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Post by wahinefan on Apr 18, 2019 15:09:37 GMT -5
Looks like Robyn, and her staff, are racking up air miles in their pursuit of volleyball players. Turkey, and Thailand, when was the last time Hawaii looked at players from those countries.
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Post by raian13 on Apr 18, 2019 15:19:14 GMT -5
Since the Spring Indoor practice season is over, Norene Iosia is joining the SandBows team, per Cindy Luis. Do you mean Norene will join the Sandbows next year? The next for Norene should be the indoor season in the fall. Sand Volleyball season is almost over.
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Post by Wolfgang on Apr 18, 2019 15:34:15 GMT -5
So, if any of the freshmen want a jump start, they could easily enroll in the summer, use the athletic facilities, and get some "training" from teammates. They would still be covered by scholarship, or so I've been told. Julia Scoles of the beach team did something like that. She came early, got some private lessons at the Outrigger (I think?), and then kicked ass in the fall and spring.
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Post by brooselee on Apr 18, 2019 15:48:17 GMT -5
Since the Spring Indoor practice season is over, Norene Iosia is joining the SandBows team, per Cindy Luis. Do you mean Norene will join the Sandbows next year? The next for Norene should be the indoor season in the fall. Sand Volleyball season is almost over. She is joining the SandBows for the stretch run. Her eligibility clock is running anyway. Not playing this season will not save her another season. She might not want to stay an extra year just for sand anyway so might as well use this year while you can and possibly finish both her indoor and beach eligibility next season.
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Post by wahinefan on Apr 18, 2019 15:49:29 GMT -5
Since the Spring Indoor practice season is over, Norene Iosia is joining the SandBows team, per Cindy Luis. Do you mean Norene will join the Sandbows next year? The next for Norene should be the indoor season in the fall. Sand Volleyball season is almost over. No, per Cindy Luis, Norene Iosia has joined the SandBows team starting this week.
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Post by Wolfgang on Apr 18, 2019 15:55:44 GMT -5
I don't see where Cindy Luis said that, but if she said it, I'd believe it because she gets her info straight from the horse's mouth, unlike the rest of us who get it out of our you-know-what.
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Post by raian13 on Apr 18, 2019 16:01:07 GMT -5
Do you mean Norene will join the Sandbows next year? The next for Norene should be the indoor season in the fall. Sand Volleyball season is almost over. She is joining the SandBows for the stretch run. Her eligibility clock is running anyway. Not playing this season will not save her another season. She might not want to stay an extra year just for sand anyway so might as well use this year while you can and possibly finish both her indoor and beach eligibility next season. If this is true, what will be her role in the team? Is she a practice player? Will she play in one of the exhibition flights? A water boy (girl)? Also does it have something to do to replace the sudden exit of some beach players?
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Post by wahinefan on Apr 18, 2019 16:10:38 GMT -5
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Post by diyakuno on Apr 18, 2019 16:11:40 GMT -5
Here's Cindy's blog about Iosia joining beach: www.hawaiiwarriorworld.com/rainbow-wahine-volleyball/hawaii-bvb-norene-iosia-joins-sandbows/This is exciting. She may leapfrog over other players since she can basically be a blocker or a defender. During her run with Zalopany, she was the primary blocker. I'm guessing she'll defend for Loker, replacing Huddleston. Or she could replace Dreeuws to switch block with Russo. I also wouldn't be surprised if she continues her beach career next year. She's an exciting addition.
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Post by wahinefan on Apr 18, 2019 16:20:42 GMT -5
Since the Spring Indoor Volleyball practices are over, wonder if any other indoor players will now move over to the Sand Volleyball team. Thinking if Rasmussen, Hanawahine, or even Ross, will do that.
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Post by diyakuno on Apr 18, 2019 16:24:34 GMT -5
Looks like Robyn, and her staff, are racking up air miles in their pursuit of volleyball players. Turkey, and Thailand, when was the last time Hawaii looked at players from those countries. Am not sure when, but one of the biggest factors in recruiting international players is their English competency. In the last decade, Thailand has mandated English in many of its public schools, as has Turkey. Those two countries are a hotbed for insane volleyball players -- Turkey's team that beat USA in the opening rounds of the Nations League this year has most of its players from their junior national team. Turkish players are young and physical. Baladin, Gunesh, Ozbay, and Karakurt are around 20 years of age and they're already competing in top international leagues. As for Thailand, height can be an issue but there are a number of Thai players that are tall. They're lightweight, and fast, and powerful! Their current national junior and senior teams are among the best in Southeast Asia. It is also important to note that US has a complicated treaty agreements with every country when it comes to international students and student athletes. Once a treaty has been cited or a law is mandated, it is going to be much easier to recruit from those countries in the future. Based on my experience as an international student at UH Manoa, it's challenging but once you get through those paperworks and agreements, it's easy going forward. If anyone has a sharp research skills and tell me any players who've played in DIV I college volleyball, that would be awesome. Thailand and Turkey are both uncharted, but they're a potent source of talent.
