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6/4/2008
 
Back to the National Team by Stacy Sykora
 
 
 
 
 
Photo courtesy of NORCECA
 
“For the group that has been training since January, we are looking to continue evaluating them in the Pan American Cup, plus the three matches at home against Brazil in June,” Lang Ping said. “We will look at different players and combinations. We want them to use their skills learned here in training during game situations and see the results”

Hello Everyone. It has been a while since I have written about what is going on in my crazy, fun-filled life but I took some time to fill you in.
After finishing my Italian season, I came directly to Colorado to start training with the National Team. I was the first to arrive of the Overseas players, but I felt as though taking almost fours years off was enough break .
 
 
Practice has been going well and as of last week the entire team is back in the gym training and doing everything to prepare for the Olympics.

 
The team has still yet to be named, but I feel as though I speak for everyone when I say that everyone in the gym rght now, big or small, is playing a vital role in the preparation of the final team.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


This is a wonderful opportunity for Americans to fall witness to High-Level International Volleyball on American soil. It will almost be giving America a “sneak peek” of a possible Olympic medal-round match. Brazil is currently ranked #1 in the World and USA #4.

 
12 Fortunate USA Volleyball athletes got the opporunity to take a breather from training in Colorado and compete in the Pan American Cup in Mexico. This tournament is to qualify Team USA for the 2009 World Grand Prix which will be one of the largest and most important tournaments of that year. We are currently playing in pool play and we have only lost to Dominican Republic in a 5 game nail biter. We will most likely face them again in the playoff round. For photos click here.


 
Here is a picture of me with my USA teammate, Juliann Faucette (and Kristin Richards, my roommate, and Cynthia Barboza). One of the biggest college rivalries is Texas A&M and the University of Texas. Here we are together, an Aggie and a Longhorn representing the United States together, on the same team.
 

 
We play our last pool-play game today, have a day off, and then start the play-off round. Our goal is to qualify for the 2009 World Grand Prix so we have to finish in the top 4. For up to date information please go to the USA Volleyball Official Website.
 
 
 
 
The entire USA team will be back together June 8th to continue the journey for an Olympic medal. Though the final 12 athletes will be chosen soon, every athlete in the gym has given something to the final team that the team will take with them all the way to Beijing. Some of my teammates here with me at the Pan Am Cup who have been training and competing for Team USA will be going home or back to their Universities after the tournament is terminated. This is always a hard time for me personally because I always grow close to each individual and feel as though I am saying goodbye to one of my own sisters. USA Volleyball will soon be 12, but any and everyone who has stepped foot on the court for USA is apart of that 12.



 
 
 
Posted by Stacy Sykora at 2:15 PM
 


Posted Comments Post Your Comments Here


8/5/2008
 
hi stacy..i'm an italian girl..i live near altamura and i see you playing..now how can i see you???????????????
 
Posted by lulù at 12:06 PM


7/20/2008
 
Hey, great to meet you in Springs! "Burleson"...make Texas proud
 
Posted by Stephanie Poole at 3:44 PM


7/18/2008
 
Congrats on making the team again! I still keep up with you!! Keep diggin' my friend!!
 
Posted by Keisha Leatherman (aka K-dog) at 8:19 AM


7/17/2008
 
Just completed HS vb team- camp at A&M this week. The A&M coach and all of us are pulling for you. Glad you made the Olympic team. You "GO GIRL!!"
 
Posted by GinaBoBina6 at 7:27 PM


7/6/2008
 
good luck.
 
Posted by kia-sport.blogfa.com at 2:50 AM


7/2/2008
 
Chuck Norris told me that you once pancaked a ball so high at A&M, he saw it and ran to Sam's for syrup. Good luck in the 'Jing! mako
 
Posted by mako at 8:36 PM


6/23/2008
 
Hey Stacy! First time I have ever made a comment on a blog. Your blog is awesome...thanks for keeping all your fans up to date on your life. I'm excited about seeing you and your teammates represent the USA in August!! Oh, by the way Happy Birthday !! See you soon.
 
Posted by Shuster at 11:41 AM



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