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Post by ericleo on Apr 9, 2019 0:15:32 GMT -5
Jones-Perry is said to look for a pro club for next season; Foecke is confirmed to pursue pro volleyball this fall; SSS has finished signing her first pro contract for next season; Poulter has already brought up quite a few good games this winter in Italy.
So far, the four most impressive (in my mind) players of NCAA 2018 senior class are all expected to continue playing good volleyball. Future is promising for them.
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Post by ericleo on Apr 9, 2019 0:28:12 GMT -5
I'm getting on the Poulter band wagon after watching her in just a half season for the next to last place team in Italian A1. She transformed them by the quality of her sets. She's a dark horse for USNT playing time and is going to have a break out season next year in Italy. Look for her to be setting a top European team in less then 3 years and depending on who the next USNT coach is I think she will have position on the squad. I wonder if Santarelli speaks enough English to be considered for the USNT. If he can get his team to finish with CL and Italian gold he will be win the Club Coach of the Year award. He can create that Kumbaya vibe so important to the USNT and is playing one of the best additions of the quick offense. Plus he seems to be able to win without a go-to finisher. Sounds perfect to me. I wonder if Imoco can pull it off. Santarelli is the current head coach of Croatia NT. I like him too, but I don't see him being the US because his family and career are all in Europe (mainly Italy, and Croatia is so close to Italy). Poulter's performance in the past half-season definitely levels up my expectation on her. I think we are packed with good setters for a whole next decade (Lloyd, Hancock, Carlini, Poulter, SSS, Gray, Hilley, etc). But the real question is who is gonna develop to the real top ones. Let's be patient and see what's to come.
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Post by jay on Apr 9, 2019 0:28:31 GMT -5
Regarding Foecke playing in Europe. My rumor central says that Volero Le Cannet is looking at her film. They have been very good at scouting young talent and signing them for several years. Volero will play in any CL bracket they qualify for and should be a powerhouse in the French league. Plus I think Southern France would be any easy transition for a gal from Nebraska. Once Volero re-establishes themselves they will be a regular in the CL playoffs. I guess she will be trying to take MBH's starting spot on the USNT. Hill will try to bump Larson by Tokyo20 but without a new OP I'm not sure any of it makes a difference.
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Post by ericleo on Apr 9, 2019 0:32:27 GMT -5
By the way, jay have you heard any info on where Poulter is going to play next season? Is she staying at Chieri or moving to another Serie A1 team or else?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2019 1:06:51 GMT -5
Foecke to Volero seems unlikely. Don't need a "rumor central" to see this. She's with the Volley Pro Agency and not with SB Community.
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Post by jay on Apr 9, 2019 1:16:26 GMT -5
Well 8 of their clients are playing in France so I assume that your comment is strictly regarding Volero and not French volleyball in general.
What's the link between SB and Volero?
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Post by c4ndlelight on Apr 9, 2019 1:33:39 GMT -5
Regarding Foecke playing in Europe. My rumor central says that Volero Le Cannet is looking at her film. They have been very good at scouting young talent and signing them for several years. Rasic is one of their most notable alumni. Volero will play in any CL bracket they qualify for and should be a powerhouse in the French league. Plus I think Southern France would be any easy transition for a gal from Nebraska. Once Volero re-establishes themselves they will be a regular in the CL playoffs. I guess she will be trying to take MBH's starting spot on the USNT. Hill will try to bump Larson by Tokyo20 but without a new OP I'm not sure any of it makes a difference. Where do you get your fantasies from? Rasic never played with Volero or with Le Cannet. Nobody is gunning for an individual's roster spot. They're just trying to do enough to make the roster.
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Post by jay on Apr 9, 2019 2:06:10 GMT -5
I had a Trump moment, after binging on Fox News. Rasic was actually RC Cannes and not Le Cannet. Foluke is a notable Volero alumni.
