Volleyball Recruiting

valpotx · November 27, 2012, 04:40:41 PM

This also sounds like a great class, and an important one in losing Taylor Root after this season. We have had some good liberos since the position was 'invented' and it sounds like the replacement will get 4 years to try and break what Taylor has done on the digs side.

http://www.valpoathletics.com/volleyball/news/2012-13/12212/valpo-volleyball-bringing-in-five-newcomers-for-2013/

covufan · November 27, 2012, 04:58:59 PM

Looks good. The program may have missed out on one player this past year - two VU grads have a 6' 4" daughter playing at Oklahoma this year.

bbtds · November 27, 2012, 07:21:22 PM

Interesting! Rachel Bruinsma is the brother of Detroit basketball player Evan Bruinsma.

http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-6178169236973243420/rachel-bruinsma-carries-on-family-tradition-as-a-top-athlete-at-muskegon-western-michigan-christian/

One instance where Bruinsma could have gone nuts or gotten stronger came when she was a freshman and her brother Evan, now a 6-foot-8 junior forward on the University of Detroit's mens basketball team, was a senior at WMC.

Evan told her they could go inside when she made one basket.

Bruinsma, at 6-1, had a difficult time getting a shot over her much taller brother, and spent over an hour trying to get just one shot to fall without it getting swatted away by Evan, and with him encouraging her the whole way.

But she was determined to accomplish the tough test and learn from it, and eventually finished the task.

"I'm really excited about going to Valparaiso," said Bruinsma, who won a regional title in the high jump this past spring. "It just felt like where I fit in. It felt like me."

This will make the Detroit/Valpo battles just a tad more exciting next year.

LaPorteAveApostle · November 27, 2012, 07:38:57 PM

I find it interesting that bbtds of all people, made a post and didn't talk about the obvious:

Mrs. Neely, mother of Cam: the Bruins' ma...

bbtds · November 27, 2012, 07:41:32 PM

Quote from: LaPorteAveApostle on November 27, 2012, 07:38:57 PM
I find it interesting that bbtds of all people, made a post and didn't talk about the obvious:

Mrs. Neely, mother of Cam: the Bruins' ma...

I thought that was Mama Bear. Just a little too soft.

LaPorteAveApostle · November 27, 2012, 08:30:44 PM

Quote from: bbtds on November 27, 2012, 07:41:32 PMI thought that was Mama Bear. Just a little too soft.

THERE'S the bbtds I know!

vu72 · November 27, 2012, 08:41:09 PM

Volleyball has been a successful program but has failed to get over the "hump". Hopefully this group, coupled with a strong returning bunch can get that first conference title and trip to the NCAAs.

It seems as though the recruiting success at Valpo goes beyond our obviously very good basketball class. Look at tennis as an example, it is clearly a "step above" previous recruits:

http://www.valpoathletics.com/mtennis/news/2012-13/12211/crusader-mens-tennis-signs-trio-of-highly-ranked-recruits/

LaPorteAveApostle · November 27, 2012, 08:45:33 PM

Quote from: vu72 on November 27, 2012, 08:41:09 PM
Volleyball has been a successful program but has failed to get over the "hump". Hopefully this group, coupled with a strong returning bunch can get that first conference title and trip to the NCAAs.

It seems as though the recruiting success at Valpo goes beyond our obviously very good basketball class. Look at tennis as an example, it is clearly a "step above" previous recruits:

http://www.valpoathletics.com/mtennis/news/2012-13/12211/crusader-mens-tennis-signs-trio-of-highly-ranked-recruits/

BZZZT!

http://www.valpofanzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=1078.0

vu72 · November 27, 2012, 08:51:20 PM

Arggg, I just can't keep ahead to tx!!

jetz · November 28, 2012, 03:52:59 PM

Quote from: covufan on November 27, 2012, 04:58:59 PM
Looks good. The program may have missed out on one player this past year - two VU grads have a 6' 4" daughter playing at Oklahoma this year.

