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U.S. Men Hold Off Argentina in Battle at the Bren
A young Argentinean team put up a fight, but could not outlast the U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team on Tuesday as Team USA won a five-set battle 19-25, 27-29, 25-20, 25-20, 15-12 at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Exhibition for Volleyball. Read More
Captain Hoff Keeps U.S. Men on Course Toward Beijing
When Tom Hoff took over as team captain of the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team in 2005, he quickly found out the title was not honorary. Read More
U.S. Women's National Team Competes at Pan American Cup
The future of U.S. Women’s National Volleyball will be showcased during the Pan American Cup, the 2008 season-opening event for Team USA, held May 30-June 7 at Mexicali and Tijuana, Mexico. Read More
U.S. Men, Argentina Prepare for 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Exhibition
In preparation for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Exhibition for Volleyball on May 27, the U.S. Men's National Team played Argentina in an informal scrimmage on Saturday at Crawford Hall at UC Irvine. The U.S. Men won the scrimmage 3-1. Read More
U.S. Teams Win Bronze Medals in Korea, Italy
U.S. Men Defeat Germany in Exhibition Match
U.S. Men Beat Germany; Win Four Nations Tournament
U.S. Men Fall to China at Four Nations Tournament
Gibb, Rosenthal Defeat Germans to Win FIVB Event
U.S. Men Beat Czech Republic at Four Nations Tourney
Gibb, Rosenthal to Play Germany in Beach Final
Gibb, Rosenthal Reach FIVB Semifinals in Czech Republic
USA Volleyball Announces 12 New Board Members
U.S. World League Roster Features Four Top Setters
2008 U.S. Olympic Team Exhibition for Volleyball Tickets On Sale for Women vs. Brazil
Tickets on Sale for U.S. Men's Olympic Exhibition Match in Irvine, Calif.
U.S. Results from Weekend Events
Kim Willoughby Added to U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team
Kim Willoughby (Napoleonville, La.), a three-time American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American and 2003 AVCA National Player of the Year, has been added to the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team. Read More
U.S. Women's National Team Hosts Brazil in 2008 Olympic Exhibition Matches
USA Volleyball, in conjunction with NBC and the U.S. Olympic Committee, will host three matches as part of a 2008 Olympic Exhibition series between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Brazil in June. Read More
U.S. Men to Host Argentina in Irvine for Olympic Exhibition Match
USA Volleyball Announces High Performance Pipeline Coaches
USA Volleyball announced the coaching staffs for the U.S. Women’s Junior National Team and the U.S. Girls’ Youth National Team on April 9 for the upcoming 2008 season. Read More
Lang Ping, Kerri Walsh Take Part in Olympic Torch Relay in San Francisco
U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach “Jenny” Lang Ping and USA beach volleyball Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh were among approximately 80 individuals to take a turn running the Olympic torch on Wednesday afternoon in San Francisco Read More
FIVB Announces 2008 World Grand Prix Volleyball Schedule
The FIVB announced the schedule for its 12-team World Grand Prix Tournament held June 20 to July 13 in various European and Asian countries Read More
U.S. World League Fans Encouraged to Make Some Noise
Team USA Concludes China Exhibition Tour with Sweep of JiangSu
Foluke Akinradewo (Plantation, Fla.) scored 18 points as the U.S. Women’s National Training Team defeated JiangSu, a professional Chinese club team, 25-22, 25-23, 25-22 Read More
Team USA Falls to Jiangsu 3-1 on China Exhibition Tour
The U.S. Women’s National Training Team had its four-match win streak snapped with a 25-20, 28-26, 25-23, 25-20 loss to Jiangsu, a professional Chinese club team, Tuesday at Nanjing, China Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Win Battle of U.S. Teams
Team USA Edges ZheJiang 3-2 on China Exhibition Tour
Destinee Hooker collected 24 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Training Team over ZheJiang, a professional Chinese club team, 19-25, 25-17, 27-25, 25-21 Friday at Hangzhou, China. Read More
Team USA Defeats ZheJiang 3-1 on China Exhibition Tour
Destinee Hooker (San Antonio) collected 24 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Training Team over ZheJiang, a professional Chinese club team, 19-25, 25-17, 27-25, 25-21 Friday at Hangzhou, China Read More
Gibb, Rosenthal Advance to Adelaide Semifinal
USA Volleyball announces Selections for 2008 U.S. Women's National A2 Program
