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Volleyball combines athleticism, teamwork, and skill. It offers a lifetime of fun for everyone, from beginners to aspiring Olympians and Paralympians. Young players develop respect, communication, and leadership on the court. When you play volleyball, you become part of a community where everyone is welcome and lifelong friendships are built through play, competition and fun.

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Five Ways to Help Your Team Find Passion
February 10, 2019
Some athletes will make you scratch your head or laugh, and some will help you be a better coach for them.  One of the greatest opportunities we have as a coach is to help our athletes understand that being passionate about life, not just sports, is what can drive them to live a very happy […]
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5 Ways to Help Your Team Find Passion
February 8, 2019
“PASSION… FIND IT, FEEL IT, FUEL IT…” One of the greatest opportunities we have as a coach is to help our athletes understand that being passionate about life, not just sports, is what can drive them to live a very happy and productive life. The time with our athletes is a gift; we have their […]
USA's gold medallists Kikkan Randall and Jessica Diggins stand on the podium at the Pyeongchang Olympics
5 Female Olympians that Stand Out from the Crowd
February 1, 2019
Meet five women that stood out on the world's largest stage, the Olympics.
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Digging the Ball Toward the Net
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Digging the Ball Toward the Net
January 31, 2019
Carolina Union (Charlotte, NC) shares a drill and training aids they use to train defenders to play the ball toward the net. The goals are to read the attacker, remain balanced to react, and dig the ball forward.
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How to Create Better Sports Parents
January 31, 2019
Parent don’t want to see their children fail. However, by not allowing your athlete to fail you are preventing him/her from developing mental toughness. Parents can set the precedent for the athlete’s mental toughness. How parents behave and communicate before an event, during an event and after an event is the precedent that is set. […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Basic High Rep Setting Drills
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Basic High Rep Setting Drills
January 25, 2019
Cobb Atlanta Juniors (Marietta, Georgia) shares a progression for setters to maximize their reps at the wall, with a partner and in a group. The drills focus on hand draw, hand shape, hand finish, movement, awareness, and consistency.
Four Things Coaches Look for in Volleyball Tryouts
January 23, 2019
Many coaches teach techniques differently and will expect their athletes to learn it their way. What do volleyball coaches look for in team tryouts?  From my experience of coaching at the high school, club and collegiate level, there are three important categories at all levels: athleticism, skill and will. 1. Athleticism This has elements that […]
A Hall of Famer’s Perspective on How to Play Better Beach Volleyball
January 18, 2019
Taking a quick look at the opposing defender before hitting allows you to make a better decision about where to put the ball, but you don’t want to look too early. I used to think Angela Rock was taller. That was before I met her. We both went to San Diego State years ago, and […]
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Six Keys to Handling Coach-Player Disagreements
January 14, 2019
Listening seems like the obvious thing to do, but it’s also the hardest. Our belief that our position is objectively correct means that we don’t want to hear anybody else’s. In a perfect world, every player would follow direction on the first ask and every decision would be met with no resistance. But volleyball is […]
Youth Volleyball: What Is the Ideal Ratio of Training Versus Competition?
January 13, 2019
It’s extremely rewarding for the players, parents and coaches to see the advancement of skills, and this tournament is the perfect culmination to compete for many teams. At The Academy Volleyball Club, we have talked a lot about the ideal training versus competition cycle for the younger ages throughout the club season. In our gym, […]
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