Well, it didn't finish as we would have hoped, but it was still a good weekend. We were up in Wyoming this past weekend. We played two solid programs and came away with wins, but lost to host Wyoming Saturday afternoon.
It started as a nice and convenient bus trip up highway 85. As we got to Laramie we practiced for a little while in their gym. Some of the girls, especially the middle blockers, noticed the additional 2,000+ feet of elevation. After practice we headed over to a local chain restaurant. We were told that it would be a little wait to get us in...45 minutes later (and they seated several mid-sized parties) we left vowing not to return. Instead we headed to McAlisters. They were awesome.
The first two matches went really well. We controlled the match pretty well, only allowing a couple runs of points. We beat Texas-Arlington on Friday afternoon, then beat Portland on Saturday morning. Both of which were good wins for us. Then we came up against Wyoming on Saturday afternoon. They played really well against us and we did not have much of a response. I guess that happens from time to time. That is ok though. They are a solid team that I think is going to surprise some people in their conference.
I have attached a short video from this weekend. This took place in the tunnel leading out to the gym floor. The girls made a little tunnel for the coaches to run through. Luckily, I caught Jenny running through it as they all sang for her. Our girls are so goofy! I love it.
We are headed to Utah and Idaho this weekend. We are playing Weber State on Friday night, and Idaho State on Saturday night. Both teams have some great talent and always play very tough on their home floor. We are looking forward to the trip. I am sure our girls will rise to the challenge!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Still on a roll!
It has been a good week to be a Bear! Since the last time I updated the blog we beat UMKC, South Dakota, Fairfield, and Georgia. We won our home tournament last weekend! It was pretty great to do that in front of our home crowd.
The Georgia match specifically was amazing...even epic. We won game one by a couple of points before falling in a disappointing game two. Game three was crazy. We ended up running out of subs at 24-24. Jill Dawson, one of our defensive and serving specialists subbed in for our middle, Ashley Lichtenberg. Jill scored a crucial point, but then Georgia sided-out. We went back and forth with them for what seemed forever...until we realized that we were out of subs and Jill was going to have to play front row! Jill played outside hitter, and the others around her just filled in wherever we could. Julie played middle for a rotation, as did Bre W. It was nuts! Then, Jill went back to the back row, and we won the match before she got back to the front...38-36. It was intense. We ended up winning game five 15-11. Crazy match.
Last night we played Denver. We have had a really tough time with them the past few years, but this time we took care of our business and beat them in three. For all of our girls, it was the first time we have beat them in the fall, so that was great.
We leave tomorrow for Wyoming. We will be playing Texas-Arlington on Friday, and Portland and Wyoming on Saturday. This is going to be a tough weekend! I think our girls are up to the challenge though. I guess we will have to wait and see. Should be fun though.
Go Bears!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
We beat Air Force
On Tuesday night we opened with our first home match of the year. Air Force came up to play us. If you read the article, you will know that we started a little slow. I think there may have been some nerves involved because of having our home crowd there. On one side, there is an unsaid pressure to live up to last year's successes. On the other side, we have a whole new team with a very different personality than last year. I think it is going to take a few matches here and there to work through all the little stuff and for this team to fully define itself.
As the match progressed things got much better. We started finding the flow and attacking them. Much more fun on the bench when the girls step up to the challenge! This may be one of the most competitive group of girls we have ever had... When the competitive edge comes out on the floor, watch out!
Our next round of matches are this weekend. We play UMKC tomorrow afternoon at 2, then South Dakota at 7pm. On Saturday we play Fairfield at 9am (wow...early), then Georgia at 8pm (wow...late). It will be fun because we may actually be able to attend our home football game between the matches!
Go Bears!!
As the match progressed things got much better. We started finding the flow and attacking them. Much more fun on the bench when the girls step up to the challenge! This may be one of the most competitive group of girls we have ever had... When the competitive edge comes out on the floor, watch out!
