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BY LESLIE ROBERTSCommunity contributor
nce again, Bakersfieldathletes dominate at thenational level!
The Vision Zone Volley-ball Club 15 Elite team
earned a gold medal finish in the2010 USA Volleyball NationalChampionships on June 29.
The four-day competition washeld in Reno, Nev. and hosted thetop teams from across the nation.
The team previously placed fifthin the 2009 Nationals in Miami, Fla.
Vision Zone players include:
#2 Nadya Abukhazneh — Defen-sive Specialist#5 Natalie Pardo — Defensive Spe-cialist#11 Erin Andrew — Defensive Spe-cialist#21 Tali Brown — Right Side#9 Baylie Duncan — Outside Hitter#12 Taylor Harris — Setter #10 Keely Palla — Outside Hitter#1 Haylee Roberts — MiddleBlocker#7 Kiki Robinson — Setter#13 Krista Rymer — Middle Block-er#14 Savannah Templeton — Mid-dle Blocker
The team is coached by GregHarris.
Zone went into the tournamentseeded #8 in a 48 team pool.
On their first day of play, theteam defeated A5 Mizuno fromArizona 25-15, 25-16. They thenstopped the Iowa Rockets 25-14,25-21 and closed the day shuttingdown Texas Image 25-11, 26-24.
Their second day was no differ-ent — they won the two finalmatches of their preliminary poolagainst Portland 25-13, 25-10 andNorthern California 25-22, 19-25,15-6.
The third day of play included athree team pool in which Zonedominated Renaissance fromPennsylvania 27-25, 26-24 andClub Red from Arizona 25-15, 25-19.
Zone’s record of 5-0 placed theminto a challenge bracket to deter-mine if they would compete in theGold quarter finals.
Zone conquered TCA fromOrange County in two matcheswith scores 25-20, 25-23.
The team was an unstoppabletrain barreling through the finalday of single elimination competi-tion.
They eliminated the #1 seed, SanGabriel Elite from Southern Cali-fornia 25-21, 25-17. This winensured a medal but the girlsvowed not to settle for bronze.They fought on to crush Spring-field, Ill. in two with scores of 25-11, 25-22.
The team found themselves onthe Championship Court gunningfor GOLD!
The final match was magical.They were paraded onto the grand-stand court in true Olympic fash-ion. As each player’s name wasannounced, everyone in atten-dance could feel the electricity inthe air. Zone took the court withconfidence and controlled ClubWest from Southern California inthe first game of the match win-ning 25-18.
The second game was a battlewith Club West coming out withthe win 25-23. The Zone ralliedtheir “Hoooo-Raaaah” spirit toquickly seize the gold medal in thefinal game scoring 15 points toWest’s 6.
The team was presented withgold medals on the Championshippodium and commended for theiramazing 11-0 record.
Coach Harris is incredibly proudof all of his players. Each girl com-mitted 100 percent to the team andperformed at an extremely highlevel.
Although all of the Zone playersplayed exceptional volleyball dur-ing the competition, three weregiven honors at the medal ceremo-ny. Taylor Harris and Kiki Robinsonwere named to the All-Tourna-ment Team. Haylee Roberts wasawarded All-Tournament MVP.
For more information go to theteam Web site at:http://vzvbc.clubspaces.com. Fortournament results go to:https://www.advancedeventsys-tems.com/VolleyballResults/Standings.aspx?e=PTAwMDAwMDA3MTU90&d=2962.
For more information about USAVolleyball National Tournament,go to:http://usavolleyball.org/events/2483.
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felt like I had walked on to a movieset. The setting: a middle school nes-tled in Northeast Bakersfield withmostly single-parent students whom,to my amazement, were in top form
when it came time for discipline andbehavior.
Mr. Jonathan Freehling, the physical edu-cation teacher, coach, mentor, icon, leader,and counselor is an awesome person. Iknew that right away when I saw the reac-tion in the kids’ faces when they spoke ofhim.
Their eyes lit up as if they were talkingabout Santa Claus.
One of his students, 12-year-old DanielGarcia, told me he plans on buyingFreehling his own gym one day. Daniel haslost 25 pounds and loves to exercise.
There were several students with fat lossand physical wellness stories — too manyto mention all their names.
I heard praise from every student I talkedto. They admire this man for the encour-agement and positive reinforcement he hasgiven each and every one of them.
His co-workers feel the same way. Theyhave great respect for this man.
Freehling is a spry 50-year-old who trulyloves his kids. They came flocking to me totell me how great he is — I didn’t have topick anyone out of a group.
Freehling’s school, Washington Middle, isonly one of two middle schools in Bakers-field that possesses a gym inside one of theclassrooms. I was so impressed with thestudents’ abilities to utilize the equipmentso effectively.
That’s where thegood “coaching”comes in.
Many of Freehling’sstudents have not justlost weight, they havelost the fear it takes totake that step inbecoming fit — andwe know how hardthat commitment canbe, especially at theiryoung ages.
