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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: At Home Fitness for All Volleyball Players
Volleyball Tip of the Week: At Home Fitness for All Volleyball Players
September 14, 2018
Take5 powered by JVA is a weekly series that shares short videos with exercises that athletes can perform anywhere to achieve overall volleyball fitness. 
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Coach Tips for Dealing with New Club Athletes and Parents
September 14, 2018
Since parents are paying for club fees, they have a right to express their concerns about the team. Club coaches should be open to this, but that does not mean it’s an invitation for venting a laundry list of complaints. Club volleyball can sometimes present a challenging situation for parents and athletes. That’s because the […]
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One Nigerian Volleyball Organization Is Changing Lives
September 11, 2018
Vincent’s commitment is born out of his personal interest to grow the game and to see that volleyball becomes a game to reckon with in Nigeria. Five years ago grassroots junior volleyball did not exist in Nigeria. The only sport kids knew or played was soccer. After playing collegiate volleyball, Vincent UnogwuI was invited to […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Beginner Serving Steps
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Beginner Serving Steps
September 7, 2018
KIVA based in Louisville, Kentucky, shares four common bad habits in serving and drills to change the bad habits into good habits.
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Toughness in Volleyball Is About CIA
September 6, 2018
One of the many points I share in the program is to CLAP for mistakes instead of pouting. … Pouting is selfish – but winning teammates will CLAP (Claim it, Learn from it, Affirm their ability and Play on!). Every coach has drills to improve passing, serving and setting. Every coach spends time focused on plays and […]
What It’s Like to Be Recruited
September 4, 2018
“My dad trained me for these conversations. Strong eye contact, strong handshake. Don’t be afraid to be yourself. “ At 15, I’d collected a dozen pen pals around the country. They were women and men in their 40s and 50s, and they all wanted something from me. They wrote to me often, hoping to convince […]
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Serving Drills to Train Proper Technique and Eliminate Bad Habits
September 3, 2018
Coaches can video players’ serving technique using a cell phone in practice, so the player can watch starting position, toss, follow- through, hand contact, transfer of weight, approach for jump float. Serving is typically the skill that a beginner will strive to master so the athlete can proudly say “Look, I can serve over the […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Player Run Ball Control Drills
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Player Run Ball Control Drills
August 31, 2018
Munciana Volleyball based in Yorktown, Indiana, shares eight drills players can run to improve ball control. Many of these drills can even be done at home or outside.
Six Tips for Volleyball Moms and Dads
August 28, 2018
In club, it may be at the discretion of the parent, family and coach whether an athlete can continue to train despite a failing grade. Encourage your children to keep their grades up and set standards to meet during their season. If you have an athlete who plays both club and school volleyball, you know […]
Volleyball Tryout Tips: How to Make the Team
August 28, 2018
Arriving early or arriving late – either way you will get noticed. One for all the right reasons and the other for all the wrong reasons. Trying out for the volleyball team can be a stressful experience. You likely don’t know too many, if any, of the other people in the group, so there probably […]
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