Category Archives: Deaflympics Blog

My thoughts and experiences as I train and travel with the USA Deaf Volleyball Team to play in the 2013 Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Post 6-Blogging with Kelly Kyle

July 30th, Monday and Tuesday were a great two days of competition for Team USA’s Women’s Indoor Volleyball team. Monday’s match was against Poland and Tuesday’s was against Italy. Both of the matches were important in helping us finish first … Continue reading

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Post 5- Blogging with Kelly Kyle

July 28th Saturday and Sunday was when the competition really started to get going. We had a HUGE match Saturday evening against Russia, who we believed to be our biggest opponents in pool play. It was an evening game and it was … Continue reading

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Post 4- Blogging with Kelly Kyle

July 26 Friday night was an experience not many get to say they have been a part of: an Olympic opening ceremony! USA was decked out in matching blue USA polos, khaki shorts, and either tan shoes if you are a … Continue reading

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Post 3-Blogging with Kelly Kyle

July 25th I know it has been some time since I last was able to blog and update you all. The amount of free time is definitely limited now that we are over in Bulgaria, making it difficult for me … Continue reading

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Post 2: Blogging with Kelly Kyle

July 18th The last three days have been filled with intense on-court team and positional training sessions, off-court workouts, team bonding, and our first scrimmage since we have arrived at training camp. Our coaches have put a lot of thought … Continue reading

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Post 1: Blogging with Kelly Kyle

July 15th, Prior to the USA Deaflympics training camp which officially kicked off on the 14th of July, I was fortunate enough to be able to take almost two full days to tour Washington D.C. This was my first time … Continue reading

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Less than one week until I head down to Louisville, Kentucky to participate in the US Open with my USA Deaf team. This will be the first time I have met any of my teammates or coaches. I am super … Continue reading

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