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Post by IdahoBoy on Mar 5, 2006 4:28:19 GMT -5
It's impossible to know if Sealy was the best choice or not of out all the applicants. We don't even know who all the applicants were. Some of us do.
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ManoaFan
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Post by ManoaFan on Mar 5, 2006 4:32:23 GMT -5
Do share! I'm glad to have Mike Sealy here. We'll see over the next few years how the team will do with him.
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Post by mikesmith on Mar 5, 2006 5:53:55 GMT -5
I guess if winning a national championship as a starter, being an all-American, while playing for the best Collegiate sports team in any sport, makes you mediocre, then that was a great reply. But, I would disagree. He was also assistant coach for five years under arguably the best coach Volleyball has ever seen. This move was great for UH volleyball. You will see the difference immediately. Yes you will, but it won't be the kind of difference that UH fans are going to want to see. Sealy had one good year in his college career when he was a senior, and only because Scates threatened to start a freshman setter in Stein Metzger who was actually better. On a team that had Jeff Nygaard, Dan Landry, Eric Sullivan, Kevin Wong, and Tim Kelly - how good did the setting have to be? As for his 5 years under Scates, big whoops. What exactly did he have to do when you already have Scates and Rofer doing the majority of the work and maintaining a vast majority of the control over the program? Sealy also helped out Jeff Campbell for awhile at CSUN. Doesn't mean he knows squat about actually coaching. The coaching approach in the men's game is completely different than the women's game - how much does Sealy actually know from a techincal standpoint? What real experience does he have at making athletes better individually from a skills standpoint or making the team better through developing systems of play? Wade was dynamic, high energy, a motivator, and a good yin to Shoji's yang. Sealy is just gonna be totally bland in the role of assistant, and I think he's in way over his head in this role. He might actually have to do some real work as an assistant for the UH women. Grunionrun, Normally, I don't like to get into the sort of banter that I see regularly on this post board, but your reply had some inaccuracies that have to be addressed. So I'll respond to them one at a time. Before I do, I want to say this. I love UCLA sports. In particular Men's and Women's volleyball. Stein Metzger and Mike Sealy were great for the University, and are both outstanding volleyball players. I have met them both and they are nice, well spoken persons who I respect a great deal. However, you made comparisons to the both of them, specifically when Stein was a Freshman, and Sealy was a Senior, so I'll respond to those comparisons. As for Scates threatening Sealy with his starting job, with the idea of starting Stein, that is just not true. Al Scates doesn't threaten anyone. He is matter of fact and numbers driven. If you are the best, no matter what age or experience level you are at, you will start. Second, you asked how good did the setting have to be with players, such as Jeff Nygaard, Eric Sullivan, Kevin Wong, Tim Kelley... After Sealy graduated in 1993, Stein was the starter in 1994, with the same team one year older, with those same players on it (that you named), and lost in the National Championship to Penn State... I don't know how good you have to be, but Sealy won. Third, you said 5 years under Scates, "big whoops." He actually had 10 years total, 5 playing, 5 coaching... Could you tell me exactly how many years one needs to learn from the winningest coach in any sport in the NCAA ever? Does he need 20? Would that make him qualified? He applied for the assistant coaching job, not the head coach (I could understand your point if it was the head coaching position!). Fourth, you said, he was in over his head... As an assistant? With what? Recruiting? He's done that. Scouting? He's done that. Training players? He's done that. Again, he's going to be the assistant coach! I want to congratulate UH for selecting Mike Sealy. He will do well for the University. He was not "mediocre" in college, unless you consider being a first team all American, and co-MVP of the National Championship mediocre. Yes, he has the right resume to be an assistant coach. Even at UH. Good luck Mike...
