Volleyshots

Not shooting video. they got a little late start. It’s 317 and they are just know doing warmups. Only ones not participating are Burns and Ma’afala, both sidelined with knee issues. Greeley cleared to swing but has had sat out some of the week with a back thing. Not sure what to expect other than likely the male coaches will be on one side. they’re supposed to be doing a lot of moving things around. not sure if Maglio stays in the middle. but she should be playing all the way around and doing some 3-meter. Castillo probably going right and middle Koelsch right and setting. Things are going to be very fluid.

(SATURDAY NOTE: oops, sorry, just noticed I had not moved this from drafts yesterday). After a cool practice in the arena Thursday, Wahine were back to Gym 1 for last double sessions. Saturday will be single one that is part of the scrimmage in the arena. Scrimmage is closed except for boosters and family. We should get a better idea, maybe, of what they’ll put out as far as a lineup next Friday. Or maybe not. When speaking with Ah Mow-Santos, she has an idea for the starters but she says it could always change. About the only set positions, no surprise, are Iosia at setter, Kahakai at libero and Maglio in the middle. Ma’afala was taking reps at setter […]

Today’s team bonding including morning paddle out of Outrigger Canoe Club. Unfortunately no video this year. Aven Lee was supposed to shoot but forgot the waterproof lens Players said they enjoyed it, particularly freshman Sky Williams. They went with one practice that ended late afternoon. A little bit of 6-on-6 beside the skill drills. One front row rotation had Koelsch on the right, Williams in the middle, Sibley on the right. but it’s early as they continue to look at various players. Wahine doing team photo on Thursday and we are doing our photo shoot for next week’s special. should be fun.

Ma’afala is considered a Utility player and is being used as a DS and S. She is pictured with Iosia and Koelsch above Team went 12-3 then had UH Foundation function at College Hill. Don’t know how many other teams have done this other than Wahine basketball but it was a meet and greet with the players and coaches, a Q&A session moderated by Ryan Tsuji. Food done by Ah Mow-Santos’ relatives. good seafood, sushi bar and deserts among the meal offerings Shoji and wife Mary came about 6 p.m. you may have noticed that UH’s social media is active. currently done by former Ka Leo sports Editor Katie A. Ka Leo has dropped its sports section so she is […]

Just one practice today, readjusted time 5-8 p.m. They will go 6-9 a.m. and noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Still a little banged up. Not cleared to practice still Greeley, Burns, Lipscomb and Guinasso. Now also Ma’afala who apparently tweaked knee. Still mostly drills but they got into some jumping and hitting in second hour. first part no jumping then they added that after water break. Think I mentioned I like how Ljungqvist is working with the players, sometimes getting down on the floor to make a point about feet placement. And Baxter is adding a third voice which keeps everything in balance. Will check in Saturday. sorry things have been kind of sparse. working on our tab and there really isn’t […]