & Womens)

volleyballorg

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Combined Olympic Schedule for USA Volleyball Teams (Beach & Indoor, Mens & Womens) :

http://Volleyball.ORG/

Shows you WHEN they PLAY, and who they play.
You can use this knowledge to search for when they might show the matches on TV.

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#1075

From: "Robert Nutt" <rwnutt1@...>
Date: Fri Aug 8, 2008 6:57 pm
Subject: Any venues?

rwnutt1

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Looking for any and all venues. Not looking to complete with any
Olympic wanna-be's.

#1074

From: Volleyball ORG <volleyballORG@...>
Date: Fri Aug 8, 2008 6:39 am
Subject: Beijing Olympic Volleyball - Complete Schedule USA Volleyball Teams - Beach & Indoor

volleyballorg

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Got Olympic fever yet?

Wondering when the USA Beach and Indoor Volleyball Teams will be playing?

You can find a Complete, Combined, USA Volleyball Team Schedule Here -

http://volleyball.org/olympics/2008/USA_Team_Schedule.pdf

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#1073

From: "lightningcrashes1981" <lightningcrashes1981@...>
Date: Wed Aug 6, 2008 10:31 pm
Subject: SUNDAY AUG 24TH QUADS TOURNEY

lightningcra...

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I am trying to spread word out and get a huge turnout for our end of
Summer tournament on Sunday August 24th...  Format: Quads(gender blind)
*depending on number of entries more than one division may be
created**scheduled for sand..unless more than 10 teams are entered will
be moved to grass* Cost: $60/teamReg: 8-9am .. Start 9am Location:
Sports Inn & Racquet Club Greencastle, PA Pass this on to anbody you
know and if anybody has any questions please feel free to email me at
lightningcrashes1981@yahoo  or if you want to put a team in!  Hopefully
we'll see alot of you there!   Thanks,
Jason

#1072

From: "vballphilly9" <vballphilly9@...>
Date: Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:20 am
Subject: #1 Player in the world, Phil Dalhausser, to headline Turks & Caicos VBV in Nov

vballphilly9

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#1 PLAYER IN THE WORLD AND GOLD MEDAL FAVORITE PHIL DALHAUSSER TO HEADLINE NOVEMBER 8-15, 2008 TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS VOLLEYBALL VACATIONS TRIP. ONLY 12 SPOTS LEFT FOR THE CANCUN, MEXICO OCTOBER 5-12, 2008 VOLLEYBALL VACATIONS TRIP.

All New Jersey VB Yahoo group members receive $50 off by giving the code "New Jersey VB yahoo group price."

Have you ever wanted to be coached by the best players in the world while vacationing on a beautiful tropical island? Ever try to hit a ball around Phil Dalhausser then have dinner with him and ask him about his Gold Medal? How about having a beer with Nick Lucena and picking his brain about his defensive secrets. Ask Angela Lewis how fun it is to play on the women's tour and how she trains to get top 5 finishes? Hit sets from AL-B Hannemann while Paige Davis is coaching you on your approach. Video tape Jason Ring, Anthony Medel and Matt Olson while they pound balls into the sand then ask them how to improve your vertical jump. These are some of the every day things you will be doing while joining these pros that will be on the next two volleyball vacations trips.

We have 1 pro coach for every 5 volleyball vacationers. It is a ratio that we are very proud of. Come and see what all the hype is about before both trips sell out. You are guaranteed to play as much as you can handle and watch your game improve dramatically.

Both trips will be held at the beautiful club med all inclusive resorts. All food and drinks (top shelf alcohol) is included. Cancun price is $1499 (only 14 spots left) and Turks and Caicos limited early booking price is only $1299 until August 11th.

Surround yourself with like minded people from all over the world and meet great friends and create memories that will last a lifetime. For Cancun trip call 877-248-8623 (VOBE) ext. 223 and speak to our Volleyball Vacations specialist to book your trip and answer all of your questions. For Turks and Caicos trip call Hannemann Events Volleyball Vacations specialist at 310-350-5512 or get more details at www.volleyballvacations.com .

