Brazilian League 2013/2014

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Borned in Orem (Utah), USA, formed in Arts with a degree in Urban Studies at Stanford University, one of the most respected in the world, Kristin Hildebrand came to Volei Amil in the second semester of 2013; In short time, she adapted and won the affection of the fans who call her Kristin, and even Kris.

Captain of the U.S. team, she plays volleyball since she is eight, and some of her favorite hobbies are photography, sleeping, reading and spending time with friends. Besides learning to speak Portuguese, Kristin is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and Russian. Below is the talk we had with our number 5 about what she is thinking of Brazil.

How do you evaluates the beginning of season in Volei Amil?

"The beginning of championship with Volei Amil was really good. Of course it was a little challenging for us to have six of our players away from the Arena for nearly a month, in Japan, for the Grand Champions Cup - and after a long tournament, we came back immediately to play in the semifinals of the Paulista Championship. But, as a team, we played well and, more important than that, we know how big is our potential. We lost a very hard game against Molico in Arena Amil, but end the year of 2013 with an excelent win against Unilever, away from home. If we can keep growing as a team, we have big chances to win Superliga."

How was your rapport with the athletes and coaching staff Volei Amil?

"My rapport with my teammates inside court and the coaching staff was really easy, cause they are wonderfull people and it is excelent to work with each and everyone of these people."

About Brazil, how was your adaptation to the country and the city of Campinas?

"I'm loving living in Brazil. I love that we are in summer (while it's winter in my country) and I also love the food. I'm super excited to get to spend more time here and learn about the culture of the country and the city."

When you were with your family, what did you say about the Volei Amil and Brazil?

"I told everyone in the U.S. that have the best job in the world. I play with some of the best athletes on the planet and have the opportunity to learn from great coaches like Ze Roberto and his coaching staff."

Comparing to the other league you've played, in other countries, how would you rate the Superliga?

"Superliga is one of the strongest tournaments I've ever played in my life! I've been in Italy, Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkey ... and I believe the championship in Brazil is the most balanced."

What are your expectations for 2014?

"In 2014? The Volei Amil has enormous potential, and I want and believe we can win the Superliga!"

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joana, how old is the player named andrea laurence? i like her performance so far

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Borned in Orem (Utah), USA, formed in Arts with a degree in Urban Studies at Stanford University, one of the most respected in the world, Kristin Hildebrand came to Volei Amil in the second semester of 2013; In short time, she adapted and won the affection of the fans who call her Kristin, and even Kris.

Captain of the U.S. team, she plays volleyball since she is eight, and some of her favorite hobbies are photography, sleeping, reading and spending time with friends. Besides learning to speak Portuguese, Kristin is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and Russian. Below is the talk we had with our number 5 about what she is thinking of Brazil.

How do you evaluates the beginning of season in Volei Amil?

"The beginning of championship with Volei Amil was really good. Of course it was a little challenging for us to have six of our players away from the Arena for nearly a month, in Japan, for the Grand Champions Cup - and after a long tournament, we came back immediately to play in the semifinals of the Paulista Championship. But, as a team, we played well and, more important than that, we know how big is our potential. We lost a very hard game against Molico in Arena Amil, but end the year of 2013 with an excelent win against Unilever, away from home. If we can keep growing as a team, we have big chances to win Superliga."

How was your rapport with the athletes and coaching staff Volei Amil?

"My rapport with my teammates inside court and the coaching staff was really easy, cause they are wonderfull people and it is excelent to work with each and everyone of these people."

About Brazil, how was your adaptation to the country and the city of Campinas?

"I'm loving living in Brazil. I love that we are in summer (while it's winter in my country) and I also love the food. I'm super excited to get to spend more time here and learn about the culture of the country and the city."

When you were with your family, what did you say about the Volei Amil and Brazil?

"I told everyone in the U.S. that have the best job in the world. I play with some of the best athletes on the planet and have the opportunity to learn from great coaches like Ze Roberto and his coaching staff."

