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Three Prattville High School Senior Girls Volleyball Players Roar On to their College Volleyball Career as Lady Lions

Three Prattville High School Senior Girls Volleyball Players Roar On to their College Volleyball Career as Lady Lions

"The three young ladies signing today have been a big part of building the program here at Prattville High School. I am very proud of these girls for all the time and effort they have put into the volleyball program," Prattville head coach Jenny Rhodes said. "I don't think there is any question about their abili¬ty to play at the next level. The success we have had over the past 2-3 seasons a lot of the credit goes o these three seniors." 

Bethany Stevenson will continue her volleyball career at Brevard College while Hannah LeeAnn Akers will attend Maryville College located near Knoxville, Tennesse and Kayleigh Nicole Zahner will go to Northwest-Shoals Community College.

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Lyon College Signs Two Northside High School Girls Volleyball Seniors Tanisha Tucker and Brianna Williams

Lyon College Signs Two Northside High School Girls Volleyball Seniors Tanisha Tucker and Brianna Williams

“To have two players sign to play college ball says a lot about our program,” Northside coach Catherine Young said.

“We were not a dominant program, but this shows that we have good athletes and that the program is on the way up.”

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Anna Clifton, Fort Payne High School Volleyball Player signs for Clifton State

Anna Clifton, Fort Payne High School Volleyball Player signs for Clifton State

“It was easy to tell that she could play in college,” Wells said. “Anybody who saw her play would come to realize that she could play at the level. She was that caliber of player. I know it’s a big relief for her to get nailed down where she’s going to go, because that wasn’t her only offer.”

“She’s just well rounded,” Wells said. “She can pass and play defense but is also a very strong blocker and hitter.”

“The other part of just being away from home,” Cole said. “She’s going to have to move to Gadsden, and that’s an adjustment for young people coming up.”

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Women Sports Foundation "Goes Out to Play"

Women Sports Foundation "Goes Out to Play"

This year the Women’s Sports Foundation released their latest study entitled “Go Out and Play” in partnership with Harris Interactive. Besides detailing the state of American youth sports, the report found that urban girls are "last in line" for sports opportunities, (read more on the report and video available for embedding here-

The Women's Sports Foundation continues its efforts to help girls (especially urban ones) through its GoGirlGo! Grant Program, this year giving a total of $183,000 to teams and organizations across the nation. The Women's Sports Foundation will be offering $50,000 more in scholarships in February 2009 for girls' team through its GoGirlGo! Ambassador Team Awards program and additional funds later in the year. We think your audience would appreciate both the information in the report/video about kids' sports today and to know about the opportunities for financial support that the Foundation continues to provide. Again visit : http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/Content/Research-Reports/Go-Out-and-Play.aspx for the report and video and encourage your audience to visit wsf.org to find out about GoGirlGo! Ambassador Team Awards and National grants.


GIRLS GRANTED OPPORUNITY TO PLAY

The Women’s Sports Foundation Gives $183,000 to Community Groups

with Girls’ Sports Programs

NEW YORK, December 11, 2008 - The Women’s Sports Foundation gave a total of $183,000 in grants to more than 30 organizations nationwide this year through its GoGirlGo! National Grant program. The grants were awarded to groups nationwide that provide opportunity for girls to participate in sports and physical activity.

The funding comes on the heels of the Foundation’s release of its most recent study “Go Out and Play: Youth Sports in America,” which reports, among other findings, that urban girls do not receive as many opportunities to play sports as their suburban counterparts. One of the grantees, JoAnn Smith of Girls for Gender Equity, was featured in a short video (view here: http://mnr.onthescene.com/wsf/equalplay.html) responding to the study’s findings.

“Where a girl lives or her financial circumstance shouldn’t deny her access to a healthy lifestyle,” said Women’s Sports Foundation President Aimee Mullins, also featured in the video. “GoGirlGo! is designed to build diversity, boost confidence, and reach every girl, no matter who she is.”

