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Matt Olson Celebrity Musical Playlist
Five years ago, I played my first full season on the AVP Tour with Matt Olson. At the time, I had no idea how good he really was, and of course, I didn’t fully appreciate what he brought to the team until years later.
What did Joni Mitchell say? “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.”
That about sums it up, doesn’t it? If I was still spiking, and my neck didn’t hurt every single minute of every day, this is the first guy I would call....
Posted by Hans on 02 27th, 2010
Keeping Up With the Pros...
Target acquired Mike, let's blog...
Not the Kardashians.
In an effort to create the most comprehensive list of professional beach volleyball bloggers ever, I searched the blogosphere front to back and came up with this: How to Stay in Touch With the Pros!
And here’s what I found out: Todd blogs after tournaments, Misty blogs during holidays, Nicole and Jake blog after they win Manhattan,...
Posted by Hans on 02 25th, 2010
Mikasa Attack Trainer...
I know it’s not a Wilson they’re spiking, but I have to commend Todd and Phil for doing this video. Sure, they’re sponsored by Mikasa and this engagement is most likely obligated, and sure, they’re getting paid for it, but we need our gold medalists to be a bigger part of the spotlight. We need our nation’s future volleyball players looking up to the greatest team...
Posted by Hans on 01 29th, 2010
The Short Report...
The Short Report
A detailed account of every thought, idea, conversation, meeting and word sent to print regarding the creation of a brand new line of beach volleyball apparel for the AVP in 2011. From its inception to its production.
Like most ideas, it all started with a conversation on the road at a tournament. This particular scintillating exchange of dialog took place in the city. New York City....
Posted by Hans on 01 28th, 2010
Plastic Clothing...
Funny, I don't remember seeing her at the 6-Man...
Here’s an article from both Volleyball and DiG Magazine back in 2006. I thought I would share it because it’s pertinent to my current project, The Short Report.
Plastic has been making beach volleyball apparel for as long as I’ve been involved in the game and was my initial boardshort sponsor back in 2004-05 when I played with...
Posted by Hans on 01 23rd, 2010
AW Performance Short Revie...
Aaron Wachtfogel, official product tester, short reporter and author, has been nice enough to provide feedback regarding comfort, fit, breathability and materials used for three pairs of high-performance shorts. His recommendations will be taken into consideration once production breaks ground on beach volleyball’s brand new 2011 Volleyshort; and his participation with this extensive project...
Posted by Hans on 01 22nd, 2010
Elastic Waist: A Tribute...
I kicked it off Friday by initiating the debate with Part 1: Elastic Waist or Die! It’s a light summer read.
On Tuesday, I got pushed back in the rotation behind a giant Rockstar, destroying my numbers, so there’s a distinct possibility you may have missed Part 2: Volleyshorts or Die? This one’s definitely built more for the early spring.
Wait, did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?...
Posted by Hans on 01 22nd, 2010
Benefits of Outsourcing Vo...
AThis idea entails partnering up with an already established clothing brand to pioneer the development and distribution of beach volleyball’s brand new line of sport-specific apparel. While, of course, simultaneously assisting in the creation of new athletic superstars for the mainstream media to market. If possible, it would represent a transcendent moment in our sport’s history.
Brands...
Posted by Hans on 01 22nd, 2010
The Future Prototype...
What the new AVP high-performance beach volleyball concept short will consist of:
- Collaboration of two styles: water shorts and gym shorts.- Breathable, moisture wicking, comfortable, durable and lightweight but not light enough to no longer hold their shape.- Comprised of exactly the right blend of high-grade polyester, soybean polyester bamboo, nylon, spandex and/or lycra.- Waistband with...