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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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Club Director Shares Three Alarming Trends in Today’s Athletes
March 13, 2018
The athletes who reach the collegiate level have to ramp up their commitment to the sport, with more practice and conditioning time. So they have to be very disciplined to handle their school work and proactively manage their schedule. Rey Castillo tells his students athletes the importance of “switch mode,” being able to transform from […]
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Five Keys to Master the Art of Ball Entry
March 13, 2018
Where you enter the ball is extremely important, and who you enter the ball to is even more critical. If it’s an attacking drill, it’s OK to send more balls to your better passers to make sure you get the attacking reps. Great coaches do more than give constructive feedback and develop talent; they also […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Knees Head Arm
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Two Ball Drills
March 8, 2018
Far Out VBC based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, shares several create pepper activities to focus on training players' eyes, focus on their partner and focus on the ball and what's happening on the other side of the net.
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Four Factors That Impact Beach Partner Selection
March 5, 2018
The best players do not win without equal hard work, a balance of skills, great chemistry and a coach’s intuition. For younger athletes, partner selection is an easy process. Pick a player of similar skill level that you enjoy playing with and can compete together at a high level. But how do you create a […]
The Day My Daughter Said, ‘I Quit!’
March 5, 2018
Encourage your child to think through all the options before quitting, and never make a decision in the heated emotion of the moment. When youth sports gets hard, it’s no surprise that kids are tempted to quit. Nobody likes facing difficulty and through 22 years of being a sports mom, there were numerous occasions when our […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Five Setting Progression Drills
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Five Setting Progression Drills
March 4, 2018
High Country (Kearns, Utah) shares five setting progressions for training hand contact, footwork and playing the ball in game-like situations.
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Three Olympic Lifts to Increase Speed, Power and Explosiveness of a Volleyball Attack
March 1, 2018
It is time to give Olympic-style weightlifting a mindful look and ask is this the key to producing extraordinary volleyball players.
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Swing Blocking Progression
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Swing Blocking Progression
February 23, 2018
Kairos Elite based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, shares a progression for training swing blocking for intermediate to advanced level players.
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The Power of the Paper Plate Award
February 20, 2018
Coaches hope to never miss an athlete doing something correctly, and the paper plate award takes that concept to a whole new level of power.
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Three Steps to Take When Hosting a New Event
February 15, 2018
It takes a great deal of behind the scenes work to pull off an event. It's important to make sure you have the support staff in place in advance.
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