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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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Developing Good Setters Starts With the Legs
October 31, 2018
Hunter’s success underscores another important point: there’s always room to learn something new and improve your technique, even if you’re one of the best players in college volleyball. Nebraska’s Kelly Hunter was already a very good setter before her senior year in 2017, but she got even better in her final collegiate season. Part of […]
Passing Drills to Train Proper Technique and Eliminate Bad Habits
Passing Drills to Train Proper Technique and Eliminate Bad Habits
October 28, 2018
It's important for coaches to reinforce that your players execute proper technique through repetition. Improper technique will create bad habits.
Hey, Coach… Stop Looking for a Tall Setter
October 28, 2018
But really, the only tangible advantage of having a taller setter is having a bigger block, and I should point out that a bigger block doesn’t necessarily mean a better block. Many coaches seem to continually be searching for a setter with the “so called” prototypical volleyball body and height. Here’s my question for them: […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Basic Setting Footwork Drills
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Basic Setting Footwork Drills
October 24, 2018
Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Team Pineapple VBC Club Director Lloy Ball (a setter for the American national team from 1993–2008) shares basic setting footwork drills to train setter quickness and muscle memory before or after practice.
The Cell Phone Policy: Why Every Coach Needs One
October 23, 2018
Why does everyone place their cell phones next to their spoon like it’s an additional piece of silverware? Few players can reign in the urge to use the phone at team meals. Each person on the bus had received the same letter from the head coach. It said: “If you are going to travel as […]
Three Biggest Mistakes Volleyball Players Make In Training
October 22, 2018
Eating junk food and sugar and drinking soft drinks will not fuel an athlete and could ultimately cause damage because the nutrients are not available when needed during the competition. Training for any sport is a huge factor determining whether or not an athlete will be successful. One of the biggest mistakes an athlete or […]
Listen to What the Match Is Telling You
October 21, 2018
Scan the body language of each player immediately following an error. This will tell you who is fully engaged and who isn’t. Coaches are frequently consumed with their own self-anointed routines, content to stay within their scripted behavioral paradigms. If you think you might be one of those coaches, here’s a suggestion: Next time your […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Base Release Defensive Movement
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Base Release Defensive Movement
October 19, 2018
Pentagon Juniors based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, shares a defensive drill that focuses on training defenders to watch the opponent's pass, then watch the setter and release quickly to their defensive position.
Drill: Run Serve Receive
October 17, 2018
Make sure the pace of the drill is such that players don’t have to stand around in the court waiting to pass a ball for very long after they’ve done their run. Synopsis: This drill forces players to pass under pressure and when fatigued. It has a conditioning element and is good for working on mental […]
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SEO Optimization and Social Media Marketing Tips
October 16, 2018
All these tips can seem overwhelming at first, but take things one step at a time and you’ll be surprised at just how much your club can grow. When it comes to running a volleyball club, volleyball is just the half of it. In order to field strong teams wherein players are developing their skills […]
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