Expanded coverage of all things volleyball, including notes, observations and analysis on the Rainbow Wahine, Rainbow Warriors, SandBows and Team USA.
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Cindy Luis covers University of Hawaii volleyball for the Star-Advertiser. She began her career as a sports journalist in Hawaii in 1981 with the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and was the sports editor, assistant sports editor, columnist and beat writer during a 31-year span before the paper became the Star-Advertiser. She graduated from UCLA in 1977 with a B.A. in Communication Studies.
(SATURDAY NOTE: oops, sorry, just noticed I had not moved this from drafts yesterday). After a cool practice in the arena Thursday, Wahine were back to Gym 1 for last double sessions. Saturday will be single one that is part of the scrimmage in the arena. Scrimmage is closed except for boosters and family. We should get a better idea, maybe, of what they’ll put out as far as a lineup next Friday. Or maybe not. When speaking with Ah […]
Team photo got shot, originally using white jerseys then switched to dark. We usually piggyback on UH shoot for our volleyball special insert, which will be out on the 25th, the day of first match. Always grateful to coaches and players for being so accommodating for the whims of our sometimes crazy ideas. Team in the arena first time after some pretty hot practices in Gym I and II. AC working, actually feels a little chilly.
Today’s team bonding including morning paddle out of Outrigger Canoe Club. Unfortunately no video this year. Aven Lee was supposed to shoot but forgot the waterproof lens Players said they enjoyed it, particularly freshman Sky Williams. They went with one practice that ended late afternoon. A little bit of 6-on-6 beside the skill drills. One front row rotation had Koelsch on the right, Williams in the middle, Sibley on the right. but it’s early as they continue to look at […]
Photo of Wahine at UH Foundation Meet and Greet Saturday night at College Hill, former UH President’s home. as for the Wahine, practices continue to concentrate on skill drills. nothing exciting about this but the players that I’ve talked to say they are enjoying the intensity and the hands-on individual coaching by the staff. I’ve mentioned that Ljungqvist in particular is very technical down to laying on the floor to discuss footwork and work on slight angles on players’ arms […]
New Teraflex getting finishes touches. Part of the reason they’re still in Gym 1. Plus only one court where they usually use 3. May be in arena as early as Tuesday. With summer school over, practices have switched 8:30-11:30 and 4-7. at least for now. Things always subject to change. not much has changed in the routine. three-person rotating triangle trying to keep the ball in play as long as possible. So pass, set, hit one side to the other […]
Ma’afala is considered a Utility player and is being used as a DS and S. She is pictured with Iosia and Koelsch above Team went 12-3 then had UH Foundation function at College Hill. Don’t know how many other teams have done this other than Wahine basketball but it was a meet and greet with the players and coaches, a Q&A session moderated by Ryan Tsuji. Food done by Ah Mow-Santos’ relatives. good seafood, sushi bar and deserts among the […]
Just one practice today, readjusted time 5-8 p.m. They will go 6-9 a.m. and noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Still a little banged up. Not cleared to practice still Greeley, Burns, Lipscomb and Guinasso. Now also Ma’afala who apparently tweaked knee. Still mostly drills but they got into some jumping and hitting in second hour. first part no jumping then they added that after water break. Think I mentioned I like how Ljungqvist is working with the players, sometimes getting down on […]
Team opened with skill drills, got some jumping and hitting in for about the last 90 minutes. They’ll be back at 7 tonight. Ma’afala has been working as the second setter. They’re taking a look at Koelsch on the outside. Burns and Guinasso not cleared yet Greeley missed about an hour because of doctor’s appointment. Still has a back issue Okino missed early portion due to summer school class From previous thread https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2016/11/02/ncaa-rules-student-athletes-time-academics/93164832/ UH is instituting the Time Management Plan” […]