Clinic, NORCECA & High Performance Champs

#1 posting 7.28.2008
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ALL STAR GAME & CLINIC
The Minnesota coaches All Star game takes place this Wednesday at Sauk Rapids at 7 pm.

The event is held in conjunction with the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association clinic.

NORCECA CHAMPIONSHIPS
The US Women’s Junior National Team swept Dominican Republic in the NORCECA championships in Mexico.

HIGH PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The final two divisions crowned their winners in the High Performance championships on Sunday in Tucson. Badger Region won the gold medal in the Girls’ National Youth Division and Southern California Region Red won the Girls’ National Select Division title.

COVERING THE HITTER
About.com reminds players to cover the hitter.

Next up: tomorrow

NORCECA Tournament, High Performance Camp, Sparby Returns

#1 posting 7.27.2008
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COACHING NEWS
Tammy Sparby will return as Thief River Falls volleyball coach. She resigned at the end of last season. From the Bemidji Pioneer toward the end of Jim Carrington's column.

HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMP
The High Performance camp wrapped up in Tucson. USA Junior White won the gold in the Women’s International Division. Arizona Region High Performance won the Girls' International Youth Division title.

NORCECA TOURNAMENT
The U.S. Women’s Junior National Team beat Cuba 3-1 to advance to the title game of the NORCECA tournament in Mexico. The US will face the Dominican Republic for the championship.

next up: tomorrow

US Juniors Top Mexico

#1 posting 7.26.2008
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NORCECA TOURNAMENT
The US Junior National Team defeated host Mexico in a sweep thanks to the blocking game. Incoming Illinois freshman Michelle Bartsch scored a team-high 12 points.

Pretty short and sweet today

Next up: tomorrow

All Stars, Sand Volleyball, NORCECA Tourney

#1 posting 7.25.2008
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ALL STAR GAME
Katie Kimman of Pierz is one of the All Stars that will play next Wednesday in Sauk Rapids at 7 pm. From the St. Cloud Times.

NORCECA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Future Illini Michelle Bartsch had 12 points for the USA Junior Nationals in a win over Canada. The Americans are 2-1 and finished 2nd in pool A. Now comes the single elimination round.

NCAA BEACH VOLLEYBALL?
The NCAA is considering adding "Sand Volleyball" to the roster of sports sponsored. 40 schools need to add the sport for a championship. Schools would have five doubles teams. The schools that have three victories would win the match.

Next up: tomorrow