Take a Hike!

[Get Moving] 

Hiking has got to be one of my new favorite things to do on the weekends. I mean, is there a better way to spend a gorgeous fall morning?? I think not!

The crisp fall air and changing leaves are just beautiful. Hiking allows you to see amazing sites, and experience nature in an amazing way.

The great thing about hiking is its fun! You don't feel like you’re doing the same boring workout routine, but you’re burning major calories.

So I want to challenge you to grab a friend or get a group to go for a hike this weekend. I have even made it easy for you. Here's a link to hiking trails in Georgia and you can find all the information you need. And the great thing about this website is it’s a trail finder so you can look search by difficulty or scenic view or anything your heart desires. Enjoy!

http://www.atlantatrails.com/georgia-hiking-trail-finder/

Leslie's lesson: wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing. Don't forget water and a snack!

 

Have a great day!

Sincerely,

Leslie Faust

Final Tryout Dates Announced!

Be a part of the best...

Age Group	Night 1	Callbacks	Location
15 & Under	11/3/2013  11:30- 2:30pm	11/5/2013 7-10pm	both nights are at Lanier High School
16 & Under	11/3/2013 5-8pm	11/6/2013 7-10pm	both nights are at Lanier High School
17 & Under	11/3/2013 5-8pm	11/4/2013 7-10pm	both nights are at Lanier High School
18 & Under	11/3/2013 5-8pm	11/4/2013  7-10pm	both nights are at Lanier High School

  We are looking for players to fill our 3 levels of teams: Power, Club and Local!

Power for 15's, 16's, 17's, 18's  -- The season will go from November to after Nationals which is right around the end of June! These teams will attend more National,  AAU qualifiers and power tournaments than any of the other levels. These team will also definitely attend BIG SOUTH. These teams will have a more demanding schedule and attend 8-10 tournaments. These teams are for players that want to compete in college or at the highest level in their age.

Club for 15's, 16's, 17's 18's -- The season will go from November to Regionals which is at the end of April/early May! 16's and older will be able to vote on attending Nationals which is in June. These players also have the chance of attending with the Power team if there are any injuries yet the whole team does not want to attend. These teams will also definitely attend BIG SOUTH. These teams will attend 7-8 tournaments that are located in the Southeast. These teams are for players that are thinking about competing in college or want to play a strong schedule.

Local for 15's, 16's, 17's -- The season will go from November to Regionals which is right around the end of April! These teams will attend 5-7 tournaments that are mainly located in Georgia. These teams are for players that want to continue to play volleyball year round but may not want to travel as much. This level is not offered at the 18's age.

You can go ahead and make an account and register for pre-tryout  events and  tryouts by Clicking HERE!

More information for the upcoming 2013-14 Club Season will be updated early Fall. Please check back.

For use during the 2013-2014 Season
To determine the correct age division, please find the Birth Month in the left column and then the Birth Year in the same row.

	18 & Under *	18 & Under	17 & Under	16 & Under	15 & Under
Sept	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998
Oct	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998
Nov	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998
Dec	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998
Jan	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Feb	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Mar	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Apr	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
May	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
June	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
July	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Aug	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
* Player who was born on or after September 1, 1994 and is a high school student during some part of the current academic year

Have a great day!

Sincerely, 

Lauren

Recruiting Needs: Class of 2014, Div 1 Schools, III

Hi All,

We hope that you are having a wonderful day! Below are some D1 Schools still looking for players for the 2014 season! Make sure to sign up for our blog updates via email as we will be adding more weekly!

College: Northern Iowa (www.unipanthers.com)
Division: NCAA Division 1
Location: Cedar Falls, IOWA
2014 Needs: LH: 6-rotation left-side hitter. Touching 9'9"+ OH/MH: 6'1"+ player who has the athletic ability and attitude to train as either an OH, or MH. Must touch 9'10"+

College: Northwestern (www.northwestern.edu)
Division: NCAA Division 1
Location: Evanston, ILLINOIS
2014 Needs: OH touching 9'10+, gpa 3.5 with AP/Honors, ACT 26+ Northwestern is located just north of the city of Chicago along Lake Michigan and is a Top 20 academic institution that competes in the Big Ten Conference!

College: Oakland University (http://www.oakland.edu)
Division: NCAA Division 1
Location: Rochester, MICHIGAN
2014 Needs: Oakland University is looking to recruit one outside hitter in the 2014 class with a full scholarship. We are interested in someone that is quick, athletic and has very strong attacking and blocking skills. The ability to defend and serve receive in 3 front row rotations is important, but is a secondary concern. We also favor lively, positive, team-oriented women that want to excel in all aspects of their lives as student-athletes.

College: Radford University (http://radfordathletics.com/)
Division: NCAA Division 1
Location: Radford, VIRGINIA
2014 Needs: MB S RS

College: Southeastern Louisiana (Http://www.lionsports.net)
Division: NCAA Division 1
Location: Hammond, LOUISIANA
2014 Needs: looking for 2014: Outside Middle Hitter Full scholarship available.