Of course players are looking to see where they might fit into the team. Hill, Courtney, and Larson tend to play the same OH position. MBH, Lee and now Foecke? would compete for the other OH spot. "Just trying to make the roster" I think the competitive nature of these athletes runs a little higher then that.
Last season we saw that Larson and Hill are no longer a winning combination. So it's either MBH or Lee or Foecke running with either Hill or Larson to maybe create a winning combination. We should see during VNL.
Hill has once again outperformed Larson head-to-head in the club season. But that's her strength not the NT season. Maybe this year she returns to 2014 form but not likely under Karch. Does she want to start? You bet, just look how Krob grabbed a hold of the libero spot.
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Post by Hawk Attack on Apr 9, 2019 7:00:07 GMT -5
She's a dark horse for USNT playing time The only thing I disagree with you in is this. I don’t think she’s a dark horse... I think she’ll be firmly positioned in the setter competition.
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Post by volleyguy on Apr 9, 2019 8:09:28 GMT -5
Regarding Foecke playing in Europe. My rumor central says that Volero Le Cannet is looking at her film. They have been very good at scouting young talent and signing them for several years. Volero will play in any CL bracket they qualify for and should be a powerhouse in the French league. Plus I think Southern France would be any easy transition for a gal from Nebraska. Once Volero re-establishes themselves they will be a regular in the CL playoffs. I guess she will be trying to take MBH's starting spot on the USNT. Hill will try to bump Larson by Tokyo20 but without a new OP I'm not sure any of it makes a difference. You're like the Volleywood of Volleytalk, without the bells and whistles.
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Post by dragan11 on Apr 9, 2019 8:11:04 GMT -5
Hearing some rumors about Carlini getting some offer in Turkey... Eczacıbası trying to get Wolosz or will keep local setters duo; Ezgi-Gamze Vakıfbank will keep Cansu(NTsetter) as starter Fenerbahce has already signed with Naz Aydemir for next season Galatasaray signed 3 years deal with Cagla last year(They looking for back up setter) Turkish Airlines renewed with ex-Turkish NT setter Ozge No idea about low-level teams.
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Post by dragan11 on Apr 9, 2019 8:16:23 GMT -5
What's the link between SB and Volero? Stav Jacobi
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2019 8:55:57 GMT -5
I'm getting on the Poulter band wagon after watching her in just a half season for the next to last place team in Italian A1. She transformed them by the quality of her sets. She's a dark horse for USNT playing time and is going to have a break out season next year in Italy. Look for her to be setting a top European team in less then 3 years and depending on who the next USNT coach is I think she will have position on the squad. I wonder if Santarelli speaks enough English to be considered for the USNT. If he can get his team to finish with CL and Italian gold he will be win the Club Coach of the Year award. He can create that Kumbaya vibe so important to the USNT and is playing one of the best additions of the quick offense. Plus he seems to be able to win without a go-to finisher. Sounds perfect to me. I wonder if Imoco can pull it off. Santarelli is the current head coach of Croatia NT. I like him too, but I don't see him being the US because his family and career are all in Europe (mainly Italy, and Croatia is so close to Italy). Poulter's performance in the past half-season definitely levels up my expectation on her. I think we are packed with good setters for a whole next decade (Lloyd, Hancock, Carlini, Poulter, SSS, Gray, Hilley, etc). But the real question is who is gonna develop to the real top ones. Let's be patient and see what's to come. I wouldn't be too sure on Gray. She may be looking to pursue a professional javelin throwing career as I believe she's dedicating her entire spring to just track and not beach... Also, Hilley is good but not sure how tested she is yet, we'll see.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2019 9:03:20 GMT -5
Curious, where in the heck is Inky Ajanaku at?!?! She had such an explosive senior season in 2016. She was signed with Volero, got injured and seems to have totally disappeared.
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Post by ericleo on Apr 9, 2019 14:23:15 GMT -5
According to iVolley Magazine, Carlini is going to Chemik Police next season together with Plak. Carlini to Chemik is the only rumor I heard on her destination for next season, and it seems that it is getting stronger.
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