Head Coach of Women's Volleyball at Long Beach State
"Regarded as one of the top volleyball minds in the country, Brian Gimmillaro will have administrative oversight of both the beach and indoor volleyball programs at Long Beach State. Honored in 2008 with induction into the AVCA Hall of Fame, Gimmillaro has led his Alma Mater to three NCAA Championships and eight Final Four appearances in women's volleyball, and will help usher in a new era as the leader of an emerging sport in sand volleyball.
Long Beach State has a tremendous tradition of producing fine beach volleyball players that have found great success worldwide.
That list would certainly include Misty May-Treanor, arguably the greatest women's beach volleyball player in the world. May-Treanor is the all-time tournament wins leader in both professional and international competition, and with her partner Kerri Walsh, will be attempting to win a third straight Olympic Gold medal in London in 2012 after reaching the sport's pinnacle at both the Athens Olympics in 2004 and the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
May-Treanor's journey started at Long Beach State, where as a two-time National Player of the Year, she led the 49ers to the first perfect record in NCAA history on the way to a National Championship in 1998, Gimmillaro's third title.
Many other players have starred in beach volleyball after working under Gimmillaro's tutelage as well. Jenn Snyder and Brittany Hochevar are both among the nation's top money winners in professional beach volleyball. Alicia (Mills) Polzin was a member of Gimmillaro's first NCAA championship team in 1989, and has competed in beach volleyball for over 20 years.
Gimmillaro has been consistently one of the best coaches in the indoor game as well. He ranks 14th in Division I history with 789 career wins, and ranks in the Top 10 among active coaches in both total wins and winning percentage at the Division I level.
Gimmillaro graduated from Long Beach State in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Gimmillaro has two children, a son, Stefan, and daughter, Lauren." Book this course.....
My dear
brothers and sisters, there is a power that each believer can receive
and attain from Almighty God. According to the Bible, we all have sinned
and fallen short of the glory of God. It is a daily process – we all
sin, we all make mistakes and we all fail to do some things that are
required of us yet we serve a God that looks beyond our faults and sees
our needs. Our greatest need in this Christian journey is the
forgiveness of Almighty God, that we may walk in wholeness in our
relationship with God.
I spoke with a new convert a few days ago that felt she was a
terrible person. She went on to explain to me all of the things she used
to do, and why she could not be made whole. She felt there was a level
to the forgiveness of God, and that she definitely could not attain it.
However, as we continued in the conversation, I shared this scripture
with her. "No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can remove it."
There is absolutely nothing you can do that God does not have power to
deliver you from and that God will not forgive you. She received this
word, and now is experiencing a joy that she has not experienced before.
Today you too can experience a new height of joy and peace in your
relationship with Almighty God.
Forgiveness is a gift from God that will allow us a new beginning.
You may have done extreme negative things in your life, but we serve a
God that specializes in transforming the negatives to the positives. You
may have given up at some point, but we serve a God that will exercise
power to renew your faith and restore your joy. You may have guilt from
the past and pain in your present, but we serve a God that washes and
cleanses us from all unrighteousness.
Today is your day. On this day, God wants to remove the stain of your
sins and to give you a clean state. After all, you are his child and
his ambassador. Let the blessings of the Lord abide in you today and be
renewed that you may reach a higher plateau in your faith.
Let us pray. Almighty God, thank you for your divine power. I admit
that I have sinned, and I seek your forgiveness now for all that I have
done, thought and felt. Please purge me from my sins and
unrighteousness, and afford me a new opportunity to walk with authority
in your will. I bless your name for your mighty acts and your loving
kindness, in the name of Jesus. Amen
Pastor DeLishia Davis is a methodist pastor in northern Virginia. She is also an advocate for domestic violence victims.
Tom Brown takes you through in what it takes to create a team that outperforms their oponnents. In this course, you will learn different training techniques, implementation, and more in planning for high performance. (Continued below.....)
In Tom Brown’s 11 seasons as head coach at Sam Houston State, the women’s soccer program has made impressive strides, becoming a force in the Southland Conference.
Behind a tenacious defense and strong finish to the season, Sam Houston captured its first 10-win season (10-6-5) in 2015 while making its first Southland Conference Tournament championship match in 10 seasons, before falling in penalty kicks. The Bearkats posted three clean sheets at the tournament, while finishing second in the Southland in goals allowed per match (0.83) and shutouts (9). On Oct. 30, Brown led Sam Houston to a 1-0 victory against Stephen F. Austin, ending the Ladyjacks' 32-match league unbeaten streak.