Our next round of matches are this weekend. We play UMKC tomorrow afternoon at 2, then South Dakota at 7pm. On Saturday we play Fairfield at 9am (wow...early), then Georgia at 8pm (wow...late). It will be fun because we may actually be able to attend our home football game between the matches!
Go Bears!!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
First Weekend in San Diego
Well, we just got back from our first weekend of competition. It was a good time as many of our girls had never been to California before, yet it was a homecoming for several of us. One of the best things about this weekend was the parent support! Every match we played this weekend, we probably had as many or more people in the crowd than theopposing team did. I know that the coaches and the girls really appreciate the effort of all the parents that came.
Our match against Cincinnati was pretty solid. They came in as a team receiving votes for top 25. They finished ranked 44th last year and didn't lose any starters. We took a game off them and lost a couple of the other games by just a couple of points. Overall we were pleased with the performance our athletes put forward. They worked hard. We had moments of greatness in our first match of the season.
Our second match against San Diego State wasn't as pretty. We really struggled with some of the small details. SDSU played very well against us and made very few errors, so kudos to them. We definitely walked away from that match with many things that we need to work on.
The last match of the weekend was against CSU Northridge. They were definitely a solid team and they played hard against us. We ended up working through a lot of struggles to pull out a victory in that match. I thought my heart was going to beat out of my chest during that last run of set 5. It was good to win that one though. Like Lyndsey said in her interview, that will be one that we look back at and draw strength from late in the season.
We have our home opener tonight against Air Force, and our home tournament this coming weekend. We will have four matches this weekend! Going to be pretty busy from now until then preparing.
The picture above is from Coronado Island looking across San Diego bay at down town. This is one of my favorite views anywhere.
Monday, August 16, 2010
First Week!
Holy Moly things are flying by! We are so busy that I hardly have time to sit down!
We just completed our first week of training. Our girls are doing great and we are all having a lot of fun. Many of the girls are pretty sore, but they are working through it. In another week, we will be ready to go.
We have done some really fun things since the last time I put a posting up... We have had a dinner for both the freshmen and sophomores classes. We also had a karaoke party. Of course I recorded it... I will be sure to put a short clip up soon, that is, as soon as I can find a few minutes!
Still moving into the new facility. We are almost settled, but our offices aren't quite totally put together yet. Soon.
Well, off to another practice.
We just completed our first week of training. Our girls are doing great and we are all having a lot of fun. Many of the girls are pretty sore, but they are working through it. In another week, we will be ready to go.
We have done some really fun things since the last time I put a posting up... We have had a dinner for both the freshmen and sophomores classes. We also had a karaoke party. Of course I recorded it... I will be sure to put a short clip up soon, that is, as soon as I can find a few minutes!
Still moving into the new facility. We are almost settled, but our offices aren't quite totally put together yet. Soon.
Well, off to another practice.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
It Has Begun!
Didn't we just finish our season? Just kidding... Our girls reported today. Today was set aside for several meetings, physical, tests, and paperwork. Plus, we have a fun dinner planned for tonight at a local park. Tomorrow, the real work begins.
This is going to be another great season. We lost four great seniors last year, but with our returning athletes and the addition of our new 2010's, we are just as physical and talented as we have ever been. We may take a few bumps early in the season, but look for us to finish very strong.
It is apparent from our first meeting this morning that our girls are ready for the season. We talked with them for about thirty minutes and they could hardly sit still. They are so excited! The coaches are excited to. We just had our first meeting to look over practice plans. It is always a little daunting trying to dial in the correct amount of technical instruction in contrast to team play, but that is why we are doing two-a-days! Lyndsey really has a great vision for the team. It is a great day to be a Bear!
Sorry it has been so long since this has been updated. Very busy summer. Plus, we just moved back into Butler-Hancock. I will be sure to take some great pictures to put up. I will also be sure to keep you all updated on our progress.
Go Bears!
This is going to be another great season. We lost four great seniors last year, but with our returning athletes and the addition of our new 2010's, we are just as physical and talented as we have ever been. We may take a few bumps early in the season, but look for us to finish very strong.