USA Volleyball is proud to announce the selection of 22 athletes to the U.S. Women’s Senior A2 National Team program Read More
Team USA Evens China Tour Record with 3-2 Win Over China Army
Foluke Akinradewo scored five of her match-high 20 points in the deciding fifth set in leading the U.S. Women’s National Training Team to a 23-25, 25-17, 26-24, 21-25, 15-13 victory over the China Army Club Team Read More
U.S. Men's Update and Notes: McCutcheon Visits China
Team USA Defeats China Army Club Team 3-1
The U.S. Women's National Training, using a balanced offense, came back to defeat the Chinese Army team 21-25, 25-21, 25-19, 26-24 Monday before a full house at Olympic Park in YiYang, China Read More
U.S. Teams Chase Olympic Qualifying Points Down Under
Team USA Drops Five-Set Heartbreaker to Tianjin
Team USA won the first two sets against Tianjin, but the rematch from the day before turned into a heartbreaking five-set loss 23-25, 21-25, 25-16, 25-21, 15-9 at WuChing, China. Read More
Team USA Falls to Tianjin in China Tour Exhibition Opener
The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Training Team opened its eight-match exhibition tour of China on Friday evening with a 25-22, 25-21, 25-21 loss to Tianjin Read More
U.S. Women Down Dutch in Final Exhibition
U.S. Women Sweep Netherlands in Exhibition
U.S. Women's Team Splits Two Matches with Netherlands
U.S. Women's National Training Team to Tour China March 17-April 6
The U.S. Women’s National Training Volleyball Team will take a three-week training tour of China that will lead the squad to four different locations for training sessions and exhibition matches against Chinese club teams. Read More
U.S. Men's Update: What's Happening Overseas
USAV Nominates Men's Indoor Staff for Olympic Games
U.S. Women's Open Tryouts Conclude in Colorado Springs
The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Open Tryouts concluded Sunday morning as 113 athletes finished their fourth training session at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs Read More
U.S. Women's Open Tryouts Continue Saturday in Colorado Springs
The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Open Tryouts continued on Saturday at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs Read More
USA Women's National Team Open Tryout Tests 110-Plus Athletes
The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Open Tryouts began Friday night with all 113 athletes being tested physically, in addition to competing in triple and quad drills at the U.S. Olympic Training Center Read More
USAV Announces Host Cities for 2008 World League Tournament
U.S. Women's National Team Staff List for 2008 Olympic Games Submitted to USOC
USA Volleyball has submitted its U.S. Women's National Team staff list to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing Read More
U.S. Women's National Team Participates in National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Foluke Akinradewo, Nicole Davis, Heather Hughes and Bryn Kehoe represented the U.S. Women's Volleyball National Training Team during an autograph signing session Feb. 3 at Colorado College as part of National Girls and Women in Sports Day festivities. Read More
U.S. Men's Update: Millar Leads Team USA in 2007
U.S. Women's National Team Adds Nellie Spicer to Training Roster
U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach “Jenny” Lang Ping announced today setter Nellie Spicer (Barrington, Ill.) has accepted an offer to train with Team USA Read More
USA Volleyball Selects Athletes and Coaches of the Year
USA Volleyball announced today its choices for Athletes of the Year, Team of the Year and Coaches of the Year as part of the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) annual awards program Read More
USA Volleyball High Performance Coaches' Clinic Provides Top-Level Coaching Education
The USA Volleyball High Performance Coaches’ Clinic attracted 190 attendees who learned from some of the most brilliant volleyball minds in the world Jan. 17-20 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More
U.S. Men are Beijing Bound after Beating Puerto Rico
U.S. Men One Win Away from Trip to Beijing
U.S. Men Sweep Puerto Rico to Win Pool at Olympic Qualifier
U.S. Men Beat Barbados at NORCECA Olympic Qualifier
U.S. Men Sweep Dominican Republic to Open NORCECA Qualifier
Update on U.S. Men at NORCECA Olympic Qualifier
U.S. Men Pursue Olympic Qualifying in Puerto Rico
U.S. Women's National Training Team and Invitation-Only Tryouts Start Jan. 7
USA Volleyball has invited 14 athletes to an invitation-only U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team tryout to be held Jan. 7-12, 2008, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs Read More