In 2014, the Bearkats posted their best season in league play since the program began in 2003. The Kats won a program-high eight games (8-2-1) in Southland play and finished in second place – also the program’s high mark. The team also set records for goals in Southland play (23) while sophomore Allie Johnson set the program mark with goals in five consecutive games.
Brown became the second head coach in program history on June 18, 2008. That fall, the Kats produced the team’s first winning season, finishing 9-7. Sam Houston set school records for longest winning streak (7), consecutive shutouts (7) and fewest goals allowed (17).
Under the direction of Brown, the squad has qualified for the league tournament eight of the last 10 seasons, advancing to the semifinals five times. Book this course today!
It’s that time of year as you are starting to prepare for the playoffs or state championship run. Here are 5 OB plays against the zone that are designed to get you a good shot.
This is the time of year where everyone is scouting and one of these might help you in that crucial moment at the end of the year. If you can win the OB battle vs your opponent it could be very well the difference between advancing to the next round. (Continued below....)
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Play #1 4 Flat vs. the 2-3 zone
Play # 2 Box set weakside dive to distort the zone and makes X4 have to make a decision on weak-side.
Play # 3 Box Set with a flare screen to get your shooter a 3. This needs to have at least 7 seconds left in the game to run.
Play #4 Common Formation to attack zones is a line formation this is designed to get you a post touch and layup. You have that post player you want to get the ball here is a great way to get the ball inside vs. 2-3 zone
Play #5 Final play is a wide box formation that has a lot of options if they don’t get through the screens you have open 3 point attempts. But on this play you are using them as a decoy to dive your 4 man into the soft spot of the zone for an uncontested 8 footer.
Baseball Safety Guidelines That Need To Often Be Followed
Author
Alexandr Grigorev
If all
players stay conscious of what’s going on close to them, baseball safety
could be drastically increased. Safe practices on the field should be
stressed during each practices and games.
The coach and manager
shouldn’t only encourage players to play their greatest, but also to
perform anything they are able to to make sure safety. The baseball
safety guidelines that adhere to are some easy approaches to decrease
the probabilities of mishaps. (Continued below....)
(...Continued......)One aspect of safety in baseball involves players communicating with
each other at all times. A fly ball, for example, can present a danger
when outfielders aren’t clear about who’s going to get it. It’s standard
practice for fielder to call out, "I’ve got it!" or something similar,
and this is essential to avoid collisions. Of course, confusion can
still occur if two players both call for it at the same time, but at
least then they’ll be aware of each other’s presence and can hopefully
sort it out.
There should be a preset plan where players know exactly which areas
are covered by which fielders to avoid problems. While everyone wants to
catch the ball, they also have to be taught to always be aware of the
location of their teammates. Regardless of your age or league type you
are a helmet is the best way to avoid the danger of being hit by a fast
moving ball and being injured. no matter who is stepping up to the plate
the risk of being hit is the same which makes wearing a helmet for
protection essential in both practices as well as games. A faceguard on
your helmet offers the most protection and is good for especially kids
to wear. The most important part of the body to protect, however, is the
head, as injuries to this area can cause severe injuries and even be
fatal.
The sun can be a dangerous component when it comes to baseball. This
is because it can produce blistering heat, create sunburns and blind
players when they are running to catch the ball. Players should always
wear sunscreen to get away from sunburn. Caps and visors are of the
utmost importance. These can help players cope with the sun in their
eyes. The sun is something that all ball players should be familiar
with. It will not be in the same position during the whole game. When
the sun is in their eyes, all players should be very careful when
running for the ball or running bases. This is one of those
unpredictable things about baseball that players must learn how to deal
with. Baseball will always have a lasting appeal. By following the type
of safety guidelines we’ve covered in this article, players can enjoy
the game with less chance of accidents or injuries. You cannot always
predict when things will go off track. If players are properly attired
and following sensible precautions, the game can be made much safer.
Florida State big man Balsa Koprivica had a monster game in the paint for the Seminoles in their 69-66 win in the Semifinals of the 2021 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament. Koprivica finished the game with 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the floor while adding a game-high 11 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the Noles in the win. Check out the best plays from Koprivica's big game right here!
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While there has been lots of discussion about half-court actions and offenses like5 Out and Dribble Drive, you also hear a lot of coaches talking about playing with pace.
