What bothers me with this statement put out by BYU is the fact that they state it wasn’t a BYU student like that is supposed to justify something. IT DOESNT MATTER. The fact is that you allowed an unsafe environment to the point that an officer came and sat by the bench!
I have been trying to process this and not say anything until my anger and feelings were calmed down! People wonder why I fight so hard to spread diversity amongst the volleyball world and this is just one reason why! The video posted is disgusting!
50 years. 4 patriarchs and 37 words that paved the way for myself and other female student athletes to be able to have equal rights to the opportunity in sports! Volleyball has been such a big influence in my life and I hope I can help continue the legacy of Title IX.
#TitleIX50
Said I wasn’t gunna cry and I’ve cried more today seeing the pictures captured and knowing the adversity and the hard work these girls all went through to be National Champions!
Just some advice from college coach to parents.. when we are sitting in the stands we hear the negative comments you are saying about these young athletes and coaches. Don’t jeopardize your child’s opportunity to be recruited!
I got the embarrassed “mooommmmmmm�� this morning when Cayden walked out to see his birthday sign in the yard and a bus of classmates drove by as we came outside 🤣
Of course I’m proud of
@asjiaoneal
for what she does on the court. But what I’m most proud of her for is the legacy she continues off the court for young black girls and women to look up to!
Now that 23/24 volleyball season is officially over! Ready to start the grind of a new season! Excited to build off the culture we’re creating and the team we’re building at Kent State!
So many people in this crew that I am thankful for! Sharing our stories and became family to Texas Athletics! Thank you for being apart of my journey and so many others at Texas🤘🏽
@AndeWall
@ESPNLowell
Jordan, E’van, and so many more 🧡🧡
Today we celebrate the first annual National Black Women in Sports Day!
It is an honor to not only be a woman but to be a BLACK woman in this profession! I am thankful for those who have paved the way for me and those who continue to mentor and support me!
@diverserep
Psa to PSAs: make sure when you’re sending an email you have the correct coaches name on there. Do you research! If you are sending me an email directly include MY name. Not the former staff or a different university’s staff.
Logan said it perfectly… INVEST IN WOMENS SPORTS!!
@loganeggleston_
you are amazing, your family is amazing! I am so happy for you but even more so proud of you!
Due to playing overseas,
@loganeggleston_
's parents accepted her 2023
#NCAAWOTY
award and shared that she will be RETURNING to America to play volleyball! 🗣️🏐
#NCAAconv
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When your mentor is being honored with the All-Time Great Coach award>>!
So thankful that I got to play for Jerritt and get to have him now as a coaching mentor!
@TexasVolleyball
Person on plane: I don’t get why people stand up on the plane as soon as the seat belt sign is off.
Me: Umm I’m 6’4 and my legs have been crammed the last hour and a half. I need to stretch 🤣
🚨Class of 2025🚨
Tomorrow is 🗓️June 15th! 2 things things to remember during this time!
1. Make sure you update your contact information on university athlete.!
2. Don’t panic if you aren’t getting the calls or text right away! This is just the start of your future!
In 2018, former Texas volleyball player Haley Eckerman sought to increase the representation of Black girls and women in volleyball. Working with teammates and friends in the volleyball world, Eckerman developed a roster that would soon become known as “Team Dream”. +
Congratulations to our Waterloo Bucks Student of the Game Cayden Eckerman. He will be in 8th grade next year at Hoover Middle School. Cayden is a hard worker and kind to everyone. You’ll never see Cayden without a smile on his face! He just brings joy to every classroom he’s in!
When I tell you these 3 gave me chills singing the national anthem at the
@NCAAVolleyball
national championship. It was an amazing performance ! Audience Of One ❤️
Had a great time last night with Flash,
@CoachSendy
@CoachKenniBurns
at the Late night in the library! Hope to see all of you today at our exhibition at 2pm against Findlay!
Abosolutely disgusting and unacceptable! And the statement from BYU was bs as well! Something should have been done at the game! The fact that a police officer had to be put by the bench is RIDICULOUS.
Breaking: Rodney Terry has agreed to a five-year contract to become Texas' full-time coach, sources told
@jeffborzello
and
@PeteThamel
.
Terry went 22-8 after he took over as interim head coach and led the Longhorns to the men's Elite Eight.
She’s back! These last 6+ months for Anna have been tough, but she has been the best teammate off the court. today she got to take some swings without being limited. The girls burst into cheers because they knew what it meant for her and the work that she has put in!
Two East High Kids in Houston. Beauty and the Beast at the black student athlete summit! Learning how to create better environments and better support our Black Student Athletes.
@GadsonStrong
@BSASummit
#BSASummit2022
The last 6 days our staff was busy with camps! We had a great turnout for my first year of camps at Kent State! Now time to focus on recruiting and getting ready for fall season l! 26 days until our kids report day!!
People wonder why there aren’t as many female head coaches. This is one of the many reasons!! We often feel like we have to choose between family and career!!
Huge thank you to
@timmoses68
and East high for hosting their first Haley Eckerman invitational it is a huge honor to have a tournament named after me!
Announcing the College Sports Communicators Hall of Fame Class of 2024!
Congrats to:
⭐ John Bianco (
@UT_Bianco
)
⭐ Lisa Champagne (
@LisaChampagne72
)
⭐ Beano Cook
⭐ Tim Tolokan
⭐ Will Roleson (
@wroleson
)
⭐ Amy Yakola
Learn more:
👀 National team got the Middle Blocker U representing!! Congrats
@ChiakaOgbogu
Bri and
@asjiaoneal
If you’re in Dfw Area be sure to check out the USA team in the VNL finals July 12-16!
Texas WR Brennan Eagles created a list of actions student-athletes are demanding from the university and AD in response to racial injustice
Members on the team are refusing to participate in recruiting and donor-related events if university officials fail to take action
“She is the only person in program history to have accomplished the combined feat of 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 300 steals and 150 blocks.”
#LegendsNeverDie
#LonghornLegend
Volleyball Day in Nebraska—tune in!
Members of the VB community: Please take time to watch the Nebraska vs. Omaha match tonight at 7pm (Central) on the Big Ten Network. In addition to the buzz about an attendance record, large viewership will help make the case for more coverage.
Congratulations to the East High 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees: Todd Clayter, Cortez McGhee, Kyven Gadson & Haley Eckerman. The ceremony is Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper East High gymnasium prior to the varsity basketball game.
In honor of Black History Month, we spoke with some of our athletes, coaches, and administrators.
Here’s how
@KentStVball
HC
@CoachHEckerman
inspires those around her:
Starting June 15th after a student athletes sophomore year of high school coaches contact athletes (phone calls, text messages, any electronic correspondence)!!
Excited to start finding more future flashes tomorrow!
#goflashes
💙⚡️