This is funny. THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE THESE KIDS GET THEIR DUE!!! Thanks for pointing out these kids. Newspapers and local acknowledgement is dead. These threads and this site provide more acknowledgement than they will get anywhere else. The only drawback is that it has to rely on rabid fanbases and a few afficianados to get any names at all out there. So, if they are not mentioned, it's because they have no champions for them on this site.

I have been blasted on other threads when I talk about how well a team or player did without mentioning the headliners injured on the bench & not playing!! I don't care who you are, a good team has talent both on the court & on the bench, so if a no name replacement player goes in & does an amazing job, that player needs the recognition NOT the player she is in for!!! I'll mention again how amazing Stinson from Ryle has played as well as Conner's Bolter who was pulled from libero/defense to setter/offense for the injured Atwood. Those players willing to step up & playing with that pressure to win or its their fault should be recognized!!!

Setters & Liberos are very important positions but when was the last time there was a Libero voted POY?? Just saying!!

 

Every single position on the court is important! Unfortunately, you most likely won't hear about a Libero because they are technically only a 3 rotation player! I hate to think that just because a player is doing their job by ONLY passing well, they are not normally considered a candidate for POY. It's kinda the same for the middle hitters. You don't expect a L/DS to be the best hitter on the court so why would you expect a middle to be able to pass like a L/DS? They are doing the job that they are on the court to do - that is why we have specialized positions at this level of volleyball.

 

Although I will agree that the middle hitters do get a lot more attention than DS/L because of the wow factor of a great block or an awesome kill! People who really know volleyball can appreciate the skill required for a perfect dig/pass, on defense...but the average fan just sees the end result of the kill. I hope that we can move past this mentality that "you aren't contributing to the team if you only play 3 rotations" If a girl is on the court doing what is asked of her consistently - then she is contributing to her team. We are missing out on recognizing some talented volleyball players if one of the major criteria for POY is how many spots she plays in the rotation. Maybe they should consider a (2) POY's - one for offense and one for defense?

Every single position on the court is important! Unfortunately, you most likely won't hear about a Libero because they are technically only a 3 rotation player! I hate to think that just because a player is doing their job by ONLY passing well, they are not normally considered a candidate for POY. It's kinda the same for the middle hitters. You don't expect a L/DS to be the best hitter on the court so why would you expect a middle to be able to pass like a L/DS? They are doing the job that they are on the court to do - that is why we have specialized positions at this level of volleyball.

 

Although I will agree that the middle hitters do get a lot more attention than DS/L because of the wow factor of a great block or an awesome kill! People who really know volleyball can appreciate the skill required for a perfect dig/pass, on defense...but the average fan just sees the end result of the kill. I hope that we can move past this mentality that "you aren't contributing to the team if you only play 3 rotations" If a girl is on the court doing what is asked of her consistently - then she is contributing to her team. We are missing out on recognizing some talented volleyball players if one of the major criteria for POY is how many spots she plays in the rotation. Maybe they should consider a (2) POY's - one for offense and one for defense?

Amen!!!:clap:

I can tell you right now I can name several teams that wouldn't be nearly as good without their Libero.

I can tell you right now I can name several teams that wouldn't be nearly as good without their Libero.

Exactly!! Can't execute the showstopping kill without serve receive or dig first!!! In order for the setter to give a hitter a perfect set, there needs to be a good pass!! While many can play backrow defense, the libero is the team's best serve receive/pass specialist & crucial for any team!! It is the 1 position in volleyball that requires an extreme amount of hustle, quickness & precision. An important role for any team to be successful!! So important that I've seen coaches play their libero 5 1/2 rotations!!