There are hundreds if not thousands of people in South Florida that are involved in Volleyball in some form or fashion. Maybe your a player, a coach, a parent, a club director and event organizer. All of you have stories to tell, tips to share, events to invite us too, etc.
The South Florida Volleyball Report was started because there was not one place that a parent or would be player could find out general information about the game and or joining a team to help them develop their skill. The interesting thing about the Report is that it has become much more.
It belongs to all of us in South Florida. The power of the Internet has allowed America to realize the quality of Volleyball that is being played in Florida. We receive hundreds of hits daily from across the Nation, Florida and from our community here in South Florida.
In less than a year we have had the privilege to interview local high school Coaches, University Coaches, players for their Player Profiles and have covered several local high school, universities and USAV tournaments. Recently, USA Volleyball awarded the Report with Media Passes to cover the Pan Am Cup games in Miami, Florida. Did you see the great Pictures on our side bar - those where taken by "Flip" Litkke who always volunteers his talent to the Report.
Sure it feels good to know that the Report lets America know what's going on in South Florida but I feel that the report could be so much more . . . . when I think of the hundreds of you that have your stories to tell your coaching tips to give your experiences to share I realize that the report isn't even 1% of what it can be.
I know, I know - your busy right. Me too, I work well over 50-hours a week, have a loving wife and two great kids to attend too and I still find time. Why - because just like you I really love the game of Volleyball.
"BE A GUEST WRITER"
So here it is . . . A formal invitation to be a Guest Writer on The South Florida Volleyball Report. If you want to be anonymous that's O.K. you let me know what you want to do. Just nothing negative, we are here to build the sport not tear it down.
E-mail me with your stories or with any questions you might have - volleyballreport@gmail.com
Just as a helpful hint here's a few possible story lines:
* Parents there's a bunch of you that are new at attending volleyball games and going to USAV matches - maybe some of those parents can share ideas and concerns. Maybe some parents that have been doing the above for years can give some advice with some personal experiences. Earlier this year a parent submitted a story based on a Sports Illustrated article about athletes playing with injuries. You can find that story by clicking on Guest Writers on the side bar.
* Players - You have the most to write and contribute. If your new lets us know how you feel about the game tell us of a few experiences. If you've played a few years let us know what it was like in the beginning and how you feel now. A great story could be your experience during a tournament. A day before the tournament write down how your feeling, then write down how pool play went the good and the bad. Let us know how the last day went. If you won it all great - if you did not win it all - explain to us how you and your team dealt with the adversity of loosing and what you will do to be better prepared for the next match and or tournament.
* Coaches your expertise and wisdom would be so helpful. Any tips, observations, work-outs or ideas you wish to publish will be extremely helpful to the volleyball community.
* Event organizers let us know what your doing. Currently we have Beach Volleyball Tournaments going on and we'd like to post stories about your events and recaps of what transpired during the tournaments.
* Where to Play - Let us know where courts exist in South Florida (either sand or hard court). We'll have a section similar to our summer camps and Life's a beach that will take you to a list of places to play.
* Boys Volleyball - I can only do so much covering girls volleyball - Which of you will be the Boys Volleyball corespondent for the Report?
Folks there's a bunch of things that you can write and share and help your community Volleyball Report truly represent all of you. A little bit of effort can go a long way!
Come on South Florida Share your Stories!
