U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout Roster

A projected record 207 athletes have signed up to participate in the U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryouts held Feb. 10-12 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

USAV Honors U.S. Women as Indoor Team of Year

USAV announced today that the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has been selected as its Indoor Team of the Year. The category includes senior, junior and club levels for both genders. Read More

2011 U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team Yearbook

USA Volleyball has produced its 2011 U.S. Women's National Team Yearbook detailing this past season's 39-10 record. Read More

Berg Selected USAV Indoor Female Athlete of the Year

Lindsey Berg (Honolulu) has been named the USA Volleyball Indoor Female Athlete of the Year for 2011. Read More

U.S. Women On Top in FIVB World Ranking

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team unseated Brazil from the top position in the FIVB world ranking following the conclusion of the FIVB World Cup in which Team USA finished with the silver medal. Read More

U.S. Women Finish World Cup with Silver

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team dropped a 29-27, 25-23, 25-18 match to host Japan on Friday evening at Yoyogi National Stadium to finish with the silver medal in the FIVB World Cup. Read More

U.S. Women Defeat Italy, Earn Olympic Berth

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated tournament-leader Italy 25-23, 25-15, 22-25, 25-21 on Thursday to gain a 2012 Olympic Games berth on the second to last day of FIVB World Cup competition. Read More

U.S. Women Hold Off China at World Cup

Destinee Hooker scored a career-high 37 points as the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team held off China 25-21, 31-29, 18-25, 19-25, 15-10 victory on Wednesday during the FIVB World Cup final round being held at Tokyo's Yoyogi National Stadium. Read More

FIVB World Cup Fourth Round Impacting Olympics

As the FIVB Women’s World Cup moves into the final round, the U.S. Women’s National Team is one of a handful of teams in the running for three Olympic Games berths that will be awarded on Nov. 18. Read More

U.S. Women Step Closer to Olympic Berth

Destinee Hooker scored a match-high 26 points as the U.S. Women’s National Team defeated NORCECA rival Dominican Republic 25-21, 25-19, 25-14 Sunday evening to move to 7-1 at the FIVB World Cup at Okayama, Japan. Read More

Women Down Algeria, Remain Second at World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team dominated Algeria 25-12, 25-12, 25-9 with a 16-3 block advantage Saturday evening to move to 6-1 at the FIVB World Cup at Okayama, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Argentina for World Cup Win

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team returned to the FIVB World Cup win column with a 25-12, 25-15, 25-19 victory over Argentina Friday evening at Okayama, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Look to Rebound at FIVB World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, which ended the FIVB World Cup second round with a 4-1 record and in second place with 12 standings points, will continue its match to Olympic qualication in the third round that starts Nov. 11. Read More

Germany Gives U.S. Women First Loss of World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to Germany 32-30, 25-19, 26-24 on Wednesday evening in the FIVB World Cup at Toyama, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Ease by Kenya to Go 4-0 at World Cup

Megan Hodge (Durham, N.C.) scored 20 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 25-16, 25-13, 25-21 victory over Kenya on Tuesday morning at Toyama, Japan, to improve to 4-0 at the FIVB World Cup. Read More

U.S. Women Leading FIVB World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team is atop the FIVB World Cup standings through the first round of the 12-team, round robin event being held in Japan. Read More

Women Top Korea, Improve to 3-0 at FIVB World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team overwhelmed Korea 25-10, 25-12, 25-13 with a 14-0 block advantage on Sunday at Nagano, Japan, to improve to 3-0 at the FIVB World Cup. Read More

U.S. Women Down Serbia, Now 2-0 at World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team improved to 2-0 at the FIVB World Cup as Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas) scored 22 points in a 25-16, 27-25, 25-20 victory over Serbia on Saturday at Nagano, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Down Brazil for Key World Cup Win

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Brazil 25-22, 17-25, 27-25, 25-19 in scoring a key victory between the top two teams in the world on Friday to open the 2011 FIVB World Cup at Nagano, Japan. Read More

McCutcheon Names Final Roster for FIVB World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, ranked second in the world by the FIVB, will use a veteran 14-player roster blended with youth for the season-ending FIVB Women’s World Cup to be held Nov. 4-18 in Japan. Read More

U.S. Women’s Red-Blue Scrimmage Yields Evaluations

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team held a Red-Blue intrasquad scrimmage Saturday evening at Irvine Valley College in California as part of its preparations for the FIVB World Cup set for next month in Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Prepare for Strong FIVB World Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, ranked second in the world by the FIVB, has announced its 20-player preliminary roster for the season-ending FIVB Women’s World Cup to be held Nov. 4-18 in Japan. Read More

