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She is a member of the South Florida Volleyball Club and this past summer was part of the World Volleyball Training Center s elite group. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Family ties on Celtics' Thanksgiving schedule Nov 22, 2007
Callie, a University of Florida volleyball player who is at a tournament in Long Beach, Calif. is the only one of Rivers's four children who cannot attend. (Boston Globe)
Plant Facing A Familiar Foe In Region Final Nov 9, 2007
He's a great coach, and I definitely have to do my best to go through him. " Coaches always say they don't look past any opponent, but Taylor knows her players have been thinking about Venice (27-3) since the season began. "It's not verbally said, but it's in the back of our minds," she said. For the players, playing Venice is the ultimate thrill. "It's always exciting," Plant senior setter Kellie Catanach said. "We always prepare for them. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Over 200 Children Attended Halloween Party Nov 2, 2007
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Over 200 children attended a Halloween Party hosted by South Carolina Athletics on Wednesday night before the South Carolina vs. Florida volleyball game. Children were encouraged to come dressed in costume and trick-or-treated through the lobby of the Volleyball Competition Facility. (Uscsports.com)
Bulldogs Host SJSU, No. 11 Hawai'i Nov 1, 2007
Able to recruit international players, the Brazilian has served as a head coach for the South Florida Volleyball Club 17-unders (Miami Shores, Fla. and Club Red 14-15-unders (Mesa, Ariz. (Gobulldogs.com)
Argos lose in five-game match Oct 22, 2007
If only the ending could have been reversed for the University of West Florida volleyball team. The rest of Sunday's event met the Argos' expectations. (Pensacola News Journal)
Wolter handling her toughest match Oct 18, 2007
"I was devastated," said Wolter, now in her fifth season as the University of West Florida volleyball coach. "Everyone thinks cancer equals death. I was just in shock.". (Pensacola News Journal)
Numbers game pays off for UWF volleyball Oct 2, 2007
University of West Florida volleyball coach Melissa Wolter took a chance with her recruiting philosophy this season. She wanted more players. (Pensacola News Journal)
Broncos' Sturch continues volleyball success at UNF Sep 29, 2007
Kavie Sturch, a junior outside hitter for the University of North Florida volleyball team and a Middleburg High graduate, has done well her first season. Sturch, who signed with UNF after two seasons at Florida Community College of Jacksonville (FCCJ), began the season on a high note at the Georgia Southern Invitational on Aug. 25. (Florida Times-Union)
UWF VolleyballThe UWF Volleyball is heading to Alaska for a tournament. Aug 30, 2007
Luciana Rapach sets the ball during practice Tuesday as she and the rest of the University of West Florida volleyball team prepare to travel to Fairbanks, Alaska to play in the Nanook Classic Tournament. Ben Twingley/btwingley@pnj. (Pensacola News Journal)
Backfield In Motion Aug 29, 2007
" Tebow, who shortened his stride and improved his balance to smooth out his motion, said the 3-D model helped him understand exactly what Mullen wanted him to change. "You can critique everything so much better than if you were just watching on film," Tebow said. Conrad said UF's lab is among the first to analyze the football throwing motion. Researchers have collected far more data on the golf swing and the baseball pitching motion, he said. Nigel Zheng, the director of UF's lab, is one of the... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
UNF coach: 'I have been so blessed' Aug 14, 2007
Pressley, a Clay High graduate, was named the top assistant coach for the University of North Florida volleyball team last week after spending two and a half years as the head volleyball coach at Bartram Trail High School. "It's such a wonderful experience," Pressley said. (Florida Times-Union)
Candace Parker, Monica Abbott make cut Jun 21, 2007
Tennessee Volunteers Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com - Covering University of Tennessee Volunteer sports. (InsideTennessee.com)
MONICA ABBOTT NAMED ROY F. KRAMER SEC FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Jun 21, 2007
The University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers. FAN ZONE THE LOCKER ROOM. (Utladyvols.com)
Volleyball - W Apr 29, 2007
com National Player Of The Year - Cynthia Barboza Named Gatorade National Volleyball Player of the Year - Ogonna Nnamani Named Volleyball Honda Award Winner - NCAA Recognizes Award Winners At Honors Dinner - Ogonna Nnamani Tabbed CVU.com National Player of the Week - NCAA Championship Photos - Post Game Notes - Stanford Defeats Minnesota, 3-0 - Stanford Claims Sixth National Title With Sweep Of Minnesota - Ogonna Nnamani Tabbed AVCA National Player of the Year - No. 6 Stanford Advances To NCAA... (Gostanford.com)
UF V-ball star with Swimsuit dreams Feb 28, 2007
For now, the Florida volleyball player will have to settle for SI On Campus. After modeling through high school and her freshman year at Florida, Kari is on a hiatus to focus on volleyball. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
King is queen as the top volleyball player in state Dec 7, 2006
" Her win didn't come without criticism. Even though King has shattered every hitting record at her school and finished this season with 614 kills, 189 digs, 40 blocks, 77 aces and 62 assists, several people thought Rivers was a lock for the award. Rivers, a Florida volleyball signee, has been a part of the driving force for Winter Park's record three consecutive championships since 2004. She finished the season with 410 kills, 262 digs, 55 blocks and 55 aces. Janet Okagbaa of Tampa Berkeley... (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Gators Reach Region Semifinals Dec 2, 2006
Block assists and digs are the two best indications of effort, and for us to have 89 digs and 15 total blocks is a great indication of our effort (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Winter Park takes 3rd volleyball title Nov 10, 2006
SENTINEL SPORTS BLOGS. On local and world soccer. (Orlando Sentinel)
An all-Central Florida volleyball final Nov 9, 2006
We're calling on you to send us your high school photos: College and pro tailgating: Youth sports. SENTINEL SPORTS BLOGS. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Berkeley Prep Adjusts To Loss Of Okogbaa Oct 24, 2006
We have to spread the ball around more. Whenever we were in a jam, we always said 'let's give it to Janet. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Argonauts soar past Falcons as Wolter earns 100th victory Oct 1, 2006
Naiara Fernandes led the University of West Florida volleyball team with 14 kills and Danielle Spitzer added 12 kills as the Argonauts beat Montevallo, 30-21, 30-19, 30-18, on Saturday at the UWF Field House. The win gave coach Melissa Wolter her 100th career victory. (Pensacola News Journal)
Logic Lacking With Gators' Boobirds Sep 26, 2006
" Leak won't stoop as low as the fans who would boo their own players and/or coaches during a win. He'll continue to speak in platitudes. He's always been more interested in winning football games than giving good quotes. But who knows? Maybe the Gators finally will claim another SEC title this season. Maybe Leak will keep throwing touchdowns and get invited to New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony. And maybe he'll walk on stage, accept his trophy and open his acceptance speech this way. "You... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Wolter completes Argonauts volleyball staff with two hires Jul 19, 2006
From staff reports University of West Florida volleyball coach Melissa Wolter hired two assistants, Nathalia Araujo and Shelby Moneer, on Tuesday. Araujo has played and coached volleyball in Brazil and on the NCAA Division I level. (Pensacola News Journal)
UWF volleyball addresses needs with recruiting class of six May 24, 2006
From staff reports West Florida volleyball coach Melissa Wolter hopes the signing of six recruits will help the Argonauts improve on a 24-7 season that saw them bow out early during the Gulf South Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Senior Isabela Gualberto, a 6-foot-3 transfer from Texas Wesleyan University, led the Rams to the NAIA Nationals this past season from her outside hitter spot. (Pensacola News Journal)
