VIDEO: Get Recruited  July 3, 2009 10:00 AM By Christine Jinbo Many volleyball athletes, both boys and girls are competing at a national tournament at this very moment. These athletes play for many reasons, one of which is to get recruited to play in college. UC Irvine Mens Volleyball team recently bested USC in the NCAA Div. I National Championship in Provo, Utah. UCI Asst. Coach Mark Presho spoke with ESPN RISE Volleyball about building a national championship team and the type of athletes college coaches want to recruit. He answered many common questions athletes have about the recruiting process. Video Link
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Winners crowned in Miami July 2, 2009 1:11 PM | |  | | | Christine Jinbo/ESPN RISE | | | Katie Slay reaches for the block. | The USA Junior Olympic Girls' Volleyball Championships, hosted by USA Volleyball at the Miami Beach Convention Center, crowned three champions in 17-and-under age division brackets. The 10-day event runs from June 26 to July 5. The 17 Open Gold Bracket Championship found Mizuno Long Beach 17 Mizuno (Long Beach, Calif.) on opposite sides of the net from Northern Lights 17-1 (Burnsville, Minn.). Northern Lights 17-1 captured the Gold Medal Championships in the 17 Open Division of the AAU National Championships (Orlando, Fla.), but could not repeat the feat and fell, 25-20, 29-27, 25-22 to Miz Long Beach 17 Mizuno. Long Beach Mizuno, which won the major SCVA Las Vegas Invitational in February and qualified through the Southern California Regional, defeated Wave 17 Jeanne Spalding (San Diego, Calif.) 25-19, 26-24, 25-22 in the semifinals and Sunshine 17 (Los Angeles, Calif.) 25-22, 25-21, 25-16 in the quarterfinals. Northern Lights 17-1 reached the title match with a 25-16, 25-22, 25-22 quarterfinal win over Texas Tornados 17 Mizuno (Houston, Texas) and a 25-22, 25-20, 25-15 victory over Vision 17 Gold (San Jose, Calif.) in the semifinals. (Read full post)Girls Volleyball, Girls Club, USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships, GA, CA, IL, MO, FL
Girls' Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships June 30, 2009 11:00 PM By Christine Jinbo
The USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships features 17 tournaments, overlapping between June 26 to July 5, 2009 in Miami, Fla. and divided according to age division. ESPN RISE Volleyball wants to hear from participants in the tournament. | |  | | | Leonard Xu/ESPN RISE | | | Kelly Reeves of Encinitas WAVE will compete at J.O.'s in hopes of winning another Junior Olympic Championship. | Register now, it's free! Then come back to the Volleyball Blog and write a comment below. We want to hear about your team. How your team is doing? The 14 Open Division features eight teams from the California with six from the Southern California Region, eight teams from Texas split between the North Texas and Lone Star Regions, and two teams from the same club, St. Louis CYC 14 Blue and 14 Green. The other bids in the division split between eight regions, which will vie for the tournament title of Junior Olympic Champions. Open teams listed below. Once teams advance to the 15 Open Division, the regional breakdown becomes slightly more diverse as eleven other regions, besides California and Texas vie for the crown. California teams grow in dominance, with eleven teams competing, eight of which hail from Southern California. Texas teams have slightly less representation with five teams, three from North Texas and two from the Lone Star Region. Come back as we break down the 16, 17 and 18 Open Divisions in the championships by region. &nb... (Read full post) Girls Volleyball, Girls Club, USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships, TX, CA, IL
Girls versus boys June 30, 2009 3:18 PM By Christine Jinbo After spending two consecutive four-day stints in Anaheim, Calif., it became ever clearer that the culminating season ending event regardless of geographical distance, is an essential part of a club season. The final competition of a season enables teams to showcase their talent, battle in a championship atmosphere and achieve team goals.
Currently, the USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championship (JOVC) is the only event teams must qualify to attend. The nation's top teams attend the Open Division of the JOVC. The tournament also hosts qualified teams in two other divisions, National and American. There are four other season enders in which clubs may participate. (Read full post) Girls Volleyball, Girls Club, Boys Volleyball, Boys Club
JVDA and AAU united May 12, 2009 1:49 PM The Junior Volleyball Directors Association (JVDA) and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced a strategic partnership. As part of the partnership, the JVDA will sanction the 2010 AAU Championships as the official year-end event for all JVDA teams.
