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Get Recruited for College Volleyball as a Libero
People undervalue the importance of the libero, thinking that because it doesn't involve jumping or playing at the net, the position doesn’t require strength and athleticism. On the contrary, playing [...]
How Carmelita "the Jet" Jeter, the World's Fastest Woman, Gets in the Zone
On Monday, Aug. 29, in Daegu, South Korea, Carmelita “the Jet” Jeter surged to the 100 meter title in 10.90 seconds at the World Athletics Championships. Following her dominant win, [...]
Softball Star Jessica Mendoza's Off-Season Cross-Training
Olympic Gold Medalist, four-time All-American and former U.S. National Softball Team member Jessica Mendoza, one of the most recognized names in softball, had her dedication to the sport she loves [...]
Locker Room Quote of the Week: August 17
“Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.” —Dan Gable, U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist It’s not the prize at the [...]
Locker Room Quote of the Week: August 9
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” —Steve Prefontaine, former U.S. Olympic distance runner Taking off plays. Skipping workouts. Not running through the line. Basically, [...]
Nebraska on Building Successful Liberos
People undervalue the importance of a libero or think the position doesn’t require strength or athleticism, because it’s not jumping or playing at the net. It’s actually the opposite. A [...]