#1071

From: Volleyball ORG <volleyballORG@...>
Date: Thu Aug 7, 2008 4:47 am
Subject: USA Men's Volleyball Team - World League Wins on ESPNU - Aug. 7th, Thursday

volleyballorg

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ESPNU will show the U.S. Men's final three victories of the 2008 World League.
On Aug. 7, ESPNU will televise (tape delayed) the final three matches from the FIVB
(Federation of International Volleyball) World League, featuring the
U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team's journey to its first FIVB World
League title, which took place July 24-27, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Thursday, August 7th
ESPNU

Schedule:
Time (Eastern Time) *Check your local listings
Match

4 p.m.
U.S.A. vs. Poland (Pool Play)

6:30 p.m.
U.S.A. vs. Brazil (Semifinal)

8 p.m.
U.S.A. vs. Serbia (Gold Medal Match)

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#1070

From: Pat Powers <prpowers2000@...>
Date: Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:55 pm
Subject: Re:Girls volleyball

prpowers2000

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Hey Bev!

Here is your local volleyball region..  http://www.geva.org/  and here is your
local junior teams. http://reg.geva.org/HAI_P/H_CLBAprRpt.php?T=A&A=J  Good
luck!

Pat Powers

#1069

From: "Bev Braddock" <bbradd@...>
Date: Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:35 pm
Subject: Girls volleyball

brownie1481

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Hello,

I am looking for a volleyball league/club for 13 year old girls in the
Central NJ are.  Any suggestions? contact info?

Thank you

#1068

From: "yvonne97us" <yvonne97us@...>
Date: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:45 am
Subject: Newbie to Volleyball -- Looking to Learn

yvonne97us

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Hello All,

My name is Jenise and I'm a newbie to volleyball. I'm looking for a
place here in NJ to learn and make vb a part of my lifestyle. Any
advice from any one of you pros out there is greatly appreciated. I
think the sport is fun and a great way to exercise without feeling
like you're exercising.

I live in north NJ if that makes any difference on where I could go.

Happy Playing,
Jenise

#1067

From: Volleyball ORG <volleyballORG@...>
Date: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:40 am
Subject: AVP Pro Beach Volleyball - New York, July 18-20 (May-Treanor and Walsh win again )

volleyballorg

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July 20, 2008

May-Treanor, Walsh remain unbeaten

Brooklyn Open title is 17th in a row

By Marc Raimondi / Special to avp.com

NEW YORK -- Winning doesn't get old. Just ask Kerri Walsh. After she and Misty May-Treanor, the best women's beach volleyball team in the world, beat Jennifer Boss and April Ross, 21-14, 21-15, in the finals of the AVP Brooklyn Open on Sunday afternoon in Coney Island live on NBC, Walsh was all smiles.
The pair have now won 95 open championships and 17 tournaments in a row, including a record 96 straight matches. They have already broken their own records of 15 straight tournament victories and 89 straight match wins.
"They're each wonderful in their own right," Walsh said.
May-Treanor had 17 kills and 11 digs and Walsh added eight kills, four digs and five blocks. Boss had 13 kills and Ross had 12 in the final. May-Treanor said the long television breaks made it hard for one team to keep momentum. But it didn't look that way.
"It gets tough, especially with the TV and the long breaks," she said.
May-Treanor and Walsh certainly aren't sick of winning, but Boss didn't have the same sentiment about their domination after the Brooklyn final.
"It doesn't make it any easier," she said of losing to the odds-on favorite to take home gold in the summer Olympics next month. "I'm sick of them winning...we're ready for anyone else to win at this point."
Boss and Ross, the alternates for the U.S. national team, put together a small run in the second game, but Walsh and May-Treanor -- as always -- finished with a flourish. With the Olympics only a little more than two weeks away, the sensational duo is in a nice rhythm. They are trying to become the first women's beach volleyball team to ever win two gold medals.
Walsh and May-Treanor won the gold four years ago in Athens.
"Personally, I'm pretty happy with the way we've been playing in the last month," Walsh said. "We're just steady."
The Olympics is, naturally, on both their minds. They will be playing once every other day -- a much greater rest period than an AVP tournament, the balls will be different and each country brings with it a different style of beach volleyball.
Walsh said some of the things she and May-Treanor are working on as preparation are serving and defense. But first, they will be meeting President George W. Bush on Monday night with 12 other athletes, including Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers, two of the four U.S. team's men's beach volleyball representatives.
"I've never met a president before," Walsh said. "It's an honor."
For the third year in a row, May-Treanor and Walsh said Brooklyn was a positive experience. They praised the New York fans -- not known for their volleyball familiarity -- for being knowledgeable. There was one part of this stop on the AVP Tour missing for from the past two years for the pair, though.
And clearly, it wasn't winning.
"I passed on the Cyclone this year," said May-Treanor of the famous rollercoaster at neighboring AstroLand Park, "because of the bruises. It's the rickety-ness."
Can't blame her. She's part of a well-oiled machine.
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#1066

