PORTLAND, Ore. --- The Portland Pilots volleyball team and head coach Joe Houck will begin the 2010 campaign with their first official training session on Monday, Aug. 9 on the UP campus. The Pilots are scheduled to be on the practice floor almost every day during the month, including a scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 21.
Houck, who is entering his third year at the helm of the Pilots, will welcome anyone who wants to watch the team practice, including high school coaches, players and fans, beginning with Tuesday’s practice.
Portland welcomes back three starters, a senior libero and eight letterwinners overall from last year’s team that posted a 6-23 overall record and a 2-12 mark in the West Coast Conference. The roster features four newcomers who will be seeing their first action on a collegiate court next week.
Portland’s first match of the 2010 season is set for Friday, Aug. 27 against the Oregon State Beavers in Corvallis. UP’s first home match is scheduled for Sept. 28 against Trinity Western, while the West Coast Conference slate begins on Sept. 30 at Saint Mary’s.
If you wish to attend a Portland volleyball practice session, please e-mail Coach Houck (houckj@up.edu), assistant coach Michael King (kingm@up.edu) or assistant coach Sara Reilly (reillys@up.edu) the day before to guarantee the session will take place as scheduled.
UP Volleyball’s 2010 Preseason Practice Schedule:
Aug. 10, Tuesday, 9 AM -12 PM & 2-5 PM
Aug. 11, Wednesday 2:30-5:30 PM
Aug. 12, Thursday, 8-11 AM & 2-5 PM
Aug. 13, Friday, 9-11:30 AM & 3-5:30 PM
Aug. 14, Saturday, 10 AM - 1 PM
Aug. 16, Monday, 8-11:30 AM & 2:30-5:30 PM
Aug. 17, Tuesday, 9-11:30 AM & 2-5 PM
Aug. 18, Wednesday, 10 AM - 12 PM
Aug. 19, Thursday, 8:30-11:30 AM & 2:30-5:30 PM
Aug. 21, Saturday, 10 AM - 1 PM, Purple & White Scrimmage
Aug. 23, Monday, 8:30-11:30 AM & 2:30-5:30 PM
Aug. 24, Tuesday, 9 AM -12 PM
Aug. 25, Wednesday, 9 AM -12 PM
Aug. 27, Friday, Season Opener at Oregon State, 7:00 PM