I'm sure they know about it, but Valpo has a talented freshman on campus right now. She has a 6'10" brother on the VU basketball team and was "Miss Volleyball" in Ohio last year, or some equivalent. She is pursuing other interests....ouch, baby!

valpotx · November 28, 2012, 04:13:58 PM

Seriously? A Miss Volleyball is not playing any sport right now?

bbtds · November 28, 2012, 05:29:36 PM

Quote from: valpotx on November 28, 2012, 04:13:58 PM
Seriously? A Miss Volleyball is not playing any sport right now?

She just wants to Capo off her life experiences before heading to the Volleyball Court?

jetz · November 28, 2012, 07:30:00 PM

Quote from: bbtds on November 28, 2012, 05:29:36 PM
Quote from: valpotx on November 28, 2012, 04:13:58 PM
Seriously? A Miss Volleyball is not playing any sport right now?

She just wants to Capo off her life experiences before heading to the Volleyball Court?

She would rather biancall for a stage and screen job than play volleyball...

valpotx · February 11, 2013, 10:21:37 AM

It looks like our Libero position is definitely set for the next 4 years, continuing our stellar play at the position. Being 1 of 6 liberos in the top 150 HS players is an awesome accomplishment, and kudos to Avery for continuing to get solid recruits at a vital position!

http://www.valpoathletics.com/volleyball/news/2012-13/12397/incoming-freshman-longoria-earns-all-american-honor/

valpo84 · February 15, 2013, 01:58:38 PM

Yes, covufan, it's tough being separated by great distance and to see the facebook postings of that 6'4" Oklahoma VB player and know she came from great VU parents (well at least the Mom).

valpotx · February 15, 2013, 02:29:35 PM

Just looked this up on Oklahoma's page, and congrats to her/her parents.

However, as a Texan of the last 24 years, I have to say 'BOOOOOOO OKLAHOMA ANYTHING!!' Interesting to see Coppell having won a state title in volleyball in 2011 with her on the team. I didn't mind Coppell when we played against them in baseball, as we always beat them at CHHS

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covufan · February 15, 2013, 06:05:24 PM

Quote from: valpo84 on February 15, 2013, 01:58:38 PM
Yes, covufan, it's tough being separated by great distance and to see the facebook postings of that 6'4" Oklahoma VB player and know she came from great VU parents (well at least the Mom).

Have fun at the game!

valpotx · February 26, 2013, 05:49:51 PM

Though she is not a Texan, it is neat to see that we signed someone that played at least one year here. Horseshoe Bay is a resort area, so I wonder if her parents did something in that industry.

http://www.valpoathletics.com/volleyball/news/2012-13/12456/crusaders-add-chittum-to-2013-incoming-class/

original sin · May 09, 2013, 08:59:40 AM

From what I have heard there are two verbal commits for the class of 2014.

original sin · June 29, 2013, 06:16:37 AM

Schedule is out. Looks like a little bit tougher out of conference teams this year as compared to last.

LaPorteAveApostle · June 29, 2013, 07:44:08 AM

http://www.valpoathletics.com/volleyball/schedule/

original sin · July 05, 2013, 07:37:47 AM

More additions to the staff.

Seems to be taking steps to upgrade the program. Look for the team to be an almost concensus pick to be the favorite to win the league this year.

valpotx · July 05, 2013, 10:30:18 AM

I wouldn't imagine that we would be picked first. It seems like Milwaukee and CSU are always picked ahead of us regardless of who they lose each year

original sin · July 23, 2013, 07:05:16 AM

Wondering if having seven women ariving next year, how many will be red shirted, if any? Having 16 on the roster is too many?

valpotx · December 03, 2013, 04:31:16 PM

It looks like we received 4 quality signees for next season! Hopefully they help us return to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 10 years!

http://www.valpoathletics.com/volleyball/news/2013-14/13211/volleyball-adds-four-for-2014-season/