![]() I’m wondering if you and either of your athletes here had any thoughts about how that’s set up right now, whether you want it to look different?ĬOACH BARNES: I’ll start with mixed emotions because I want to be in there, as coaches want to help them get things rolling. Yesterday we heard from several coaches that expressed some frustration with some of the NCAA rules regarding when they’re allowed to be in the gym or work with their athletes over the summer, especially compared to what those schedules look like for other sports. They haven’t lost a game yet and we’re looking forward to what’s coming. And I’ve been so impressed with the ladies on this team, the returners, how they jumped right on. And that’s what gold reminds me of, when I look at it, the opportunities are all here. I just see gold mine, I see the black and gold. They’re not very much unlike Nebraska people as far as the state. They’re just yearning for it to be a great program. When you look at Iowa, the commitment, the people in that state love volleyball. Being in this conference and having the opportunity to work up into the biggest and best conference in the country is a big deal. There’s so much that Iowa has to offer, to offer these players and the incoming players that not many places can. Can you talk about those as you head into the season?ĬOACH BARNES: There are challenges. You’re not naive to the challenges that you took on. We’re grateful to be a part of Iowa and helping Iowa to get to the top of that. It’s something that’s growing dramatically quick and has a force that’s going.Īnd you add the Big Ten Network with all the TV improvements that are happening and media day, I think you’re seeing something very special grow here and you’re seeing I think a growth spurt for this sport that’s about to really take off. It is the number one choice for women.Īnd so you’re seeing young girls choosing volleyball, their mothers bringing them to these volleyball tournaments, and their fathers on the sidelines really getting into the sport. And their number one choice as a sport is volleyball. And so the numbers I look at, half of the population’s over 50 percent women. I think you’re going to find out it’s a win-win situation for both volleyball and you because this sport is on the rise, as everybody knows.Īs a coach, you make decisions every day off numbers off of evaluations, on observations. Thanks for being here and promoting our sport. And I really appreciate everyone’s work in the media here. What the Big Ten has done, the athletic directors, the SWAs put all this so we could have this day. It’s incredible to be part of this game-changing event. And AJ, Amiya, we’re just really privileged to be here, grateful to be here. Toyosi - I always want to make sure I say it right, I call her Toy, but it’s Toyosi. ISAAC - Student-Athlete Advisory Committeeīig Ten Volleyball Media Day Chicago, Illinois - Press ConferenceĬOACH BARNES: Good morning.
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