They now have con-fidence in themselves.
Coach Freehlingmotivates the chil-dren, without insult-
ing them. Several are poor, overweight anddon’t eat proper breakfast — let alonesnacks or meals. Coach Freehling makessure they are well hydrated and nourished.He goes the extra mile to ensure this beforethe kids work out.
I was too late in the school season to wit-ness Freehling's amazing Boot Camp,
which is designed specifically for his stu-dents. I can’t wait to go back to WashingtonMiddle School when he starts up again!
He says each student participates in this
seasonal activity and, while they arepushed by Coach, they are also encouragedto do the “best they can do.”
Sounds like a smart, healthy and safe
plan to me — not to mention fun.Coach Freehling said that while the kids
are at the “wall squat” station, he playsmath games to get their minds off of theirleg pain!
His motto? Motivate, don’t isolate the stu-dents. Push them into doing somethingthey think they cannot do.
He also told me that while the kids arerunning laps, he whispers accolades intheir ears as they run by him.
I am sure he is telling them they can dothis and if they can’t run, then it’s okay, butdo the best you can do!
The WOW factor is certainly here.Freehling’s ability to motivate these kids
will go well past their middle school ages.They will take this positive direction withthem as young adults.
I only wish I had had a coach like this. Ialso hope the parents of these studentsrealize how lucky they are to have a manlike this in charge of their kid’s health, well-ness and positive influence.
Coach Freehling is a true hero of Wash-ington Middle School!
Gina Rolow is a local fitness instructorand the owner of Body By Gina, Personaland Group Training. Questions, comments?Please email Gina at:[email protected].
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Summer ‘school’ without the testsor homework!
MOMSnext ministry prepares momsfor next stage of mothering
COURTESY PHOTO
The Vision Zone Volleyball Club 15 Elite team earned a gold medal finishin the 2010 USA Volleyball National Championships on June 29.
COURTESY PHOTO
The Zone rallies their “Hoooo-Raaaah” spirit to seize the gold medal inthe final game of the 2010 USA Volleyball National Championships.
Vision Zone Girls Volleyball teamrallies for GOLD at Junior Nationals!
PE teacher earns ‘hero’ status at Washington Middle School
BY JENNIFER PATINOCommunity contributor
ooking for something to dothis summer? How aboutjoining CSUB’s Osher Life-long Learning Institute(OLLI) program.
The OLLI program has lots to dofor those of us who are aged 50 and
BETTER — without the tests orhomework!
Some classes that are takingplace this summer are:• Tai Chi• Beginning & Intermediate Cro-cheting• Photo Journeys• Musical Mondays
• Learn to play bridgeThere is also a field trip to the
Museum of Tolerance located inLos Angeles.
For more information or to regis-ter for a class, please call 654-2441or check the Web site at:www.csub.edu/OLLI.
GINAROLOWFitness columnist
Students atCSUB’s OsherLifelong Learn-ing Instituteparticipate in aTai Chi class.For more infor-mation, visitwww.csub.edu/OLLI.COURTESY PHOTO
PHOTO BY GINA ROLOW
Fitness instructor, Gina Rolow, believes students at Washington Middle School are luckyto have Jonathan Freehling as their physical education teacher, coach and mentor.
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BY DONNA ALSOPCommunity contributor
s mothers enter the school years with theirchildren, new challenges and issues arise, butthe need for community and hope remains.For this reason, Olive Knolls Church willbegin offering MOMSnext, a ministry to
mothers of school-age kids.MOMSnext is an extension of MOPS International. A MOMSnext group is an open, accepting place for
all mothers of school-age kids to come, just as theyare, to experience authentic community, personalgrowth, practical help and spiritual hope.
MOMSnext will encourage, equip and developmoms in the next phase of mothering.
MOMSnext meetings will consist of speakers, book
discussions, creative activities and a chance to learnand talk about topics that are relevant to motheringschool-age children.
Meetings will be 9 to 11:30 a.m. on the first and thirdWednesdays of the month beginning Sept. 1 throughMay.
Registration is $35. This includes the MOPS Interna-tional Membership Fee ($23.95) and $11.05 for thebook “The 10 Best Decisions Every Parent Can Make,”which will be discussed at the meetings.
There is also an $80 annual fee that can be split intotwo $40 payments due on Sept. 1 and Jan. 5.
For more information, contact Kim at 587-2346;email: [email protected] or, download a registrationform at: www.oliveknolls.com!
Optimal Hospice Care volunteerorientation set for Saturday, July 17BY RHONDA FRANKHOUSERCommunity contributor
ptimal Hospice Care is offering a special Sat-urday New Volunteer Orientation July 17 from9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4700 Stockdale Hwy., Ste.120.
A light lunch will be provided.To reserve your seat, please contact the Volunteer
Department today at 716-4000 or email us at: [email protected].
Pet Therapy Teams, housekeepers, and hair stylistsare all encouraged to attend!O
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