US Wheelchair Basketball
Wow, it has been a while since I have had time to sit down and take time to write a blog. Actually, I haven't written since before we left on our adventure in Beijing. So, I guess Read More
New Athlete Blog
My fight in the quarterfinals went very smooth. This was the fight I was probably most nervous for since it's the deciding fight to who goes onto the medal rounds. But the fight went good and… Read More
New User Blog
August 10, 2008
(Photo: (Getty Images) President of the United States, George W. Bush holds up the American Flag the right way after wife Laura Bush instructed him to turn it around at the… Read More
Ali Wood is the Director of International and High Performance Beach Programs for USA Volleyball. She is serving as the team leader for the U.S. athletes competing at the Olympic Games in Beijing.
We got to sleep in a bit yesterday because the gold medal match was not scheduled until 11 am. This was a blessing as Kelly (our physical therapist), Troy (Misty and Kerri's coach) and I… Read More
USA Synchronized Swimming
Friday after practice we got all of our Speedo outfitting. It is kind… Read More
USA Syncronized Swimming
When you think of a day at the pool, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a lounge chair. But with only 16 days until Opening Ceremonies our days are anything but relaxing (not that… Read More
New Athlete Blog
Christina and I are ranked fifth after our tech and free swims over the last 2 days. Of course we would love to be placed higher so far, but we aren't giving in yet.
We've… Read More
Ashley Ivy and partner Lauren Fendrick had an adventure playing on the SWATCH FIVB World Tour this summer and fall.
Domestic volleyball, International volleyball, it's all the… Read More