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Post by 808 on Mar 5, 2006 8:40:03 GMT -5
Sealy crosses over from UCLA to UHBy Cindy Luis cluis@starbulletin.com This week's trip to Hawaii was one Mike Sealy had been planning to make ... but as the assistant to the UCLA men's team that will take on the Warriors on Friday and Saturday. Instead, the 35-year-old Sealy will be sitting in the Stan Sheriff Center, watching as the new Rainbow Wahine associate head coach. Sealy, a former All-America setter for the Bruins, yesterday was hired to replace Charlie Wade on Dave Shoji's staff. Wade was hired as the head coach at Pacific in mid-January. Sealy has been the No. 2 assistant for the UCLA men's team the past four seasons and spent last fall as an assistant for the Bruin women's team. "That's when I really fell in love with the women's game," Sealy said in a phone call yesterday from Los Angeles. "What attracted me to this job was wanting to coach in a top-10 program, be able to go after the top athletes in the country and to work with Dave. And Hawaii's fan base and tradition are so outstanding. "So many other qualified candidates were considered and I feel fortunate to be hired. It's a privilege to have this opportunity." Sealy said he came to know Shoji while recruiting Shoji's son Kawika to play for the Bruins. However, Kawika, a senior at Iolani, committed to play for Stanford next season. As for the UH vacancy, Sealy said he learned of it during UCLA's trip here in January for the Outrigger Hotels Invitational. The Bruins defeated the Warriors in five Jan. 20. "I'll probably be sitting somewhere in the rafters," Sealy said of this week's two matches between UCLA and Hawaii. "The thinking was that it would probably be best if I didn't coach against Hawaii after being hired by them." Sealy expects to fly in either Thursday or Friday. The Rainbow Wahine open spring practice March 13. "I think Mike is one of the up-and-coming coaches in the collegiate volleyball ranks," Shoji said. "He brings a host of knowledge to our program, adds an analytical aspect to coaching and will bring some of the men's game to our game. He'll also bring a charismatic personality to our recruiting efforts." Sealy's primary responsibilities include recruiting, scouting and video operations. He'll also work with the Wahine setters. Sealy led the Bruins to the 1993 NCAA title and was named co-most outstanding player. He played professionally in Europe and Puerto Rico before joining the men's coaching staff at Cal State Northridge for a year. Moving to Hawaii won't be a hard transition, according to Sealy, despite of his family's deep roots at UCLA. Sealy's father played baseball for the Bruins and Sealy was born at the UCLA Medical Center. "I love coaching so much, I'd do anything for it," Sealy said. "UCLA has been my home all my life, but now it's time to take a trip away from home." As for UCLA men's coach Al Scates, Sealy said his former coach was supportive. "He knew I had head-coaching aspirations," Sealy said. "You can't be the second assistant all your life." Kari Anderson Ambrozich, the Wahine's second assistant the past seven seasons, will have a new job title this year. Ambrozich has been promoted to associate head coach. Shoji said he was not under any pressure to fill Wade's position with a female. "The only thing I was asked was to hire the best candidate," said Shoji, who had more than a dozen applications and numerous phone inquiries for the vacancy. "I was surprised, but not surprised, by the number and quality of the applications. I'm flattered by how much interest there was in this job." starbulletin.com/2006/03/05/sports/story05.html
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Post by 808 on Mar 5, 2006 8:51:41 GMT -5
UCLA assistant joins Shoji's staff By Ann Miller Advertiser Staff Writer A series of seemingly unrelated events collided to turn UCLA assistant coach Mike Sealy into the new Rainbow Wahine associate volleyball coach. Hawai'i head coach Dave Shoji announced Sealy's hiring yesterday after a search that drew "dozens" of candidates, many Division I head coaches. Sealy, 35, was the 1993 national player of the year when he set the Bruins to their 14th NCAA title. He played professionally 10 years and "first retired" in 2000. Walking into Stan Sheriff Center as an assistant and hearing the crowd gave him "goose bumps" and convinced him to keep playing. He returned to assist Al Scates in 2002 and was also second assistant for the Bruin women this past season. Shoji describes Sealy as "more analytical" and less "fiery" than former associate Charlie Wade — now the Pacific head coach. He is hoping Sealy will bring the best elements of the men's game to his program. "I thought he would give us a fresh and different approach to the game," Shoji said. "Almost all the other candidates were women's coaches coming from the game the way I had seen it." Sealy recruited Shoji's son, Kawika. He left an indelible impression with his "refreshing" presentation and thoroughness. Sealy's impression of Hawai'i goes beyond volleyball. Wife Romey lived on the North Shore until first grade. Her mother, Cindy Biggers, lives on Maui and dances in Keali'i Reichel's halau. Shoji is also upgrading Kari Ambrozich to associate. "Kari has done such a tremendous job for me," Shoji said. "She has been here eight years and quietly gone about taking on a whole lot of responsibilities. She has been a very good and loyal coach. She needed to be rewarded. Now is the perfect time." NOTES Badgering: The spring exhibition against Wisconsin has been confirmed for March 15, at 7 p.m. Ticket information will be announced. Switch to Sunday: The tentative 2006 schedule has three conflicts with football dates. Saturday home matches against Nevada (Oct. 7), San Jose State (Oct. 28) and New Mexico State (Nov. 11) will most likely be moved to the following day, with a 5 p.m. start. Reach Ann Miller at amiller@honoluluadvertiser.com. honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060305/SPORTS0203/603050367/1037/SPORTS
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Post by VBwatcher on Mar 5, 2006 11:57:29 GMT -5
Very good to have Mike Sealy part of the UH vb TEAM Have patience as Change is good as people will adapt to Mike's style
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Post by IdahoBoy on Mar 5, 2006 16:34:49 GMT -5
I'm thrilled to see that Kari was given a promotion as well. She has long deserved it, from what I know.
She's a great coach... I see her as being the next name that comes up whenever a big job open up.
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Post by ancksunamun on Mar 5, 2006 17:22:48 GMT -5
I am so happy Hawaii picked-up a great coach like Mike Sealy. Eager to see him in action come volleyball season. Also good to hear that Kari got a promotion. She so deserves it after putting in so much time and dedication to the program.
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Post by sexy on Mar 5, 2006 21:29:51 GMT -5
i know that dave wanted the team to help pick the new assistant coach - so there might be something the team saw in sealy - which theres nothing wrong with -- in fact - he mustve connected well with the team to warrant their approval - and that is a good sign -- now i am wondering - will he help the team during the exhibition match against wisconsin or will he make his debut during the womens season??
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Post by aaronic on Mar 5, 2006 21:33:24 GMT -5
i know that dave wanted the team to help pick the new assistant coach - so there might be something the team saw in sealy - which theres nothing wrong with -- in fact - he mustve connected well with the team to warrant their approval - and that is a good sign -- now i am wondering - will he help the team during the exhibition match against wisconsin or will he make his debut during the womens season?? I read somewhere(Advertiser I think) Sealy will be flying in sometime later this week to coach the WOMENS team during the start of spring practices.
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Post by sexy on Mar 5, 2006 21:35:30 GMT -5
i know that dave wanted the team to help pick the new assistant coach - so there might be something the team saw in sealy - which theres nothing wrong with -- in fact - he mustve connected well with the team to warrant their approval - and that is a good sign -- now i am wondering - will he help the team during the exhibition match against wisconsin or will he make his debut during the womens season?? I read somewhere(Advertiser I think) Sealy will be flying in sometime later this week to coach the WOMENS team during the start of spring practices. thanks!!
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Post by wang pu on Mar 7, 2006 18:01:26 GMT -5
Sealy expects to fly in either Thursday or Friday. The Rainbow Wahine open spring practice March 13.
Is this true? So they are going to play their "premier" exhibition match two days after starting practice?
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Post by 808 on Mar 7, 2006 18:43:40 GMT -5
Sealy expects to fly in either Thursday or Friday. The Rainbow Wahine open spring practice March 13.
Is this true? So they are going to play their "premier" exhibition match two days after starting practice? Yup. Just think how bad Wisconsin will feel if they lose! ;D Seriously, I don't know when the Wahine open practice, but I do know that they were nursing a lot of injuries at the end of last season. I know that Dave wanted to put off the start of practice as long as possible in order to let everyone heal. I'm also pretty sure that the girls have been working out unofficially (like everyone else in women's volleyball) since January.
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Post by sexy on Mar 11, 2006 4:17:42 GMT -5
was that sealy sitting next to shoji during the hawaii vs ucla mens match tonite??
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