Tickets Selling Fast for 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Exhibition for Volleyball
The U.S. Women’s National Team is hosting the world’s top-ranked Brazilians in Colorado Springs three times during June as part of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Exhibition for Volleyball series, and two of those contests are nearing sellouts. Read More
FIVB Releases Indoor Volleyball Schedule for 2008 Olympic Games
The FIVB has announced the pools and schedule of play for indoor men’s and women’s volleyball at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Read More
Showdown in Moscow: Boss, Ross Set Sights on Branagh, Youngs
The battle for the second slot on the U.S. women’s Olympic beach volleyball team could be decided this weekend at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam tournament in Moscow. Read More
Silver Medal Means Golden Ticket
A second-place finish at the US$600,000 Moscow 2008 Grand Slam was good enough to send the U.S. beach volleyball team of Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs to the Olympic Games in Beijing. Read More
USA Volleyball Nominates Men's Indoor Team for Olympic Games
USA Volleyball has announced the 12 athletes it has nominated to the 2008 U.S. Men’s Olympic Indoor Team that will compete in Beijing, pending confirmation by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Read More
USA Volleyball Nominates Olympic Games Women’s Indoor Roster
Danielle Scott-Arruda selected for her fourth Olympic Games to tie a USA Volleyball record, seven others are Olympic veterans Read More
USA Volleyball Nominates Olympic Beach Volleyball Teams
USA Volleyball has announced the eight athletes and four coaches it will nominate for the U.S. Olympic Beach Volleyball Team that will compete at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. Read More
Quotes from Hugh McCutcheon and Players Nominated to the Olympic Team
Quotes from U.S. Men’s National Team Members who have been nominated to compete at the 2008 Olympic Games. Read More
U.S. Olympic Women's Indoor Volleyball Team Press Conference
The U.S. Olympic Women's Indoor Volleyball Team held a press conference at University of Cal-Berkeley Monday afternoon. The team will hold an open intrasquad scrimmage on July 31 at Cal with tickets costing $5 Read More
FIVB Releases Beach Volleyball Olympic Schedule
The FIVB has released the preliminary round schedule for the Olympic Games Beach Volleyball Tournament beginning Aug. 9 in Beijing. Read More
Previewing the U.S. Women's Olympic Indoor Volleyball Team
The U.S. Women's Olympic Indoor Volleyball Team, ranked fourth in the world, opens the 2008 Olympic Games on Aug. 9 against Japan Read More
U.S. Men Have Pieces in Place for Olympic Glory
The U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team will play in its seventh-straight Olympic Games when it takes the court in August in Beijing. Much is expected of a U.S. team with a legacy of greatness. Read More
Quotes from U.S. Men's Olympic Volleyball Press Conference
The U.S. Men's Olympic Volleyball Team held a press conference at the Main Press Center on Aug. 5 in Beijing, China. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Helping to Bring the Party to Beijing
Are the citizens of the People’s Republic of China ready to have some fun? The U.S. beach volleyball teams are ready to help bring some West Coast style to the Far East this August. Read More
U.S. Indoor Head Coaches Participate in FIVB Press Conference
U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon and Women’s Head Coach “Jenny” Lang Ping took part in the FIVB press conference for the 24 Olympic volleyball head coaches on Friday. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Begin Play on Saturday
The U.S. Beach Volleyball teams will begin Olympic competition with two matches on Saturday at the Olympic beach volleyball venue in Chaoyang Park. Read More
Branagh, Youngs Win Opening Olympic Match
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Nicole Branagh (Orinda, Calif.) and Elaine Youngs (El Toro, Calif.), ranked fifth, won their opening match of the Olympic Games on Saturday. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Upset by Latvian Duo
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.), ranked second, was upset in their opening Olympic match on Saturday. Read More
Father-in-Law of U.S. Men's Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon Killed in Attack
The United States Olympic Committee and USA Volleyball are saddened to confirm the death of Todd Bachman, father-in-law of United States Olympic Men's Indoor Volleyball Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon. Read More
