The NCAA is also adopting a new rule to allow the use of two liberos during the same set, although only one can be on the floor at a time. The rationale for the proposal is to allow more players the opportunity to compete and to increase action and improve play. The National Federation of State High School Associations may also explore adopting that rule. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorYou could soon see fewer double contacts called in high school volleyball.The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel recently ap...
Presenting the Sports Performance VBC/ Illprepvb.com top 100 boys club players
Loyola-Chicago recruit Jack Mally of Geneva returns after helping to lead Sports Performance's 18 Elite team to a fifth-place finish in the 18 Open division at last summer's AAU Boys National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, the best finish by an Illinois 18 Open entry in Florida. On the home page is Adam Graham of 630 Volleyball VBC by way of Glenbard West. (Photos by Dave Ruggles). (Originally published October 20, 2023)By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWhile the girls’ high school season begins its inevitable drawdow...
How can you develop a winning mindset? Exploring the psychology of winning
Two of the key compnents of a winning mindset is visualizing success and training your brain to focus on the positive. Winning is not just about luck or talent, it's also about having the right mindset. Having a winning mindset can help you achieve your goals and reach your full potential. Join us as we explore the psychology of winning and share some strategies to help you unleash the champion within.Visualize Success One of the key components of a winning mindset is the ability to visualize success. This means creating a clear mental i...
Illprepvb.com presents a first look at Illinois’ top 2024 club teams … the 15s
Bloomington Central Catholic's 6-1 freshman outside/rightside hitter Kampbell Niepagen (8), who led the Saints in kills this fall, will brinrg her powerful right arm to SPVB 15 Elite this season. (Photo by Randy Sharer) Notice: You may not distribute, modify, transmit, reuse, re-post, or use the content of the Site for public or commercial purposes, including the text, images, audio, and video, without Illprepvb.com, LLC’s written permission. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorRemember last year when we talked about the college tran...
VC United 171 Elite beats Sky High Adidas 17 Elite for Great Lakes Regional title
VC United 171 Elite holds the championship trophy after defeating Sky High Adidas 17 Elite for the 17 Open division title at the 2024 Great Lakes Girls Regional Championships. https://youtu.be/LHUUEtlmtMs By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com Editor“I do believe. I do believe. I do, I do, I do.” – the Cowardly Lion in “The Wizard of Oz.”Believing.That’s what got VC United 171 over the hump in the championship match in the 17 Open division of the 2024 Great Lakes Girls Regional Championships at the Wintrust Sports Complex Sunday in Be...
What about Lenny? SPVB B18 Elite tops chart in first boys club rankings of ’23-24
SPVB B18 Elite went 14-2 to win the 18/17 Open division of THE Point Series that wrapped up last Sunday at the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorWhat about Lenny?Lenny, Sports Performance’s erstwhile “No. 2” 18s team, is anything but a No. 2 team this club season. Not only did Lenny hand SPVB B18 Elite its only two losses during THE Point Series 15-18’s 2023 at the Wintrust Sports Complex this fall, but it also defeated 630 Volleyball 18-1 in straight sets on consecutive days last weekend.In ...
New season, new coach and new faces enter the picture at Brother Rice
Dan Dwyer ended his 31-year tenure as an assistant and head coach at Brother Rice at the end of last season. Former Crusader player Brandon McGinnis is the school's new boys' volleyball coach. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) Brother Rice coach Brandon McGinnis By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe first day of practice for the spring 2024 boys high school volleyball season is just a week away, and nowhere is the upcoming season more eagerly anticipated than at Brother Rice.The Crusaders are coming off the program’s winningest season since...
The ‘Brook’s Tyler Vasquez is the Ultimate VBC/Illprepvb.com Player of the Week
Tyler Vasquez is a big reason that Bolingbrook is off to an 11-2 start this season. (Photo by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThe hair is unmistakable. His quirky personality inimitable. His determination unyielding. His importance inescapable.Bolingbrook libero Tyler Vasquez is a big reason that the Raiders are off to an 11-2 start this season. He keeps balls alive in transition and handles serve receive nearly flawlessly. He also sets an example in the gym for his teammates to follow.“Tyler is incredibly focused,” s...
Club volleyball provides the ultimate bonding experience for father and son
Ultimate B15 Gold, coached by Lincoln-Way East boys coach Kris Fiore (far right) and which features his son, Braeden (fourth from right), is one oif the top 15s team in Illinois and is the top seed in the 15 Club division at this weekend's 2023-2024 Great Lakes Regional Championships at the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park. Lincoln-Way East boys coach Kris Fiore and his son, Braeden, a freshman setter at Lincoln-Way Central. By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorThere will come a time when father and son will go head-to-head.That’...
Bolingbrook has modest goals, high expectations with veteran-laden lineup
Jacqson Lesure is just one of several experienced players on the Bolingbrook roster looking to win the school's first regional championship since the program was established in 2004. (Photos by Dave Ruggles) By Phil BrozynskiIllprepvb.com EditorIs this the year the Bolingbrook boys' volleyball team takes its place in the school's trophy case?The boys’ volleyball program at Bolingbrook was established in 2004. Although there have been a few highlight-worthy moments along the way -- many of them provided by former Lewis great Tyler Mitche...