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Post by NativeBeav on Jul 25, 2023 14:52:13 GMT -8
The simple answer is yes. But, it depends at what level. For many HS players, beach volleyball is a great way to get in better shape for the indoor season, as playing on sand is much harder than playing on a hard surface. In addition, with beach volleyball, you only have two players for the entire court, whereas with indoor, you have 6 players to cover the court. The rules are different, so you have to learn/ unlearn some of the rules bouncing back and forth - but it is doable. I suspect at the collegiate level, there is less cross over, as more specialization occurs. But, that is just a guess. Thanks. I was just wondering if the schools save money by using scholarship volleyball players in conventional volleyball to play beach volleyball. Sometimes players play two sports in college like Adley,Orndorff,etc and the scholarship only counts in one sport. Your question is a good one. I am going to chase down the info a bit deeper, through our club and various circles. Players playing both sports, indoor and beach, makes sense to me. Just curious what the actual numbers are |
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Jul 25, 2023 14:58:37 GMT -8
College beach volleyball conflicts with the spring practice/season of "indoor" volleyball. So, generally not.
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Post by Judge Smails on Jul 25, 2023 15:24:47 GMT -8
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Post by NativeBeav on Jul 25, 2023 15:34:33 GMT -8
College beach volleyball conflicts with the spring practice/season of "indoor" volleyball. So, generally not. A cursory look at the Pac12 shows that not all schools offer women's beach volleyball - OSU, WSU and Colorado do not. Season wise, it appears the indoor season in Aug-Nov, beach is Feb-May. There are some beach tournaments in October and November. That seems to be the overlap. Not sure how many practices are mandatory, or when they are. Based on the published seasons, it would appear someone could possibly do both, with exception of the Oct/Nov beach tournaments. My guess is not many, if any do, as it would basically run you year 'round. Plus, the rules and skill sets are different for each. |
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Jul 25, 2023 16:58:09 GMT -8
The indoor team (the real volleyball team) practices daily in the spring, just like football. It also has a spring schedule of 4-5 matches. Not sure what the weekly limit on hours spent on a sport is, but it would be extremely difficult to play both. If I'm the volleyball coach, any time taken away from spring practice for a player to play beach would be counterproductive. They are two entirely different types of volleyball.
IMHO, beach volleyball and indoor track are their sport's equivalent of arena football. Other's mileage may vary.
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Post by beavs6 on Jul 25, 2023 17:33:39 GMT -8
The indoor team (the real volleyball team) practices daily in the spring, just like football. It also has a spring schedule of 4-5 matches. Not sure what the weekly limit on hours spent on a sport is, but it would be extremely difficult to play both. If I'm the volleyball coach, any time taken away from spring practice for a player to play beach would be counterproductive. They are two entirely different types of volleyball. IMHO, beach volleyball and indoor track are their sport's equivalent of arena football. Other's mileage may vary. For volleyball you may be correct. Track is different. I believe that a long distance runner at a school that has cross country, indoor track and outdoor track will compete in all 3 seasons. An athlete that can compete in their event(s) in both indoor and outdoor seasons will do just that. Your mileage may vary. |
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Jul 25, 2023 17:38:47 GMT -8
The indoor team (the real volleyball team) practices daily in the spring, just like football. It also has a spring schedule of 4-5 matches. Not sure what the weekly limit on hours spent on a sport is, but it would be extremely difficult to play both. If I'm the volleyball coach, any time taken away from spring practice for a player to play beach would be counterproductive. They are two entirely different types of volleyball. IMHO, beach volleyball and indoor track are their sport's equivalent of arena football. Other's mileage may vary. For volleyball you may be correct. Track is different. I believe that a long distance runner at a school that has cross country, indoor track and outdoor track will compete in all 3 seasons. An athlete that can compete in their event(s) in both indoor and outdoor seasons will do just that. Your mileage may vary. Yes, track athletes often compete indoor and outdoor. Not always. Indoor track and beach volleyball pale in comparison to outdoor track and indoor volleyball, hence the arena football to real football comparison. |
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Post by spudbeaver on Jul 25, 2023 18:00:47 GMT -8
After a long day at work there’s nothing like coming home, sitting down, and catching up with some hot college beach volleyball news from your rival! Hot!
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Post by EmeraldEmpire on Jul 25, 2023 18:10:54 GMT -8
 Him being a born and raised dude from Eugene and a pretty humble fellow that in all likelihood isn't about to go blow all his newfound wealth on hookers and blow and lavish mansions and supercars I wouldn't be surprised if he were to kick some of it down to his alma mater and be the newest philanthropist to the UO... |
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Jul 25, 2023 18:15:21 GMT -8
Maybe now he can afford a decent haircut.
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Post by beavs6 on Jul 25, 2023 18:21:58 GMT -8
For volleyball you may be correct. Track is different. I believe that a long distance runner at a school that has cross country, indoor track and outdoor track will compete in all 3 seasons. An athlete that can compete in their event(s) in both indoor and outdoor seasons will do just that. Your mileage may vary. Yes, track athletes often compete indoor and outdoor. Not always. Indoor track and beach volleyball pale in comparison to outdoor track and indoor volleyball, hence the arena football to real football comparison. I get what you are saying. Almost all outdoor track athletes compete in whichever event they are specialized in during any of the 3 seasons that are in season.(barring injury/recovery as the main reason they do not participate during a season that is in session) Most indoor volleyball players do not participate in Beach Volleyball. That’s the distinction I was making. I will even go a step further. As a matter of course, a track athlete’s scholarship expects them to participate in all available seasons. A volleyball player’s scholarship…not so much. |
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Post by ftd on Aug 29, 2023 16:06:44 GMT -8
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Post by believeinthebeavs on Aug 29, 2023 16:33:25 GMT -8
It is not just sad it is pathetic. Obviously not sports that uncle phil support
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Post by speakthetruth on Aug 29, 2023 17:33:19 GMT -8
The ucks want you to look at the shiny bling not the dirt under the rug.
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Aug 29, 2023 22:40:01 GMT -8
For volleyball you may be correct. Track is different. I believe that a long distance runner at a school that has cross country, indoor track and outdoor track will compete in all 3 seasons. An athlete that can compete in their event(s) in both indoor and outdoor seasons will do just that. Your mileage may vary. Yes, track athletes often compete indoor and outdoor. Not always. Indoor track and beach volleyball pale in comparison to outdoor track and indoor volleyball, hence the arena football to real football comparison. Viewership for Olympic and professional beach volleyball is higher than indoor volleyball. In the NCAAs, each beach volleyball team has five separate teams playing simultaneously. Much better than indoor volleyball in several ways. If Oregon State ever finds some money, they should start up a team. |
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