Team USA Defeats Japan in Olympic Women's Indoor Opener
Danielle Scott-Arruda, playing in her fourth Olympic Games, tallid a match-high 22 kills to help the USA Volleyball family overcome a tragedy earlier in the day Read More
Update on Barbara Bachman and the U.S. Men's Team
Barbara Bachman is in critical but stable condition at a Beijing hospital. Read More
Statement from the U.S. Men's Volleyball Team
This is a statement released by the U.S. Men’s Olympic Volleyball Team prior to their match on Aug. 10 against Venezuela. Read More
U.S. Men Defeat Venezuela Despite Missing McCutcheon
The U.S. Olympic Men’s Indoor Team defeated Venezuela, 25-19, 25-18, 22-25, 21-25, 15-10, Sunday afternoon to open its 2008 Olympic Games campaign in Beijing. Read More
Gibb, Rosenthal Weather Rainy Olympic Match
The U.S. men’s team of Jake Gibb (Bountiful, Utah) and Sean Rosenthal (Redondo Beach, Calif.) defeated Netherland’s 18th-seeded Emiel Boersma and Bram Ronnes, 21-16, 21-15, in 37 minutes. Read More
Walsh's Wedding Ring Found in Sand
BEIJING (AP) Even the volunteers go for the gold at the Olympic beach volleyball venue. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Defeat Japan in the Rain
Reigning Olympic champions Misty May-Treanor (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Kerri Walsh (Saratoga, Calif.) opened Olympic competition Sunday morning by defeating Japan’s Mika Saiki and Kusuhara Chiaki 21-12, 21-15. Read More
Update on Barbara Bachman and an Open Letter from the McCutcheons
The United States Olympic Committee is extremely pleased to announce that the condition of Mrs. Barbara Bachman has been upgraded from critical to serious but stable. Read More
Statement from Doug Beal and USA Volleyball
A statement from USA Volleyball CEO Doug Beal concerning the recent events in Beijing. Read More
U.S. Olympic Indoor Volleyball Team Falls to Cuba
After an emotional victory over Japan on Friday, U.S. falls to Cuba to even Olympic pool record at 1-1. Team USA faces Venezuela next on Aug. 13. Read More
Branagh, Youngs Defeat Germans in Two Sets
Enjoying relatively mild temperatures and a light breeze, Nicole Branagh (Orinda, Calif.) and Elaine Youngs (El Toro, Calif.), ranked fifth, defeated Germany’s eighth-ranked Stephanie Pohl and Okka Rau, 21-17, 21-16 in 47 minutes. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Return to Form in Victory
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) took its first victory of the Olympic Games on Monday, defeating Switzerland’s Sascha Heyer and Patrick Heuscher, 21-15, 21-10 in 42 minutes. Read More
U.S. Men Take Second Olympic Victory against Italy
The U.S. Men’s Volleyball Team started out slow but picked up speed on Tuesday in its 24-26, 25-22, 25-15, 25-21 victory over Italy in an Olympic pool play match at the Capital Indoor Stadium. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Extend Match Winning Streak
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Kerri Walsh (Orinda, Calif.) continued their march through pool play at the 2008 Olympic Games on Tuesday. Read More
Gibb, Rosenthal Have Fun, Win Big
When Jake Gibb (Bountiful, Utah) and Sean Rosenthal (Redondo Beach, Calif.) are having fun, it’s time for other teams to watch out. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Beat Argentina; Wait For Seeding
Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) had 22 kills and six digs as he and partner Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) defeated Argentina’s Martin Conde and Mariano Baracetti, 21-12, 21-13 on Wednesday. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Perfect in Olympic Pool Play
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Kerri Walsh (Saratoga, Calif.) completed Olympic pool play on Thursday with a 21-12, 21-15 victory over Norway. Read More
Gibb, Rosenthal Win Olympic Pool the Hard Way
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Jake Gibb (Bountiful, Utah) and Sean Rosenthal (Redondo Beach, Calif.) completed pool play with a 3-0 record on Thursday at Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Grounds, but it wasn’t easy. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Celebrate Birthday with Win
Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor held off their first real challenge of the Olympic Games from a young Belgium team. Read More
Branagh, Youngs Easily Advance to Quarterfinals
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Nicole Branagh (Orinda, Calif.) and Elaine Youngs (El Toro, Calif.) defeated Cuba’s Dalixia Fernandez Grasset and Tamara Larrea Peraza, 21-15, 21-13 in 38 minutes on Saturday. Read More
