Kirsten Bladek's Awesome Volleyball Blog
A blog by Kirsten Bladek
Volleyball.....From a Setter's Perspective!


My Footage (and no, this doesn't mean I'm talking about my big feet!)

Posted By: Kirsten Bladek on 2008-08-29 04:08:14 ESTEmail Story  |  Flag As Spam  |  Comments (0)

    

Keep checking back as I add more and more footage!!! I've got a couple up so far....they're okay but I'll have the really good stuff soon! . . by Tuesday for sure! 
The camp out for the holiday weekend is in my garage and before anyone can have some fun, we're going to the rec center to make a tape! (okay, so that will be fun too!) Keep in mind that i play with some really great Colorado Players...two of the best defensive players  country.... so don't hesitate to ask me if you see another player that you like on any of my tapes. I'd love to bring a friend along to college when I go. And yes, I do have really large feet...that match the gigantor hands that I have....which give me those awesome sets!

Tags: setter, setters, setting, volleyball
Posted in volleyball, high school sports, women's athletics
Setting Style!

Posted By: Kirsten Bladek on 2008-08-25 10:11:04 ESTEmail Story  |  Flag As Spam  |  Comments (0)


What is YOUR setting Style?
How does a coach determine what they like or don't like about a setter? I am a setter that is off the "normal" page. I am strong....to a point that gives me the best control that you'll ever see. I like to mix things up. Taking advantage of all of your hitters and options is critical for success! When you meet me, you will see that I am the calmest "A" type personality that you'll ever meet! I like lead with subtlty and humor and a positive attitude that always keep my team going. I listen to my teammates and to my coaches so that I can help to bring out the best in everyone. I am strong willed. This can be a good thing most of the time when it comes out as determination. I like to win!!!

I have learned to respect that each coach has a sense of setting style....this has been my hardest task yet as a setter. I have been so lucky to have played in almost ever single game that I have ever been a part of on any team. I think this record sets me apart from many others and shows how my skills and determination help any coach to have the trust and confidence in me to lead my team! 

Tags: volleyball, setter. setting, setters
Posted in volleyball, high school sports, women's athletics
Hitting and Serving: The Setters Version!

Posted By: Kirsten Bladek on 2008-08-24 23:24:06 ESTEmail Story  |  Flag As Spam  |  Comments (0)

So I was watching these fun little video clips my brother did from yesterday's scrimmage and I really had to laugh! So I've been a setter like forever....sometimes I get a chance to hit but for the majority of my playing life, I've done a 5-1 and it is really, really funny to see myself hit. In one of the clips (the one where I hit it twice in the outside position) you can see one of my friends laughing and smiling because I got the kill! Yes, a setter can get a kill! I showed them all that quite a few times yesterday!

Well, it does make sense after all. I have a killer serve and ridiculously strong arms from all the setting so why not get a kill or ten each game!
 

Tags: volleyball, setter. setting, setters
Posted in volleyball, high school sports, women's athletics
Footage! and Much More to Come!

Posted By: Kirsten Bladek on 2008-08-22 20:41:41 ESTEmail Story  |  Flag As Spam  |  Comments (0)


So this is the prettier version of the jump! Just for fun, until I get at the net, I did some nice, easy jumping and loaded that footage up to my profile. My poor little puppy wanted to bite my feet off! But, you can see pretty easily that I can Jump! There will be much more to come!

Tags: volleyball, setters, blocking, jumping, footage
Posted in volleyball, high school sports, women's athletics
My Own Video Camera!

Posted By: Kirsten Bladek on 2008-08-22 19:27:50 ESTEmail Story  |  Flag As Spam  |  Comments (0)

So we FINALLY went and bought our own video camera! As you ca see, my first footage is my cat.... I do have a scrimmage tomorrow so hopefully we can get some decent shots and get them up right away!
Tags:
Posted in volleyball, high school sports, women's athletics
School!

Posted By: Kirsten Bladek on 2008-08-18 19:11:03 ESTEmail Story  |  Flag As Spam  |  Comments (0)


First Day of Senior Year is Done!
Only 236 to go....just kidding, I really don't know how many!


