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US Sailing's Winter Domestic ODP Training Camps Hit Midway Point
US Sailing’s Winter Domestic ODP Training Camps Hit Midway Point
The camps aim to craft well rounded athletes by building their knowledge and habits in the fitness and wellness spaces in addition to time on the water. Each day began with either agility training, strength and conditioning, pick-your-cardio, or an activation and mobility session, then athletes made their way to their boat parks for briefings with coaches with the plan for the day ahead. The 49erFX fleet began camp with land drills to tune their footwork across the boat, and the Nacra fleet took extra care with their complex rigging systems to set the development athletes up for success. Coaches maximized time on the water then debriefed on shore before athletes were released for recovery with US Sailing Team Physiotherapists from Force Physical Therapy.
“ODP clinics are camps where talented sailors from around the country are brought together to train,” explained Barnes. “In the past, ODP didn’t hold a lot of meaning. Either you were on the US Sailing Team, or you weren’t. Now I believe that the current leaders of the team are changing this culture and it’s been very present at both the November and December camps so far. I love these camps because no matter how advanced you are, there is always an opportunity to learn and grow.”
“We went live with the new pathway between the first and second camps, and next we’ll notify athletes of their official tiers in January,” said Rosie Chapman, Olympic Development Director. “These first two camps have been great to open the doors and welcome athletes pursuing Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 and they’ve been able to hit the ground running with a suite of resources that get them forming world class habits right at the beginning of the quad.”
The final two domestic camps will run January 4-8 and 11-15 out of the US Sailing Center in Coconut Grove and Miami Yacht Club for 55 athletes. Explore the new pathway released December 12, 2024 here, and visit the new Teams landing page on the US Sailing website here to view each program in detail.
“It’s been an incredible competitive atmosphere, being able to spar together on the water and have the guidance of top coaches along the way,” said ODP ILCA 7 athlete Ryan Squires. “The Team has done an incredible job adding resources for us- we’ve had a lecture series where we’ve been able to learn key points about managing our own campaigns and at the end of sailing each day, we’re in recovery with the Physiotherapists. I’ve gotten to try ice baths for the first time, I’ve had my first massage, and used compression boots. The debrief sessions are also so impactful. Using the video and the Garmin data and being able to talk through everything as a group has been an incredible experience for me.
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At the December 18-22 camp, ODP ILCA 6s and 7s were treated to a question-and-answer session with Paris 2024 Bronze Medalist Stefano Peschiera. Peschiera sailed under the Peruvian flag and brought home Peru’s fifth Olympic medal in history in any sport but also spent a portion of his career sailing in the US at the College of Charleston. He shared his approach of how he balanced university and its hurdles with an unshakable pursuit of an Olympic podium, then sailed against the USA ODP ILCA 7s in their on-water training to help elevate the competition.
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MIAMI, FL (January 3, 2025) – The second training camp of US Sailing’s winter domestic ODP season wrapped up just before the holidays, marking the halfway point. This camp was the first since the launch of the new tiering structure, which formally connects the US Sailing Team with the Olympic Development Program (ODP) and the Youth Team. The final camp of 2024 took place December 18-22 out of Miami Yacht Club and the US Sailing Center for 66 athletes across six classes: ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Nacra 17, 470, 49er, and 49erFX. Consistent with all ODP camps, athletes were welcomed to a training oasis that prioritized time on the water and surrounded them with comprehensive resources to support an intense five days.
“I have been very impressed with how much everyone is learning and growing as a group and am very thankful for all the support staff on the ground and behind the scenes. Without them this wouldn’t be possible,” added Chapman.
Bringing all these incredible resources together in a five-day timeframe is helping me grow exponentially and taking me to a whole other level in a short period of time.”
About US Sailing
The United States Sailing Association (US Sailing), certified by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing in the United States, is dedicated to leading, advancing, supporting, and ensuring integrity in sailing at every level. Founded in 1897, US Sailing, now serving over 35,000 members as well as over 1,500 yacht clubs and sailing centers, offers training and certifications for sailors, instructors, and race officials, oversees national championships, manages offshore ratings, conducts regional and national events, and spearheads initiatives to increase accessibility. US Sailing also leads the training and development of the US Sailing Team for the Olympic Games and high-performance international competitions, providing comprehensive financial, logistical, coaching, technical, fitness, marketing, and communications support, as well as managing the Team USA athlete selection procedures for the Olympic Games. More at www.ussailing.org.