Ball Savoring the Moment for U.S. Volleyball Team
BEIJING (AP) In three previous trips to the Olympics, Lloy Ball rarely looked to the crowd and tuned just about everything out during matches for the U.S. men's volleyball team. Read More
U.S. Women Rally Past China, Qualify for Olympic Quarterfinals
Team USA defeats host country to improve to 3-1 in Olympic Games Pool Play and finishes with Poland Aug. 17 before quarterfinals Read More
Barbara Bachman Returns to the United States, McCutcheon Remains in Beijing to Coach
U.S. Men Defeat China in McCutcheon's Return
In his first Olympic match as a head coach, USA Volleyball’s Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) led the U.S. Men’s Olympic Volleyball Team to a 3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-18) victory over China. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Stage Key Comeback
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) fought its way back from a 0-6 deficit in the third set to defeat Martin Laciga and Jan Schnider of Switzerland. Read More
Rosenthal Looks Super Against Spain
It was Superman to the rescue on Saturday at the Olympic beach volleyball tournament as Sean Rosenthal (Redondo Beach, Calif.) came up with nine digs as he and partner Jake Gibb (Bountiful, Utah) defeated Spain’s 12th-seeded Pablo Herrera and Raul Mesa. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Advance to Olympic Semifinals
A new Brazilian partnership meant the same old story for U.S. beach volleyball players Misty May-Treanor (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Kerri Walsh (Saratoga, Calif.) as they defeated Brazil’s third-ranked Ana Paula Connelly and Larissa Franca, 21-18, 21-15. Read More
U.S. Women Block Poland Upset Bid, Finish Second in Pool
Team USA finishes second in Olympic Games Pool A, Await Drawing of Lots for quarterfinal opponent Read More
Branagh, Youngs Eliminated from Tournament by China
A crowd estimated at 11,500 cheered the Chinese team of Chen Xue and Xi Zhang on to a 21-17, 21-13 victory over the U.S. team of Nicole Branagh (Orinda, Calif.) and Elaine Youngs (El Toro, Calif.) on Sunday. Read More
U.S. Women Draw Italy as Olympic Games Quarterfinal Opponent
Both USA and Italy finished second in their respective preliminary pools, but must face each other in the quarterfinal round for a chance to advance to medal round. Italy is ranked 2nd in the world, while USA is 4th Read More
Rogers, Dalhausser Reach Olympic Semifinals
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) made it through a tense second set to advance to the semifinals of the Olympic tournament. Read More
U.S. Men Blank Japan, Finish Pool Play Undefeated
Team USA takes seven-match win streak and 5-0 record in Olympic Games Pool Play into quarterfinal match versus Serbia on Aug. 20 Read More
Gibb, Rosenthal Bow Out of Beijing
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Jake Gibb (Bountiful, Utah) and Sean Rosenthal (Redondo Beach, Calif.) saw its Olympic run come to an end Monday. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh One Step Away from Gold
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Kerri Walsh (Saratoga, Calif.) have just one more step to climb toward winning their second Olympic gold medal. Read More
U.S. Women Advance to Medal Round with Five-Set Win Over Italy
Team USA set to play Cuba Thursday in semifinals and in search of first medal since 1992 Read More
U.S. Men Pull off Quarterfinal Win over Serbia
Somehow finding a way to win when it counted most, the U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team defeated Serbia 3-2 (20-25, 25-23, 21-25, 25-18, 15-12) on Wednesday at Capital Indoor Stadium to advance to the semifinals of the Olympic tournament. Read More
U.S. Women Blank Cuba to Earn Ticket to Olympic Gold Medal Match
Team USA, ranked fourth in the world, returns to an Olympic gold-medal match for the first time since 1984 after it defeated third-ranked Cuba 25-20, 25-16, 25-17 on Thursday in the Olympic Games semifinal round at Beijing’s Capital Gymnasium. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Make History on the Beijing Beach
The U.S. team of Misty May-Treanor (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Kerri Walsh (Saratoga, Calif.) proved it as they won their second consecutive gold medal in women's Olympic beach volleyball. Read More
U.S. Women, Brazil Fill Olympic Gold-Medal Match
Team USA and Brazil to meet on Saturday at 8 p.m. Beijing Time for the Olympic Gold Medal Read More
May-Treanor Named Olympic Most Outstanding Player
After a vote by the media and officials, Misty May-Treanor (Costa Mesa, Calif.) of the United States has been named the Most Outstanding Player for the women’s competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Block Brazil for Gold Medal