From: Volleyball ORG <volleyballORG@...>
Date: Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:12 am
Subject: AVP Pro Beach Volleyball - Coney Island, New York, July 18-20 (Rogers, Dalhausser win Brooklyn title)

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July 19, 2008

Rogers, Dalhausser win Brooklyn title

Top men's duo ready for Olympics

By Marc Raimondi / Special to avp.com

NEW YORK -- If there was a statement to be made -- a declaration that top-seeded Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers weren't looking past the AVP toward next month's summer Olympics -- it took form very quickly. Dalhausser slammed three straight blocks into the sand to start the Brooklyn Open final, an impressive opening salvo against the No. 2-seeded team of Sean Scott and Nick Lucena. Less than 90 minutes later, he and Rogers were holding the $25,000 check and celebrating a tournament victory after a 21-16, 21-12 win Saturday afternoon live on NBC in Coney Island.
"It didn't hurt us, that's for sure," Dalhausser said of the first three points.
The Olympics-bound team took Scott and Lucena out of the match quickly -- mentally more than physically. Scott earned a yellow card in the first game and Lucena in the second. It was clear how difficult Dalhausser and Rogers are to beat when they're both playing at their best.
"They're like a snowball heading downhill right now," Scott said.
Rogers has now won 44 open titles and Dalhausser has 32. Together they have 31 titles. Dalhausser's lone title without Rogers, ironically, came when he teamed with good friend Lucena in Austin, Texas in 2005. Scott and Rogers used to team together as well. Two years ago at the King of the Beach, Rogers picked Scott as his partner. So, there was plenty of familiarity.
It didn't help Scott and Lucena on Saturday, though.
"I think it neither helps nor hurts anyone," Rogers said. "I think it makes for a better match."
He and Dalhausser were never really challenged, though. Scott and Lucena never could string together any significant runs. Dalhausser's block is probably the best in the world and Rogers' defensive skill is unmatched in the AVP, where he has been named defensive player of the year the past four seasons.
Dalhausser had five blocks and seven kills in the final and Rogers notched 20 kills and 15 digs.
This year, the soon-to-be Olympians have won eight of nine AVP Tour events they have entered and they have been victorious in 45 of their 47 matches.
In just the second year of their partnership, Dalhausser and Rogers have already reached the top-10 overall victories -- counting international and domestic events.
"They make you do things that other teams don't make you do," Lucena said. "They're unstoppable right now."
That's exactly what the United States wants to hear as Dalhausser and Rogers get set for Beijing. Rogers said he and Dalhausser spoke over the winter about Olympics preparation and they came to the decision that they wouldn't do anything differently -- they would just play the game that has made them so successful.
"Let's just stay in the same rhythm," Rogers recalls saying months ago.
It seems to be working for them with a chance to win a gold medal on the horizon. Neither has played in the Olympics before and they are certainly one of the favorites to bring gold back to America.
And Lucena won't expect anything less. When asked if Dalhausser and Rogers can win gold in Beijing, he had a short reply:
"They better!"

