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Post by USC✌🏼 on Dec 20, 2023 15:00:48 GMT -5
That is not a good look and raises team chemistry questions- but someone else posted that Devin was one of least active on social media. Possibly just not on her radar? Do you even know if the whole team typically follows a player in this type of situation? I think I would have a bit more information before I start suggesting such things as not a good luck and team chemistry issues. I'm not sure it's even been a whole day since Whitney posted her announcement. She was posting stories on her story after Whitney commit post
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Post by horns1 on Dec 20, 2023 15:16:44 GMT -5
So, now we wait to see if Texas announces the "signing" of Whitney Lauenstein. An official release of said signing would indicate she is a scholarship player based on past incoming transfer statements.
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Post by katn on Dec 20, 2023 15:19:11 GMT -5
Can someone tell me how the transfer portal works like I'm a 5th grader? Like a player files paperwork I get. Does her name get put somewhere for all coaches to see and only coaches can contact her? or can she reach out before her name is in the portal? can her parents? or former club coach make a connection? can her current coach (maybe loves the kid to death and wants the best for her) try to talk to other coaches? I'm really fascinated by all the nuances. This is why I love when this forum has threads like this that uncover the wizard behind the curtain. the player has to submit a notification of transfer to a compliance administrator...compliance administrator has 2 business days to enter info into the transfer portal...the player has to be in the portal for the coaching staff to communicate with the player...there are ways to communicate indirectly (thru club coaches, players on the team & so forth)
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Post by Husker1794 on Dec 20, 2023 15:22:40 GMT -5
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Post by mln59 on Dec 20, 2023 15:24:51 GMT -5
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Post by hookem1 on Dec 20, 2023 15:28:18 GMT -5
Excited for Molly to take her talents to the beach!!! I’m ready for the surgeon to slice up the sand
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Post by USC✌🏼 on Dec 20, 2023 15:29:48 GMT -5
How many years does she have for beach?
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Post by mln59 on Dec 20, 2023 15:31:30 GMT -5
How many years does she have for beach? i would think just 1
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Post by katn on Dec 20, 2023 15:32:07 GMT -5
Can someone tell me how the transfer portal works like I'm a 5th grader? Like a player files paperwork I get. Does her name get put somewhere for all coaches to see and only coaches can contact her? or can she reach out before her name is in the portal? can her parents? or former club coach make a connection? can her current coach (maybe loves the kid to death and wants the best for her) try to talk to other coaches? I'm really fascinated by all the nuances. This is why I love when this forum has threads like this that uncover the wizard behind the curtain. or you could be patty gasso, head softball coach for oklahoma & put it out there what positions the team needs & the best players in country at that position come running...volleyball ain't got nothing on softball
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Post by biodogtexas on Dec 20, 2023 15:33:01 GMT -5
What has Cook mentioned for "years"? That he believes cold air significantly impacts serve movement honestly, that's just dumb. The difference in the density of air between 70 degrees and a very cold gym at like 50 degrees is so minute you'd never be able to perceive the difference. You're talking about air that's 3% denser. Even less if they gym wasn't that cold.
It's very true that the characteristics of the air affect a ball's flight, just look at the science of pitching in baseball. However, 3% (at most) more drag on a volleyball serve, at the most extreme case, means the same serve might be a few inches shorter because there is more drag on the ball. However, thinking that makes any difference to that match whatsoever is dumb. They already played games and practiced in the gym. They should have been used to any changes. But that shouldn't have even mattered either, because they are tracking the ball with their eyes and hands with their hand-eye coordination.
Complaining about the environment both teams had to play in is just a loser mentality.
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Post by sunsuphornsup on Dec 20, 2023 15:33:26 GMT -5
How many years does she have for beach? Watch her win a championship in beach as well lol
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Dec 20, 2023 15:36:06 GMT -5
That he believes cold air significantly impacts serve movement honestly, that's just dumb. The difference in the density of air between 70 degrees and a very cold gym at like 50 degrees is so minute you'd never be able to perceive the difference. You're talking about air that's 3% denser. Even less if they gym wasn't that cold.
