Zia Athletes Score Again on Recruiting Front
With the first round of college commitments being counted, Zia again saw many of their athletes take scholarships to further their volleyball and collegiate futures.
Marissa Yoder from the 18-3D accepted a scholarship to play for Lisa Stuck at Glendale Community College.
Rikki Leib, also of the 18-3D accepted a scholarship to Arizona Western College in Yuma while Nichelle Williams will be playing middle at Phoenix College where she will join our 18-Edge outside hitter Nicole Lentine.
Congratulations to all of these girls and their families. Well done ladies!
15- Mobster Coaches Marin and Olson Headed to Botswana
Our 15-Mob 11 head coach Kristen Marin and Assistant Coach Casey Olson are headed to Botswana this June as volunteers. Marin will be with Habitat for Humanity, building houses alongside people who need a decent, affordable place to live. Olson will be working with a group called Invisible Children.
We’re so proud of Kristen and Casey and wish them all the best, and hope they’re willing to share their pictures and stories when they get back.
If you would like to contribute to Kristen’s venture, go to http://www.habitat.org/
March
Birthdays- Congratulations!
Andrew Bailey, Carli Brady, Josh Carpenter, Shannon Carr, Allison Culley, Kelsey Hanks, Joshua McKee, Katie Mohn, Abigail Mucklow, Rhiannon Polak, Briana Procunier, Chelsea Shields, Nicole Sidak-Loftis, Brent Smith, Madison Sowers, Lexi Sullivan, Gina Teodoro
Region High Performance Tryouts March 9th
The Arizona Girl's High Performance tryout is March 9th at Phoenix College, with the Youth age division (Girls born in 1992 and 1993) from 10 a.m. till 2 .m. and the Select (1994, 1995 and after) and Junior (1990 and 1991) divisions from 2 p.m. till 6 p.m.
USA Girl's High Performance Director Heath Hoke will be running the tryouts with help of others from USAV's High Performance program and local volunteer coaches chosen by the Arizona Region's High Performance Department.
There are only a handful of these "stand alone" tryouts scheduled each year. To register for the tryout, athletes must do so on line at https://secure.infront.com/usavolleyball/tryouts/tryoutapp_1.asp
While National level talent will be identified thought these tryouts, the Arizona Region will use these tryouts to evaluate and choose two girls teams for the H.P. Championships; a Girl's Select team and a Girl's Youth teams.
For questions, contact Eric.
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Quick Timeout with….
 Alicia Montijo of the 16-All Americans
1. What cd or song is being played most in your iPod
right now?
Buck in Here!
2. What subject at school is your easiest?
Math, It comes naturally :)
3. Who's your favorite team mate and why?
Marissa Gillette!! She has all the Determination in
the world and she knows how to "KILL IT"! Plus, she's
pretty amazing and one of my really good friends.
4. Where will you be 10 years from now and what will
you be doing?
I'll be living in a beach house with my HOT, rich
boyfriend!
5. Best lesson you've learned from playing volleyball?
To play as a team and not to get down on myself
because it will only end up bringing the team down.
 Kaitlyn Halverstadt of the 18 Edge
1. What cd or song is being played most in your iPod right now?
Independent by Webbie
2. What subject at school is your easiest?
Ceramics
3. Who's your favorite team mate and why?
I don’t have a favorite teammate because without all of the players we cannot be a team.
4. Where will you be 10 years from now and what will you be doing?
I will be living in California, probably married and pursuing a career in the business field.
5. Best lesson you've learned from playing volleyball?
Maintaining a positive attitude and positive energy helps everyone to succeed and play as a team.
 Lynzy Rigby of the 17-Havoc
1. What cd or song is being played most in your iPod
right now?
MY HOMEBOY CHRIS BROWN. DUAH YAY YAY!
2. What subject at school is your easiest?
ENGLISH
3. Who's your favorite team mate and why?
I LOVE ALL THE GIRLS ON MY TEAM. THEY ARE EACH UNIQUE IN THEIR OWN WAY AND I SEE SOMETHING SPECIAL IN EACH OF THEM. HOWEVER, JENNA BROWNLEE IS MY SISTER AND I LOVE HER DEARLY.
4. Where will you be 10 years from now and what will
you be doing?
I WILL BE RAISING A FAMILY IN CALIFORNIA, ALONG WITH HAVING MY BACHELORS DEGREE AS AN RN IN TRAUMA CARE.
5. Best lesson you've learned from playing volleyball?
HOW TO READ THE OTHER TEAM, AND TO BE PREPARED AT ANY TIME FOR THE UN-EXPECTED.
Fit Life Offering Zia In-Season Specials
Buy 4 sessions ($25.00/session)
Receive 5th session FREE!!!
Our P.A.S.S. program is a sports performance program designed to increase
athletic ability through sport specific resistance training, agility, plyometric
drills, joint stabilization, acceleration/deceleration of movement, and core
strengthening exercises. This special in-season program is a once a week
program designed to fit into the busy practice schedule of club volleyball.