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#1065

From: Volleyball ORG <volleyballORG@...>
Date: Sat Jul 19, 2008 4:31 am
Subject: AVP Pro Beach Volleyball - Coney Island, New York, July 18-20 (FRIDAY RESULTS, NBC Sat/Sun)

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Favorites move on in Coney Island

Young Budinger finishes in 13th

By Marc Raimondi / Special to avp.com

NEW YORK -- To hear Duncan Budinger tell it, he's the third-best volleyball player in his family. His sister Brittanie holds numerous records at the University of San Francisco and played two years professionally in Europe. And his brother Chase was one of the best school-boy volleyball players to ever come out of the San Diego area. He spent time with both the 16- and 18-and-under United States indoor volleyball national teams.
But Chase Budinger doesn't play volleyball anymore aside from messing around with his friends on the beach when he's home from school. He's a star basketball player for the University of Arizona and almost left this past year, his sophomore season, for the NBA Draft.
"He was super stressed out about it," Duncan said of Chase's decision.
Chase has said in interviews that he considers himself both a basketball player and a volleyball player. There's no doubt what Duncan is. He excelled at Long Beach State and played indoor last year in Germany. This year, he plans on heading to Holland to play.
But perhaps his future lies on the beach. The 6-foot-8 Budinger and teammate Clint Coe won their first-ever main draw match Friday at the AVP Brooklyn Open in Coney Island and tacked on a second win, as well. The duo, seeded No. 32 out of 32 teams, lost to top-seed Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers to open the tournament then knocked off No. 16 Jeff Carlucci/Albert Hannemann and No. 18 Canyon Ceman/Casey Patterson.
Budinger and Coe fell to No. 7 John Mayer/Jeff Nygaard, 16-21, 21-15, 12-15 but earned a 13th-place finish. Not bad considering the pair only qualified for two other AVP tournaments this season.
"Right now, I consider myself an indoor person," Budinger said. "I consider the beach a hobby. But if I keep winning, who knows what the future holds?"
In Chase Budinger's future, there's plenty of cash -- he's almost a lock to be a first-round pick in next year's NBA Draft, guaranteed to make millions. But Duncan wouldn't mind seeing his brother, known for his uncanny leaping ability, out on the sand more often.
"He's the more athletic one," Duncan said. "He would be amazing out here."
Business as usual: Todd Rogers said earlier Friday that these last few AVP Tour stops are "good training" for the Summer Olympics, to be played in Beijing, China in August. And he and Phil Dalhausser are treating the Brooklyn Open as just that -- training.
The top-seeded pair -- and best team in the nation -- cruised into the winner's bracket semifinals Friday with three fairly easy wins. On the other side of the net from Dalhausser and Rogers on Saturday morning will be No. 4 Matt Olson and Kevin Wong. No. 2 Nick Lucea/Sean Scott will play No. 6 Stein Metzger/Mark Williams, who beat No. 3 John Hyden-Brad Keenan in the winner's bracket quarters.

The men's final will be aired live Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on NBC.

On the women's side, there weren't too many surprises, either. No. 1 Misty May-Treanor/Kerri Walsh, No. 2 Annett Davis/Jenny Johnson Jordan, No. 3 Nicole Branagh-Elaine Youngs and No. 4 Jennifer Boss-April Ross all advanced. In a mini-upset, No. 12 Michelle More/Suzanne Stonebarger beat No. 5 Carrie Dodd/Tatiana Minello to advance into the winner's bracket quarterfinals.
No. 6 Tyra Turner/Rachel Wacholder, No. 7 Dianne DeNecochea/Barbra Fontana and No. 8 Angie Akers/Holly McPeak also will move on in the winner's bracket Saturday.
The women's final is set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and will also air live on NBC.