With a gold medal at stake, Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) got defensive, finishing with nine blocks as he and U.S. partner Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) defeated Brazil's Marcio Araujo and Fábio Luiz Magalhães, 23-21, 17-21, 15-4. Read More
Undefeated U.S. Men Beat Russia; Will Go for Gold
The U.S. Olympic Men’s Indoor Volleyball Team will be heading back to the Olympic Games gold-medal match as it held off second-ranked Russia 25-22, 25-21, 25-27, 22-25, 15-13 Saturday afternoon in a semifinal match. Read More
Quotes from U.S. Men's Olympic Volleyball Match - Aug. 22, 2008
Quotes from the Aug. 22 Olympic men's volleyball match between the United States and Russia. Read More
Dalhausser Named Most Outstanding Player
Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) was named the Most Outstanding Player for the men’s Olympic beach volleyball competition at Chaoyang Park venue. Read More
U.S. Women Claim Olympic Silver Medals
Team USA falls to Brazil in battle for first Olympic gold medal for either team Read More
Stanley Named MVP of Olympic Men's Tournament
U.S. Olympic Men’s Volleyball Team member Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawai’i) was named the Most Valuable Player of the Olympic tournament on Aug. 25, one day after the U.S. Men defeated Brazil to win the 2008 Olympic gold medal. Read More
Anaheim Celebration Among U.S. Men's Many Appearances
A community celebration in Anaheim on Saturday will cap three weeks of celebrations and appearances for the U.S. Men’s Volleyball Team since it won its Olympic gold medal in Beijing on Aug. 24. Read More
Mizuno Renews Contract with USA Volleyball Through 2012
Mizuno USA, Inc. renews its sponsorship agreement with USA Volleyball to remain as the "Official Athletic Apparel and Footwear Supplier for the USA Men's and Women's National Teams and those teams representing the United States in the Olympic Games" Read More
2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative USA Volleyball Apparel on Sale
USA Volleyball has unveiled five commemorative logo designs to appear on apparel saluting USA Volleyball's medal successes at the recent Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Beijing. Read More
USA Volleyball Experiences Unprecedented Summer Success
USA Volleyball experienced a summer of unparalleled success in 2008 with six gold medals, three silvers and a bronze in major international competitions involving the Summer Olympic Games, Summer Paralympic Games, NORCECA and FIVB Championships. Read More
Tour of Glory Celebrates USAV's Beijing Success
Volleyball teams and fans from around the country can celebrate USA Volleyball’s success in Beijing at the Tour of Glory on Jan. 17-19 at the High Performance Volleyball Academy (HPVBA) in Lakewood, N.J. Read More
Volleyball Players Support Chicago 2016 Bid
Three top U.S. volleyball players will be with the delegation that travels to Copenhagen, Denmark to lobby the International Olympic Committee members to award the 2016 Games to Chicago. Read More
USA Volleyball's Fingers are Crossed for Chicago
Anticipation is building within the U.S. Olympic community and around the world as the clock counts down to Friday morning and the International Olympic Committee's vote on which city should host the 2016 Summer Games. Read More
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Rob Browning is the women's volleyball coach at St. Mary's College and has also served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Men's National Team. He is traveling with the U.S. Men to the 2009 World League as the team leader.
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Aug. 2, 2008
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Saturday morning was a time to catch up on e-mails. The sheer volume of e-mails needing responses has quickened in pace since arriving in Beijing.
Along with e-mail, the USOC has provided to the press… Read More
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Aug. 4, 2008
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It is always great to see the diverse group of athletes, and today was an opportunity to do that while assisting others at the same time.
After a morning at the Main Press Center to answer e-mails (which is becoming more… Read More
Bill Kauffman Blog for Aug. 6 - Gold Standard
Aug. 6, 2008
Heart, Personality of Gold
In an earlier blog post, I mentioned how Therese Crawford and Norisha Campbell had been continuing to train with the Olympic squad even after not making the preliminary Olympic roster.
