Does anyone know any of the players on the national teams?

Question

I was just wondering, because here in Japan the national players are like celebrities, and they're really hard to get a glimpse of. I wanted to know what their status was like in other countries . . .

But apparently the world of top volleyball players is really small! My mom teaches at a university with a really good volleyball team, and she has a student who's friends with Araki Erika and knows other national players like Kimura Saori, Kurihara Megumi, and Oyama Kana. And anyone with a foot in that world seems to be connected to half if not all of the V-league (the top volleyball league) teams!

Answer 1

I know about 80-90% off the top of my head.

Honestly, here in the U.S. not many people know what players are on our national team. Vball is not that well advertised here, and the people who play are usually more concerned with playing than spectating.

But yeah, the people who are really into volleyball (often college and club players), do sometimes know players on the team. Or have friends who know them.

Sadly, vball players here don't get a lot of recognition. Even though the national volleyball team is one of our best teams going into the olympics. Ask the average person on the street if they know any of the players and 99.9% will have no clue.

It's getting better, but it will take time.

Answer 2

i used to referee Riley Salmon when he was in high school.  They are not celebrities here in the US.  Far from it.  I am not even sure if I would recognize Riley after all these years.

Answer 3

I played against Llyod Ball when he played for mid west in JO's  and I follow the US men team but they are not celebrities at all....more people know Gabrielle Reese (who isn't that good) because she is pretty but the average fan couldn't pick out Priddy, Salmon,Ball, Hough, and company.

The states has to many sports....plus VB is far and away the least favorite sport .....baseball,Football,Hockey,basketball... and even Nascar are far and away bigger draws.

VB is not eveen close.

Answer 4

I have no idea who are the players in our national team. -_-

Answer 5

well, for beach volleyball, the US's best players are

Misty MAy Treanor, and Kerri Walsh

they are like awesome, but not celebrities

Answer 6

I unfortunately don't but I'd like to... (I'm Italian) And also here, they are kinda celebrities but not like football players...

Oh, if you'll ever get to know Miyuki Takahashi let me know, and let me know her... XD (I'm dreaming... =( )