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Small town, big upset
CEV Championships (Round 1 of 2):Muszyna 3, Istanbul 2 (26-24, 26-24, 19-25, 23-25, 15-11)Two weeks ago, we walked through the snow to a small gym in a small mountain town in southern Poland, right on...
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David defeats Goliath
A small-town team shows it can beat an opponent studded with Olympic starsCEV Cup Championship: Muszyna 3, Istanbul 2 (25-18, 1-25, 25-15, 22-25, 15-11)In large swaths of Central and Eastern Europe,...
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NCAA Championships in Seattle/Tacoma: A Rare Event
2013 Women’s Volleyball Final Four will be just the 18th D1 Championship, and the 4th for womenWhen the 2013 D1 NCAA Volleyball Championship comes to Key Arena this December, it will be an opportunity...
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Courtney Thompson featured on this week’s The Net Live podcast
USA Olympian and documentary guide Thompson talks volleyballCourtney Thompson, the central figure in the upcoming documentary Court & Spark, is a guest on this week’s The Net Live podcast.Courtney...
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Volleyball is tops in 19 states; track, soccer, basketball and soccer trail
Volleyball is the most popular high school girls sport in more states than any other single sportOther high school girls’ sports get plenty of attention, but volleyball has moved to the head of the...
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Watching hockey, thinking about volleyball
Stanley Cup a reminder of two great things about sportsNot five minutes after the Boston Bruins had all but ensured the NHL championships would be extended to a seventh game, members of the Chicago...
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Staying undefeated
The Seattle Mariners’ Nick Franklin knows the difference between defeat and being defeatedIn today’s Seattle Times, Seattle Mariners’ manager Eric Wedge describes his hot young second basemen, Nick...
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Courtney and Jerzey: In Poland, by way of England
Stars from Wimbledon and London shared the stage in Łódź, PolandWe tuned in to coverage of Wimbledon this weekend, and saw a familiar face. Jerzy Janowicz became the first Polish man to reach the...
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Washington to retire Courtney Thompson’s jersey
After more than 100 years of athletics, UW will retire a woman athlete’s jerseyIn the six years since Courtney Thompson graduated from the University of Washington, she’s travelled the world playing...
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Court & Spark documentary set to premiere during NCAA Volleyball Final Four
Two screenings at AVCA Convention plus opportunities to purchase a DVD; proceeds benefit volleyballAVCA screenings: 2:30PM, December 20 | 2:00PM, December 21 | Washington State Convention Centerto...
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Courtney Thompson to face off against Olympic teammate in European Champions...
Rival-turned-friend Jordan Larson-Burbach once again on the same courtDinamo Kazan @ Voléro Zürich | February 6, 2014 | 11:00AM (Pacific Time)When Courtney Thompson heard her coach call Jordan...
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Acclaimed volleyball documentary now available via online streaming
featured this week in an Associated Pressreport by Anne M. Peterson,reprinted in newspapers around the nation, including:
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Courtney Thompson’s pro volleyball team reaches world semifinals
Voléro Zürich upsets Sao Paulo, aims for third trophy of 2014While many of her US National Team teammates have begun 2014 training in Anaheim, Olympian Courtney Thompson’s professional team in Europe...
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Courtney Thompson on the roster for rematch against Brazil
Rematch of the 2012 Olympic Finals set for this weekend and next weekOlympians Courtney Thompson (L) and Nicole Davis will be on the rosterfor all four matches against Brazil Olympian and Court &...
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Court & Spark is an Official Selection to the 7th Annual Indie Spirit Film...
Documentary will screen October 17-19 in Colorado SpringsAward-winning documentary Court & Spark will be featured at another film festival. This time it’s the 2014 Indie Spirit Film Festival in...
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USA Volleyball High Performance Program praises Court & Spark
Award-winning documentary will screen October 18 at 7th Annual Indie Spirit Film Festival in Colorado SpringsSome terrific feedback from Denise Sheldon, manager of USAVolleyball’s High Performance...
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Washington alum Courtney Thompson is home after Team USA wins World...
Star of “Court & Spark” is part of USA Women’s first-ever gold medal team[This article, by Jack Hamann, first appeared in the October 17, 2014 Seattle Times]Courtney Thompson of the U.S. serves...
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Court & Spark honored at 7th Annual Indie Spirit Film Festival
Documentary wins Audience Award for Best Sports Feature The screening had concluded. It was time for questions from the audience.“How,” one man asked, “were you able to convince Courtney Thompson to...
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“Jam the Gym” blog features Courtney Thompson
“Court & Spark celebrates volleyball and showcases Courtney’s effervescent personality”This week’s Jam the Gymblog features an interview with Courtney Thompson. As co-producers of Court &...
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National Team | Courtney Thompson is a two-time Olympian
Courtney Thompson is now a two-time Olympian as Karch Kiraly takes three setters on his rosterUSA women are headed to Rio with a squad that includes four two-time OlympiansCourtney Thompson is...
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National Team | Karch Kiraly says Rio “will be the best volleyball Olympics...
USA volleyball head coach says team is “preparing for uncertainty”USA head coach Karch Kiraly-photo by FIVBThe USA Women’s Volleyball Olympic roster was made public this morning (see: USA Volleyball...
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Idolized American
Courtney Thompson has earned the respect of her teammates and coaches as she heads to her second Olympics[Note: Hope you got a chance to see our Courtney Thompson profile in yesterday's Seattle Times....
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