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Heather Bown Blog for Aug. 12
Well another day has passed here in Beijing - and you are all in for a treat - you are currently sitting in the Olympic Village cafeteria…isn’t it nice? Ha…
But seriously, I thought I would multi-task tonight and bring you all to eat with me. I’ll give you a… Read More
Joan Powell Olympic Blog for Aug. 14
Aug. 14, 2008
The “or as other duties assigned” kicked in prior to the Venezuelan match. I was outside the Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium with tickets for Ogonna’s family and friends along with Jennifer Joines, Kim Glass’ and Jenny’s… Read More
Ali Wood's Olympic Report - Aug. 15, 2008
The beach volleyball schedule is a challenging one for any country that has more than one team. We have 4, the max allowed. Only Germany and Brazil have the same amount of teams and more staff than we do. One of the drawbacks of being from a country that has the largest delegation besides host… Read More
Ali Wood's Olympic Report - Aug. 10, 2008
BEIJING (Aug. 10, 2008) - Today the mood today has been understandably somber. We are all so saddened by the tragic attack on Wiz and Hugh's family, and praying for her mother's speedy recovery.
Yesterday the temperature soared to over 95F and what seemed…
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Rob Browning at the 2008 Olympic Games - Aug. 9
BEIJING (Aug. 9, 2008) – Last night were Opening Ceremonies and I was fortunate to be able to proudly march in with team USA. It was an eventful and exciting evening...
Team USA walked to the transportation mall at 5:30pm all gussied up in our Ralph… Read More
Rob Browning at the 2008 Olympic Games - Aug. 11
BEIJING (Aug. 11) – Yesterday it rained almost all day here in Beijing. The weather matched the mood of our team and the other USA Volleyball teams here, as well as the entire USA delegation.
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Ali Wood's Olympic Report - Aug. 17, 2008
What an exciting 48 hours of volleyball!!! After the women's indoor team took a thrilling 5 game victory over China, (my ears are still ringing from the crowd noise!) we had an early morning of matches and training yesterday. Because Misty-Kerri and Todd-Phil will play all early matches (for… Read More
Rob Browning at the 2008 Olympic Games - Aug. 21
BEIJING (Aug. 21, 2008) – I will need someone to do the research, but I think it is safe to say the USA Volleyball has been the most successful volleyball federation in the world since 1984 when it comes to Olympic medals. It might be close with Brazil.
With…
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Ali Wood's Olympic Report - Aug. 22, 2008
We got to sleep in a bit yesterday because the gold medal match was not scheduled until 11 am. This was a blessing as Kelly (our physical therapist), Troy (Misty and Kerri's coach) and I did not get back from the indoor men's match until 1 am. Well worth the late night… Read More
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USA Men Versus Venezuela - Aug. 10
The U.S. Olympic Men's Indoor Volleyball … View Gallery
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USA Olympic Men Versus Italy - Aug. 12
The U.S. Olympic Men's Indoor Volleyball … View Gallery
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USA Women Versus Venezuela - Aug. 13
Team USA defeated Venezuela in four sets … View Gallery
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USA Men Versus Bulgaria - Aug. 14
The U.S. Olympic Men's Indoor Volleyball … View Gallery
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USA Women Versus Poland - Aug. 17
Team USA defeated Poland in five sets on … View Gallery
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Olympic Beach Volleyball, Aug. 16-18
Photos of the U.S. teams from the beach v… View Gallery
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Olympic Beach Volleyball, Aug. 19
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh defeate… View Gallery
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Olympic Beach Volleyball, Aug. 20
Second-seeded Phil Dalhausser and Todd Ro… View Gallery
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USA Men Versus Russia - Aug. 22
The U.S. Men's Volleyball Team topped Rus… View Gallery
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USA Men Versus Brazil - Aug. 24
The U.S. Men's National Team won the Olym… View Gallery
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Olympic Beach Volleyball, Aug. 21
Second-seeded Kerri Walsh and Misty May-T… View Gallery
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Olympic Beach Volleyball, Aug. 22
The tandem of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Ro… View Gallery