Established in 2001 by the Women’s Sports Foundation, the GoGirlGo! program has given more than $3 million to institutions providing more opportunity for girls. The mission of the program is to encourage girls to become physically active. Grants have been used to pay for athletic equipment, supplies, facility rental, league/tournament fees, travel, coaching, scholarships and/or program administration expenses for more than 900 organizations.

With funding from national sponsors Advanta Corp. and Gatorade, the Women’s Sports Foundation is able to provide cash grants as well as its award-winning educational curriculum at no cost to community organizations. Pennsylvania grant sponsor The Hershey Company, foundations and individual donors also support the Women’s Sports Foundation in its endeavor. Schools, nonprofits and community centers use the cash grants and curriculum to bring girls together on a regular basis for physical activity and education sessions on various health-related topics such as smoking, stress, body image and bullying.

Below is the list of deserving organizations across the nation awarded a GoGirlGo! National Grant:

Esparto Unified School District - Esparto, Calif.

Heart of Los Angeles Youth (HOLA) - Los Angeles, Calif.

The Friendship Club - Nevada City, Calif.

Girls Incorporated of Alameda County (WOW! Program) - San Leandro, Calif.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County - Fort Collins, Colo.

Shanner Elementary School - Holly, Colo.

YWCA New Britain - New Britain, Conn.

Farnam Neighborhood House, Inc. - New Haven, Conn.

Washington Tennis & Education Foundation - Washington, D.C.

LPGA/USGA Girls Golf Program of Delaware - Rockland, Del.

Pierre S. Dupont Elementary School - Wilmington, Del.

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida - Tampa, Fla.

Girls Inc. of Monroe County - Bloomington, Ind.

DancExcel/The Champion Foundation - Gary, Ind.

Girls First - New Orleans, La.

Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary School #34 - Baltimore, Md.

Boys & Girls Club of Lansing - Lansing, Mich.

Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind - Faribault, Minn.

Salisbury Parks and Recreation - Salisbury, N.C.

Girls For Gender Equity (GGE) - Brooklyn, N.Y.

Westhab Inc. - Elmsford, N.Y.

PowerPlay NYC, Inc. - New York, N.Y.

Foothills Girl Scout Council Inc. - Utica, N.Y.

Hosford Middle School - Portland, Ore.

Greater Carbondale YMCA - Carbondale, Pa.

The Ophelia Project - Erie, Pa.

La Comunidad Hispana - Kennett Square, Pa.

Anti-Drug & Alcohol Crusaders Inc. - Philadelphia, Pa.

Caring People Alliance - Philadelphia, Pa.

Dawn Staley Foundation - Philadelphia, Pa.

Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation - Philadelphia, Pa.

YWCA Chester County - West Chester, Pa.

City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department - Austin, Texas

Girl Scout Council of Vermont - Essex Junction, Vt.

Stockbridge-Munsee Community - Bowler, Wis.

Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay - Green Bay, Wis.

Greater Green Bay YMCA, Inc. - Green Bay, Wis.

About the Women’s Sports Foundation The Women’s Sports Foundation—the leading authority on the participation of women and girls in sports—advocates for equality, educates the public, conducts research and offers grants to promote sports and physical activity for girls and women.

Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, the Women’s Sports Foundation builds on her legacy as a champion athlete, advocate of social justice and agent of change. We strive for gender equity and fight discrimination in all aspects of athletics.

Our work shapes public attitude about women’s sports and athletes, builds capacities for organizations that get girls active, provides equal opportunities for girls and women, and supports physically and emotionally healthy lifestyles.

The Women’s Sports Foundation is recognized worldwide for its leadership, vision, strength, expertise and influence.

For more information, please call the Women’s Sports Foundation at 800.227.3988 or visit www.WomensSportsFoundation.org. 

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Kirstin Olsen Reports For myespn.com FAB 50 High School Ranking

Kirstin Olsen Reports For myespn.com FAB 50 High School Ranking

Here is the preseason ranking on Coach Kim Oden's St. Francis High School volleyball team in the ESPN Rise National Girls Volleyball ranking Fab 50 as reported by pro beach volleyball player and writer Kirstin Olsen.

