Five Mustangs Selected to USA U26 Beach Collegiate National Team
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HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. — Five Cal Poly beach volleyball athletes have been selected to the 2025 USA Beach U26 Collegiate National Team. Piper Ferch, Erin Inskeep, Logan Walter, Izzy Martinez, and Ella Connor are down in Hermosa Beach, Calif. competing alongside some of the best collegiate beach volleyball players in […]
HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. — Five Cal Poly beach volleyball athletes have been selected to the 2025 USA Beach U26 Collegiate National Team.
Piper Ferch, Erin Inskeep, Logan Walter, Izzy Martinez, and Ella Connor are down in Hermosa Beach, Calif. competing alongside some of the best collegiate beach volleyball players in the country.
Over a 10-day period, they will participate in a 10 day training block alongside USA Volleyball’s Beach A2 National Team, gaining valuable experience in a high-performance environment. The training block will conclude with the NORCECA Playoff on June 18-19, where BCNT/U26 and Beach National Team athletes will compete for the chance to represent the United States at upcoming NORCECA international events.
The five Mustang athletes are part of a group of 20 women chosen for the U26 Collegiate National Team. Cal Poly has the most players there of any school in the country. A maximum of four athletes may be selected to represent the U.S. on the U26 Beach National Team following the training block.
Last year, Connor, Ferch, and Martinez all participated in with the USA Collegiate National Team training.
This season, Ferch, Inskeep, Martinez, and Walter were each named AVCA All-Americans. All five were named All-Big West First or Second Team.
Orange County’s boys water polo season begins Tuesday – Orange County Register
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now The first Orange County matches of the 2025 boys water polo season will be played Tuesday. The schedule includes four nonleague matches: Los Amigos at Ocean View, Rancho Alamitos at La Quinta, Cypress at Buena Park and Whitney-Bolsa Grande at Garden Grove High. […]
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The first Orange County matches of the 2025 boys water polo season will be played Tuesday.
The schedule includes four nonleague matches: Los Amigos at Ocean View, Rancho Alamitos at La Quinta, Cypress at Buena Park and Whitney-Bolsa Grande at Garden Grove High.
One of the top matches of the opening week arrives Friday with Beckman playing host to Huntington Beach. Both schools reached the CIF-SS playoffs last season with the Oilers advancing to the Division 1 semifinals.
Two county teams are reigning section champions: Newport Harbor (Open Division) and Brea Olinda (Division 2).
The Southern Section finals are scheduled for Nov. 15 with the regional championships on Nov. 22.
Newport Harbor and JSerra have faced off in the past three Open and regional finals.
Husky Trio Named To B1G Women’s Soccer Players To Watch List
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ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced its women’s soccer Players to Watch list on Monday, with three Washington upperclassmen featured on the preseason list in Kolo Suliafu, Samiah Shell and Laura Cetina. Suliafu enters her senior season well established as not only the anchor of […]
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced its women’s soccer Players to Watch list on Monday, with three Washington upperclassmen featured on the preseason list in Kolo Suliafu, Samiah Shell and Laura Cetina.
Suliafu enters her senior season well established as not only the anchor of the stingy Husky back line but one of the most feared defensive talents in both the Big Ten and nationally.
The Southern California product earned All-Big Ten and United Soccer Coaches All-Region plaudits a season ago as the Dawgs posted arguably the greatest defensive season in program history, matching the school record with just 12 goals conceded in 21 matches. Suliafu enters the 2025 campaign with 48 starts under her belt.
Meanwhile, Shell serves as UW’s top returning scorer from last season’s squad, bagging five goals in her first season as a starting XI mainstay. Quite possibly the Huskies’ trickiest threat in the midfield, Shell also dished out three assists in 2024 for 13 total points.
Entering her junior season, Shell will look to build off of last season’s success and a standout showing during this summer’s USL W League campaign with Salmon Bay FC as Washington looks to replace the firepower departed by leading scorer Ioanna Papatheodorou.
Speaking of Papatheodorou, Washington once again added to its talent pool with a European transfer from UMass Lowell in Cetina. A native of A Coruña, Spain, Cetina starred for the Riverhawks for the past two seasons, making 35 starts with four goals.
The Huskies will look for Cetina to add a different dimension to its attack, providing the creativity and flare akin to her home nation’s La Liga. The 5th year senior also brings with her a winning pedigree, guiding Eastern Florida State to its first-ever NJCAA national Championship in 2021.
In addition to the Player to Watch list, the Big Ten also released its 2025 Preseason Coaches Poll on Monday. Returning the bulk of the roster from last season’s Husky team that advanced to the Big Ten Tournament Semifinal and the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament, Washington was picked to finish 10th in the league table by the conference’s head coaches.
With the preseason in the rearview, Washington turns its attention and focus to matchweek preparation, hosting Oregon State on Thursday and Idaho on Sunday at Husky Soccer Stadium.
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The Frontier volleyball coaches’ preseason poll was released Monday, and new Frontier member Bellevue was named the preseason favorite to notch the 2025 Frontier Conference volleyball title. Providence, winner of the 2024 regular season and Frontier Conference tournament, earned second place, while Montana Tech came in third. The Bruins are coming off a successful 32-5 […]
The Frontier volleyball coaches’ preseason poll was released Monday, and new Frontier member Bellevue was named the preseason favorite to notch the 2025 Frontier Conference volleyball title.
Providence, winner of the 2024 regular season and Frontier Conference tournament, earned second place, while Montana Tech came in third.
