Tag Archives: Sand Volleyball

Apr 19

Beach buff Todd Rogers says FIVB tour will be tough

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My fave men’s beach volleyball team is showing a little pre-tour modesty…

Brasilia, Brazil, April 19, 2011 – FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour 2010 champion USA’s Todd Rogers says he expects this year’s tour to be much tougher for him and partner Phil Dalhausser as they prepare to begin their season at the first event in Brasilia, Brazil on Wednesday.

The 2011 international season officially began on Sunday and will run until April 23 in the Brazilian capital, but Rogers is already keeping his feet on the ground ahead of the tour.

“We don’t expect to win nine [events] out of 12 again,” Rogers told Presidio Sports website on Monday.

… More at FIVB.org

Sep 28

Wanna play volleyball in college?

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What about sand volleyball?

Last January, the NCAA voted to add sand volleyball as a spring sport for the 2011 season! Later that month, the DI board pushed the approval date back to August 2011 because they need more time to “build the sport.” I get it, I get it. It takes time to develop the perfect sport. ;)

But they are making progress, they recently posted this in the NCAA “Latest News”:

So, do you wanna play volleyball in college?

What about sand volleyball? If you’re a 2011 grad – who intends to play volleyball in college – you may want to ask your future coach if they plan to add sand volleyball for the 2012 season. Or, at least… that’s what I’d do.

If I could only go back.