August 28, 2008 7:20 PM

29. St. Francis (Mountain View, Calif.)

Last year's record: 28-7, CIF CCS Div. II Finalists, CIF Northern Region Div. II finalist

Outlook: The Lancers have kept pace in the WCAL and the CCS right behind Archbishop Mitty, not the luckiest place to be. Coach Kim Oden's squad has had all the tools but not enough to overcome Mitty's powerhouse status the last five years. Middle blocker Alexandra Freschet will be relied upon to seal off the net and bring the heat on offense. Junior outside Jordan Shaw, daughter of former Stanford men's and women's volleyball coach Don Shaw, will also contribute to the cause. Without Amanda Gil at Mitty, the Lancers may match up better against their nemesis.

Rankings are for the week ending September 7, 2008. Previous rank in parenthesis.

46 (29) St. Francis (Mountain View, Calif.) 3-1

The Lancers faced off against Carlmont (Belmont, Calif.), Gunn (Palo Alto, Calif.) and Oak Grove (San Jose, Calif.) and began the season 3-0. Sacred Heart Prep (Atherton, Calif.) stopped the Lancers streak with a 2-1 win. Coach Kim Oden looks to get her squad back on track as it faces Aptos and Mountain View next.

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Harbor's Cook, St. Francis' Brown Bringing D-I Play to SOCAL

Harbor's Cook, St. Francis' Brown Bringing D-I Play to SOCAL




"There's going to be pressure on these guys," said Harbor coach Jan Furman. "Karissa is ranked the No. 1 setter in California, No. 6 in the nation. Everybody who comes to watch us play is coming to watch her."



Cook is doing her best to ignore the increased attention.



"I guess you might see it as more pressure because I have to live up to that pressure of an early signing," she said.



"There's just been a handful of volleyball players" who have received D-I scholarships, Furman said, "and I would say she's at the top of the players who have come out of here."



"She's going to be playing top-five D-I volleyball. She has to get better this year," Sheldon said. "That's our goal -- not for her to be good player in the SCCAL, she has to be sensational wherever she plays. We're trying to get her ready to play at Cal."

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Miramonte High School Girls Volleyball Team Energized By Visit From Olympians



Miramonte High School Girls Volleyball Team Energized By Visit From Olympians

Whenever the Miramonte High School girls volleyball team needs a pick-me-up, perhaps all it needs to do is call on a couple Olympic volleyball stars. (Inside Bay Area.com)

"We were having a practice the day before a match with Amador Valley and (they) just walked into the gym. The girls were just jazzed," said Miramonte coach Chris Wells. "Nicole came out to see them play the next day and it was the best match we've played all year. We played real well and Amador is no slouch."

"I think they're just a lot of real well-rounded kids," Wells said. "Typically in volleyball a kid will play only one position. I ask them to play multiple positions. We run a complex offense and it's hard for teams to track us because we have so many good weapons."

"We're an undersized team, we have no redwoods, that's for sure," Wells said. "We just play aggressive, fearless ball."

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Prep Volleyball: Could You Attend High School and Community College At The Same Time?




Prep Volleyball: Could You Attend High School and Community College At The Same Time?

This is a great human interest story I read about a volleyball player that is in the unique position of attending high school AND attending community college at the SAME time. She is a Libero on the Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team and often very few people know who she is...until they see her on the court.

Reda fits in fine with Mustangs Bradenton Herald

October 15, 2006

Why is she wearing a different uniform? Students who attend Lakewood Ranch High volleyball games have a difficult time placing Jen Reda.

Is she in my AP government class?

Maybe we have lunch together.

Lakewood Ranch is a large high school, and it's impossible to know everybody, but at the same time, Reda is not the kind of girl you'd expect to blend into the background. She's always smiling, always happy.