We know that analytics show the advantages of scoring in transition but it leaves some unanswered questions coaches face such as
What does pace mean exactly?
How do you teach it?
The pace concept has been linked to a transition offense system known as the 2 Side Break.
Yes, the 2 Side system was used by the Houston Rockets but it can be adopted to all levels of play. You can get layups and 3’s in this system, based on your talent level. (Continued below.....)
(...Continued.....)Coaches such as Zak Boisvert have mentioned it in clinic presentations but nothing has been produced that goes into greater detail.
Thankfully, Brent Tipton has put together a clinic breakdown of this offensive system and is now available here.
2 Side Transition: How To Trigger Offensive Advantage goes into detail discussing
How 2 Side Transition impacts pace
How to go Early and Opposite
How to go Early and Up
When to Dribble Push
How Stretched Spacing Rules create multiple closeouts
Incorporating 45 cuts and DHOs in transition
Here is Coach Tipton showing examples of early and opposite ball movement and how it disrupts transition defense.
One of the biggest advantages of this system is that it allows you to truly play positionless basketball. If you are a 5 Out coach, 2 Side Break is a perfect fit to get you right into your actions.
High intensity interval training is simply put, the best way to achieve more with your training while actually exercising less.
To hell with the grueling, two hour long training sessions. To hell
with the gargantuan weights. To hell with the treadmill rat race. More
is less with HIIT and here is what you need to know to jump on the
training effectiveness bandwagon. (Continued below.....)
Personal Trainer Tamara Anthony has the perfect full-body dumbbell workout for you. Get ready to sweat together with this workout that can done at home or in the gym.
(....Continued.....)HIIT is not a fad, it's not complicated and
it's certainly not too elite for you. Actually HIIT is a generic
training method that can be applied to a wide range of physical
activities : running, biking, swimming or even rowing. The principle is
similar to firing a weapon: in order to accurately hit your target,
would you rather keep the trigger squeezed until you empty the clip
hoping that a bullet will hit the target or fire short, controlled
bursts to make sure you hit the bullseye?
If you aspire to become a marksman one day, chances are that your
shooting instructor told you not to go berserk on the trigger. Well,
HIIT is basically the same : in order to produce the best results in
terms of fat loss, cardiovascular strengthening and body toning, you
need to keep your sessions short but intense. Combining explosive effort
with periods of rest at regular intervals will keep your body on its
toes and prevent you from ever plateauing.
As I said, HIIT principles can be used for any type of sport, so
without further ado, I'd like to show you a sample workout that you can
test and try at home before you duke it out with a personal coach.
A sample HIIT workout for beginners
Since beaches, ponds and pools are never far away in Bangkok, here is a HIIT swimming workout routine.
Warm up (We'll never say it enough, a proper warm-up is crucial,
whatever sport you engage in. This is even truer when you add HIIT in
the mix) : get the blood flowing, stretch and prime your muscles. If you
swim in an olympic-sized pool, swim a couple of laps. Duration : 6-8
min.
When you're ready, start as follows :
45 seconds, high velocity sprint (freestyle) followed by 1'30'' of light swim or paddling
Repeat for 15 minutes.
When you're done with your training, get out of the pool and hit the
treadmill for another 15 minutes, keep your intensity low but steady. As
a duly deserved reward you can treat yourself with a creamy protein
shake and some good carbs like a banana and a handful of oats (simple
and complex carbs to cover the full spectrum).
''But it's too short!'' Remember that this very simple routine is
made for beginners and I can tell you that if you did it correctly 'too
short' is not the first thing that'll spring to your mind but rather
something like 'I'm dead!' or 'this is insane!'. The goal here is not to
train longer, but to train smarter and better.
After such a workout, your hgh (human growth hormones) will go
through the roof and will trigger a cascade of beneficial chemicals
reactions in your body. Use this method and fine tune the intensity to
your liking (by reducing the rest time for instance) and witness your
whole body undergo a plastic transformation that even the best Hollywood
doctor won't be able to match!
Talk about it with our very knowledgeable trainers at The Aspire Club
in Bangkok. They'll give you tons of tips and tricks to get you started
in a flash and they will help you kick down doors you thought were
invicible.
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Guide To Getting Started With Using And Storing Essential Oils
Author
Brenda Lott
This
guide is intended to quickly teach you the most important things you
need to know before using any essential oils. If you have never used
them before, or if you simply want to refresh your memory on the basics,
then this article is for you.