Tags: volleyball, setter, setters
Posted in volleyball, high school sports, women's athletics
Fall Visits to See Your School

Posted By: Kirsten Bladek on 2008-08-12 20:20:38 ESTEmail Story  |  Flag As Spam  |  Comments (0)

 I really think that my skills come out best in person! Would YOU like me to come Visit YOUR School??? 


I've been setting for just about 8years now so if your looking for strength, accuracy and consistency then I think you'd love my skills. One of my best skills is being a leader on the court. I love to have fun too! I noticed the Women's Olympic Volleyball team smiled a lot while they were playing. I know some times coaches want you to be all serious and stern but I still think that when you can let that great fun feeling of playing come out, that you will always excell. To me, that is a sign of great team playing and communication. I am definitely a team player and count on having a well rounded team that really supports each others strengths and weaknesses and through tough games and great ones too!!! That's what makes a team win!!!

So I'm starting to work on some choices for Fall visits. I think that this is a really great time to look at school's because your teams will all be playing! I hear that I can only visit a certain number this fall so if you're one of those coaches that thinks I may have what it takes to play on your team, give me a call!
Tags: recruits, volleyball, setters, setting, setter, coaches, college, NCAA
Posted in volleyball, college sports, women's athletics
1ST to Get "The INVITE"

Posted By: Kirsten Bladek on 2008-08-12 19:50:01 ESTEmail Story  |  Flag As Spam  |  Comments (0)



So I know in the end, this doesn't mean much but, after a day and a half of tryouts, for some reason, I was the first to get the official, we'd like you to play on Varisty. It's kind of funny because about a week ago, our newly appointed team captian already told me who was on the team.   :   )


 

Let the Games Begin!!!

Tags: volleyball, setter. setting, setters
Posted in volleyball, high school sports, women's athletics
From One Volleyball Blog To Another!

Posted By: Kirsten Bladek on 2008-08-11 23:08:27 ESTEmail Story  |  Flag As Spam  |  Comments (0)

http://bestvolleyballmom.blogspot.com/

So my Mom has her own Blog....pretty funny! She likes to tell the funny side of volleyball stuff! See the link above!


Tags:
Posted in volleyball, high school sports, women's athletics
One Step Closer!!! College Volleyball, Here I Come!

Posted By: Kirsten Bladek on 2008-08-08 14:55:41 ESTEmail Story  |  Flag As Spam  |  Comments (0)

Registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse today!

Happy Day!
Happy Day!

Tags: volleyball, Setter, College Recriuts, Volleyball Coaches
Posted in volleyball, high school sports, women's athletics

previous 1 2 next


Email Password
Athletes, Coaches, Parents & Fans Register FREE!

Kirsten's Most Popular Posts
5' 10 Setter Looking For Excellent College Team! (232 Visits)
5'10' Setter! Will Offer Your Team Great Consistency! (206 Visits)
Looking For Information About Your Summer Volleyball Camp! (176 Visits)
Setter! Quick Set Offense, Killer Serves, Dedicated Team Player! (142 Visits)
Hey College Coaches!!! Send Me An Email And Tell Me What Your Looking For! (106 Visits)
What Can A Tall Setter Do For Your College Team??? (105 Visits)
Will Block For T-Shirts! (100 Visits)
Superman Strong Setter, Great Hands, Huge Potential! Excellent For Your Team! (94 Visits)
What Can A Tall Setter Do For Your Team In 2009? (88 Visits)
Skills Tape Coming Soon!!! (86 Visits)
One More Camp To Go! (81 Visits)
Schools Out! (70 Visits)
Check Out My New Pics! (68 Visits)
Fall Visits To See Your School (60 Visits)
Summer Camp Time For Kirsten! (46 Visits)

Comments on Kirsten's Posts
1.Jamie-Ann Dewoody: Have you tried midwestvolleyball.com or austinsportscenter.com. ...
2.Amber Doniere: I'm looking forward to seeing it.
3.Suellen Bladek: Nice!


Contact Us|FAQ|Privacy|Terms|Site Map