The Bruins are coming off a successful 32-5 season in which they made history by reaching the NAIA championship title match, where they eventually fell to Indiana Wesleyan. The Argos finished last season with a 27-7 record, while the Orediggers landed with 20-12.
Montana Western, which came in fourth in coaches’ preseason polling, finished with a record of 25-10 en route to making a deep run at the national tournament. The Bulldogs defeated top-seeded and unbeaten Northwestern (Iowa) before losing to Corban (Oregon) in the quarterfinal stage.
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Coaches are not allowed to vote for their own teams in preseason polling. The top five teams in coaches’ preseason polling – Bellevue, Providence, Tech, Western and Dakota State – all reached the NAIA championship tournament last season.
Here’s how the coaches’ preseason polling ended up voting. First place is worth 11 points, second is worth 10 and so on:
Junior Varsity High School Girls’ Head Volleyball Coach in New York, NY for The Hewitt School
Details Posted: 11-Aug-25 Location: New York, New York Type: Contract Salary: $5,000 to $6,500 stipend Categories: Athletics/PE Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree Job Title: Junior Varsity High School Girls’ Head Volleyball Coach Department: Athletics FLSA Status: Exempt The Hewitt School – New York, NY ABOUT HEWITT Established in 1920 and located in New York City, […]
Job Title: Junior Varsity High School Girls’ Head Volleyball Coach
Department: Athletics
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Hewitt School – New York, NY
ABOUT HEWITT
Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Hewitt School is seeking dedicated and passionate candidates for a high school junior varsity head girls’ volleyball coach for our School’s athletic program. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and guiding our girls’ volleyball team to success on and off the court. This is a seasonal position, with the season starting on August 18, 2025 and ending on November 1, 2025.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, organize, and conduct daily after-school practices from 3:30 to 6:30 pm, focusing on skill development, team strategies, and player fitness
Coordinate game schedules, manage transportation logistics, and accompany the team to away games (hours may vary)
Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that promotes sportswomanship, teamwork, and personal growth
Provide effective coaching during games, making strategic decisions to maximize team performance
Communicate regularly with players, parents, guardians, and school administration regarding team progress, schedule changes, and other important information
Ensure the safety and well-being of student-athletes at all times
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
Previous coaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred
Strong knowledge of volleyball rules, strategies, and coaching techniques
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
A commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team environment
Valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willingness to obtain one
Commitment to student life
SALARY RANGE
Starting Stipend Range: $5,000 to $6,500 (stipend based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)
TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work via our applicant tracking portal. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
Previous coaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred
Strong knowledge of volleyball rules, strategies, and coaching techniques
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
A commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team environment
Valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willingness to obtain one
Commitment to student life
About The Hewitt School
The Hewitt School is an independent college preparatory school for girls in kindergarten through grade twelve with 525 students. The Hewitt School inspires girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge and equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. The school values each girl’s individual talents and encourages respect for the diverse interests and backgrounds of others. Hewitt’s small size and supportive environment enable each student to reach her full potential and to become a responsible and socially aware leader. In keeping with its motto “By Faith and Courage,” Hewitt seeks to instill in each girl lifelong faith in herself, personal integrity, and the courage to face challenges with confidence. Hewitt is an inclusive and diverse community of students, faculty, administration, board of trustees, and staff and continues to integrate diversity into the life of the school. Hewitt respects and values individuals whose differences include age, ethnicity, family structure, gender, learning styles, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
Gunfire Interrupts U20 Water Polo World Championships
Gunfire Interrupts Opening-Round Game in U20 Water Polo World Championships The first day of the U20 Water Polo World Championships in Brazil was interrupted by gunfire during the match between China and Canada. Competing in the city of Salvador, Chinese and Canadian players were forced to exit the pool, lay down and take cover when […]
Gunfire Interrupts Opening-Round Game in U20 Water Polo World Championships
The first day of the U20 Water Polo World Championships in Brazil was interrupted by gunfire during the match between China and Canada. Competing in the city of Salvador, Chinese and Canadian players were forced to exit the pool, lay down and take cover when gunshots rang out from a neighborhood outside of the water polo venue.
China was ahead by a goal at the time of the first-half stoppage and went on to earn a 12-8 victory. According to reports, players ducked behind a barrier upon hearing the gunfire. Police indicated that the gunfire was the result of a confrontation between authorities and an alleged thief who was trying to escape.
“The match stopped for about a minute,” said Marco Antonio Lemos, the head of the Bahia State Water Sports Federation. “Our team saw that the police were taking care of it.”
Brazil is serving as the host of the tournament for the first time.
The United States won its first game on Sunday with an 11-10 decision over Hungary, as Emily Ausmus scored on a power play with just 18 seconds remaining. Ausmus had two goals and was named player of the match. Goalie Lauren Steele registered five saves.
2:45 PM | Monday, August 11, 2025 Monday marked the opening day of practice for Fall high school sports teams, including volleyball. Wayzata returns several players who saw court time a year ago when the Trojans won 19 matches and reached the semifinals of the Section 5AAAA tournament. Senior Eva Swenson and juniors Kayla Nawrocki […]
Monday marked the opening day of practice for Fall high school sports teams, including volleyball.
Wayzata returns several players who saw court time a year ago when the Trojans won 19 matches and reached the semifinals of the Section 5AAAA tournament.
Senior Eva Swenson and juniors Kayla Nawrocki and Ellie Osowski were all-Lake conference players in 2024, and all have committed to Division One college programs.
The Trojans also have a handful of other players back who earned varsity court time a year ago too, so it should be another season in which the team competes for conference and section titles.
