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Post by katn on Jul 26, 2024 13:47:27 GMT -5
Looks like Madi's in Paris. No doubt to cheer her sister on, and possibly as a practice player for the WNT too i saw that too...that's so cool to watch your sister play in the olympics in paris...& also manifest '28 for herself
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Jul 26, 2024 13:49:46 GMT -5
Looks like Madi's in Paris. No doubt to cheer her sister on, and possibly as a practice player for the WNT too i saw that too...that's so cool to watch your sister play in the olympics in paris...& also manifest '28 for herself It's amazing. My husband's cousin played for USA Rugby this week - they got knocked out by Australia in the quarterfinals yesterday but it was wild to see him on TV at the Olympics
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Post by katn on Jul 26, 2024 22:45:42 GMT -5
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Post by hornshouse23 on Jul 27, 2024 6:30:24 GMT -5
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Post by texannexile on Jul 27, 2024 8:09:40 GMT -5
those jerseys have already been wore for 3 seasons ('21, '22 & '23)...some of those jerseys look so rough with all the holes...i thought they usually change jerseys every 2 years...if they keep those old things it's for good luck to go back to back to back...i'm also excited about faucette johnson & buechler joining the staff Thought there would be more discussion on this also. What does a player development consultant do and how much involvement does the assistant coach have with the team?
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Jul 27, 2024 9:37:19 GMT -5
those jerseys have already been wore for 3 seasons ('21, '22 & '23)...some of those jerseys look so rough with all the holes...i thought they usually change jerseys every 2 years...if they keep those old things it's for good luck to go back to back to back...i'm also excited about faucette johnson & buechler joining the staff Thought there would be more discussion on this also. What does a player development consultant do and how much involvement does the assistant coach have with the team? JE mentioned in Point Texas last year that Julianne Faucette was informally helping SAs on the NIL side, merch, branding etc. Maybe she's being retained to do something along those lines on a formal basis, in anticipation of rule changes? The title "player development consultant" is amorphous but would imply her role is not related to anything on-court
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Post by katn on Jul 28, 2024 11:02:20 GMT -5
kd showing out š¤ *he is HIM
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Post by eotexas5 on Jul 30, 2024 10:38:56 GMT -5
Someone on FB noticed that Reilly is still listed on the Fall 2024 roster. I wonder if she got into a better program at McCombs for her Masters and decided to stay? GW is a great b-school, but I think McCombs still beats it in most grad-level rankings.
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Post by hookem1 on Jul 30, 2024 10:44:02 GMT -5
Someone on FB noticed that Reilly is still listed on the Fall 2024 roster. I wonder if she got into a better program at McCombs for her Masters and decided to stay? GW is a great b-school, but I think McCombs still beats it in most grad-level rankings. I only see the spring roster on the website, since thereās no Rella/Brennan and no pictures for the newcomers. Reilly was here in the spring, so it would make sense sheās there. Sheās also on the GW roster fwiw gwsports.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/reilly-heinrich/9531
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Post by stevehorn on Jul 30, 2024 11:20:21 GMT -5
Someone on FB noticed that Reilly is still listed on the Fall 2024 roster. I wonder if she got into a better program at McCombs for her Masters and decided to stay? GW is a great b-school, but I think McCombs still beats it in most grad-level rankings. I only see the spring roster on the website, since thereās no Rella/Brennan and no pictures for the newcomers. Reilly was here in the spring, so it would make sense sheās there. Sheās also on the GW roster fwiw gwsports.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/reilly-heinrich/9531 That is correct. It is misleading in that it's titled 2024 VB roster rather than the typical title of 2024 Spring VB roster.
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Post by Volleyhorns on Jul 30, 2024 18:48:11 GMT -5
This is just something I was thinking about, do you think the coaches would try a 6ā2 with Carlson and swindle when they didnāt try one with Saige and all Pac12 Jenna Ewert? Same scenario with Devin just being older
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Post by slxpress on Jul 30, 2024 20:57:47 GMT -5
This is just something I was thinking about, do you think the coaches would try a 6ā2 with Carlson and swindle when they didnāt try one with Saige and all Pac12 Jenna Ewert? Same scenario with Devin just being older If someone holds a gun to my head and declares I must issue an opinion about it Iām going to assume we run a 5-1. But sure. I could see Elliott experimenting with a 6-2 some. Do we actually run it full time? Or most importantly, during the tournament? I mean, maybe some kind of limited two setter system to get both players to the serving line? I donāt know. The big difference Iād point out is that Ewert came to campus in the summer after she got her degree from Colorado. Carlson came to campus in January and played in the spring plus the trip to Europe. I still donāt think weāre running a two setter system, but thatās a lot more reps with Carlson that Ewert was able to get. I still wonāt believe weāre running a two setter system for a significant amount of matches until I see it.
