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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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Volleyball Tip of the Week: Small Court 2v2 and 4v4 Warmup Drills
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Small Court 2v2 and 4v4 Warmup Drills
January 11, 2019
Ethos Volleyball Club based in Nashville, Tennessee shares a few drills to maximize touches and improve ball control with 2v2 and 4v4. These drills can be used as warmup drills and also as competitive wash drills.
The Art of the Timeout
January 11, 2019
The phase of the season, the match and the personnel. My role, typically, is to maintain stability, so the tone is typically calm and action oriented. Player development is high on the list of coaching responsibilities. Hours are spent crafting practice plans that help athletes improve. But coaches must remember that their own skill development […]
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How to Implement Journal Entry Into Your Team’s Routine
January 11, 2019
The club season is so variable, it is difficult for some teams to set realistic team goals. Journals are a terrific way to kick off your season, create a foundation for your athletes and return long term benefits. Athletes will be able to establish goals, monitor their progress real time and eventually enjoy looking back […]
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The Rise of the MN Boys High School Volleyball Association
January 8, 2019
The most important key is to stay focused on the greater good. Use a logical and simple format as the priority when making decisions. The MN Boys High School Volleyball Association was established in 2018 to create opportunities and support boys playing volleyball in Minnesota high schools. Its mission is to help provide a low cost league and administrative assistance […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Knees Head Arm
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Net Six Wash Drill
January 4, 2019
The Academy VBC based in Indianapolis, Indiana, shares Net 6, a competitive, fast-paced wash drill that trains hitter coverage, out-of-system play, communication and competitive, high-energy team play.
Beach Volleyball: Training a Defensive Base
Beach Volleyball: Training a Defensive Base
January 4, 2019
Practicing a quicker transition to a defensive base helps to prevent this scenario. Setter makes the call, watches the hitter, then turns to see what happens on the other side.
Developing Better Volleyball Players Requires Changing the Way We Teach
December 30, 2018
Motor-learning experts say that the key ingredient in skill acquisition is the number of contacts in a game-like environment. In the recent World Cup of soccer, two countries, Belgium and England, experienced their best results in many years by reaching the semifinals. Belgium hadn’t gotten that far since 1986, England since 1990. Their success was […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Butterfly Variations
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Butterfly Variations
December 28, 2018
Top Flight VBC based in Elgin, Illinois, shares variations of the butterfly drill the coaches like to use for warmups, with variations to work on passing, serving, setting, attacking and blocking.
Should Kids Set New Year’s Resolutions?
December 23, 2018
“Talking those over in advance as a family will be helpful — and it will help if the family can come up with strategies to get through those tough moments.” Many adults associate New Year’s resolutions with abandoned aspirations instead of positive changes. For those who struggle to stick with New Year’s resolutions, it can […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Knees Head Arm
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Exchange Drill
December 21, 2018
Minnesota Select based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, shares a 4 versus 4 drill with four teams of three players and can be used for all ages. Players exchange every time the ball goes over the net, and it can be modified to be cooperative or competitive.
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