Hi there volleyball fans. It has been a while since my last post, but I promise to be more diligent now that we are into our regular conference routine. I have to say it has been kind of a bumpy start to our season for our girls. We scheduled tough in hopes to prepare a young team for a strong conference run. Our level of play has steadily improved since the start of preseason and despite our record, I think that we are in a good place right now. Sitting at 1-1 in the conference, we are looking forward to making a strong run to finish out the LSC schedule.
Despite our loss to ACU on Tuesday night, the girls returned to the gym on Wednesday ready to improve. Well their hard work and diligence paid off in a resounding 3-0 victory over previously undefeated (9-0) Tarleton State. With a week to prepare for our roadtrip to TAMU-Commerce and Texas Womans next week, I think we are in a great position to improve our standing in the LSC.
Congrats go out to ASU sophomores Alexa Williams and Alex Woolsey for being named the LSC defensive player and setter of the week for their efforts during our first weekend of play in Florida. Woolsey and sophomore middle blocker Chelsea Gibson were selected to the All-Tourney team at the Florida Southern Classic while Woolsey made the All-Tourney team at our own ASU/Angelo Retina Invitational.
Thats all for now. More to come soon....in the meantime, keep takin' it to Spike Town!!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Summer Time Volleyball News
Hi Everyone! Please pardon the long amount of time between blog posts. Now that both of my assistants have taken other jobs, advancing their careers, there is a lot more work I have to do to keep from falling too far behind. First and foremost is finding new assistants! We do have our new GA in place. Her name is Holly Hicks and we are REALLY excited about adding Holly to our staff. She is a two time first team all Lone Star Conference honoree and an all Academic selection in the conference as well coming out of East Central University. Holly is a dynamic player and an excellent student. Her competitive nature and desire to be great in ALL aspects of her life will certainly fit in well here at ASU.
Our search for a new 1st assistant coach is near completion. Our top candidate will be at camp next week to meet our returners and work with our incoming freshman and other recruits. I will hold off on mentioning their name until we make it official, but this person's resume is off the charts. I am excited about potentially adding this person to our program.
Speaking of camp, our position camps are next Monday and Tuesday June 14-15. There are still spaces available in all three camps. We offer a setter camp, a hitter camp and a defensive camp for all positions including DS and Liberos. Our All-Skills camps are June 16-18 for kids in grades 4-7 and 8-12. Check out www.asuvolleyball.com for more info. We are also taking our camps on the road this summer. We are running satellite camps at Sonora HS, Junction HS, Central HS, Bexar County Volleyball Academy and Tejas Volleyball Club. We are also hosting our 2nd annual Team Competition Camp July 29 and 30. UIL prevents coaches from helping organize team camp opportunities, so parents need to get involved. We are still looking for a few more teams to join us. Email me at cwaddington@angelo.edu for more details.
Angelo State Belle Volleyball is also on Facebook. We are looking to really increase the number of followers we have. If you are not a member of our Facebook page, please join and invite all of your friends. It is our goal to have over 500 followers by the start of our preseason and 750 by our first home match.
That is all for now. I hope that you are having a great summer. By the way, not many people know about this BLOG. Please encourage others you know to check it out. I am going to try and post one blog per week about what is happening with our program over the summer. I hope you continue to follow us. In the meantime, KEEP TAKING IT TO SPIKETOWN!!
Our search for a new 1st assistant coach is near completion. Our top candidate will be at camp next week to meet our returners and work with our incoming freshman and other recruits. I will hold off on mentioning their name until we make it official, but this person's resume is off the charts. I am excited about potentially adding this person to our program.
Speaking of camp, our position camps are next Monday and Tuesday June 14-15. There are still spaces available in all three camps. We offer a setter camp, a hitter camp and a defensive camp for all positions including DS and Liberos. Our All-Skills camps are June 16-18 for kids in grades 4-7 and 8-12. Check out www.asuvolleyball.com for more info. We are also taking our camps on the road this summer. We are running satellite camps at Sonora HS, Junction HS, Central HS, Bexar County Volleyball Academy and Tejas Volleyball Club. We are also hosting our 2nd annual Team Competition Camp July 29 and 30. UIL prevents coaches from helping organize team camp opportunities, so parents need to get involved. We are still looking for a few more teams to join us. Email me at cwaddington@angelo.edu for more details.
