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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 Drills and Routines for Middle Schoolers
August 26, 2018
Volleyball drills increase concentration, timing, speed, movement, anticipation level, communication skills and skills that are required for working as a team.  Most of the school-going kids enjoy playing volleyball. It is one of the most refreshing games and can be played by youths as the best overall physical exercise. Many kids have the flair of playing […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Teaching Attacking Technique
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Three Player Cone Drill
August 24, 2018
Munciana Volleyball Club Co-Director Wes Lyon shares a defensive drill to work on defensive movement, getting behind the ball and then completing a dig with a floor move.
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Volleyball Overhand Serving Drills for Beginners
August 23, 2018
An advanced variation of this drill would be for the coach to call out the name of a specific person for which each server must aim. It is no secret that one of the most crucial aspects of your volleyball game is your serve. Beginners often start with an underhand serve but quickly move on […]
‘My Players Don’t Move Their Feet!’
August 22, 2018
No matter what less-effective training has happened in the gym, the reality of the game, referees and fans included, lets the athletes learn in a truly game-like way. Perhaps the most discussed topic on the Facebook group “Volleyball Coaches and Trainers” is the exasperation of coaches who see their players, mostly younger ones, not “move […]
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Finding Success in the Evolving World of Collegiate Recruiting
August 20, 2018
If you make the choice to pursue the prosperity of Education, Action and Commitment, they will be your partners of success beyond the court! Over the past few months there has been much conjecture regarding the decision to exclude Freshman/Sophomore volleyball recruits from taking unofficial visits to Division I programs until September 1 of their Junior […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Defensive Base Release Drill
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Defensive Base Release Drill
August 16, 2018
Anne Kordes, current 17 Red Coach for KIVA based in Louisville, Kentucky and former head coach at the University of Louisville shares a defensive base release drill for intermediate to advanced players.
How Can I Improve My Serve Receive? Volleyball Passing Tips
August 16, 2018
No matter how your coach wants you to pass, almost every coach is going to tell you to move your gosh darn feet. You need to get your body in position to play the ball, and servers aren’t going to serve directly at you. If you play volleyball, you probably want to improve your passing. […]
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Four Ways to Find Your Best Division for Your Talent Level
August 15, 2018
Even if you’re an underclassman the coach can still send you recruiting questionnaires or recruiting information to indicate that they are interested in you. One of the most important — and difficult — parts of the recruiting process is projecting the right division level for you based on your athletic talent. Finding the right division […]
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How NorthStar Volleyball United Is Paving the Way
August 13, 2018
As a group of club directors they insist that NSVU participating clubs abide by the rules of other governing bodies in the area regarding tryout dates, recruiting and training athletes to officiating. There are a large number of clubs and teams in the Twin Cities metro area and beyond that are moving to JVA membership and events. The […]
Volleyball Drills to Do at Home
August 6, 2018
When receiving a ball, whether from a serve or an attack, your decision as a receiver is whether to absorb the ball or generate pace on the ball. VOLLEYBALL DRILLS TO DO AT HOME Want to get your skills to a new level? Establish a routine of drills you can do at home. Do these on […]
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