College: State University of New York at Buffalo (http://www.buffalobulls.com/sports/wvball/index)
Division: NCAA Division 1
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
2014 Needs: We are looking for a top MB/RS - ideally an athlete that can play both positions touching at least 10'ft. We are also looking for a top libero that bring ball control, serve receive consistency, and defensive ability.

College: Tennessee Tech University (http://www.ttusports.com)
Division: NCAA Division 1
Location: Cookeville, TENNESSEE
2014 Needs: L1- 9'8 touch, ability to score. Passing not needed, but a plus! M1-9'10 touch, ability to go off 1 ft

College: Texas Tech University (http://texastech.com/sports)
Division: NCAA Division 1
Location: Lubbock, TEXAS
2014 Needs: Outside Hitter Middle DS/Libero

Have a great day!

Sincerely, 

Lauren Sands

Please Note: this list may not be up to date as the status changes daily!  Thanks to Prep Sports for the helpful information!

Fall is Here

[food is fuel]

Finally fall is in the air!

That means Pumpkin, squash, sweet potato, and apples!!! 





 
I love fall; especially fall food.

Lately sweet potato has been my obsession. I mean why wouldn't it be?? Its nutrition content fits my needs for carbohydrates perfectly.

Yes I just said I needed carbs. EVERYONE needs carbs. I don't care what you have heard. Carbs will not make you fat. I promise!

Let’s break it down. There are two types of carbohydrates simple and complex.

Simple carbs are fruits, milk, white flour, cereal, etc.

Complex carbs are veggies, whole grains, legumes, etc.

Carbs act like an IV of energy to your muscles, providing continues energy for your workout.

An athlete needs to consume 2.5-4.5 grams per pound of body weight.

So why do I love sweet potatoes?

They are a complex carb. They are full of vitamins A, C and E which aid in muscle recovery. Not only do sweet potatoes provide you with sustained energy but they are also a good source of iron. Iron helps with the transportation of oxygen to your muscles. If you aren't consuming enough iron you may fatigue much faster in your workout.

My favorite way to cook them is to peel and boil them until tender, then mash them up, add in a little brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of cloves for a delicious side dish. Yummm!!

 

Have a great day!

Sincerely,

Leslie Faust

14 and under tryout dates announced!

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS

2013-14 Tryout Schedule
Age Group	Night 1	Callbacks	Location
9 & under	10/13/2013 5:30-8:30	10/14/2013 6-9	both are at Lanier High School
10 & under	10/13/2013 5:30-8:30	10/14/2013 6-9	both are at Lanier High School
11 & under	10/13/2013 5:30-8:30	10/14/2013 6-9	both are at Lanier High School
12 & under	10/13/2013 5:30-8:30	10/14/2013 6-9	both are at Lanier High School
13 & under	10/13/2013 5:30-8:30	10/14/2013 6-9	both are at Lanier High School
14 & under	10/13/2013 5:30-8:30	10/14/2013 6-9	both are at Lanier High School

Have a great day!

Sincerely,


Lauren

The WANT To Win...

 

"Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is."
–Vince Lombardi

As you continue your high school and middle school seasons think about this quote. If you have ever played for me you know that I love winning. (I don't know that anyone else loves it more than me.) But sometimes playing your BEST and winning do not align in the stars. It is more that you have the desire to want to win. For example, when we scrimmage our older power teams we aren't always going into it to win but playing our hearts out and fighting for that win! 

I think about this quote a lot during our tryouts. When it comes to tryouts some talented players want to know why they got cut or placed on lower level teams. When I pick my teams I look for the player who WANTS to be better who WANTS to win. We run into players who think they are great or that they DESERVE to win. This mentality is cancerous to a team and that is why I prefer to take a player that has more heart. 

This quote can be used in all areas of life... Think about it... 

Have a great day!

Sincerely, 

Lauren Sands

Kinesio Tape

[Mystery Box]

Have you ever seen an athlete with that weird looking tape on their knee, shoulder or ankle?






Well that tape is called Kinesio tape!

Kinesio tape is currently being used to change muscle tone, move lymphatic fluids, correct movement patterns, and improve posture.

When the tape is placed properly on an injury it lifts the skin and creates more space between the skin and the muscle. That allows the lymphatic fluid to drain easier. It also can relieve pressure from compressed nerve receptors.

Meaning.... It can help pain from injuries!

This tape not only helped me after a rotator cuff injury from volleyball, but millions of athletes on all levels.  The best thing about it is its simplicity with no adverse side effects. The ability to use it to relieve pain and to prevent injury is incredible.

You can find this tape online or at local sporting good stores.

To learn a little more on Kinesio Tape refer to this link.
 http://www.medicinenet.com/kinesio_tape/article.htm

Enjoy!! 

Have a great day!

Sincerely,

Leslie Faust