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#1064

From: Volleyball ORG <volleyballORG@...>
Date: Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:43 am
Subject: AVP Pro Beach Volleyball - Coney Island, New York, July 18-20 (FIRST ROUND MATCHES)

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FIRST ROUND MATCHES

Men's $210,000 AVP Crocs Slam Brooklyn presented by Cushman and Wakefield
July 18-20, 2008

Winner's Bracket

Round 1
Match 1: Phil Dalhausser / Todd Rogers (1) vs. Duncan Budinger / Clint Coe (32)
Match 2: Mike Morrison / Ty Tramblie (17) vs. Jeff Carlucci / Albert Hannemann
(16)
Match 3: Matt Fuerbringer / Hans Stolfus (9) vs. Evan Engle / Dane Jensen (24)
Match 4: Joe Cash / Justin Phipps (25) vs. Pedro Brazao / Jose Loiola (8)
Match 5: Anthony Medel / Fred Souza (5) vs. David Fischer / AJ Mihalic (28)
Match 6: Vincent Robbins / Adam Roberts (21) vs. Paul Baxter / Matt Prosser (12)
Match 7: Billy Allen / Braidy Halverson (13) vs. John Moran / Eyal Zimet (20)
Match 8: Ivan Mercer / Jason Wight (29) vs. Matt Olson / Kevin Wong (4)
Match 9: John Hyden / Brad Keenan (3) vs. Jesse Rambis / Mike Szymanski (30)
Match 10: Jason Lee / Austin Rester (19) vs. Dain Blanton / Will Strickland (14)
Match 11: Aaron Wachtfogel / Scott Wong (11) vs. Ihor Akinshyn / Gaston Macau
(22)
Match 12: Connor Hastings / Jeff Murrell (27) vs. Stein Metzger / Mark Williams
(6)
Match 13: John Mayer / Jeff Nygaard (7) vs. Scott Davenport / Joey Dykstra (26)
Match 14: Sean Allstot / Andrew Fuller (23) vs. Ryan Mariano / Ed Ratledge (10)
Match 15: Russ Marchewka / Mike Placek (15) vs. Canyon Ceman / Casey Patterson
(18)
Match 16: Joaquin Acosta / Jonathan Acosta (31) vs. Nick Lucena / Sean Scott (2)



Women's $210,000 AVP Crocs Slam Brooklyn presented by Cushman and Wakefield
July 18-20, 2008

Winner's Bracket

Round 1
Match 1: Misty May-Treanor / Kerri Walsh (1) vs. Kristen Batt / Megan Wallin
(32)
Match 2: Sara Dukes / Chrissie Zartman (17) vs. Angela Lewis / Priscilla Lima
(16)
Match 3: Jenny Kropp / Nancy Mason (9) vs. Angela Knopf / Brooke Langston (24)
Match 4: Courtney Guerra / Janelle Ruen (25) vs. Angie Akers / Holly McPeak (8)
Match 5: Carrie Dodd / Tatiana Minello (5) vs. Leilani Kamahoahoa / Catie Mintz
(28)
Match 6: Erin Byrd / Stephanie Chapek (21) vs. Michelle More / Suzanne
Stonebarger (12)
Match 7: Whitney Pavlik / Stacy Rouwenhorst (13) vs. Paige Davis / Jenelle
Koester (20)
Match 8: Ashley Groothuis / Christina Hinds (29) vs. Jennifer Boss / April Ross
(4)
Match 9: Nicole Branagh / Elaine Youngs (3) vs. Lauren Mills / Kelly Weiss (30)
Match 10: Julie Romias / Lisa Rutledge (19) vs. Jenny Pavley / Alicia Polzin
(14)
Match 11: Lauren Fendrick / Paula Roca (11) vs. Jennifer Fopma / Brittany
Hochevar (22)
Match 12: Kristi Martin / Laurel Riechmann (27) vs. Tyra Turner / Rachel
Wacholder (6)
Match 13: Dianne DeNecochea / Barbra Fontana (7) vs. Angela McHenry / Olivia
Waldowski (26)
Match 14: Suzana Manole / Kelly Wing (23) vs. Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist
(10)
Match 15: Ashley Ivy / Heather Lowe (15) vs. Keao Burdine / Jennifer Snyder (18)
Match 16: Angie Hall / Stacy Nicks (31) vs. Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan
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#1063