Comparing to the other league you've played, in other countries, how would you rate the Superliga?

"Superliga is one of the strongest tournaments I've ever played in my life! I've been in Italy, Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkey ... and I believe the championship in Brazil is the most balanced."

What are your expectations for 2014?

"In 2014? The Volei Amil has enormous potential, and I want and believe we can win the Superliga!"

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Oh I haven't see this thanks Joana

it's clear Bosetti improvement
she was MVP of the hard match tonight against Rio do Sul
1 x 3 (19-21, 22-20, 21-23, 18-21)

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it's clear Bosetti improvement
she was MVP of the hard match tonight against Rio do Sul
1 x 3 (19-21, 22-20, 21-23, 18-21)

Such a close game for Osasco! Too bad I've missed it!!

It's funny how Rio do Sul is a really weak team but they just go all in against the main teams. They beat Unilever earlier in the tournament and now they had chances to at least go to a tie break against Molico/Osasco (they had set point in 3rd set but lost).

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it's clear Bosetti improvement
she was MVP of the hard match tonight against Rio do Sul
1 x 3 (19-21, 22-20, 21-23, 18-21)

And Sanja did a terrible job last night...only 3 points. She was blocked a lot of times and her passing was horrible...
At least Osasco has a good player on the bench (Gabi).

What a great match Amil - Pinheros! Amil won 3-0 but it was very exciting.. Pinheros have a very good defense.. Hey you guys wasn't Samara a promising young OH, what happened to her.. any chances for NT?!

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What a great match Amil - Pinheros! Amil won 3-0 but it was very exciting.. Pinheros have a very good defense.. Hey you guys wasn't Samara a promising young OH, what happened to her.. any chances for NT?!

I don't think so...I know she was MVP once (right?), but her attack hasn't improved a lot. She basically has only nice receiving.

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Borned in Orem (Utah), USA, formed in Arts with a degree in Urban Studies at Stanford University, one of the most respected in the world, Kristin Hildebrand came to Volei Amil in the second semester of 2013; In short time, she adapted and won the affection of the fans who call her Kristin, and even Kris.

Captain of the U.S. team, she plays volleyball since she is eight, and some of her favorite hobbies are photography, sleeping, reading and spending time with friends. Besides learning to speak Portuguese, Kristin is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and Russian. Below is the talk we had with our number 5 about what she is thinking of Brazil.

How do you evaluates the beginning of season in Volei Amil?

"The beginning of championship with Volei Amil was really good. Of course it was a little challenging for us to have six of our players away from the Arena for nearly a month, in Japan, for the Grand Champions Cup - and after a long tournament, we came back immediately to play in the semifinals of the Paulista Championship. But, as a team, we played well and, more important than that, we know how big is our potential. We lost a very hard game against Molico in Arena Amil, but end the year of 2013 with an excelent win against Unilever, away from home. If we can keep growing as a team, we have big chances to win Superliga."

How was your rapport with the athletes and coaching staff Volei Amil?

"My rapport with my teammates inside court and the coaching staff was really easy, cause they are wonderfull people and it is excelent to work with each and everyone of these people."

About Brazil, how was your adaptation to the country and the city of Campinas?

"I'm loving living in Brazil. I love that we are in summer (while it's winter in my country) and I also love the food. I'm super excited to get to spend more time here and learn about the culture of the country and the city."

When you were with your family, what did you say about the Volei Amil and Brazil?

"I told everyone in the U.S. that have the best job in the world. I play with some of the best athletes on the planet and have the opportunity to learn from great coaches like Ze Roberto and his coaching staff."

Comparing to the other league you've played, in other countries, how would you rate the Superliga?

"Superliga is one of the strongest tournaments I've ever played in my life! I've been in Italy, Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkey ... and I believe the championship in Brazil is the most balanced."

What are your expectations for 2014?

