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Learning to Play Volleyball with Team VolleyChick

Char — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:23:24 +0000

Jenn Snyder, Janelle Ruen and Alicia Polzin from Team VolleyChick teaches PressPass TV’s Michael Artsis how to play volleyball.

For more behind the scenes videos check out www.presspasstv.com.

Behind the Scenes with AVP Players Beth Van Fleet and Suzana Manole

Char — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:32:16 +0000

Beach volleyball is more than playing in the sand – it is a lot of hard work! PressPass TV goes behind the scenes with AVP players Beth Van Fleet and Suzana Manole to see how they get ready for a tournament such as the one on Coney Island. This video is 6 minutes long but has cool music and moves really quick.

Here is a shorter one featuring Jenny Kropp and Jen Pavley getting ready for the same tournament.

You can get more information on Volleyball, where to play, the latest events and more at AVP.com. For fun wallpaper, volleyball pictures, monthly contests and more, check out VolleyChick.com.

USA Volleyball Names Girls Youth National Training Team

Char — Mon, 28 May 2007 12:51:29 +0000

USA Volleyball named its girls youth national training team – a group of 18 girls who will train together July 14-29 in Californina in preparation for the FIVB U-18 World Championships held July 31-Aug. 11 in Mexicoâ€™s Baja California region.

The 18 member roster will be cut to 12 at the end of the training camp. The roster currently includes:

2007 U.S. Girlsâ€™ Youth National Training Team Roster
Name (Position, Height, Hometown, HS Grad Year, Club/School)
Rachael Adams (MB, 6-2, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2008, Team Z)
Michelle Bartsch (OPP, 6-4, Maryville, Ill., 2008, Southwest Illinois VB)
Kendall Bateman (S, 6-0, Manhattan Beach, Calif., 2008, TCA)
Alex Blatt (S, 5-11, Orland Park, Ill., 2008, 1st Alliance of Chicago VBC)
Kelsey Brandl (MB, 6-4, Lakeville, Minn., 2008, M1)
Kristin Carpenter (L, 5-7, Mechanicsville, Va., 2009, Richmond VBC Juniors)
Darcy Dorton (OH, 6-2, Muncie, Ind., 2009, Munciana)
Kathleen Gates (S, 5-9, Wilmington, N.C., 2008, Piedmont Triad Volleyball Club)
Amanda Gil (MB, 6-6, Campbell, Calif., 2008, Vision Volleyball Club)
Kanani Herring (OH, 5-10, Ewa Beach, Hawaiâ€™i, 2008, Imi Ike Volleyball Club)
Jessica Jendryk (MB, 6-1, Wheaton, Ill., 2009, 1st Alliance of Chicago VBC)
Kaleinani Kabalis (OH, 5-8, Hilo, Hawaiâ€™i, 2008, HI Intensity Volleyball Club)
Kathryn Kabbes (OH, 6-5, Cary, N.C., 2008, Triangle VBC)
Allison McNeal (MB, 6-3, Schulenburg, Texas, 2008, Texstar)
Tarah Murrey (OH, 6-3, El Cerrito, Calif., 2008, Golden Bear Volleyball)
Sara Sage (OH, 6-3, Huron, Ohio, 2008, Toledo Volleyball Club)
Hannah Werth (OH, 6-0, Springfield, Ill., 2009, Illini Elite)
Sydney Yogi (L, 5-3, Honolulu, Hawaiâ€™i, 2008, Asics Rainbows)

Head Coach: Shelton Collier (Wingate University)
Assistant Coach: Anne Kordes (Saint Louis University)
Assistant Coach: Frank Lavrisha (Regis University, (Colo.)

Source: USA Volleyball News