From: Volleyball ORG <volleyballORG@...>
Date: Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:37 pm
Subject: AVP Pro Beach Volleyball - Coney Island, New York, July 18-20

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Coney Island next stop on Tour

May-Treanor, Walsh look to continue incredible run

By Melissa Margulies / Special to AVP.com

From the 1920's-40's, Coney Island was known as the "World's Largest Playground" because it was the ultimate destination for fun: there were three large fairgrounds complete with exhilarating rides, cotton candy and warm sunny beaches. This weekend, the island will again become one of the largest playgrounds when the AVP circuit makes its annual stop in Brooklyn. The Crocs Slam Brooklyn Presented by Cushman and Wakefield will transform the beach into a 13-court volleyball showdown.
After making their way through the rounds, the men will face off in a final on Saturday at 2:30.
Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers are the No. 1 seeds and have won seven out of eight tournaments that they've entered this year. This weekend they will have to battle against many strong men's teams. Look for Sean Scott and Nick Lucena and No. 3 John Hyden and Brad as they vie for the chance to appear on center court for the finals.
On the women's side, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh have been flattening the competition in their last 90-straight match wins. This weekend, they will be attempting to hold off the upset from No. 2 Jenny Johnson Jordan and Annett Davis and No. 3 Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs.
The women's championship match with take place at 2:30 on Sunday.
If you aren't fortunate enough to be able to attend the tournament that will be talking place in the hot Coney Island sun, don't forget that you can still catch the action! Watch the finals live on NBC... but you probably shouldn't expect to have a golden tan by the end of it.
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LOCATION:

Coney Island Beach

21st and Boardwalk
Brooklyn, NY 11224

SCHEDULE:

Friday, July 18, 2008

Men's and Women's Main Draw Competition
Gates open at 8:30 a.m.
Competition start time 9:00 a.m.
Competition End Time (Approx) 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Men's and Women's Main Draw Competition
Gates open at 8:30 a.m.
Competition start time 9:00 a.m.
Men's Finals 2:30 p.m.
Competition End Time (Approx) 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Women's Main Draw Competition
Gates open at 10:15 a.m.
Competition start time 10:45 a.m.
Women's Finals 2:30 p.m.
Competition End Time (Approx) 4:00 p.m.

TICKETS:

   http://web.avp.com/events/tickets.jsp?eventId=1030

TELEVISION:

   NBC Brooklyn Men's Final        Sat 7/19/08   2:00 PM Eastern
   NBC Brooklyn Women's Final   Sun 7/20/08   2:30 PM Eastern

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#1062

From: "anash74" <anash74@...>
Date: Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:03 am
Subject: Beach VBall this Saturday 7/13?

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Anyone setting up this Saturday down at the shore?   Would love to play.

#1061

From: Volleyball ORG <volleyballORG@...>
Date: Fri Jul 4, 2008 5:15 am
Subject: #1 USA Men's Beach Volleyball Team head to the Olympics (Blog, Web, Video)

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You can follow the #1 USA Men's Beach Volleyball Team of Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser as they head towards the Beijing Olympics.

Todd Rogers BLOG: http://toddjrogers.blogspot.com/ and WEBSITE: http://www.ToddJRogers.com/

A funny new Volleyball VIDEO, with a cameo appearance by Phil and Todd, from the Kinda Good crew: http://www.kindagood.com/dk4

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