Angela was and still is an excellent volleyball player. I remember when Angela stopped running track and became involved in volleyball. She started an eight year family addiction to volleyball. Angela played in many locations: Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Denver, Texas and Georgia. She played in Nationals for her age group many times and her teams did well. Angela was recruited by colleges back East but decided to stay home and attend Utah Valley State College. If she did not meet Chad I believe she would have tried out for UVSC. She also coached a club team for a year. I am sure coaching will be in her future...... if not in Washington then when she returns to Utah (hurry).
Unfortunately I did not have a good camera when Angela was playing. All we had was a little digital camera that could not take action images in low light. This is one of the first images of Angela and Rachel playing volleyball. They are playing on a Pleasant Grove recreation team. I think Lynne (Mom) was their coach. Angela had a lot of fun playing with her sisters. She was a good example for them and taught them a lot about technique and how to deal with pressure situations.
Unfortunately I did not have a good camera when Angela was playing. All we had was a little digital camera that could not take action images in low light. This is one of the first images of Angela and Rachel playing volleyball. They are playing on a Pleasant Grove recreation team. I think Lynne (Mom) was their coach. Angela had a lot of fun playing with her sisters. She was a good example for them and taught them a lot about technique and how to deal with pressure situations.
Angela has a wicked floating serve. The floater is one of the hardest serves to pass and she loved to serve people off the court. When she found a weakness in her opponents defense it was exploited.
Here is one of her National teams. The coach on the left was their favorite coach (Jeremiah Larsen). I enjoyed watching this team play.
Angela played a few different positions. She was an outside hitter and also played back row. Depending on the team she played a little lebaro or defensive specialist.
All our girls have been good passers and it all started with Angela.
Here Angela, and the family are going to a game.
Nice hat Angela!
As a family we have tried to support all the kids athletic teams. I think Mom (Lynne) has been the best athletic supporter....... ha!....... of the girls. I hope you all thank your mother for the time she spent helping you be successful. Here Angela and little Richie enjoy some time together before the next game starts.
Angela thanks for years of fun volleyball action and we look forward to watching you coach your girls in this most excellent sport.
I remember spending many hours driving back and forth to Salt Lake with Angie, talking, laughing, hurrying to get dressed, or just letting her sleep til we got to practice or games. I will always treasure those times with you Angie. Love you tons, Mom
ReplyDeleteANGIE!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so amazing and i loved watching you play volleyball in Washington... you still got it! You have inspired me so much and i am so happy that you always told me the truth about how i did things wrong and right, you always made me want to play better and I am so glad that you spent time helping me become a better player! I LOVE YOU!!! I can’t wait to see you in UTAH!!
Heather
Thanks guys :)
ReplyDeleteThis blog was really sweet. I wish we could have gotten more pics of me playing volleyball but I guess that was my fault by making dad afraid to come to my games...
I have to say I'm impressed with the photos you did scrounge up, they've brought back such wonderful memories.
Mom- I'll never forget those times either. Thank you for being so suportive of my dreams.
Heather- you're so awesome :) Playing with you and Rachel up here was one of the highlights of your visit... it's so much fun playing with sisters... there's that bond that makes everything click and we know how eachother play so well that we make the perfect team :)
Love you guys, always.
Angie