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Post by redbeard2008 on Oct 13, 2014 13:03:11 GMT -5
What intrigues me about JMac is that he combines this super-analytical approach where he tracks everything players do in practices and games, but at the same time brings a very high level understanding of how to motivate players and get them to approach the game in the right frame of mind. He's probably got a touch of OCD, with his whiteboards full of scribbles and the multiple-colored pens stuck in his shirt. They did a parody of him on the local version of SNL some time ago, which was hilarious. Another factor is his (almost obsessive) focus on mechanics and kinesiology. The idea is to train the body (muscle-memory) with the most efficient movements, but not principally through drills, but by "learning through playing," so players can perform them freely without thinking. On the other hand, right thinking gets you closer to or into the "vibe" (one of his favorite words), while wrong thinking takes you away from it. Interesting combination of perfectionism, on the one hand, and a 60's surf-tinged "zen of volleyball," on the other.
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Post by redbeard2008 on Oct 13, 2014 13:10:29 GMT -5
From the VolleyBlogSeattle post:
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Post by tomclen on Oct 18, 2014 2:09:00 GMT -5
It seems most people have suggested that Scambray is the one Husky with a shot at Pac-12 FOY.
But if Jones keeps playing like she did at UA, she might need to be discussed as well.
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Post by sluggermatt15 on Oct 18, 2014 7:59:51 GMT -5
With the win last night, this team is looking much better than I thought at the beginning of the season. I'm really impressed. As always, hoping for continued success.
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Post by tomclen on Oct 18, 2014 8:20:00 GMT -5
It seems most people have suggested that Scambray is the one Husky with a shot at Pac-12 FOY. But if Jones keeps playing like she did at UA, she might need to be discussed as well.
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Post by redbeard2008 on Oct 18, 2014 14:01:53 GMT -5
It seems most people have suggested that Scambray is the one Husky with a shot at Pac-12 FOY. But if Jones keeps playing like she did at UAASU, she might need to be discussed as well. If UW can go all the way, Jones' improvement will be a big part of it. Others in the running: Marshall (OSU), Lutz (Stanford).
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Post by bucky415 on Oct 18, 2014 16:09:26 GMT -5
I doubt anyone from Washington will be FOY, even though they are making the more important contribution of helping their team be undefeated. It is hard to put up big numbers in a 6-2 with two very good to elite senior hitters getting the most swings, as they should.
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Post by mikegarrison on Oct 18, 2014 17:55:53 GMT -5
I doubt anyone from Washington will be FOY, even though they are making the more important contribution of helping their team be undefeated. It is hard to put up big numbers in a 6-2 with two very good to elite senior hitters getting the most swings, as they should. Um ... Vansant 4.45 k/s, 9.85 at/s, 0.345 Nelson 2.40 k/s, 5.75 at/s, 0.307 Scambray 2.44 k/s, 5.84 at/s, 0.270 I couldn't find conference-only sets, but in the last few weeks more and more of the offense has been going through Scambray. Scambray is going to end up with about as much (or maybe more) offensive production than senior, All-American Nelson, which only shows why she is a very legitimate conference POY candidate.
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Post by redbeard2008 on Oct 19, 2014 2:38:18 GMT -5
Nelson:
WSU: 3s, 6K, 1e, 16ta, .312 Cal: 5s, 10k, 2e, 27ta, .296 USC: 3s, 4k, 1e, 14ta, .214 UCL: 5s, 7k, 1e, 18ta, .333 OSU: 4s, 7k, 4e, 27ta, .111 Ore: 4s, 8k, 4e, 19ta, .211 ASU: 3s, 4k, 4e, 18ta, .000
TOT: 27s, 56k, 17e, 139ta, .280, 2.07k/s
Scambray:
WSU: 3s, 12k, 1e, 18ta, .611 Cal: 5s, 15k, 4e, 31ta, .355 USC: 3s, 8k, 4e, 15ta, .267 UCL: 5s, 9k, 7e, 26ta, .077 OSU: 4s, 13k, 4e, 36ta, .250 Ore: 4s, 10k, 4e, 21ta, .286 ASU: 3s, 8k, 6e, 26ta, .077
TOT: 27s, 75k, 30e, 173ta, .260, 2.78k/s
Nelson has definitely slumped the last three matches, all on the road, with 12 hitting errors, compared to 5 hitting errors in the previous four matches, all but one at home. Hopefully, she'll break out of it against UA. While Scambray has more kills/set, Nelson is still hitting for a higher average.
