We Are the Champions
Sun Apr 15 22:30:00 -0400 2012
April 15, 2012 This season has truly been a blessing. Hard work, determination, injuries, sickness, and a few defeats have lead us to be champions. I can honestly say that this team has worked so hard. After losing to Unilever last season 0-3 it just proves that this team has heart and they were… Read More
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Mommy Volley
Sun Mar 04 17:08:00 -0500 2012
March 4, 2012 So I decided to switch it up a little. The blog today is dedicated to two players on the USA Volleyball team who have children. I was curious about their journeys and what led them back to the court after having a baby. The questions were: 1. When did you find out you were… Read More
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Loyal Fans
Fri Feb 17 15:10:00 -0500 2012
Feb. 17, 2012 Just like it's hard to find that true friend..... it's even harder to find a LOYAL fan. When they come around I do my best to let them know they are appreciated. I have a fan page on Facebook (click here) and on that fan page I do my best to interact with each every fan who posts. … Read More
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Volleyball Injuries
Sat Feb 11 22:57:00 -0500 2012
Well as we all know injuries happen in every sport. The amazing thing about injuries...... you recover. I know a few teammates that have had knee surgeries, shoulder surgeries, torn ligaments, torn tendons, sprained ankles, broken fingers, and I mean the list goes on and on. I admire the drive of… Read More
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The Countdown
Sun Feb 05 18:01:00 -0500 2012
Feb. 5, 2012 As you all know today is February 5th. Tomorrow will mark the official countdown until the end of Super League. One month to be exact. This team has brought me so much in a little bit of time. Time and time again I ask myself what my purpose is on this team. As I am sure you all ask… Read More
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Second Term
Sun Jan 29 15:14:00 -0500 2012
Jan. 29, 2012 As you all know the second half of the Super League starts on Tuesday. Sollys Nestle will play Sao Caetano at home. Last time we played them was in December. Can you believe it is about to be February? I am so in love with Brazil it is amazing. Time sure does fly when you are having… Read More
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Brazil...
Sun Jan 08 19:49:00 -0500 2012
Jan. 8, 2012 Hello everyone. Due to not having Internet I have had to find ways to get my blog up. I am here in Brazil right now for my season with Sollys Nestle. I love Brazil. Everyone is so friendly here. The team is WONDERFUL. My first home game is January 10th, and I can not wait to be on the… Read More
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Back to Work
Wed Dec 28 22:53:00 -0500 2011
Back to Work Dec. 27, 2011 Well it was great spending time with the family in North Carolina for Christmas but now it is time to get back to work. I wish I would have had more time since I haven't seen that side of the family in two years but with this lifestyle you take what you can get. For the… Read More
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Christmas Eve
Wed Dec 28 22:52:00 -0500 2011
Christmas Eve Dec. 24, 2011 Hello everyone! I am here in Saxapahaw, North Carolina spending Christmas with my family. I love this time of year. So much love is in the air. Every Christmas Eve like I mentioned before is filled with God, food, presents, family, and games. This was a little… Read More
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It's CHRISTmas Time...
Wed Dec 28 22:51:00 -0500 2011
It's CHRISTmas Time... Dec. 22, 2011 Hello everyone. Today my family and I went Christmas shopping. Every Christmas Eve the family gets together for a party and we exchange gifts. The gift exchange is done by playing Dirty Santa. To read the full blog entry on Dec. 22, click here. Follow… Read More
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Family Time
Thu Dec 22 02:27:00 -0500 2011
Family Time... Dec. 21, 2011 Hello everyone. I'm here safe and sound in North Carolina for the Christmas holidays. I haven't seen this side of the family since 2009 when we played Penn State for the NCAA Championship game." To read the complete Dec. 21 blog entry by Destinee, visit her blog… Read More
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What it Takes to be a GREAT Hitter
Thu Dec 22 02:25:00 -0500 2011
What it takes to be a GREAT hitter Dec. 20, 2011 I always get asked, "What do you do to jump high or what do you do to hit so hard?" A better question is "what does it take to be a great hitter?" I often ask myself that. I have to say it truly is a blessing to play amongst the best volleyball… Read More
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The Journey
Thu Dec 22 02:22:00 -0500 2011
The Journey Dec. 19, 2011 People seem to feel that volleyball is my life. Not even close. As much time I put in volleyball I try my hardest to live live outside of it. I remember being bullied in middle and high school because of my height and race. My mother always told me to stand up straight… Read More
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Blogger: Destinee Hooker
Destinee Hooker is an opposite hitter for the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team. She has made an immediate impact on the team since joining the squad full-time in 2010. In summer of 2011, she was named an FIVB Hero and went on to win the MVP of the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix.
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