Angelo State Belle Volleyball is also on Facebook. We are looking to really increase the number of followers we have. If you are not a member of our Facebook page, please join and invite all of your friends. It is our goal to have over 500 followers by the start of our preseason and 750 by our first home match.
That is all for now. I hope that you are having a great summer. By the way, not many people know about this BLOG. Please encourage others you know to check it out. I am going to try and post one blog per week about what is happening with our program over the summer. I hope you continue to follow us. In the meantime, KEEP TAKING IT TO SPIKETOWN!!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Spring Has Sprung
Hi Everyone! Our spring season is complete, so I wanted to give you an update on all things ASU volleyball. First of all, I would like to welcome the three newest members of the ASU family. Debbie Ohl, Madison Huth and Julie Kennedy have all signed National Letters of Intent to play for the 'Belles next fall. They join our early signees, Kaelen Valdez, Teal Mahan and Shelby Warick along with our 10 returners, Emily Booth, Claire Chomout, Caroline Cleveland, Katie Coleman, Chelsea Gibson, Alisa Meredith, Kayla Smith, Kaitlyn Standard, Alexa Williams and Alex Woolsey to form a roster full of talent, skill and athleticism.
Ohl, is a junior college All-American coming to us from Hutchinson Community College. Last season, she was one of the best blockers in the country and has helped lead her team to two straight top 10 finishes at the junior college national championships. Huth is a very explosive athlete coming to us from The Colony HS in the Dallas area. She has high level club experience and some of the best natural block timing I have seen in a long time. Kennedy is a two time all-state performer from Brownwood HS. She helped lead her team to the state finals as a junior and wants to bring that same level of success to ASU. A gifted athlete, Julie has the tools to be one of the best players to come through our program.
Now that our spring season is over, we are beginning our end of the year meetings with our returners. We talk about where they have improved, what areas they need to continue to develop, how their classwork is going and what their plans are for the summer. The players are also gearing up for final exams and pushing to have a strong finish to their semesters in the classroom.
Over the course of our spring, I think that an area that our team really showed improvement in was our team defense. In the fall, we averaged about 14 digs per set. In the spring however, we were averaging nearly 20 digs per set and blocking several more balls for points. We have always felt that we have the offensive firepower to compete with the best teams out there, but were just a little bit behind in how we defended. I feel that our team has a much better understanding of how we need to play defense in order to be successful at the highest level. Six more digs per set, means six more opportunities to score points. That could equate to a lot more wins next fall.
I would also like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Allen McCreary for his time, dedication and effort over the past two years. Allen has accepted the 1st assistant position at Towson University, a Division I school located in Maryland. It is a great opportunity for Allen and his family and something that he really could not pass up. We will miss you Allen! A national search for his replacement is currently underway. I will update you when we make a decision.
Camp is just around the corner. We will be holding position camps for setters, hitters and defenders on June 14-15 on the ASU campus. We also will have all skills camps for kids in grades 4-7 and 8-12 June 16-18. Our team competition camp will be held July 29-30. For more information, check out www.asuvolleyball.com.
That's all for now! Just remember the next time you are playing, if you have a chance, make sure you Take it to Spike Town!!
Ohl, is a junior college All-American coming to us from Hutchinson Community College. Last season, she was one of the best blockers in the country and has helped lead her team to two straight top 10 finishes at the junior college national championships. Huth is a very explosive athlete coming to us from The Colony HS in the Dallas area. She has high level club experience and some of the best natural block timing I have seen in a long time. Kennedy is a two time all-state performer from Brownwood HS. She helped lead her team to the state finals as a junior and wants to bring that same level of success to ASU. A gifted athlete, Julie has the tools to be one of the best players to come through our program.
Now that our spring season is over, we are beginning our end of the year meetings with our returners. We talk about where they have improved, what areas they need to continue to develop, how their classwork is going and what their plans are for the summer. The players are also gearing up for final exams and pushing to have a strong finish to their semesters in the classroom.
Over the course of our spring, I think that an area that our team really showed improvement in was our team defense. In the fall, we averaged about 14 digs per set. In the spring however, we were averaging nearly 20 digs per set and blocking several more balls for points. We have always felt that we have the offensive firepower to compete with the best teams out there, but were just a little bit behind in how we defended. I feel that our team has a much better understanding of how we need to play defense in order to be successful at the highest level. Six more digs per set, means six more opportunities to score points. That could equate to a lot more wins next fall.