Aromatherapy is the process of using essential oils, which are very
strong and powerful, to obtain certain benefits. The most important rule
to remember is to always dilute essential oils before using them on the
skin with a carrier oil.
Tips for Buying
Be sure to only buy essential oils that come in a glass bottle that
is a tinted color such as amber or cobalt blue. If they are stored or
packaged in plastic, they will naturally break down the plastic and
quickly deteriorate the quality, making them lose their benefits. Only
excellent quality oils inside dark colored glass bottles will have the
ability to give you benefits.
How to Dilute & Store
When mixing up large quantities of diluted oils for using on the
skin, use a ratio of 80 percent carrier oil and 20 percent essential oil
(for example, a large batch might be a total of ten teaspoons or ten
tablespoons). Mix together gently with a silver spoon inside a glass jar
or bowl. Then, pour into amber glass bottles to store (save and reuse
empty bottles). Use a silver spoon with a silver or glass funnel to get
diluted oils into smaller bottles easily. If you do not have any amber
colored glass bottles for storing diluted oils, simply use any glass jar
with a lid, like a mason jar. Then, wrap the glass jar inside a towel
to protect from light.
Always store essential oils inside a glass container in a cool, dark
area away from sunlight, artificial lights, and heat. All forms of light
and heat quickly deteriorate oils making them ineffective.
Safety Issues
It is extremely important to always dilute essential oils with a
carrier oil before using on the skin. Carrier oils dilute the intensity
of the essential oil. Good examples of carrier oils include olive,
grapeseed, sweet almond, and jojoba. The only exception to this rule is
for lavender which may be used without diluting as long as no skin
reaction occurs (test on a small patch of skin first for sensitivity).
Never ingest; only use topically away from the eyes and away from
sensitive skin areas. Before using any essential oils on children under 3
years old, or when pregnant, consult a professional aromatherapist for
additional safety information.
For occasional use, mix two to five drops of essential oil with some
carrier oil (about a half to a full teaspoon) in a glass bowl before
putting on the skin. Start with fewer drops and increase only if needed.
Start with only one drop if you are new to aromatherapy and/or if the
scent is very strong. Typically, the stronger the scent, the less you
need to use to obtain the benefits.
Rub diluted essential oil(s) all over the bottoms of the feet, back
of neck by the brain stem, or over the area of the body that needs the
benefits.
The Most Common Essential Oils
Aromatherapy can be fun by experimenting with different scents that
give various benefits. The most common ones for getting started include
lavender, lemon, orange, jasmine, tea tree, peppermint, and ylang ylang.
Both lavender and lemon are adaptogenic which means they give the body
whatever benefits it needs most including energy or being relaxed.
Lemon, orange, and other citruses are often the cheapest and offer
uplifting benefits. If you only start with one essential oil, the best
option is lavender, and it's also great for using on children.
The following list describes the properties of each oil.
Lavender: antiseptic, anti-bacterial, antidepressant,
anti-inflammatory, decongestant, reduces muscle spasms, deodorant,
balancing, soothing, calming, relaxing, reduces anxiety, stress relief,
promotes sleep, aids in releasing tension and headaches (massage the
temples), aids in earaches, aids in hair loss, aids in digestion, repels
insects, and more.
Lemon: antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial, antihistamine,
uplifting, refreshing, cheering, and great for cleaning homes. Be sure
to dilute very well to avoid burning the skin. Do not use lemon if you
plan on being outside in the sun because it will make your skin more
likely to burn.
Orange: cheering, refreshing, and uplifting.
Jasmine: calming, relaxing, sensual, romantic, eases depression,
helps with respiratory problems, reduces tension, reduces stress, and
more.
Tea Tree: antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiviral,
antiseptic, repels insects, supports and enhances the immune system,
purifying, and uplifting. Tea tree is also good for cleaning homes.
Peppermint: analgesic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory,
antispasmodic, disinfectant, refreshing, energizing, relieves bad breath
(add a few drops to a splash of water and gargle as mouthwash), repels
insects, relieves nausea, relieves and reduces migraines,
energy-boosting, enhances mood, sharpens focus, alleviates symptoms of
congestion, improves digestion, and more. Do not use on children under
age 3. Do not use while pregnant. Do not use if you or someone around
you is epileptic because the scent of peppermint can trigger seizures.
Never forget that it is extremely important to always dilute
essential oils with a carrier oil before using them on your skin.
Discovering the benefits of aromatherapy can be a fun adventure that has
great potential to improve your quality of life.
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