US Sailing Team athletes and Olympians have been joining in the ODP camps, gaining training hours and resources themselves but also providing increased competition and passing on valuable insight to ODP athletes. Tokyo 2020 Olympian in the Women’s 470, Nikole Barnes, contributed her thoughts following the second camp:
Allison Chenard, US Sailing Team Media & Communications Coordinator
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Former Illini basketball sharpshooter Luke Goode engaged to Illinois volleyball star Kayla Burbage
Love is in the air for two of Champaign’s top athletes in recent years. Former Illini men’s basketball wing Luke Goode popped the question to Illinois volleyball middle blocker Kayla Burbage, the couple shared via Instagram on Wednesday.
“Proverbs 18:22: ‘He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord,’” Goode wrote. “Going into the New Years as future Mr. and Mrs. Goode!”
Goode spent the first three years of his college career in Champaign, graduating from the Gies School of Business in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. After his sophomore season was cut short due to a foot injury, Goode bounced back as a junior, playing in all 38 games for the 2024 Elite Eight team. That season, the 6-foot-7 sharpshooter averaged 5.7 points and shot 38.9% from three on just over four attempts per game.
Last season, Goode spent his final year of eligibility playing for his home state Indiana Hoosiers before turning pro. He is currently suiting up for the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G League. In 11 games so far as a rookie, Goode is putting up 7.6 points and 3.0 rebounds in just above 20 minutes per game.
Burbage just finished up her final season of college volleyball. After spending her freshman campaign at Missouri, Burbage decided to make the move to Champaign. As a sophomore and junior, Burbage played in every match on Illinois’ schedule: 60 total. A shoulder injury sidelined the 6-foot-4 North Carolina native for her senior season, but she returned for a graduate year in 2025. In her final season at Huff Hall, Burbage ranked second in total blocks (82.0) for the Illini and had the fifth-most kills on the team (98).
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North Texas’ first women’s professional volleyball team will officially launch its inaugural season on Saturday, Jan. 10.
DALLAS — For North Texas volleyball fans, Saturday’s season opener represents more than just a first serve, it’s the beginning of something the region has been waiting for.
The Dallas Pulse, the region’s first women’s professional volleyball team, will open its inaugural season Saturday, Jan. 10, hosting the Indiana franchise at Comerica Center in Frisco.
The matchup marks the first Major League Volleyball game played by a Dallas-based team and is a milestone moment for the metroplex.
The Pulse will play 14 home matches during the 2026 Major League Volleyball season, giving local fans a consistent opportunity to support a women’s pro team built in their own backyard.
- Saturday, Jan. 10 – Indy
- Thursday, Jan. 15 – San Diego
- Thursday, Feb. 5 – Omaha
- Sunday, Feb. 8 – Grand Rapids
- Thursday, Feb. 19 – Indy
- Sunday, Feb. 22 – Grand Rapids
- Friday, Feb. 27 – Orlando
- Friday, March 13 – Columbus
- Sunday, March 15 – Atlanta
- Saturday, March 21 – San Diego
- Thursday, March 26 – Atlanta
- Friday, April 17 – Columbus
- Friday, May 1 – Omaha
- Sunday, May 3 – Orlando
Leading the team into its first season is head coach Shannon Winzer, who was named to the role in September. The January debut places Dallas at the center of the league’s early growth as women’s professional volleyball continues to gain momentum nationwide.
The timing feels right for North Texas. The region has long been a volleyball hotbed, producing elite athletes through nationally recognized club programs, championship high school teams and top-tier collegiate programs. Until now, many of those players, and the fans who followed them, had no local professional team to rally behind.
Dallas Pulse leadership told WFAA that they hope to change that.
Season ticket deposits are currently open, and the Pulse holds the No. 1 overall pick in the Major League Volleyball Draft scheduled for Nov. 24, giving the team a chance to add a cornerstone player ahead of its debut season.
Major League Volleyball is also preparing for future growth, announcing plans to add expansion teams in Washington, D.C. and Northern California in 2027.
LONG BEACH, Calif. — UC San Diego men’s volleyball will prepare for the upcoming season with four exhibitions this weekend as part of the North American Challenge. The event will be hosted by Long Beach State on Friday and Sunday at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid.
The Tritons will play two Canadian sides, Alberta and Calagry. They will play each team once on both days of the challenge.
SCHEDULE
Friday, Jan. 2
- 2 PM – vs Calgary
- 4:30 PM – vs Alberta
Sunday, Jan. 4
- 12:30 PM – vs Alberta
- 3 PM – vs Calgary
Live stats for all four matches will be available HERE. Fans interested in attending matches can purchase tickets through Long Beach State HERE.
UP NEXT
The Tritons open the 2026 season at home next Tuesday, Jan. 6. Jessup will visit LionTree Arena for a match that begins at 7 PM.
About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a new era as a member of The Big West in NCAA Division I. The 24-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 83 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 39 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world’s preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in NCAA Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.
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