I would also like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Allen McCreary for his time, dedication and effort over the past two years. Allen has accepted the 1st assistant position at Towson University, a Division I school located in Maryland. It is a great opportunity for Allen and his family and something that he really could not pass up. We will miss you Allen! A national search for his replacement is currently underway. I will update you when we make a decision.
Camp is just around the corner. We will be holding position camps for setters, hitters and defenders on June 14-15 on the ASU campus. We also will have all skills camps for kids in grades 4-7 and 8-12 June 16-18. Our team competition camp will be held July 29-30. For more information, check out www.asuvolleyball.com.
That's all for now! Just remember the next time you are playing, if you have a chance, make sure you Take it to Spike Town!!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Back into the swing of things...
I have to apologize because it has been a little while since my last post. Spring Break threw a bit of a monkey wrench into my plans. My wife and I spent the week in the Caribbean on a seven-day cruise. It was an awesome experience and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Snorkeling, deep sea fishing, shopping and visiting ancient Mayan ruins is a pretty fun way to spend a vacation.
The bad news is that Spring Break is over, but the good news is that everyone is back on campus ready to play. We are hosting a tournament this weekend here in the Junell Center. We will be playing against Texas Tech, Abilene Christian, Tarleton State and Midwestern State. It should be some great competition and a chance to see some of the things that we have been working on the past couple of months. The first match starts at 10:00 a.m. in the auxiliary gym. Admission is free, so if you plan on attending, be sure to park in lot 28 off of Victory Lane. You will enter through the back door near the track. We play at 10, 12:30, 2:00 and 4:00. I hope to see you there.
Our camp dates have been posted as well. We offer several different types of camps. We have position camps for hitters, setters and defensive players in high school, as well as all skill camps for kids in grades 5-12. You can get more information about our camps at http://www.asuvolleyball.com/. For the second year in a row, we are also offering a team competition camp July 29-30. This is just before high schools are allowed to start their pre-season practices. It is a great way to compete in a tournament style atmosphere while at the same time learn some fundamentals about the game.
Congratulations need to go out to (now) former graduate assistant Jason Bibler as he has accepted the first assistant position at Abilene Christian. We are thankful for all the time and hard work Jason has put forth in helping our program get back on track. His presence will not only be missed on the court, but as a friend to all that worked with him. Best of luck Jason!!
Well, I think that is all for now. I will give you an update on where we are at, after we compete this weekend. Until then, keep Takin' it to Spike Town!!
The bad news is that Spring Break is over, but the good news is that everyone is back on campus ready to play. We are hosting a tournament this weekend here in the Junell Center. We will be playing against Texas Tech, Abilene Christian, Tarleton State and Midwestern State. It should be some great competition and a chance to see some of the things that we have been working on the past couple of months. The first match starts at 10:00 a.m. in the auxiliary gym. Admission is free, so if you plan on attending, be sure to park in lot 28 off of Victory Lane. You will enter through the back door near the track. We play at 10, 12:30, 2:00 and 4:00. I hope to see you there.
Our camp dates have been posted as well. We offer several different types of camps. We have position camps for hitters, setters and defensive players in high school, as well as all skill camps for kids in grades 5-12. You can get more information about our camps at http://www.asuvolleyball.com/. For the second year in a row, we are also offering a team competition camp July 29-30. This is just before high schools are allowed to start their pre-season practices. It is a great way to compete in a tournament style atmosphere while at the same time learn some fundamentals about the game.
Congratulations need to go out to (now) former graduate assistant Jason Bibler as he has accepted the first assistant position at Abilene Christian. We are thankful for all the time and hard work Jason has put forth in helping our program get back on track. His presence will not only be missed on the court, but as a friend to all that worked with him. Best of luck Jason!!
Well, I think that is all for now. I will give you an update on where we are at, after we compete this weekend. Until then, keep Takin' it to Spike Town!!
