After putting it off for years, I finally bought tickets for an AVP tournament. This one is at the tennis venue across I-71 from Kings Island. Finally, while they're still playing together, I'll get to see Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh. Olympic gold medal winners.
It's almost unfortunate that, since the end of the last summer Olympics, that those two winning has become almost routine now and they don't get the press they did before. It's frustrating because pro beach volleyball doesn't get a ton of TV time, and it just isn't that popular. I don't understand why. I mean, cut dudes and tall women in tiny swim wear... there's something for everyone, even if the game wasn't that interesting.
I still prefer the indoor game. The indoor game is much more strategic, a lot faster, and the defense is reaching a new level the last few years in college and international play. It's really fun to watch.
We are in Chicago right now for the AVP. Unfortunately, Misty and Kerri are not playing at this tournament. I think my wife is bummed. A lot of the better players just played an international tournament, so many of them aren't playing in Chicago. Ah well, should still be fun.