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Post by akbar on May 2, 2016 12:56:10 GMT -5
So I'm curious after the event, what are coaches,parents and club coaches thoughts on having the 18 Open Junior Nationals at this time of year?
Was the play elevated?
Is it less of a babysitting event?
Is anxiety level for all involved lessened?
Does it give you more time to plan a grad party and move to college?
I gotta imagine it was a welcomed move from most everyone involved.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2016 13:08:08 GMT -5
So I'm curious after the event, what are coaches,parents and club coaches thoughts on having the 18 Open Junior Nationals at this time of year? Was the play elevated? Is it less of a babysitting event? Is anxiety level for all involved lessened? Does it give you more time to plan a grad party and move to college?I gotta imagine it was a welcomed move from most everyone involved. This is probably the most significant aspect from the players/parents. The extra rest should be helpful for most heading into August. |
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Post by ProfessorPlum on May 2, 2016 13:18:55 GMT -5
Is it staying in Milwaukee ? And how was that?
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2016 14:56:28 GMT -5
i am confused. if these were the championships (and they were) why were other venues holding qualifiers this past weekend? i assume they are usav events and not aau. whats up?
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Post by cobras3300 on May 2, 2016 14:58:42 GMT -5
Our team ended up being decimated by prom and rescheduling of softball/track/soccer games due to previous cancellations. We ended up playing one day with only 6 kids of which a couple were pulled from younger teams just so the team could compete. Fortunately, the girls and parents had fun and rallied behind them. But it was definitely a bit of a mess leading up to, and during, the tournament for us.
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Post by big10vb on May 2, 2016 15:04:14 GMT -5
i am confused. if these were the championships (and they were) why were other venues holding qualifiers this past weekend? i assume they are usav events and not aau. whats up? The only 18s divisions at the Northern Lights qualifier were the 18 American and 18 Elite (non qualifying). The 18 American national championship will be played in Indianapolis in June. From everyone I spoke with, the April national championship date was a hit with 18s players and parents. Most of the teams playing 18 Open finished their volleyball club careers in Milwaukee. A few teams are also playing AAUs but it is a rare occurence. |
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Post by dizzydean on May 2, 2016 15:05:35 GMT -5
i am confused. if these were the championships (and they were) why were other venues holding qualifiers this past weekend? i assume they are usav events and not aau. whats up? The qualifier this weekend was for all the other age groups. Although there is one 18s division playing in July in Indy, the rest played this past weekend in Milwaukee. |
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Post by vballarfan on May 2, 2016 18:38:41 GMT -5
Does anyone know where the 18 open championship will be next year?
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Post by ay2013 on May 2, 2016 20:06:18 GMT -5
Not that I agree with it in April but I like that the event was a single age group. Sometimes nationals with all the age groups just seems way too busy and complex. Less opportunity to watch players.
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Post by mervynpumpkinhead on May 2, 2016 20:21:53 GMT -5
Not that I agree with it in April but I like that the event was a single age group. Sometimes nationals with all the age groups just seems way too busy and complex. Less opportunity to watch players. Disagree. Getting to see 18 Open was always a plus in my mind. I'd imagine the move to April is no better or worse than before. |
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Post by coachk2 on May 2, 2016 20:38:25 GMT -5
Does anyone know where the 18 open championship will be next year? It has not been decided. Also the move to add 18 American to the event has not been decided. One huge advantage of this 18's Championship as a separate event (besides any off time before college for these players) is the opportunity for cities to host a significant USAV Championship who do not have a convention center of the required square footage (i.e. really big!) for the full GJNC's. |
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Post by ay2013 on May 2, 2016 21:17:06 GMT -5
Not that I agree with it in April but I like that the event was a single age group. Sometimes nationals with all the age groups just seems way too busy and complex. Less opportunity to watch players. Disagree. Getting to see 18 Open was always a plus in my mind. I'd imagine the move to April is no better or worse than before. Well then go to both... |
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Post by mervynpumpkinhead on May 3, 2016 17:41:58 GMT -5
Disagree. Getting to see 18 Open was always a plus in my mind. I'd imagine the move to April is no better or worse than before. Well then go to both... Not everyone has the time or budget to do so. |
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