It's very true that the characteristics of the air affect a ball's flight, just look at the science of pitching in baseball. However, 3% (at most) more drag on a volleyball serve, at the most extreme case, means the same serve might be a few inches shorter because there is more drag on the ball. However, thinking that makes any difference to that match whatsoever is dumb. They already played games and practiced in the gym. They should have been used to any changes. But that shouldn't have even mattered either, because they are tracking the ball with their eyes and hands with their hand-eye coordination.
Complaining about the environment both teams had to play in is just a loser mentality. Don't come at us with your facts and science, bruh. We have FEELINGS
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Post by stevehorn on Dec 20, 2023 15:37:41 GMT -5
Can someone tell me how the transfer portal works like I'm a 5th grader? Like a player files paperwork I get. Does her name get put somewhere for all coaches to see and only coaches can contact her? or can she reach out before her name is in the portal? can her parents? or former club coach make a connection? can her current coach (maybe loves the kid to death and wants the best for her) try to talk to other coaches? I'm really fascinated by all the nuances. This is why I love when this forum has threads like this that uncover the wizard behind the curtain. I'll post some of what I know or believe. Most of this comes from following football recruiting and transfers, but likely is not much different in volleyball. You have the first step basically correct. Don't know the actual technicalities, but a player must make a formal request to the compliance administration at their school to have their name and information entered into the portal. It is entered into a "portal" database that is available to all athletic department personnel that have clearance to access the portal database. In practical terms, a player in the portal could be contacted by any coach or staff member in that sport. Only coaches can make off-campus visits similar to high school recruiting. The intent of the portal is that there is no contact between a player and another school before the player's name is entered in the portal. In real terms, there is plenty of contact before the name is entered. Unless the parties are stupid, this is not contact directly between the player and a coaching staff. On the player's side, typically it would be the types of parties you mentioned - parents, high school coach, club coach, maybe NIL agent or rep, etc. On the school side, the communication will likely be someone on the recruiting staff and not any of the coaches. Most likely the initial contact will come from the player's side and not the school's. Almost any contact by the school would be considered tampering though don't be naive and think this doesn't happen. Though likely any contact initiated by the school will go a third party, not the player.
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Dec 20, 2023 15:42:11 GMT -5
Can someone tell me how the transfer portal works like I'm a 5th grader? Like a player files paperwork I get. Does her name get put somewhere for all coaches to see and only coaches can contact her? or can she reach out before her name is in the portal? can her parents? or former club coach make a connection? can her current coach (maybe loves the kid to death and wants the best for her) try to talk to other coaches? I'm really fascinated by all the nuances. This is why I love when this forum has threads like this that uncover the wizard behind the curtain. I'll post some of what I know or believe. Most of this comes from following football recruiting and transfers, but likely is not much different in volleyball. You have the first step basically correct. Don't know the actual technicalities, but a player must make a formal request to the compliance administration at their school to have their name and information entered into the portal. It is entered into a "portal" database that is available to all athletic department personnel that have clearance to access the portal database. In practical terms, a player in the portal could be contacted by any coach or staff member in that sport. Only coaches can make off-campus visits similar to high school recruiting. The intent of the portal is that there is no contact between a player and another school before the player's name is entered in the portal. In real terms, there is plenty of contact before the name is entered. Unless the parties are stupid, this is not contact directly between the player and a coaching staff. On the player's side, typically it would be the types of parties you mentioned - parents, high school coach, club coach, maybe NIL agent or rep, etc. On the school side, the communication will likely be someone on the recruiting staff and not any of the coaches. Most likely the initial contact will come from the player's side and not the school's. Almost any contact by the school would be considered tampering though don't be naive and think this doesn't happen. Though likely any contact initiated by the school will go a third party, not the player. These days it seems like lots of players reach out to existing players on the team to gauge interest. Zoe said she reached out to Logan to see if JE would be interested. During the tournament (I think the Nebraska-Pitt match) they also mentioned something about Beason reaching out to someone on the Nebraska team she knew through NTDP
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Post by stevehorn on Dec 20, 2023 15:44:23 GMT -5
How many years does she have for beach? i would think just 1 I'm thinking she has two - spring 24 and spring 25. Since she has only played one season of NCAA beach volleyball, she should be considered a redshirt senior this spring. Then she should have a COVID season to play in the spring of 25.
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