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Post by 808 on Mar 9, 2004 2:11:13 GMT -5
March 8, 2004 TUCSON, Ariz.- Arizona's Kim Glass has been named as one of four candidates that have been invited by USA Volleyball to try out for the 2004 Women's National Training Team this May 18-29. Currently in her sophomore year at Arizona, Glass will travel to Colorado Springs, Colo., in late May in an attempt to make the 10-person roster that will play in the Women's Open Division of the US National Championships. The championships, held in Atlanta, Ga., run from May 29-June 1. The staff for the team will be Nebraska's John Cook as the head coach and assists Paula Weishoff and Lee Maes. "The opportunity to play in Atlanta is an exciting prospect for an elite player like Kim," Arizona head coach David Rubio said. "The level of competition she'll experience everyday will enhance her abilities and should benefit her for the 2004 collegiate season." Already seventh all-time in career kills with 1,206, Glass has broken UA's single season record for kills twice in her two years at Arizona. She was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association and Pacific-10 Conference Freshman of the Year in 2002 and was feted as a third-team All-American by the AVCA this past season. www.collegesports.com/sports/w-volley/stories/030804aaa.htmlI wonder who the other three invitees are. |
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Post by USAFAN on Mar 9, 2004 9:14:55 GMT -5
Wow, looks like Kim Glass is giving it a shot too. I too am wondering who the other three invites are. So I guess these players won't have any time to learn the system and just hope that their outright ability will earn them a spot. Kim Glass did play with training squad last year so she does have some experience.
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Post by roofed! on Mar 9, 2004 10:06:35 GMT -5
I think this National Training team may be a separate one from the core National training team for the Athens Olympics. Last summer, a group of collegiate players (Ross, Olsovsky, Adams, Wilkins, Joines, Barboza, Nnamani etc) were invited to OTC for national team training, and a few went on to play in the Pan Am Games. Also, of note is that the coaches are Cook, Weishoff and Maes (maybe Toshi will oversee some of the training, but I'm sure he'll be very busy with the Olympic team).
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Post by Laulena14 on Mar 9, 2004 10:32:05 GMT -5
March 8, 2004 I wonder who the other three invitees are. Could the answer be here in this press release from the Caguas team in PR. It's an article on Kim's new contract for next year and it mentions that she will be reporting to Colorado Springs. This is just my translation job (a short version ) so any other help welcomed. They will extend contract to Willowghby Tuesday, 9 of March 2004 By: Carlos Narváez Editor The VOCER0 The Creoles of Caguas announced yesterday that the contract of American Kim Willoughby is in the process of being extented for next season. Luis Berríos, owner of the Creoles, indicated that Willoughby will return next year with Caguas, due to her great performance this year. Willoughby,of the University of Hawaii, will report to the practices of the National Team of the United States in Colorado Springs. "We will speak with her between this week or the next one to reach an agreement for next year. She came to contribute to the team and she has been integrated very well with our players like Yanira (Santiago), Vanessa (Vélez) and Jetzabel (Of the Valley). www.criollasdecaguas.com/noticiasread.asp?r=TOAOUEAAEI |
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Post by USAFAN on Mar 9, 2004 10:50:20 GMT -5
The article does say that she will be going to Colorado Springs, and it was released today on March 9th so it has to be recent. The speculation continues to whether or not she will try out. So assuming its Kim Willoughby/Glass, who would the other two be?
On another note, I hope that Kim Willoughby doesn't stay in Puerto Rico next season. Her talent level far surpasses that of the league. While there are good players on every team, the level of play of the supporting cast isn't very high. I want to see her go to Europe, where she could play at a much higher level and make more money. Thats why I want Kim to play with the national team because that's how you'll get exposure to the European market. Take Nancy Metcalf as a perfect example, she dominated the PR league, then joined the National Team where she got some exposure now she is in Italy.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2004 11:01:48 GMT -5
This has nothing to do with the Olympic team.
Unless someone really impressed...
