High School Volleyball

Aug 262011

Hello VolleyballNH Groupies!

I think it would be great if everyone would get out and support their local high schools! Here are some important links that will help you find a local match and follow the current standings. NH high school volleyball has 3 divisions with 59 schools participating. As many of you know, I am coaching at Exeter this year and information about our program can be found on this website. Below you will find sites for information about all schools.

Schedules for all schools can be found here: http://www.highschoolsports.net
Standings can be found here: NHIAA Standings
The NH Volleyball coaching association can be found here: http://www.nhvca.com/
The NH Volleyball Officials Association can be found here: http://www.nhvoa.net/

Get involved! Support Volleyball!

UNH Update

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Aug 242011

I would like to encourage everyone to support UNH Volleyball this year. In Particular, the “Pack the Arena” match is Saturday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m. against UCONN.

We’re really hoping to break the 2485 attendance record!!! If that’s not enough incentive, Pack the Arena Day marks the first time we will see our home town hero; Last year’s Division II Player of the Year, Bri Datti, in a UConn uniform.

New Tournaments in NH

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Jul 112011

Hey Gang,

Our friends at Concord Volleyball are offering a couple of interesting tournaments at NHTI (New Hampshire Technical Institute):

Summer Coed Tournaments 2011

July 24th and August 14th

We’re teaming up with the NHTI girls volleyball team to run some fundraiser tournaments this summer. I know it’s short notice but we’re hoping that there’s enough interest to get these tournaments together.

We’re still working out the final details but here are the basics.

The tournaments are coed 4′s. Each team must have Continue reading »

Second Wind

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Jun 222011

Grass 4′s heat up this weekend!

Stratham Hill Park

This weekend the Second Wind Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis will sponsor a fund raiser to help raise funds and awareness about Pulmonary Fibrosis. To learn more about this disease, please visit the website at Mass General Hospital. Stop by and enter the 50/50 raffle or enjoy some of the volleyball action! The Second Wind Foundation for PF is a 501 c 3 organization and all donations are exempt.

Techno-Babble (Site Update)

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Jun 162011

Hello to all new and prospective VolleyballNH.com Community Members!

The transition to new, faster and more reliable servers is complete! We hope you will enjoy the new speed while browsing and interacting with fellow VolleyballNH Members. Also, while I don’t think this is a major issue, I have eliminated the Forums option within Groups. If you don’t miss the forums or are asking yourself, “what the heck is he talking about ?” than I probably did the right thing…. If you are saying to yourself “that’s a mistake” ; email me and we can talk about how to best utilize the forums.

Enjoy the site. More members are signing on which means (hopefully) we will see more sharing of information, stories and news about volleyball in the 6-oh-3!

Mike for VolleyballNH.com

USA Volleyball Roundup

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Jun 132011

US Men in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

The US Men’s National team traded blows with Brazil in front of a Brazilian crowd of over 16,000 fans. That’s right folks, in Brazil, they come out to watch volleyball! Brazil had been undefeated until the US was able to knock them off in 4 sets on June 12th. The set scores were: 25-21, 25-22, 16-25, 26-24. It was a nice comeback after having lost to Brazil the day before in the same venue. The Men head home to the Sears Centere for back to back matches with Poland.

US Women in Montreux, Switzerland

The women’s National team advanced to the bronze medal match against China. Ironically it was a repeat of last year’s gold medal match. China defeated the US to take the bronze medal by set scores of: 16-25, 25-13, 29-27, 25-23. The Finals were also played on June 12th seeing Japan down Cuba by set scores of: 26-24, 25-18, 25-19 to take the Gold Medal.

US Beach in Rome, Italy

In a unique venue (the middle of a city on man-made courts), the US will compete in the eighth Beach World Championship on June 13-19. Of particular note is the return of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh who plan to compete for another Gold Medal in London, 2012 .

US Women’s Sitting Volleyball in Shanghai, China

The US Women’s Sitting Volleyball team finishes up their run in Shanghai with a win over the Shanghai club team, 20-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-23. Head Coach Bill Hamiter is also looking towards London, 2012 where the both the men and women will defend their respective medal performances from Beijing.

Grass 4′s Tournament – Stratham

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Jun 062011

Coed Grass 4′s (and doubles) at Stratham Hill Park

Saturday – June 25th

On June 25th, the Second Wind Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis will be conducting a fundraising tournament to help raise funds and awareness for Pulmonary Fibrosis. There are 4 divisions being offered: Below is the information directly from the Second Wind Website. Links for information and Continue reading »

Nine Teams to Compete in Beach Grand Slam

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Jun 032011

US beach teams will compete in the FIVB Swatch World Tour Grand Slam. See the Link below.

Nine Teams to Compete in Beach Grand Slam | News | USA Volleyball.

While the AVP continues to lay dormant due to major financial difficulties, A new league is emerging called the NVL (National Volleyball League). Former AVP standout, Albert Hannemann founded the organization in 2010 and there are at least 6 dates planned in 2011. The next tour stop is Malibu Beach on July 22-24. Read more about the NVL here.

League Play in Rochester, NH

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May 232011

Our good friend Nancy Miller has released information about the Summer League in Rochester, NH. Here is what she has to say:

The King/Queen of the Court Co-ed Adult Summer Volleyball League begins next Monday, June 6th, and will run Monday evenings, 6:00-9:00 PM, through the end of August, at the Community Center gym in Rochester. You do not need to be on a team to play in this league. Individual sign up, only. No beginners, please. This is an advanced recreational level league. Previous league, high school and/or college experience recommended.

If you plan to play in this league, please send me an e-mail. [Below] is a Recreation Department registration form. If you have not previously completed this form this year, please print, fill out and bring with you the first night of league, along with your payment. The season runs 12 weeks (no play on July 4th). Cost to join for the entire season is $45. Cost to play for a single evening is $5. Please make checks out to: City of Rochester.

Here is the registration form: Rec Dept Registration Form

Feel free to use the new contact form if you have any questions.

Enjoy!

Updated Links and Places to Play

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May 202011

Hey there,

I have updated (repopulated) the places to play and links pages. Know of any good volleyball links? Just shout out in the general volleyball discussion forum and I will add them in!

See you on the court!

Mike