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// November 22nd, 2009 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Your feedback has been great! Some positive, some negative (thanks to Barney’s artwork & captions)…a ground swell is building and your participation and input is tremendous! We have dedicated a segment of tomorrows show to YOUR comments and YOUR calls. We have space for a few more so either call in and leave a voicemail by dialing 1.888.853-4407 or email us at thenetlive@gmail.com. YOUR opinions may be featured in tomorrows show!

The Net Live 11/16/09: Live Updates

// November 16th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Uncategorized

During the show Dan will be typing live updates. Here they are!

Kevin admits he needs to eat an entire flock of crows for not knowing that the US Women’s National Team was at the same event doing meet-and-greets at the same tournament as Karch.

UCLA beats USC in 5 sets…and UCLA doesn’t miss a single serve! First time in school history. Penn State still undefeated. Goodness. NCAA Rankings

Got an interesting vb coaching website… Volleyball1on1.com

KIRALY ON THE PHONE
Karch Kiraly tells us how to pronounce his last name… “Kee-rye” Also, his first name is “Charles”.

“Players today are underexposed”. Karch agrees and wants more exposure for the current stars. Every National Team practice is open to the public, and not many people go. He is astounded that more coaches don’t do more to have their players watch Reid Priddy and Stacy Sykora nearby. Karch and Co will be inviting more teams in the future to their facility in Anaheim.

“Are these national team players the idols of younger players? + What steps need to be taken to increase the visibility of our best athletes/” Club and HS players don’t have time to pay attention to college and pro stars. The 80s had personality, gold medals, which helped notoriety. Women’s National Team tried to have a tournament nearby the Junior Olympics. Didn’t work out… Karch believes this is a great way to increase exposure to the kids.

“Beach vs Indoor Strife” Karch says the beach side feels like an ignored sibling with regard to USAV and its focus on indoor. But USAV has increased it support for beach vb. He says the indoor juniors pay a very large % of the revenue of USAV and no revenue generated on the beach side. Also, the support level of other countries for indoor and beach are much greater than USA. “A supporting hand is a controlling hand”. Other countries control partnerships, schedules, etc.

“How has Hugh defined your role as an assistant?” All assistants are equal coaches in the gym, giving feedback to become the best unit in the world. There’s no reason USA Women shouldn’t be a contender at every tourament. Karch does much of the practice-planning and loves working with the staff. He is trying to establish a culture much like what Hugh establishe with USA Men…Team focus with a generalized specialty. Everybody must learn every skill. They play doubles and short-court. They want to develop all-around players.

“What has surprised you about the female athletes?” Karch is enthusiastic about how hungry they are to being the best they can be. Look for Faluka (last name?) to continue to improve as a world-class player. They had 50 players working with the team this year. He says it will be difficult shrinking the team to the final roster for the 2012 London Olympics.

“Co-ompetition” Coined by Hugh…It is essential to compete and battle as hard as you can against your best friends. When Karch was on the USA team they were very emotional and competitive. Lots of hot-headed yelling He is much calmer as a coach than as a player.

“Favorite travel activity + moment of the year” Karch is amazed with how easily the women travel. No complaining. 34 hour commute without complaining! Fighting and complaining about discomfort doesn’t help the team. You learn more when things are difficult than when things are easy.

“Will USA Women win gold in 2012?” Karch says he has NO idea…but win or lose, he wants to say that he did everything he could do to achieve that goal. He thinks he will sleep well the night that the gold is won

No “good luck” wishes granted to Dan…

Karch fiery competition clips..
Karch rips the net down in 1989
Karch flips out at B-Lee

On “The Net Live” Podcast, 11/16/09

// November 16th, 2009 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

On today’s show we have Karch Kiraly on live at 10:30 to discuss his role in vb + his time coaching the US Women’s National Team. And we’ve got plenty more going on at 10am.

THE FREERIDE SEGMENT
• Women’s NCAA Developments + The Tournament!
• UCLA doesn’t miss a serve in a 5-set match vs USC!
• Stein Metzger and Volleyball1on1.com
• Juniors VB tryout time
• Ex-NBA ref Tim Donaghy’s book…VB Refereeing…Anything fishy like in the NBA?

“WHAT’S YOUR GAME?” brought to you by Mikasa
The Karch Kiraly Interview. Kevin and Dan talk to the VB great about the backlash from last week’s show, beach vs. indoor governing bodies, coaching the best women in the country, and more!

Plus…Listener voicemails + emails! And our weekend activities, movie hotness, what we’re watching, what’s going on in the world…10am California Time!

The King and I

// November 16th, 2009 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Bad News:  Geeter has headed to the Beaches of Hawaii instead of The Net Live studio.

Good News:  Karch Kiraly will be joining Kevin and Dan to talk about the state of VB today and his first season with the US Women.

10am November 16th right here on TVN.

NO MORE BARNETT!!!

// November 11th, 2009 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

A Dan Rather moment occured on The Net Live this past week.  Tune in Monday to hear why Barnett is in trouble with The Man himself.

If you can’t wait until Monday get your iTunes subscription today and receive The Net Live Bonus Shows.

Wednesday’s Bonus Show has all the answers

No More Karch

// November 5th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Uncategorized

The continued Headlining of the G.O.A.T by volleyball promoters is hurting the game.  Tune in Monday to hear the TNL crew tell you why Karch has to go.

The Net Live

Monday November 9th 10am Pacific

The Net Live 11/2/2009

// November 1st, 2009 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

The TNL Crew talks to USAV CEO Doug Beal.  We’ll talk to him about the just concluded USAV Board meetings and what agreements were reached.  Tune in at 10am Pacific right here on TVN.

Call in TNL VoiceMail and BE Heard!

// October 31st, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Uncategorized

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The Net Live Monday October 26th-UPDATED

// October 23rd, 2009 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

This week Kevin and the boys interview Jason Hodell CEO of the AVP.

We will be addressing the “No Holds Barred Cage Match” between the AVP and USAV slated for October 30th in Holyoke, Mass.

Tune in to hear from one of the most influential voices in United States volleyball.

12pm Pacific 10/26/2009 - Tune in!!

AVP CEO Jason Hodell, Agent Ryan Morgan, USAV Chairman Doug Beal

Separated at Birth? Or Not?

// October 22nd, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Uncategorized

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Answer this:

Who’s in these photos?      Same guy or not?      And who is it?

Send your answer to :  TheNetLive@gmail.com

We will draw a name at random from the correct answers to win some valuable volleyball memorabilia.  The contest is open to all until Wednesday Oct. 28th 7pm Pacific.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!