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Post by Laulena14 on Mar 9, 2004 11:02:06 GMT -5
I hope that Kim Willoughby doesn't stay in Puerto Rico next season. Her talent level far surpasses that of the league. While there are good players on every team, the level of play of the supporting cast isn't very high. I want to see her go to Europe, where she could play at a much higher level and make more money. I agree with you and it dosen't sound like she has signed anything yet, so hopefully she is thinking about it. |
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Post by sIsam on Mar 9, 2004 11:13:24 GMT -5
On another note, I hope that Kim Willoughby doesn't stay in Puerto Rico next season. Her talent level far surpasses that of the league. While there are good players on every team, the level of play of the supporting cast isn't very high. I want to see her go to Europe, where she could play at a much higher level and make more money. Thats why I want Kim to play with the national team because that's how you'll get exposure to the European market. Take Nancy Metcalf as a perfect example, she dominated the PR league, then joined the National Team where she got some exposure now she is in Italy. Good point(s). Europe, Italy in particular, is THE place for pro volleyball. That's where the most money and most challenge is. You say Metcalf was dominant in PR - in Italy she's starting on a decent team and having a good season but noone can claim that she's dominating (actually noone is over there at the time IMO). |
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Post by Laulena14 on Mar 9, 2004 11:16:46 GMT -5
This has nothing to do with the Olympic team. Unless someone really impressed... Not all that knowledgeable on the workings of the USA team but are they talking about a training team for a future Olympics? I thought it was to late to make the present Olympic Team. |
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Post by Hadrian on Mar 9, 2004 11:45:09 GMT -5
In addition to making the SPORT more accessible to the public, USA Volleyball should make an effort to make the NOMENCLATURE more accessible. Even though I covered USA Volleyball and its players, I too get confused sometimes between National Team that is training for the Olympics, National Training Team that will be competing in Atlanta, A1, A2, etc. and whether and how players can move around. I'm not confused anymore but too often, you have to read very carefully whenever press releases come out. If hardcore vb fans like us get confused, imagine how the lay public feels. (Oh, yeah, I forgot, they don't CARE!)
As for Kim Glass, she's not up for the Olympic team; it's the team that will be competing in the tournament in Atlanta. However, and this goes with every team in Colorado Springs, if she shows phenomenal talent and growth, Toshi might put her on the Olympic team. But that is rare since the "top" players have already been identified and are now competing for the coveted spots.
Anyway, I generally feel the leadership in volleyball do a piss-poor job of marketing the sport. The rules are tough to follow, the terms and phrases in the sport are not explained very well (if at all!), and upcoming matches are not advertised. There's just a huge barrier to entry for the lay people, to the point where they just throw their hands in the air and say, "Aw, Christ! Who the frick cares!"
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Post by Laulena14 on Mar 9, 2004 12:08:59 GMT -5
In addition to making the SPORT more accessible to the public, USA Volleyball should make an effort to make the NOMENCLATURE more accessible. Even though I covered USA Volleyball and its players, I too get confused sometimes between National Team that is training for the Olympics, National Training Team that will be competing in Atlanta, A1, A2, etc. and whether and how players can move around. I'm not confused anymore but too often, you have to read very carefully whenever press releases come out. If hardcore vb fans like us get confused, imagine how the lay public feels. (Oh, yeah, I forgot, they don't CARE!) As for Kim Glass, she's not up for the Olympic team; it's the team that will be competing in the tournament in Atlanta. However, and this goes with every team in Colorado Springs, if she shows phenomenal talent and growth, Toshi might put her on the Olympic team. But that is rare since the "top" players have already been identified and are now competing for the coveted spots. Anyway, I generally feel the leadership in volleyball do a piss-poor job of marketing the sport. The rules are tough to follow, the terms and phrases in the sport are not explained very well (if at all!), and upcoming matches are not advertised. There's just a huge barrier to entry for the lay people, to the point where they just throw their hands in the air and say, "Aw, Christ! Who the frick cares!" Mahalo WG, No longer confused |
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Post by USAFAN on Mar 9, 2004 12:09:08 GMT -5
After reading the article I completely didn't even read the end, and indeed Kim Glass isn't trying out of the Olympic Team, but something interesting is why did it state that they are only choosing 4 players? Does that mean that they will be utilizing players who are already on the team as well?
The Kim Willoughby statement was on the Caguas website and states that she'll be trying to make the Olympic team.
I also have to agree that USA volleyball needs to be more informative. We find out all these bits of information from articles and from insiders when in fact they have their own website where they could simply type out hte names of the players who are going to be training and release it.
Speaking of the A-2 team who are some names that people think will be on it?
My A-2 Hopefuls
Kim Glass
Kanoe Kamana'o
Emily Adams
Jane Collymore
Sherri Williams
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Post by Hadrian on Mar 9, 2004 12:50:57 GMT -5
I also have to agree that USA volleyball needs to be more informative. We find out all these bits of information from articles and from insiders when in fact they have their own website where they could simply type out hte names of the players who are going to be training and release it. And what gets me is that these people actually defend their practice! Others also make an effort to make excuses for them. The fact of the matter is, a lot of these sites and pubs are seriously deficient, and for some ungodly reason, the people on the inside don't see it that way. Doh! |
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Post by ACE on Mar 10, 2004 1:11:00 GMT -5
I agree with you and it dosen't sound like she has signed anything yet, so hopefully she is thinking about it. I haven't heard much about Kim in Puerto Rico. Is she doing good...anyone has articles on her? |
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Post by Laulena14 on Mar 10, 2004 2:03:27 GMT -5
I haven't heard much about Kim in Puerto Rico. Is she doing good...anyone has articles on her? To make a long story short. The team she plays for (Caguas) ended the season in 1st place 18 and 4 She leads the team in just about all catagories except assist and blocks. In the league (FPV) she is in the top 10 in 4 out of 6 catagories but isn't the leader in any of them. In the first match of the championship playoffs tonight they won in 3 25-19,25-19,25-18  |
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