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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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When the Pressure of the Recruiting Process Surfaces
June 12, 2018
Remember athlete…this is your future and you need to be the one driving the train. If you are not ready to be the engineer of your future, put on the brakes The AAU and USAV National Championships are around the corner. On the forefront of every young athlete’s mind (that wants to play at the […]
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Four Ways to Improve Your Team’s Volleyball Game Without a Ball
June 10, 2018
It’s important for a coach to train the team to understand the game without the ball. It is important to be great without the ball because a player spends about 1 percent of a one-hour match actually playing the ball. When my nephew started T-Ball in 4th grade, I was excited to see him play […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Knees Head Arm
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Two Drills to Train Every Skill
June 6, 2018
Ethos Volleyball (Nashville, TN) shares two drills to train players on every skill: Cross Court Competitive is scored to 5 points and allow players to play offense and defense in front and back row.
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Knees Head Arm
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Beach Passing Basics
May 24, 2018
Empowered Sports Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana, shares passing movement and progression drills for training passing in the beach and indoor.
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Four Ways to Keep Volleyball Athletes Engaged
May 23, 2018
Our focus needs to be on what is best for the athletes. Let’s sit down with them and listen, really listen, to what they want from the activities they participate in. Researchers estimate that in the United States there are between 21 and 28 million youth, ages 8 to 17, who participate in organized sports. […]
Beach Setting Basics
May 14, 2018
Add legs and toss to self, unload legs and arms in the same rhythm so hips, knees and elbows all extend at the same time. Stein Metzger just led UCLA to its first beach volleyball national title in school history. When he is not busy winning collegiate championships, Stein wears another hat as Club Director of Los Angeles Beach […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Knees Head Arm
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Continuous Setting Warmup
May 11, 2018
Magnum Volleyball Club based in Columbia, South Carolina, shares a warm-up drill called Continuous Setting that has a three-part progression. It gives players a lot of ball control touches in a short amount of time while collaborating.
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A Letter to High School Athletes
May 2, 2018
The academic programs and reputation, the buildings or campus, the feeling you have when walking around the university or meeting students; those are the factors that will stick with you. This is an exciting, yet stressful time for you. One sport, two sports, three sports, National Honors Society, mock governments, club or travel ball, SAT, […]
How to Reduce Attack Errors
April 25, 2018
An effective attack is all about having a relaxed approach, and someone who seems stiff on attack may be apt to hit the ball wide or long. Volleyball coaches love it when their players go on the attack. But sometimes, the attack can be a little overaggressive and result in a point for the other […]
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Boys Volleyball Is on the Rise
April 24, 2018
Team bonding, 1on1 conversations, goal setting, mid-season evaluations, and forming personal connections with athletes have become as important as building effective practice plans. Boys volleyball is becoming increasingly popular, as many decide to leave the field and step onto the hard court. With the transition, male athletes are entering an entirely new competitive environment. In […]
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