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Post by ToddyJ on Dec 17, 2019 16:00:54 GMT -5
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Post by ToddyJ on Dec 17, 2019 16:14:52 GMT -5
Current Polls Breakdown: Lets go with this break down for the VNL: Setters, Liberos and Opposites (3 each) and Outside Hitters and Middle blockers (8 each). VNL-25 player roster: (as the polls show) S: Carlini, Poulter, Hancock L: JWO, Courtney (omit if at OH), Lake, Hentz* Opp: Thompson, Drews, Lowe OH: Robinson, Larson, Hill, Foecke, MBH, Plummer, Pressley, Courtney (omit IF at Libero), Lanier/Parsons* (tied) MB: Ogbogu, Washington, Rettke, Dixon, Akinradewo, Adams, Tapp, Alhassan *Would be bumped up pending how Courtney travels as an OH or Lib. I would drop only Tapp and Adams for Stivrins and Butler and I would keep Courtney at OH to allow Hentz (if she joins) in at Libero. Also...who is voting for Parsons?  She needs to sit this one out. She isn't the answer. |
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Post by ericleo on Dec 17, 2019 16:26:59 GMT -5
Man, you are REALLY passionate about national team and I love it!
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Post by ToddyJ on Dec 17, 2019 16:29:56 GMT -5
Potential Poll Question:
Which roster management approach should Karch implement during the VNL?
1. Leave all of the Olympic Roster (about 19-20 players a.k.a. the Core) at home to train/rest and only bring players who (are on the bubble/who need more development/are green internationally)?
2. Save all of the Olympic Roster Potentials (Core) for the finals and use a single inexperienced travel roster for the whole preliminary round?
3. Start the tournament with the same inexperienced roster for the first three weeks and then integrate the Olympic Roster Potentials (Core) during week 4 then take what would be the Olympic roster to the finals.
4. Submit the top 25 players in the program to the roster and mix it up through out the preliminaries slowly allowing the best to rise to the top thus bringing the Olympic Roster to the finals.
Which option would work best?
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Post by ToddyJ on Dec 17, 2019 16:31:03 GMT -5
Man, you are REALLY passionate about national team and I love it! I aim to become more passionate with the NCAA game starting in the off season and into the 2020 NCAA season. I appreciate your compliment. Cheers! |
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Post by donut on Dec 17, 2019 16:31:41 GMT -5
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Post by Riviera Minestrone on Dec 17, 2019 16:42:16 GMT -5
Current Polls Breakdown: Lets go with this break down for the VNL: Setters, Liberos and Opposites (3 each) and Outside Hitters and Middle blockers (8 each). VNL-25 player roster: (as the polls show) S: Carlini, Poulter, Hancock L: JWO, Courtney (omit if at OH), Lake, Hentz* Opp: Thompson, Drews, Lowe OH: Robinson, Larson, Hill, Foecke, MBH, Plummer, Pressley, Courtney (omit IF at Libero), Lanier/Parsons* (tied) MB: Ogbogu, Washington, Rettke, Dixon, Akinradewo, Adams, Tapp, Alhassan *Would be bumped up pending how Courtney travels as an OH or Lib. I would drop only Tapp and Adams for Stivrins and Butler and I would keep Courtney at OH to allow Hentz (if she joins) in at Libero. Also...who is voting for Parsons? She needs to sit this one out. She isn't the answer. Man, if you do not know 'bout InsideVolleyCountry, you should go there/ check it out. I haven't seen this screen name there at all; it would be right up your USWNT "alley"! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2019 16:56:05 GMT -5
Potential Poll Question: Which roster management approach should Karch implement during the VNL? 1. Leave all of the Olympic Roster (about 19-20 players a.k.a. the Core) at home to train/rest and only bring players who (are on the bubble/who need more development/are green internationally)? 2. Save all of the Olympic Roster Potentials (Core) for the finals and use a single inexperienced travel roster for the whole preliminary round? 3. Start the tournament with the same inexperienced roster for the first three weeks and then integrate the Olympic Roster Potentials (Core) during week 4 then take what would be the Olympic roster to the finals. 4. Submit the top 25 players in the program to the roster and mix it up through out the preliminaries slowly allowing the best to rise to the top thus bringing the Olympic Roster to the finals. Which option would work best? I am not a coach, so I don't know if practice reps develop timing and chemistry better than matches or if they're a nice complement to each other. If you can get the Olympic roster up to speed with just training in the gym, then I am fine with option #1. Otherwise, I think I like option #4. We assume, for good reason, the 12-person roster will come from the 19-20 players easily identified. But, a year ago nobody had Jordan Thompson in the mix for Tokyo. So, if there is a 2020 version of Jordan Thompson out there that isn't in the 19-20, I would like to see her. And, I would like to see her with the "A" team and see how it all works together. I do think, though, that the time for newbies to really be in the mix for Tokyo was last summer. So, Option 4 is my preference. But, option #1 would be fine too. |
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Post by ToddyJ on Dec 18, 2019 0:47:19 GMT -5
I may or may not have ADHD......i'm working on cutting down on the paragraphs I post. Stay with me now :-) |
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Post by ToddyJ on Dec 18, 2019 0:51:11 GMT -5
