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Post by newbeach on Feb 22, 2018 21:36:26 GMT -5
"Self-taught?" She's been part of USAV's high performance training group since she was in the 8th grade. I don't think Ali, Rico, Loiola, Barb, or Alzina (who have all coached her) would necessarily agree with the self-taught line. Regardless, she's a really good kid, and a very physical player. She has the ability to become a very, very good player at the next level. I agree she is a fabulous player but I did think it was odd about the "self-taught" comments. She has more training and experience than many college players already. Heck, three months training with Kathryn Plummer and a private coach alone, followed by World Championship experience is super valuable! |
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Post by trollhunter on Feb 22, 2018 23:26:25 GMT -5
I think I'm going to run up to the Stetson tournament tomorrow and watch the early matches. SC vs. G St and Steton vs. Eckerd anything I should be paying attention to?? SCU vs GSU should be a good match, I'm curious about the depth of both teams. If you can share the quality of play of 3-5 seeds that'd be great. I'd skip the Eckerd vs Stetson, that should be a walkover. FSU vs FAU is another good match on paper, if you can stay til lunch. Usually both peak early, but both teams are much different than last year. Wondering about the physicality of both squads (height and hitting power). I'm curious on your ranking of those 4 teams SCU, GSU, FSU, FAU from an initial look, as 2-3 NCAA bids will likely come from that group. Also, bring rain gear, I heard there may be bad weather. |
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Post by whisp3r on Feb 22, 2018 23:33:59 GMT -5
Is there a list of NCAA Beach matches that will be webcast on opening weekend? I thought I saw something earlier but can't find it now. I did a PAC 12 TV ScheduleProbably not what you are looking/asking for but eh, its something  |
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Post by sandball on Feb 23, 2018 3:05:30 GMT -5
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Post by JB Southpaw on Feb 23, 2018 10:04:10 GMT -5
I think I'm going to run up to the Stetson tournament tomorrow and watch the early matches. SC vs. G St and Steton vs. Eckerd anything I should be paying attention to?? SCU vs GSU should be a good match, I'm curious about the depth of both teams. If you can share the quality of play of 3-5 seeds that'd be great. I'd skip the Eckerd vs Stetson, that should be a walkover. FSU vs FAU is another good match on paper, if you can stay til lunch. Usually both peak early, but both teams are much different than last year. Wondering about the physicality of both squads (height and hitting power). I'm curious on your ranking of those 4 teams SCU, GSU, FSU, FAU from an initial look, as 2-3 NCAA bids will likely come from that group. Also, bring rain gear, I heard there may be bad weather. Didn't get to see the 4&5 of G St vs. USC, from the 1s and 2s matchups, both 1s are scrapy, no real blocking. USC 1s were just more consistent. They get you out of system, they're going to score. In the 3s USC served very well, 1 girl was consistently scoring from the baseline. In the 2s, the. Player Lydia for USC, I thought she was the best player in this whole match up. Interested in their record vs the 1s. |
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Post by sandyfan on Feb 23, 2018 12:08:51 GMT -5
SCU vs GSU should be a good match, I'm curious about the depth of both teams. If you can share the quality of play of 3-5 seeds that'd be great. I'd skip the Eckerd vs Stetson, that should be a walkover. FSU vs FAU is another good match on paper, if you can stay til lunch. Usually both peak early, but both teams are much different than last year. Wondering about the physicality of both squads (height and hitting power). I'm curious on your ranking of those 4 teams SCU, GSU, FSU, FAU from an initial look, as 2-3 NCAA bids will likely come from that group. Also, bring rain gear, I heard there may be bad weather. Didn't get to see the 4&5 of G St vs. USC, from the 1s and 2s matchups, both 1s are scrapy, no real blocking. USC 1s were just more consistent. They get you out of system, they're going to score. In the 3s USC served very well, 1 girl was consistently scoring from the baseline. In the 2s, the. Player Lydia for USC, I thought she was the best player in this whole match up. Interested in their record vs the 1s. I was told the 2's consistently beat the ones in practice. Not sure why they switched them today. |
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Post by newbeach on Feb 23, 2018 12:13:52 GMT -5
SCU vs GSU should be a good match, I'm curious about the depth of both teams. If you can share the quality of play of 3-5 seeds that'd be great. I'd skip the Eckerd vs Stetson, that should be a walkover. FSU vs FAU is another good match on paper, if you can stay til lunch. Usually both peak early, but both teams are much different than last year. Wondering about the physicality of both squads (height and hitting power). I'm curious on your ranking of those 4 teams SCU, GSU, FSU, FAU from an initial look, as 2-3 NCAA bids will likely come from that group. Also, bring rain gear, I heard there may be bad weather. Didn't get to see the 4&5 of G St vs. USC, from the 1s and 2s matchups, both 1s are scrapy, no real blocking. USC 1s were just more consistent. They get you out of system, they're going to score. In the 3s USC served very well, 1 girl was consistently scoring from the baseline. In the 2s, the. Player Lydia for USC, I thought she was the best player in this whole match up. Interested in their record vs the 1s. Who is Lydia? |
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Post by Wolfgang on Feb 23, 2018 13:05:49 GMT -5
Why are these USC players wearing leis? They're not even in Hawaii! |
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Post by JB Southpaw on Feb 23, 2018 15:57:59 GMT -5
Didn't get to see the 4&5 of G St vs. USC, from the 1s and 2s matchups, both 1s are scrapy, no real blocking. USC 1s were just more consistent. They get you out of system, they're going to score. In the 3s USC served very well, 1 girl was consistently scoring from the baseline. In the 2s, the. Player Lydia for USC, I thought she was the best player in this whole match up. Interested in their record vs the 1s. Who is Lydia? Just looked at the Roster, Lydia Dimke she's a grad transfer from Creighton. Solid player. |
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Post by sandball on Feb 24, 2018 7:11:59 GMT -5
Team PhotosAbilene Christian  Arizona  Cal  Jacksonville State  Pepperdine  Louisiana Monroe  USC 
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Post by sunger4222 on Feb 24, 2018 15:13:09 GMT -5
Anyone going to be in AZ for the beach play who can post match results?
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Post by sandball on Feb 26, 2018 8:26:51 GMT -5
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Post by sandball on Feb 28, 2018 6:37:15 GMT -5
Team photosFlorida Gulf Coast  Photo: @fgcu_BeachVB NC-Wilmington  Photo: @uncwbeachvb  Photo: uncwsports.com ----------------------- Several teams are still waiting for the season #7 LBSU, #18 Tulane, #19 Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado Mesa, New Mexico, Florida Gulf Coast, UNC-Wilmington, Florida Southern, UAB, Central Arkansas, ...
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Post by trafficmark on Mar 1, 2018 9:15:16 GMT -5
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Post by sandball on Mar 1, 2018 16:59:00 GMT -5
Several teams are still waiting for the season #7 LBSU, #18 Tulane, #19 Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado Mesa, New Mexico, Florida Gulf Coast, UNC-Wilmington, Florida Southern, UAB, Central Arkansas, ... No. 19 Washington Season Preview gohuskies.com/news/2018/2/28/beach-volleyball-season-preview.aspx"Last year the Huskies finished third in the Pac-12 (...), optimism is high for a squad that earned its first ever national ranking in the preseason. (...) Washington will be getting tested right from the start as Loyola Marymount is ranked 20th and Arizona - 10th. The Huskies are headed to the sands of Tucson! The season starts in one day!" |
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