For a Trevian to post an article written by a Titan, the material must be good stuff.  This probably means nothing to most of you unless you grew up on the North Shore of Chicago.  I attended New Trier High School, home of the Trevians.  Rob Beam, Head Coach at Oakland University in Rochester, MI went to Glenbrook South High School, home of the Titans.  Rob is one of the up and coming young coaches in NCAA and wrote a great piece: The State Championship Standard:  How Statistics Can Get You There. Considering I have a brother that also attended GBS, I’ll give Rob the props he’s due   The following is good stuff.  You can learn more about Rob and his Oakland University Golden Grizzlies here: http://www.ougrizzlies.com/sports/w-volley/oakl-w-volley-body.html Continue Reading

The 2012 London Olympic Beach Volleyball venue looks like a great setting.  The competitions will be held at the Horse’s Guard Parade in central London.

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UCLA won the first NCAA men's volleyball championship in 1970

Don’t forget!  The Men’s NCAA Volleyball Semi-Finals and Championships will be held at Penn State on May 5th – 7th.  I’ve contemplated taking the drive north to State College to see the matches live, but a $400 round trip in gas prices for my not so fuel-efficient SUV is scaring me away.  At least I can watch them on TV or online.  Following is the ESPN broadcast schedule: Continue Reading