Comments on: A Quote from Ah Mow-Santos

By: 1988 ("circles")

1988 ("circles") — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:26:40 +0000

Btw, the Sato family (and there have been many..libero/ds’s, coaches) have family ties to Hawai’i. The majority of the younger ones were born in SoCal, but the fraternal lineage goes back to Japan–THROUGH HAWAII–into L.A.

Ast. Coach Gary was born in Honolulu. Eric was raised in Santa Monica.

By: Hot

Hot — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 03:38:52 +0000

26. If your post is directed at me, there is no need to be rude. You don’t like Hill, I get it. But you also repeatedly ask why Danielson and Hartong are not playing/not on these rosters and why are they not playing in place of Hill, Robinson, etc. I was simply giving you the answer: they are not part of the national team so they are not going to be on any of these tournaments. And being rude does not change the fact that Hartong is not a good passer.

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 01:51:48 +0000

25. exactly. many quality players not currently with the national team due to other commitments.
Different rosters named for different competitions out of a pool of players.
Example:. Miyashiro not playing in the Monteaux Cup.. Was told she is expected to be on the roster when the team plays here in July.
Have also been told that Kiraly is very high on Hartong.
There is so much time between now and when the Olympic roster will be named in 2 years.

By: Cindy Luis

Cindy Luis — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 01:39:48 +0000

22. Perhaps.
23. Thank you. enjoyed writing it.
26. not sure what you have against Hill. Any player who makes the national team isn’t ‘terrible.’

By: Cubicle1126

Cubicle1126 — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 20:15:17 +0000

in terms of national team prospects … kanani might be undersized for the type of player/athlete that karch is envisioning for his outside hitters. although, with karch’s desire to run a faster offense, kanani would seem like she’d fit well in it. but with the inclusion of a player like kim hill, karch may be going for size (among other factors) that can also play in a fast offense. the only other role i could see for kanani (and it’s been discussed here and on VT in the past) is at libero. but that may be incompatible with her attracting pro contracts as an outside hitter (which tend to be more lucrative than liberos).

hartong might have an easier time breaking into the national team. she’s got the size and athleticism. her passing will be the big question mark. but if anything she could also find a role being either a serving specialist or some fast offense off the bench when the starting OHs struggle. here’s hoping her rehab goes well and can either join the nat’l team or start playing pro to gain the requisite experience.

these are just some thoughts/ideas. i have no inside info on the us program or the players. but it’s an interesting discussion to have since we’re mid-way thru the quad.

By: formerlywarriorfan

formerlywarriorfan — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 20:04:27 +0000

18. Blah blah blah, lets just agree to disagree.

Hill is terrible.

By: Hot

Hot — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 17:48:10 +0000

18. You have to understand that players who are included in these competitions’ rosters have to be a member of the national team program and have to have been training with the team leading up to these tournaments. Carlini might have spent time, but did she train full-time and did she commit? Is Ajanaku training with the national team? Why would you be disappointed that Kanani is not there? She is not part of the national team. It’s no surprise she’s not there. Same with Hartong. Yes, we all knew she trained with the national team, but we also know that she is rehabbing an injury. What makes you say Hartong is better than Robinson or Hill? She has yet to play a single match at this level. Additionally, there is no place for Hartong on the national team if she doesn’t improve her passing. Robinson and Hill are better passers than Hartong.

By: sasa

sasa — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 09:43:47 +0000

20. What’s the big deal if UH fans hope that a possibly big-time transfer comes to Hawaii? No harm in that. Obviously, we all want this to happen if the player is indeed ‘big time’, and is an OH or OPP, which is where we’ll need help. If it doesn’t pan out, no big deal.

By: Cubicle1126

Cubicle1126 — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 21:47:13 +0000

nice article on the ’64 olympic teams …

By: LC

LC — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 21:45:34 +0000

So is it true that Davis Holt and Emily are an item ?