The AAU hosts a Girls' Junior National Volleyball Championships each June at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex and the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. In 2010, the JVDA and the AAU will join forces for the first time in the AAU's 37th annual national championship event. See AAU Video.(Read full post) Girls Volleyball, Girls Club, AAU, JVDA, National Championships
Who's qualified? April 13, 2009 8:41 PM By Christine Jinbo The USA Junior Olympic Championships (J.O.'s), in Miami, Fla. is the most competitive club volleyball tournament in the United States. Its level of competition is fierce due to the rigorous qualification process. Teams must win, place or show at one of ten qualifying tournaments in order to win a bid at the prestigious event.
The J.O. Championships has 21 tournaments within the tournament. Teams compete in the American, National or Open Divisions, with the Open as the highest level. There are seven single age divisions from 12 and Under to 18 and Under. See which teams have qualified in the Open Division, their USA Region and the tournament from which they qualified belo... (Read full post) Girls Club, Girls Volleyball
Join the ESPN RISE Volleyball group April 11, 2009 12:00 PM By Christine Jinbo Videos, pictures and conversation, can be found on the ESPNRISEVolleyball group page. Join the group and join the conversation. Follow the links below to navigate to the group site: 1) Register here it's FREE… so you can join the group and see all the latest on the group page!
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Hoosier qualifier opens season March 9, 2009 3:50 PM By Christine Jinbo | |  | | | Christine Jinbo/ESPN RISE | | | Austin Juniors had a strong showing with four teams in the gold division of the MEQ. | Qualifier season opened for USA Volleyball (USAV) with the Hoosier Mizuno Mid East Qualifier, held at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indiana this past weekend. Girls' volleyball clubs, which represented more than half of USAV's 40 Regions, attended the event.
Over 150 girls' volleyball club teams from around the nation battled for one of the three bids available in the Open Divisions and more than 400 teams challenged for one of two bids offered in the Club and National Division. The following teams earned bids from the event in the 16, 17, and 18 Open Divisions.(Read full post) Girls Volleyball, Girls Club, Hoosier Mid East Qualifier
Vegas on video February 27, 2009 7:43 PM By Christine Jinbo
New videos from the 2009 SCVA Vegas Classic just added. Keep returning as more video goes up each day. Coming soon, video of the 17 Open Division and the 18 Open finals. Click here to get all the latest video from the Southern California Volleyball Association Vegas Classic. Join the ESPN RISE Volleyball group; its free. Join and tell us what you want to see. Click the video tab and refresh often, more videos added all the time!
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Vegas 18 Open report February 26, 2009 3:50 PM By Christine Jinbo
The Las Vegas Tournament is one of the premier tournaments for college recruiting. The competition for the championship is also at stake along with millions of dollars in scholarships to schools around the country. In 2008, Sunshine Volleyball Club (Los Angeles, Calif.) defeated Triangle Volleyball Club (Raleigh, N.C.), 25-23, 25-10 and neither team showed in the USA Volleyball Junior Olympic Championship finals where TCA (Southern Calif.) defeated Ime'Ike (Honolulu, Hawaii). With a whole qualifier season to go, between now and the USA Volleyball Junior Olympics, it will be interesting to see if either of this year's Las Vegas finalists, Laguna Beach (Calif.) or Austin Juniors Volleyball (Texas) will persevere through it all.
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Vegas scouting report February 20, 2009 2:10 PM By Christine Jinbo
The Las Vegas scouting report consists of the top teams' top players. With over 400 teams competing over three days at 17 different venues at the Vegas Classic, there are many talented players who did not make the list. The list was compiled with input from college and club coaches as well as personal observation. Come see video of this event, with more being added each day. ... (Read full post) Girls Volleyball, Girls Player Lists, Girls Club, SCVA, Las Vegas Classic
The Vegas report February 17, 2009 1:28 PM By Christine Jinbo
The Vegas Classic was a trip to forget and not because of money lost at the gambling tables. The cold rain and the playing venues scattered across the city made the Vegas Classic a logistical nightmare. The spirited matches and marathon rallies in the gold division made up for the scattered venues, and made the competition one to remember. Girls Volleyball, Girls Club, Vegas Classic, SCVA
V-Day cheers from Vegas February 14, 2009 2:59 PM By Christine Jinbo Play is underway at the 23rd Annual Las Vegas Classic, hosted by the Southern California Volleyball Association. Its first year in 1985, the Las Vegas Tournament showcases talented girls volleyball teams from across the country. The event has evolved into a recruiting frenzy where college coaches hope to fill the last few scholarships on their roster. The atmosphere is buzzing with talk of who is going where and which coach is interested in which player. Keep checking back as we keep you updated from this event. Girls Volleyball, Girls Club, Las Vegas Classic, SCVA
Friday the 13th February 11, 2009 2:08 PM Courtesy of USA Volleyball
USA Volleyball Girls' Tryouts Start Friday, Feb. 13.