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Post by alwayslearning on Oct 20, 2014 14:49:11 GMT -5
Assuming that both 2015 commits (Destiny Julye OH and Courtney Domme L) will be on scholarship, UW would have one more scholarship available for 2015. With Jones looking to stay at OPP, we also need an MB recruit/transfer for 2015. Anyone on the horizon? 2015 roster (*=walk-on): OH: Courtney Schwan, Tia Scambray, Desiny Julye MB: Lianna Sybeldon, Melanie Wade OPP: Crissy Jones, Carly DeHoog, ?Bailey Tanner S: Katy Beals, Bailey Tanner, Jade Finau* L: Cassie Strickland, Kim Condie* DS: Reni Meyer-Whalley*, Justice Magraw*, Courtney Domme Ok, time for the periodic check-in on UW recruiting. Redbeard's post a while back was the last substantive post/discussion on the topic that I've seen. Any more news (or rumors, for that matter)? I know 2016 looms larger than 2015 at this point because more people will be leaving, but do we know anything more about 2015? Do we know of any recruits that UW was targeting that have committed to other schools? In light of what we've seen so far this season, and knowing that two of our biggest guns, Vansant and Nelson, will be graduating, what are our most pressing needs? Perhaps the immediate needs can be filled with existing personnel and recruiting should focus more on 2016 and thereafter?
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Post by mikegarrison on Oct 20, 2014 15:04:28 GMT -5
Biggest need for 2015 is for Schwan and DeHoog (and/or a new player) to be able to replace Scambray and Jones. (Scambray and Jones will have to be replacing Vansant and Nelson.)
That assumes we keep the same scheme -- which might not happen. Obviously, it also assumes all current non-seniors stay for another year.
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Post by redbeard2008 on Oct 20, 2014 17:13:37 GMT -5
My guess is that Scambray and Schwan will be the OHs. Jones and Tanner could be the OPPs, with Bailey also setting. Backups would be DeHoog (OPP) and Julye (OH).
We're one injury away, however, from having to move Jones back to MB. We NEED a backup MB.
I think we're okay with setters, unless anyone transfers out. Finau could step in for Beals in 2016. Meyer-Whalley can also set.
2016 will be a make or break recruiting class, with Beals, Strickland, Sybeldon, and Wade graduating.
2016:
OH: Courtney Schwan, Tia Scambray, Destiny Julye MB: ? OPP: Crissy Jones, Carly DeHoog, ?Bailey Tanner S: Bailey Tanner, Jade Finau, Reni Meyer-Whalley L/DS: Reni Meyer-Whalley, Justice Magraw*, Courtney Domme
One option could be to play DeHoog as a lefty MB, running a reverse-slide. Has been done, although not often.
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Post by alwayslearning on Oct 20, 2014 18:18:45 GMT -5
Agree that MB is a thin position. I always envisioned Jones moving to MB, though, when Wade and Sybeldon depart. Much would seem to depend on the progress of DeHoog. And Schwan. Intrigued by your suggestion that DeHoog might play middle and specialize in the reverse slide. Also intrigued by the possibility of Tanner playing OPP. Obviously, we've seen basically nothing from Tanner in terms of hitting, but I remember reading some people's opinions, early on, that her talents would be better utilized as a hitter/blocker than setter.
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Post by alwayslearning on Oct 20, 2014 18:20:07 GMT -5
I guess there's no news (or rumors) on the recruiting front?
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Post by redbeard2008 on Oct 20, 2014 19:17:03 GMT -5
I guess there's no news (or rumors) on the recruiting front? They must be using the Cone of Silence: We know about Julye and Domme for 2015. I could see us adding an MB (local?) to add depth at that position. 2015 playing time will be in short supply, so I don't see any "name" recruit being added to that class. The biggest get for 2016 could be Kathryn Plummer (6'5" OPP/S) from TStreet. This summer, she won a gold medal at the FIVB U17 Beach Volleyball World Championships and was named Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. I have no idea if she's looking at UW or not.
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