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Travel Blog: Gopher Volleyball in Hawaii
3/13/2017 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
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March 18, 2017
The Gophers had a great trip as they finished up their spring training excursion to Hawaii. Mahalo to all who made this trip possible!
To all who made the #Gophers trip a memorable one, mahalo! 🤙🌺🌴
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March 17, 2017
After a well-played scrimmage against Hawaii, it was a day of rest and relaxation before heading back to Minnesota. Some of the group woke up early and climbed Diamond Head, while others took in the local area near Waikiki Beach. Check out our last video blog entry, this time coming from Jasmyn Martin, Alice Zeimann and Regan Pittman.
March 16, 2017
Minnesota practiced at the Stan Sherriff Center on Thursday morning prior to its spring scrimmage later that day. After a great pre-game meal, the Gophers prepared for their match against the Wahine later that day. Check out the action from the spring scrimmage HERE.
March 15, 2017
Minnesota had another great day in the gym and followed up with a video session. After that, the Gophers had some down time and later went out to eat as a team. Check out this video as the Gophers, even in Hawaii, continue their work in the weightroom. It was great to have Hawaii allow us to use their weight room for our recovery workouts.
March 14, 2017
The Gophers added another day training day, their third so far in Hawaii. Following a two-hour on-court training session, the Gophers worked out again with Coach Y before finishing the day in the gym.
Minnesota Volleyball jumped on the bus and took in the Polyensian Cultural Center. There, they visited various cultures of the six Pacific Polynesian islands and experienced its native music, song and dance. Hawaii showcased its native hula, Tonga held a drum session, New Zealand demonstrated its native haka dance, while the Samoa Island climbed a coconut tree.
March 13, 2017
The Gophers had their second day of practice at the University of Hawaii. Minnesota continued to work on serve receive, serving and finished with an intrasquad scrimmages. After the court workout, the Gophers headed to the weight room as Coach Y had a full workout routine for them to complete.
After a hard day's work in the gym, the Gophers jumped on a bus and went to the North Shore. They witnessed some spectacular waves. The pipeline surfing scene was all around them. After an outdoor bar-b-que, the team, coaches and staff took in a cloudy sunset off the North Shore.
March 12, 2017
The Gophers woke up and headed to the University of Hawaii for workouts and practice. They opened the day with a workout, led by strength and conditioning coach Sara Wiley. The Gophers then held practice, where they focused passing, serving and hitting during that time. It was a good start to the week as the Gophers will practice again on Tuesday and Wednesday before their Thursday match vs the Wahine.
Following practice, the Gophers visited the beach, played a little sand volleyball and canoed. After dinner, Minnesota watched the fireworks held in conjunction with the Honolulu Festival.
March 11, 2017
Minnesota Volleyball packed its bags and headed to the airport Saturday morning, where the Gophers had a noon flight. After the nine-hour plane ride, the Gophers settled into their hotel near Waikiki Beach. With the long travel day, it was dinner and an early night to bed for this crew.