Also being offered are
ZIA Team Workouts
Open to all ZIA athletes every Wednesday night.
Sessions will be at 5 pm and 6 pm.
Sessions will be in a team setting designed to increase athletic ability
through sport specific resistance training, agility, plyometric drills, joint
stabilization, acceleration/deceleration of movement, and core strengthening
exercises. The cost will be $15.00 per athlete. Call to schedule for the
session that you want to attend.
Call Andrew Sloan, CSCS to start your training today!
623-776-8838 arrowhead@azfitlife.com
*Must complete all sessions in 5 weeks.
*Good through March 31, 2008 and for in-season athletes only.
Centennial High School Offering Freshman Clinic
The Centennial Girls volleyball program has continued to be one of the most successful teams in the state. In the past 5 seasons they have played in the state semi-finals 3 times and the finals this past 2007 season! The coaching staff works hard to implement proper form and technique to create high levels of play. The athletes work hard and are determined to be #1. The coaching staff is committed to developing tremendous volleyball players as well as people.
This clinic is designed for incoming freshmen who are looking to develop and improve their volleyball skills. The coaches will work with the athletes on an individual basis to refine their passing, setting, and hitting skills along with grouping them together for team play.
The clinic will run every Tuesday and Thursday in the main gym from 9:00 am—10:30 am. It will start on May 27th and end on July 10th.
The cost to participate is $50.00 which needs to be paid in full by the first day of the clinic. Early registration is encouraged to secure a spot. Registration can be mailed in and checks need to be made out to Centennial Girls Volleyball.
Mail in registration to:
Freshman Volleyball Clinic
14388 N. 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
For questions, contact Carly Bourland at 623-412-4400 or by email at
cbourland@peoriaud.k12.az.us for more information.
You can download the brochure off the Zia site under the camps section.
Fundraising Offering Fry’s Cards!
Sheila Peterson has made it easier now more
than ever to help fundraise for your athlete’s season.
Just shop for groceries.
E-mail Sheila at sheilapeterso@gmail.com to
order your card.
Zia purchases Fry’s Gift Cards at regular retail price and
then sells them to you. You will receive a rebate check. You will
not need to purchase multiple cards because the cards are “RECHARGEABLE” up
to a value of $500. These Gift Cards are the same as cash and may
be used to purchase items at your nearest Fry’s Food & Drug
or Fry’s Marketplace stores. Gift cards cannot be
redeemed for Western Union, Western Union Money Orders, Lottery,
or Event Tickets.
For more information, go to the Fundraising page located on our
website.
V-Ball Goings On at Victory
Lanes, Plus…
SAT Walk-In Volleyball / Park League – The Saturday morning adult walk-in volleyball will continue until the 3rd week of March (unless we have an AZBVA event) ... the FRI night blind draw format will then return. The 8 week coed 4 MON night park league will be starting on March 3rd ... sign up by Feb 27th !
WAKA Adult Coed Kickball Starts February 18th (10 weeks) – The adult coed league starts this MON night but individuals and small groups can still register to be added to a team over the next few weeks. Check out details on the AZ Victory MON night league at www.kickball.com … league cost is $ 65 per player which includes a team t-shirt. There will be food and drink specials for this league each MON night up in the sports bar. Contact Shana : shana@kickball.com or the park at kickball@playvictorylane.com.
Turf Challenge Back for Adult Players
Spark Magazine and Gold Medal Squared Volleyball camps are hosting the 2008 Sun Devil Turf Challenge Grass Volleyball tournament held May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2008 at the Arizona State University Soccer Stadium.
Join the fun in the Biggest Outdoor Volleyball Tournament in the Southwest!
- Perfectly manicured, plush grass on ASU Soccer Stadium
- Divisions for all ages and skill levels over 18
- Doubles and 4's coed divisions guaranteed 3 matches!
- Tournament shirt for pre-registrants ONLY
- CASH Prizes for each Division
Registration, Fees and Schedule
- Early online registration must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
- Early registration fee is $30/player for one day, $50/player for two days, and $60/player for all three days
- Late registration after Wednesday, April 30th or walk-ups the day of the event are $50/day each day (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- This tournament is open to boys/men of any age, and women 18 or older
Friday, May 2nd:
Check in begins at 3:30 PM
Play begins at 4:30 PM
Divisions: Co-Ed 4s
Saturday, May 3rd:
Check in begins at 9:00 AM
Play begins at 10:00 AM
Divisions: Men's Open Doubles, Women's Open Doubles
Sunday, May 4th:
Check in begins at 8:00 AM
Play begins at 9:00 AM
Divisions: Co-ed Doubles, Men's Rec Doubles, Women's Rec Doubles
For questions or problems, contact
Ben Corbett
W: 480-965-3781 | F: 480-965-7398 | turfchallenge@gmail.com
To register, go to www.goldmedalsquared.com and click on the Turf Challenge link.
If
there is anything you would like to hear about, see or learn about in next
months ZIAp date, please e-mail Eric at erichbke@msn.com. We'll
do our best.
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