Reda has a certain charisma that would make it impossible for her to go unnoticed. It makes the mystery that surrounds her more fascinating.

'What gets back to me is after a while, they are like, 'Who is that one? I've never seen her. Is she in your class?' ' said Reda, who is part of a dual enrollment program, allowing her to take classes for both high school and college credit. 'The other girls on my team were always getting asked about 'Who is that?' and 'Where did she come from?' and 'Why is she wearing a different uniform?' '

The questions end here. Reda doesn't sit at anybody's lunch table. You don't have any classes with her.

Jen Reda doesn't even attend Lakewood Ranch, but that doesn't make her any less fascinating.

'I'm the home school homey,' said Reda, mimicking a message tagged on her car earlier this year by Mustangs fans.

Though she won't turn 17 until April, Reda will graduate from high school and Manatee Community College next spring. To call her home-schooled is a bit misleading, since Reda is so far ahead she does most of her schoolwork at MCC.

All the while, she is an A student and the varsity libero (hence the different color jersey) at Lakewood Ranch. She is a busy young lady, and Tuesday night, she and the Mustangs open up Class 5A-District 12 tournament play in Venice.

Lakewood Ranch coach Amy Perry has a special understanding of Reda's situation. Perry home-schools her kids and has a son who is a sophomore in high school.

'I knew Jen, knew of her, but I just never dreamed she'd come to a high school and say 'I'm gonna try and play volleyball,' ' Perry said. 'The rules are that she's zoned for this school, so she is allowed to participate in extracurricular activities here.'

While it is legal, that didn't mean it was going to be easy for Reda, who arrived at the school knowing no one on her team. But she quickly realized she fit right in.

'This is the best group of girls,' said Reda, who attends class at MCC on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Monday nights. 'They made me so accepted and welcome and included. They'd call me and tell me they were going to Chik-Fil-A after school and asking me if I wanted to come or if they were going to the beach this weekend. They were so great to me.'

Last week, the Mustangs celebrated Senior Night, and Reda was among those honored. Before the match, she attended the team party for the seniors, and after the match she posed for pictures with the other girls.

She might not be a student at Lakewood Ranch, but there is no question she is a Mustang.

'She loves the girls and is very involved with them even though she's home-schooled,' Perry said. 'Some of these girls, even though they go to school here, don't see each other all day. It's just a big school, so she's not missing out on as much as you'd think.'

Reda has been welcomed by her teammates since the day she tried out for the team last spring and earned one of the final varsity spots.

'She's my hero,' said senior Sheeva Noshirvan. 'I love that girl, love her to death.'

While Noshirvan loves Reda's easygoing personality, she is equally impressed with the way Reda has made herself a better player since the day she arrived.

'She just had raw talent,' Noshirvan said. 'She came out last year, and Coach just saw she was diving for everything with not a lot of good technique, but now she's so amazing. Think about what she could have been (if she played longer). A lot of that is raw talent forming into something amazing.'

Reda came to the Mustangs with a limited background in volleyball, but in the last two years, she has become a Mustangs standout with hard work. A regular beach volleyball player, Reda also spent the summer playing on the hard courts for Manatee Area Volleyball.

'She played a lot of libero last year, but it was new to her,' Perry said. 'This year, she is so confident.'

Now, Reda rarely leaves the court. As the team's libero, she can rotate in on the back line at any time, and this year, she is allowed to serve.

As the Mustangs enter the district playoffs, Reda knows her organized volleyball career is nearing its end. She might continue to play beach volleyball, but she knows college volleyball is not in her future. What is in her future is college, possibly at the University of Florida, where she hopes to study veterinary science.

Whille most of the girls her age still have two years of volleyball left, Reda is preparing for the next challenge in her life.

'I got some really good advice awhile ago when someone told me that it's not all about your destination - it's about the journey,' Reda said. 'It's about the process of getting there. One of the things I've loved this year is being with Lakewood and being with all the girls and getting to come to homecoming football games and things like that. I represent for Lakewood. I loved the two years I had here.'

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