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Post by Volleyhorns on Jul 30, 2024 23:03:36 GMT -5
This is just something I was thinking about, do you think the coaches would try a 6ā2 with Carlson and swindle when they didnāt try one with Saige and all Pac12 Jenna Ewert? Same scenario with Devin just being older If someone holds a gun to my head and declares I must issue an opinion about it Iām going to assume we run a 5-1. But sure. I could see Elliott experimenting with a 6-2 some. Do we actually run it full time? Or most importantly, during the tournament? I mean, maybe some kind of limited two setter system to get both players to the serving line? I donāt know. The big difference Iād point out is that Ewert came to campus in the summer after she got her degree from Colorado. Carlson came to campus in January and played in the spring plus the trip to Europe. I still donāt think weāre running a two setter system, but thatās a lot more reps with Carlson that Ewert was able to get. I still wonāt believe weāre running a two setter system for a significant amount of matches until I see it. I 100% agree although bringing in Carlson I think this coaching staff has full confidence in Swindle. There had to have been a conversation with Carlson about playing time I truly donāt think she would have come if she was told to compete with a freshman who just won a natty!
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Post by eyeroll2021 on Jul 31, 2024 13:07:07 GMT -5
Can someone who has a better setter-analysis skills than me (which is just about everyone) say if Swindle and Carlson have similar setting styles? I feel like the 6-2 was never really an option with SKT/Ewert because they were so different - IIRC Ewert pushed everything super fast, SKT more high/outside. I feel like if you're going to try a 6-2 you would want to keep the tempos consistent for your hitters
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Post by slxpress on Jul 31, 2024 18:31:56 GMT -5
Can someone who has a better setter-analysis skills than me (which is just about everyone) say if Swindle and Carlson have similar setting styles? I feel like the 6-2 was never really an option with SKT/Ewert because they were so different - IIRC Ewert pushed everything super fast, SKT more high/outside. I feel like if you're going to try a 6-2 you would want to keep the tempos consistent for your hitters IMO their release points are different, primarily due to their difference in height and arm length. Carlson is faster to the ball which not only allows her to give quality sets with more range, but allows her to form a more consistent base before she sets because she gets to her spot faster. I think Carlson is smoother, especially with her back sets. I think sheās more deceptive, and does a better job of freezing the middle blocker before going somewhere else. I also donāt think Swindle gives enough āfloatā to the ball often enough. However, a lot of that could be the coaches repping those flat sets which enable a faster attack. Often times I felt like Wenaas did better with Halterās bump sets or Akanaās sets than she did with Swindle. The out of system sets seemed to allow Wenaas more options on what to do with the ball. But I donāt have any data backing this up. I do wonder if Swindle would have given Skinner her iconic set with the score tied 23-23 in the first set against Nebraska in the championship match that Akana did that allowed Skinner to contact the ball over Nebraskaās triple block. In any event I fully expect both setters to improve and develop, not only over the course of the offseason, but during the year as well. I also think Swindleās success as a true freshman setter last year has to be considered in the context of her playing through an injury that kept her from even walking without a limp outside matches. There was a lot of heart and grit in what Swindle provided beyond her on court acumen. I just think a 6-2 isnāt a realistic option for a number of reasons. Maybe in a limited sense, but not as something employed regularly throughout the match. But who knows? Iām not married to the position. Letās see how it plays out. The main thing I keep emphasizing in my own mind is the terrific situation the program is in regarding the setter position. It had to be scary having Swindle so hobbled for much of last year with no adequate back up that could contribute at a national championship level. Now regardless of who ends up being the starter I feel highly confident in our backup, to the point I feel like we have an embarrassment of riches at the position.
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