Potential Poll Question: Which roster management approach should Karch implement during the VNL? 1. Leave all of the Olympic Roster (about 19-20 players a.k.a. the Core) at home to train/rest and only bring players who (are on the bubble/who need more development/are green internationally)? 2. Save all of the Olympic Roster Potentials (Core) for the finals and use a single inexperienced travel roster for the whole preliminary round? 3. Start the tournament with the same inexperienced roster for the first three weeks and then integrate the Olympic Roster Potentials (Core) during week 4 then take what would be the Olympic roster to the finals. 4. Submit the top 25 players in the program to the roster and mix it up through out the preliminaries slowly allowing the best to rise to the top thus bringing the Olympic Roster to the finals. Which option would work best? I am not a coach, so I don't know if practice reps develop timing and chemistry better than matches or if they're a nice complement to each other. If you can get the Olympic roster up to speed with just training in the gym, then I am fine with option #1. Otherwise, I think I like option #4. We assume, for good reason, the 12-person roster will come from the 19-20 players easily identified. But, a year ago nobody had Jordan Thompson in the mix for Tokyo. So, if there is a 2020 version of Jordan Thompson out there that isn't in the 19-20, I would like to see her. And, I would like to see her with the "A" team and see how it all works together. I do think, though, that the time for newbies to really be in the mix for Tokyo was last summer. So, Option 4 is my preference. But, option #1 would be fine too. Thank you so much for playing along. I alway appreciate your responses and feedback. You are always polite and respectable and well spoken. I too think that the time for newbies was last year and before then but I also know that playing solidly from mid May to early July not only wears down your athletes but also shows your whole hand to your opponents where they can study your offense and exploit your weaknesses. I guess I'm option 3. That way we see some development and let our vets rest after their pro seasons. |
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Post by ToddyJ on Dec 18, 2019 1:08:15 GMT -5
Current Polls Breakdown: Lets go with this break down for the VNL: Setters, Liberos and Opposites (3 each) and Outside Hitters and Middle blockers (8 each). VNL-25 player roster: (as the polls show) S: Carlini, Poulter, Hancock L: JWO, Courtney (omit if at OH), Lake, Hentz* Opp: Thompson, Drews, Lowe OH: Robinson, Larson, Hill, Foecke, MBH, Plummer, Pressley, Courtney (omit IF at Libero), Lanier/Parsons* (tied) MB: Ogbogu, Washington, Rettke, Dixon, Akinradewo, Adams, Tapp, Alhassan *Would be bumped up pending how Courtney travels as an OH or Lib. I would drop only Tapp and Adams for Stivrins and Butler and I would keep Courtney at OH to allow Hentz (if she joins) in at Libero. Also...who is voting for Parsons? She needs to sit this one out. She isn't the answer. Man, if you do not know 'bout InsideVolleyCountry, you should go there/ check it out. I haven't seen this screen name there at all; it would be right up your USWNT "alley"! I did check it out....doesn't seem like my vibe. Thanks though. I much more prefer Volley Talk. Thanks for the suggestion though. |
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Post by Reach on Dec 18, 2019 6:26:48 GMT -5
Man, you are REALLY passionate about national team and I love it! It’s awesome. We need more passion for the game beyond NCAA. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2019 11:30:57 GMT -5
I am not a coach, so I don't know if practice reps develop timing and chemistry better than matches or if they're a nice complement to each other. If you can get the Olympic roster up to speed with just training in the gym, then I am fine with option #1. Otherwise, I think I like option #4. We assume, for good reason, the 12-person roster will come from the 19-20 players easily identified. But, a year ago nobody had Jordan Thompson in the mix for Tokyo. So, if there is a 2020 version of Jordan Thompson out there that isn't in the 19-20, I would like to see her. And, I would like to see her with the "A" team and see how it all works together. I do think, though, that the time for newbies to really be in the mix for Tokyo was last summer. So, Option 4 is my preference. But, option #1 would be fine too. Thank you so much for playing along. I alway appreciate your responses and feedback. You are always polite and respectable and well spoken. I too think that the time for newbies was last year and before then but I also know that playing solidly from mid May to early July not only wears down your athletes but also shows your whole hand to your opponents where they can study your offense and exploit your weaknesses. I guess I'm option 3. That way we see some development and let our vets rest after their pro seasons. I really enjoy the National Team discussions. If I had more time I would follow the international leagues closer. It is actually the national team discussions that kept me from deleting my account in the last month or so. NCAA Tournament time can be insufferable here. |
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Post by Reach on Dec 18, 2019 19:26:11 GMT -5
Thank you so much for playing along. I alway appreciate your responses and feedback. You are always polite and respectable and well spoken. I too think that the time for newbies was last year and before then but I also know that playing solidly from mid May to early July not only wears down your athletes but also shows your whole hand to your opponents where they can study your offense and exploit your weaknesses. I guess I'm option 3. That way we see some development and let our vets rest after their pro seasons. I really enjoy the National Team discussions. If I had more time I would follow the international leagues closer. It is actually the national team discussions that kept me from deleting my account in the last month or so. NCAA Tournament time can be insufferable here. Insufferable is an understatement but fear not, there be many gems that post exclusively in our national team forums that hate Americans and make it their sole purpose in life to disparage them at every opportunity. It’s really sad and impressive at the same time. The dedication to hate it next level. |
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Post by WahineFan44 on Dec 18, 2019 19:56:45 GMT -5
Ive always wondered why players like Hartong, Taylor, etc didn't ever really get invites to play with the national team.
I know danielson was asked to be a libero, but she declined.
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She needs to sit this one out. She isn't the answer. 
