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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: Eye Sequencing
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Eye Sequencing
April 19, 2018
Academy Volleyball Cleveland based in Cleveland, Ohio, shares an eye sequencing drill to train blockers and back row defenders to read what is happening on the other side of the net and know where the ball is going so they can make a defensive play.
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Sports Organizations Reassessing Safety Expectations, Standards
April 17, 2018
Gun violence has club owners and directors devising new ways to keep kids safe
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Plyometrics Vertical Training for Volleyball Athletes
April 17, 2018
If you don’t have access to a gym or performance training coach, there are still ways to improve at home. Take your game to the next level with this equipment-free home workout to improve your vertical jump. Warm Up (3 Rounds): 5 Burpees, 10 Air Squats, 12 Lunges Lateral Hops: First cycle to be performed […]
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Three Ways Beach Coaches Can Prepare Their Athletes for the College Level
April 12, 2018
Junior beach coaches need to do their part to continue challenging their athletes and finding ways to incorporate technical training, as well as strength and agility training into each practice. Transitioning from high school to college is no easy feat. Competing in varsity collegiate beach volleyball is a goal that many junior beach athletes work […]
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Three Ways Clubs Can Utilize Technology to Manage Recruiting
April 5, 2018
It’s up to the athlete and their family to take charge of the recruiting process. Coaches play a critical role in facilitating the recruiting opportunities and interest in their student-athletes. Technology is everywhere. Today, we use it to order food, do our banking, connect with friends and even to skip the line at Starbucks. And, […]
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Three Ways to Develop Player Ambition
April 2, 2018
Remind them there is nothing more satisfying than to invest yourself in a goal. Whether or not you accomplish it, you will be thankful for all of your effort. “The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise.“ ~Socrates I’d […]
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Keys to a Successful Recruiting Program
March 29, 2018
Take the time to collaborate with your key staff and develop a statement that reflects your overall vision as a club. Vision is crucial to the future of your program. In December 2017 at the Annual AVCA Convention, Joe Jablonski (TAV General Manager and 14 Black Head Coach) and I led a session on ‘Implementing […]
Building Leadership in Young Athletes
March 18, 2018
As a parent, set the example at home but also show them examples, ideally in sports, where a leader has demonstrated leadership traits. Is leadership taught or is it something we’re born with? It’s a tough question, but it’s a little of both. There is no set “leadership” personality type, and leaders come in all […]
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Investing in Your Coaching Staff
March 18, 2018
"Bring in a college coach to present a coaching clinic. We've held these periodically and have invited local high school coaches to attend in addition to our club coaches."
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Knees Head Arm
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Knees Head Arm
March 15, 2018
Elite Volleyball Training Center based in Columbus, Ohio, shares a drill called Knees Head Arm to help beginners grasp the concept of three contacts.
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