"In 2014? The Volei Amil has enormous potential, and I want and believe we can win the Superliga!"

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Quote from joanamss

Borned in Orem (Utah), USA, formed in Arts with a degree in Urban Studies at Stanford University, one of the most respected in the world, Kristin Hildebrand came to Volei Amil in the second semester of 2013; In short time, she adapted and won the affection of the fans who call her Kristin, and even Kris.

Captain of the U.S. team, she plays volleyball since she is eight, and some of her favorite hobbies are photography, sleeping, reading and spending time with friends. Besides learning to speak Portuguese, Kristin is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and Russian. Below is the talk we had with our number 5 about what she is thinking of Brazil.

How do you evaluates the beginning of season in Volei Amil?

"The beginning of championship with Volei Amil was really good. Of course it was a little challenging for us to have six of our players away from the Arena for nearly a month, in Japan, for the Grand Champions Cup - and after a long tournament, we came back immediately to play in the semifinals of the Paulista Championship. But, as a team, we played well and, more important than that, we know how big is our potential. We lost a very hard game against Molico in Arena Amil, but end the year of 2013 with an excelent win against Unilever, away from home. If we can keep growing as a team, we have big chances to win Superliga."

How was your rapport with the athletes and coaching staff Volei Amil?

"My rapport with my teammates inside court and the coaching staff was really easy, cause they are wonderfull people and it is excelent to work with each and everyone of these people."

About Brazil, how was your adaptation to the country and the city of Campinas?

"I'm loving living in Brazil. I love that we are in summer (while it's winter in my country) and I also love the food. I'm super excited to get to spend more time here and learn about the culture of the country and the city."

When you were with your family, what did you say about the Volei Amil and Brazil?

"I told everyone in the U.S. that have the best job in the world. I play with some of the best athletes on the planet and have the opportunity to learn from great coaches like Ze Roberto and his coaching staff."

Comparing to the other league you've played, in other countries, how would you rate the Superliga?

"Superliga is one of the strongest tournaments I've ever played in my life! I've been in Italy, Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkey ... and I believe the championship in Brazil is the most balanced."

What are your expectations for 2014?

"In 2014? The Volei Amil has enormous potential, and I want and believe we can win the Superliga!"

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Joana, regarding the 3 coaches bernardinho, ze Roberto and luizomar what are the specific volleyball skills can a young player like sanja or an established player be an expert at if they play for them for at least 3 seasons?

I'm sorry for being in the middle...I know Joana was asked, but I would definitely say that with Bernardo, the reception can improve A LOT. With Zé, block would improve (and also defense tactics). With Luizomar, they just lose some of their skills...he is not a good coach.

wait lose some of their skills but then why are carvalho and thaisa still very good players?

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wait lose some of their skills but then why are carvalho and thaisa still very good players?

Because they are awesome players independent of which team they playing in. I actually think Sheilla isn't having great seasons after she was transferred to Osasco.
Of course I exaggerated about losing some of their skills, this won't happen, but Luizomar is definetely not a good coach or teacher for senior players. He can be good with young NTs, but with established players I can't think of any skills that can be learned from Luizomar. That's what I mean.

So ze for blocking and reception for bernardinho

Now i'll wait for tandara to be top 10 in blocks and a best receiver award from gabi in the near future :victory:

For sanja a nobel peace prize

Blocking tactics is also a main characteristic of Bernardo's teams. Don't forget Thaísa and Fabiana were "created" by Bernardo 8 to 10 years ago.
Luizomar is lucky rather than anything else (lucky to always have top players in his team). Last year's Osasco would probably never lose the Superliga final match if Bernardo or Zé Roberto was the coach.

I"ll add that both coaches are stubborn making their top players play even in minor tournaments althougg that is also the reason why those they handle continue to be on top or near it for years unlike some who will have a peak but then fall of a cliff in just a few years.

Now regarding "creations" who are the members of the gold medal winning team that are created by those 2?