| |  | | | Christine Jinbo/ESPNRISE.com | | | Players listen to instructions at the USA High Performance Tryouts | Colorado Springs, Colo. – USA Volleyball will conduct 32 High Performance Indoor girls' tryouts in 21 different cities starting Friday, Feb. 13. The final tryout will take place on April 23.(Read full post) Girls Volleyball, Girls Club, USA Volleyball High Performance
Last chance February 10, 2009 12:53 PM Courtesy of Prepvolleyball.com Registration for the Unsigned Senior Showcase ("USS”), closes tonight at midnight, February 10, 2009. The USS takes place the day before the SCVA's Las Vegas Invitational, this Friday, February 13, 2008. Outside of the USA Volleyball Junior Olympic Championships, the Las Vegas Invitational is the largest college recruiting tournament in the country, making it a perfect place for unsigned seniors to showcase their skills. ... (Read full post) Girls Volleyball, Girls Club, Unsigned Senior Showcase, Las Vegas Classic
SCVA girls results January 28, 2009 8:26 PM By Christine Jinbo The Southern California Volleyball Association (SCVA) officially kicked off its girls volleyball season with the opening day qualifier in the 16 and 18 Open Divisions. All but one of the top 16 teams in the 18s Gold Division held their number one seed in pool play, while two of the top 16 seeds in the 16s Gold Division did not hold seed.(Read full post) Girls Volleyball, Girls Club, SCVA Girls
Q & A with Darcy Dorton September 5, 2008 9:48 AM Posted by Mike Grimala Dorton, a senior at Delta High School in Muncie, Ind., is one of the most accomplished players in the Class of 2009. She has her Eagles ranked No. 23 in the ESPN RISE FAB 50, and she has committed to Penn State. Last season, she racked up 461 kills, 210 digs and 67 blocks and earned All-American honors. &nbs... (Read full post) Player Profiles, Girls Volleyball, Girls Club, Girls High School, Volleyball, IN, VBPP
Team USA Splits in Mexico July 25, 2008 8:00 AM Posted by Christine Jinbo After dropping the pool play opener to Dominican Republic, the U.S. Women's Junior National Team bounced back on day two and defeated Costa Rica in straight sets, 25-12, 25-14, 25-11. The US Team used its height advantage and dominated the net with 15 blocks. Team USA is now 1-1 in pool play in the NORCECA Women's Junior Continental Championship at Saltillo, Mexico.  Hayley Spelman (Las Vegas, Nev.) contributed big at the net with nine kills on 18 swings and six block... (Read full post) Girls Club, Womens Junior National Team, Saltillo Mexico, Womens Junior Continental Championship, GHSVB
Team USA Falls to Dominican Republic July 23, 2008 11:15 AM Posted by Christine Jinbo The U.S. Women's Junior National Team fell to Dominican Republic, 25-23, 24-26, 25-20, 25-17 in their opening match of the NORCECA Women's Junior Continental Championship at Saltillo, Mexico. Top three finishers in the four team pool advance to playoffs, and top three teams in the tournament advance to the 2009 FIVB Women's Junior World Championship. ... (Read full post) Girls Club, Team USA, USA Junior National Team, NORCECA, GHSVB, GCVB
USA Junior National Team Competes in Mexico July 22, 2008 7:51 PM Posted by Christine Jinbo The U.S. Women's Junior National Team began competition July 22 in the 2008 NORCECA Women's Junior Continental Championship, organized by the Mexican National Volleyball Federation. Their first opponent is the Dominican Republic, ranked No. 5 in the world. Scores and updates from all of Team USA's matches will be posted here. &nbs... (Read full post) Girls Club, Team USA, USA Junior National Team, NORCECA, GHSVB, GCVB
USA J.O.'s 18 Open Finals July 6, 2008 3:19 PM By Christine Jinbo
Dallas,  |  | | Christine Jinbo | | | TCA-CA 18 middle blocker Cassandra Anderson | Texas - In the shadow of the Dealey Plaza, teams from around the country conspired to take home the USA Junior Olympic Championship title at the Dallas Convention Center. The 18-and-Under Division concluded Sunday night and thrilled the 1,000 plus fans. Event Director, Kristy Cox, was pleased with the conclusion of the 18's Division and looked forward to the upcoming week.(Read full post) Girls Club, USA Junior Olympic Championship, GCVB
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