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Post by diyakuno on Apr 18, 2019 16:27:29 GMT -5
Looks like Robyn, and her staff, are racking up air miles in their pursuit of volleyball players. Turkey, and Thailand, when was the last time Hawaii looked at players from those countries. Am not sure when, but one of the biggest factors in recruiting international players is their English competency. In the last decade, Thailand has mandated English in many of its public schools, as has Turkey. Those two countries are a hotbed for insane volleyball players -- Turkey's team that beat USA in the opening rounds of the Nations League this year has most of its players from their junior national team. Turkish players are young and physical. Baladin, Gunesh, Ozbay, and Karakurt are around 20 years of age and they're already competing in top international leagues. As for Thailand, height can be an issue but there are a number of Thai players that are tall. They're lightweight, and fast, and powerful! Their current national junior and senior teams are among the best in Southeast Asia. It is also important to note that US has a complicated treaty agreements with every country when it comes to international students and student athletes. Once a treaty has been cited or a law is mandated, it is going to be much easier to recruit from those countries in the future. Based on my experience as an international student at UH Manoa, it's challenging but once you get through those paperworks and agreements, it's easy going forward. If anyone has a sharp research skills and tell me any players who've played in DIV I college volleyball, that would be awesome. Thailand and Turkey are both uncharted, but they're a potent source of talent. I meant to ask if anyone can identify Turkish or Thai players who've played NCAA Division I women's volleyball =) Ooopsies
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Post by wahinefan on Apr 18, 2019 16:30:35 GMT -5
Looks like Robyn, and her staff, are racking up air miles in their pursuit of volleyball players. Turkey, and Thailand, when was the last time Hawaii looked at players from those countries. Am not sure when, but one of the biggest factors in recruiting international players is their English competency. In the last decade, Thailand has mandated English in many of its public schools, as has Turkey. Those two countries are a hotbed for insane volleyball players -- Turkey's team that beat USA in the opening rounds of the Nations League this year has most of its players from their junior national team. Turkish players are young and physical. Baladin, Gunesh, Ozbay, and Karakurt are around 20 years of age and they're already competing in top international leagues. As for Thailand, height can be an issue but there are a number of Thai players that are tall. They're lightweight, and fast, and powerful! Their current national junior and senior teams are among the best in Southeast Asia. It is also important to note that US has a complicated treaty agreements with every country when it comes to international students and student athletes. Once a treaty has been cited or a law is mandated, it is going to be much easier to recruit from those countries in the future. Based on my experience as an international student at UH Manoa, it's challenging but once you get through those paperworks and agreements, it's easy going forward. If anyone has a sharp research skills and tell me any players who've played in DIV I college volleyball, that would be awesome. Thailand and Turkey are both uncharted, but they're a potent source of talent. With Angelica having her law degree, she can be a tremendous help in the paperwork that these foreign recruits have to fill out to become eligible. I believe Angelica's law degree is in International Law, but do not quote me on that.
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Post by Wolfgang on Apr 18, 2019 16:45:24 GMT -5
They don’t need Ljungqvist to do that. UH has “people” who know their stuff re. Compliance regulations. I’d guess that Ljungqvist doesn’t really know about all that but, with her expertise, she could certainly pick it up quickly. Besides, that’s not her job. She’s a coach, not a compliance officer. I’d think that if Ljungqvist got involved with all the compliance bureaucracy, UH might get in trouble since she’s not trained to do that work. I don’t know if those positions require certifications but if they do, it’ll be more reasons for her to not handle that stuff.
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Post by brooselee on Apr 18, 2019 17:37:09 GMT -5
I wouldn’t mind getting a setter from Thailand. Since they lack size, they run a quick offense and I hope Robyn is moving her offense to a quicker pace.
We seem to have enough athleticism to go faster but it will probably take a few years to get It going....kind of like the men’s team.
Thailand’s Nootsara Thomkom is the best setter in the world. Very dynamic and athletic. Would be thrilled to land someone close to her.
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