It is apparent from our first meeting this morning that our girls are ready for the season. We talked with them for about thirty minutes and they could hardly sit still. They are so excited! The coaches are excited to. We just had our first meeting to look over practice plans. It is always a little daunting trying to dial in the correct amount of technical instruction in contrast to team play, but that is why we are doing two-a-days! Lyndsey really has a great vision for the team. It is a great day to be a Bear!
Sorry it has been so long since this has been updated. Very busy summer. Plus, we just moved back into Butler-Hancock. I will be sure to take some great pictures to put up. I will also be sure to keep you all updated on our progress.
Go Bears!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
20010 Summer Camps
The Northern Colorado Bears are proud to present our camp scheduled for summer, 2010. There are several ways to sign up for camps. The easiest way is to visit http://www.uncbears.com/information/camps/index and scroll to the bottom to find the volleyball camps, then click on the link to sign up.
3-Day Camps
We offer two Three-Day Player Development Camps. The purpose of these camps is to improve the individual skill level of the athletes and provide game play experience.
Dates: July 8-10, July 14-17
Cost: Day Camper; $200, Resident Camper; $280
Where: Northern Colorado Recreation Center
Grades: 4-12 (boys and girls)
We also offer a very competitive College Prep Camp. This is designed more for athletes that have aspirations to compete at the next level. We focus on higher level skills as well as game play. The design is similar to a college practice.
Dates: July 18-20.
Cost: Day Camper; $200, Resident Camper; $280
Where: Northern Colorado Recreation Center
Grades: 9-12
1-Day Clinics
Setting Clinic: This camp is designed to help the athlete create a base of setting skills as well as teaching the technical aspects of jump setting, first tempo sets, and combination sets.
Date: July 13
Cost: $90
Where: Northern Colorado Recreation Center
Grades: 4-12 (boys and girls)
Defensive Clinic: In the defensive clinic, all floor skills are taught along with seam coverage, overhead digging, serve receive and team defense.
Date: July 12
Cost: $90
Where: Northern Colorado Recreation Center
Grades: 4-12 (boys and girls)
Hitting Clinic: The hitting clinic breaks down the technical aspects of attacking as well as backrow attack, first tempo attacks, set combinations, and scoring and against a block. Blocking will also be covered.
Date: July 13
Cost: $90
Where: Northern Colorado Recreation Center
Grades: 4-12 (boys and girls)
See you on the court!
We offer two Three-Day Player Development Camps. The purpose of these camps is to improve the individual skill level of the athletes and provide game play experience.
Dates: July 8-10, July 14-17
Cost: Day Camper; $200, Resident Camper; $280
Where: Northern Colorado Recreation Center
Grades: 4-12 (boys and girls)
We also offer a very competitive College Prep Camp. This is designed more for athletes that have aspirations to compete at the next level. We focus on higher level skills as well as game play. The design is similar to a college practice.
Dates: July 18-20.
Cost: Day Camper; $200, Resident Camper; $280
Where: Northern Colorado Recreation Center
Grades: 9-12
1-Day Clinics
Setting Clinic: This camp is designed to help the athlete create a base of setting skills as well as teaching the technical aspects of jump setting, first tempo sets, and combination sets.
Date: July 13
Cost: $90
Where: Northern Colorado Recreation Center
Grades: 4-12 (boys and girls)
Defensive Clinic: In the defensive clinic, all floor skills are taught along with seam coverage, overhead digging, serve receive and team defense.
Date: July 12
Cost: $90
Where: Northern Colorado Recreation Center
Grades: 4-12 (boys and girls)
Hitting Clinic: The hitting clinic breaks down the technical aspects of attacking as well as backrow attack, first tempo attacks, set combinations, and scoring and against a block. Blocking will also be covered.
Date: July 13
Cost: $90
Where: Northern Colorado Recreation Center
Grades: 4-12 (boys and girls)
See you on the court!
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