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Post by sasa on Oct 17, 2018 15:46:06 GMT -5
I had a cool experience a couple of years ago in SLC the evening of the last day of Triple Crown. I saw Coach Rose in the concierge lounge of the Marriott sitting by himself so I went up to shake his hand and tell him I was a fan. He was nice enough to offer a seat at the coffee table, so I sat and we talked story a little bit as I asked about Penn State and some of his former players. He's an easy going guy, and surprisingly very chatty (in a good way). This happened around the time UH announced Robyn taking over as head coach at UH. I asked him what he thought, and he said she was a very talented player with lots of experience, and could make a good coach. I asked what he'd do if he was her, and he said that one of the first things he'd do as a new coach would be to try and get the best talent in Hawaii to stay home. He went on to say that she'll still have to go abroad to seek out top recruits, but that she should also recruit hard in her own backyard. Good counsel from a legend, and glad to see Robyn is already doing that, starting with Akana. Seems Ogilvie is waiting for Stanford acceptance, but I hope UH is after her still...you never know...
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Post by goblin on Oct 17, 2018 17:25:41 GMT -5
I watched the Mililani vs Moanalua match on cable and witnessed a lot of great digs, long rallys, occasional hitting, lots of tip shots. Would have liked to see more blocking, high speed shots, and tough serving but not so much of that. Saw much of the same in Iolani versus Kamehameha match. Today's top local players are not of the same blue chip caliber as 5-6 years ago when players like Nicki, Adora Anae, Alohi Robins-Hardy were prep stars. Each were very high skilled, fiery competitors with speed and size. It's one thing to recruit and keep the best in state talent at home but its quite another to stock your team with the necessary talent to field a national title contender. I'm sure this is Robyn's end game.
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Post by wahinefan on Oct 17, 2018 21:09:41 GMT -5
Has anyone watched, Kaehu Kaela play? She is a 6-3 MB/OPP, plays for MPI.
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Post by Pipe Attack on Oct 17, 2018 21:32:05 GMT -5
NOT suggesting-implying that UH should Not go after awesome recruitable homegrown players; and yet, in watching how Robyn is establishing 'pipelines' into other areas-nations: why not BOTH? It's a crap shoot. In the case of Sarah Mason and Alicia Arnott both Hawai'i all-state standouts, both were on our radar. Arnott got the Scholie, Mason got a full ride to Oregon. However, Mason was able to finish her collegiate career here, becoming an all-WAC player. But, could have would have. Mason said from the get-go, that she wanted to come to UH. More players than scholie's are tricky, who to offer, who to keep in contact in case of an opening... who will feel dejected, who will pan out, who will thrive, who will wilt... Hawai'i doesn't have the luxury to draw the very tippy top of the list. Maybe someday. Thought both were good gets for Hawaii -- but yeah, they might have been in the same class (?). Arnott complemented Kamanoa very well during her tenure; however, I believe she opted to forego her senior year. Sarah Mason is very interesting. She should have been on the radar for sure being that she was on a St. Josepth team (Big Island) that made it all the way to the state finals. However, if she came to Hawaii instead of Oregon initially - would they have converted her from a middle (her high school position) to an outside? The good thing about her going to Oregon first was that she established herself as an OH, then came back to Hawaii to help the team out in that role. Not sure if she would have remained a ride the bench middle if she chose Hawaii and was offered a scholie. But I feel it's very rare for a Hawaii kid to go to a (premier D1) college and then return to Hawaii. No offense to Hawaii, but for Hawaii kids, the mainland just seems like the great, big world.
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Post by Pipe Attack on Oct 17, 2018 21:36:12 GMT -5
Has anyone watched, Kaehu Kaela play? She is a 6-3 MB/OPP, plays for MPI. She has size. I think that's her main advantage. Believe she moved from Kauai to Oahu to get better playing experience. I think she is a junior. Nothing really stood out to me though when I saw her in the preseason -- just that she was very tall compared to her teammates.
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Post by wahinefan on Oct 17, 2018 21:48:49 GMT -5
Has anyone watched, Kaehu Kaela play? She is a 6-3 MB/OPP, plays for MPI. She has size. I think that's her main advantage. Believe she moved from Kauai to Oahu to get better playing experience. I think she is a junior. Nothing really stood out to me though when I saw her in the preseason -- just that she was very tall compared to her teammates. She is a Senior. From what I understand, she started the season at OPP, but has since been moved to MB.
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Post by kolohekeiki on Oct 18, 2018 0:39:42 GMT -5
If you folks are looking at this homegrown talent, I hope it is more for a libero, ball control or defensive help, because other than possibly Braelyn Akana, there is no one currently playing high school ball in Hawai'i that is a terminating offensive weapon that we need at the NCAA DI level
Hawai'i girls are known for ball control and volleyball IQ but not as terminating offensive players like what the Wahine currently needs
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Post by HawaiiVB on Oct 18, 2018 1:17:13 GMT -5
All I know, Utah has Grace who is a really good 6'1" Blocker as a redshirt freshman. Along with Choy 5' 9" and Ka'ahaaina-Torres 6' all of which have high VB IQ and defensive skills that can rival any defensive specialist. Had any of them really believed that UH put them first and chose to stay home, I would be more than happy with that.
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Post by hwnstunner on Oct 18, 2018 13:38:00 GMT -5
If you folks are looking at this homegrown talent, I hope it is more for a libero, ball control or defensive help, because other than possibly Braelyn Akana, there is no one currently playing high school ball in Hawai'i that is a terminating offensive weapon that we need at the NCAA DI level Hawai'i girls are known for ball control and volleyball IQ but not as terminating offensive players like what the Wahine currently needs Yup, I mentioned this recently, but the local talent has dipped a bit as far as D1 prospects are concerned. Still lots of quality volleyball players though. Some outsides might make really good liberos at the DI level.
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 18, 2018 14:09:16 GMT -5
The parents and the school system in the State of Hawaii need to feed all these girls more beef and milk -- or whatever they feed the kids in the Midwest -- at a young age so that they grow taller and stronger.
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Post by aznsun90 on Oct 18, 2018 14:25:10 GMT -5
Man... Kanani and Nikki were such awesome local products. Aneli was pretty good too.
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 18, 2018 14:28:16 GMT -5
Someone listed a local girl named _________ Danielson. Is she related to Kanani Danielson?
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Post by goblin on Oct 18, 2018 14:49:46 GMT -5
Yeah the match commentator mentioned it was Kanani's sister, no family resemblance physically or athletically from what I could see.
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Post by HawaiiVB on Oct 18, 2018 15:07:05 GMT -5
Falanika Danielson is Kanani's youngest half-sister. At 5' 6" she can get up and bang. Her future is as a libero/defensive specialist that can hit the pipe or bic. She can also set. UH may want to offer her a scholie because her VB IQ and court presence is rare. When she is on the court, she makes everyone calm around her. Her confidence is grounded in her foundation.
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Post by kolohekeiki on Oct 18, 2018 15:59:36 GMT -5
Someone listed a local girl named _________ Danielson. Is she related to Kanani Danielson? Kanani's younger sister
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