Monday, February 22, 2010
ASU Volleyball 2009 Highlights
Our graduate assistant, Jason Bibler, worked hard to put this together. Let us know what you think!!!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Home, Sweet Home...without my luggage
Hi everyone! Its time for another update from ASU Volleyball. I just returned from my recruiting trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. The trip was quite productive. Not only did I get to see a ton of really talented and recruitable athletes, but I got to catch up with some of the great friends I have made along my coaching career. I think just about everyone that I have seen since I have been back has asked me if I won any money at any of the casinos in Vegas. The answer is no. I didn't even play. After spending nearly 15 hours a day in different gyms and convention centers recruiting, there were only two things on my mind; food and sleep. I will say that In-N-Out Burger is quite excellent and if you have never eaten there, you are seriously missing out.
The team is doing well. They continue to impress me in the weight room and are working hard during their individual training sessions. We don't start our team practices until the second week in March, but I am excited to see them together again. We have a recruit coming in next week and will have a chance to play when she is here. I know that our girls are looking forward to it. I am too!
As you probably guessed by the title of this post, I made it home just fine from Vegas, but my luggage unfortunately, did not. It decided to take a much later flight. It did arrive late Tuesday night thankfully. Just in time for me to pack for Dallas this weekend. I am looking forward to next weekend and a weekend off!! I love recruiting and traveling, but love being home with my family a LOT more.
Until the next time, keep takin' it to spike town!!
The team is doing well. They continue to impress me in the weight room and are working hard during their individual training sessions. We don't start our team practices until the second week in March, but I am excited to see them together again. We have a recruit coming in next week and will have a chance to play when she is here. I know that our girls are looking forward to it. I am too!
As you probably guessed by the title of this post, I made it home just fine from Vegas, but my luggage unfortunately, did not. It decided to take a much later flight. It did arrive late Tuesday night thankfully. Just in time for me to pack for Dallas this weekend. I am looking forward to next weekend and a weekend off!! I love recruiting and traveling, but love being home with my family a LOT more.
Until the next time, keep takin' it to spike town!!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
On the road again...
Hey there volleyball fans! Coach Waddington here with the latest and greatest from the world of ASU Volleyball.
We have been back in the gym training for about two weeks now with our individual sessions and we are seeing steady improvement from all of our players. They are all getting stronger and really working hard to refine their skills for the upcoming season. I have been impressed with their attitude in the weight room and with their open mindedness in the gym.
We held our open tryouts this past weekend and hosted about 35 potential players. Our main focus was to look at the setters and middle blockers. Out of the 35, we asked about eight to stay and play a little bit with our team. The whole day ran pretty smooth and I hope the participants walked away impressed with what we are doing here at Angelo State.
Speaking of recruiting, I will be hitting the road the next three weekends looking for some future 'Belles. This weekend I am headed to Dallas for the VB Rags Invitational hosted by TAV. Next weekend I will be in Las Vegas, NV, for the 2010 Vegas Invitational and the PrepVolleyball player showcase beforehand. Finally, the weekend of the 19th, I am headed back to Dallas for the Texas Image Showcase and then the Tour of Texas-Dallas Stop. Lots of travel, lots of players to see. The spring is always an exciting time of year. Recruiting is key to the success of any athletic program. Great players mean great seasons. I hope to see you out there!
Until next time, keep taking it to Spike Town!!
We have been back in the gym training for about two weeks now with our individual sessions and we are seeing steady improvement from all of our players. They are all getting stronger and really working hard to refine their skills for the upcoming season. I have been impressed with their attitude in the weight room and with their open mindedness in the gym.
We held our open tryouts this past weekend and hosted about 35 potential players. Our main focus was to look at the setters and middle blockers. Out of the 35, we asked about eight to stay and play a little bit with our team. The whole day ran pretty smooth and I hope the participants walked away impressed with what we are doing here at Angelo State.
Speaking of recruiting, I will be hitting the road the next three weekends looking for some future 'Belles. This weekend I am headed to Dallas for the VB Rags Invitational hosted by TAV. Next weekend I will be in Las Vegas, NV, for the 2010 Vegas Invitational and the PrepVolleyball player showcase beforehand. Finally, the weekend of the 19th, I am headed back to Dallas for the Texas Image Showcase and then the Tour of Texas-Dallas Stop. Lots of travel, lots of players to see. The spring is always an exciting time of year. Recruiting is key to the success of any athletic program. Great players mean great seasons. I hope to see you out there!
Until next time, keep taking it to Spike Town!!
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