U.S. Women’s Red/Blue Intrasquad Scrimmage Set

The U.S. Women’s National Team will hold a Red versus Blue intrasquad scrimmage on Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time at Irvine Valley College as part of final preparation for the FIVB World Cup. Read More

USA Today Honors U.S. Women's National Team

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team was selected as USA Today’s Athletes of the Week after the team captured its sixth NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship. Read More

U.S. Women Capture Sixth NORCECA Championship

The U.S. Women’s National Team captured its sixth NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship with a 25-15, 25-23, 25-18 victory over defending champions Dominican Republic on Saturday evening in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Ace Cuba in NORCECA Semi

The U.S. Women’s National Team blanked Cuba 25-20, 25-17, 25-13 Friday evening in the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship semifinal round being held in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Reach NORCECA Semis, Defeat Mexico

The U.S. Women’s National Team handled Mexico 25-11, 25-8, 25-19 on Thursday evening in the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship quarterfinals being held in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women to Face Mexico in NORCECA Quarters

The U.S. Women’s National Team became the odd team out in earning a direct bid into the semifinals of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship being played Sept. 12-17 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Blank Trinidad & Tobago

The U.S. Women’s National Team overwhelmed Trinidad & Tobago 25-14, 25-16, 25-11 on Wednesday to conclude Pool B of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship being held Sept. 12-17 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Canada to Open NORCECA

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated Canada 25-19, 25-19, 25-23 Tuesday evening during Pool B of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship being held Sept. 12-17 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Honored as USOC Team of the Month

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has been named the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) Team of the Month for August. In addition, Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas) finished third in voting for USOC Female Athlete of the Month. Read More

McCutcheon Names 12-Player Roster for NORCECA

The U.S. Women’s National Team, ranked second in the world by the FIVB, announced its 12-player roster for the 2011 NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship taking place Sept. 12-17 in Puerto Rico. Read More

NORCECA Next Challenge for U.S. Women

The U.S. Women’s National Team enters the NORCECA Continental Championship being held Sept. 12-17 in Caguas, Puerto Rico, with an expanded – yet guarded – level of confidence after two years of progress. Read More

U.S. Women Claim Fourth FIVB World Grand Prix Title

The U.S. Women’s National Team defended its 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix title by defeating top-ranked Brazil 26-24, 25-20, 25-21 Sunday in the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix gold-medal match held in Macau, China. Read More

Destinee Hooker Selected as FIVB Hero

Destinee Hooker, in just her second year competing at the international senior level with the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, is one of 13 female volleyball players worldwide to earn FIVB Hero status. Read More

U.S. Women One Win Away from Grand Prix Gold

The U.S. Women’s National Team is one win away from defending its FIVB World Grand Prix title as the Americans defeated Serbia 25-22, 25-20, 25-21 on Saturday during the FIVB World Grand Prix semifinal round being held in Macau, China. Read More

U.S. Women Lose to Brazil, Still in Grand Prix Semis

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to top-ranked Brazil 22-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-20 Friday afternoon to conclude the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round pool play at Macau, China. Read More

Hooker Scores 30 to Lead U.S. Women Over Italy

Destinee Hooker scored an international personal-best 30 points and the U.S. Women’s National Team rallied to defeat Italy 25-19, 21-25, 22-25, 25-22, 15-10 Thursday during the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round being held in Macau. Read More

U.S. Women Ace Japan to Start Final Round

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated Japan 25-22, 25-17, 25-23 with an 8-0 ace advantage as both teams opened up Pool B of the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round Wednesday morning in Macau. Read More

U.S. Set for Challenges in Grand Prix Final Round

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team finished second in the FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary round, setting up some prime-time state-side viewing of the Final Round being held Aug. 24-28 in Macau, China. Read More

New-Look U.S. Women Close Out Peru

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated Peru 25-13, 25-18, 25-15 with a new-look lineup on Sunday morning in Pool J of the FIVB World Grand Prix in Hong Kong. Read More

U.S. Women Top Italy, Reach Grand Prix Final Round

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated Italy 25-23, 25-19, 25-18 on Saturday evening in Pool J of the FIVB World Grand Prix in Hong Kong. Read More

U.S. Women Back in Win Column, Defeat Germany

The U.S. Women’s National Team used a 13-3 block advantage and 7-3 ace margin to defeat Germany 25-10, 25-18, 25-23 on Friday afternoon to begin Pool J of the FIVB World Grand Prix in Hong Kong. Read More

U.S. Women Look to Start New Streak

The U.S. Women’s National Team will look to get back on the winning track after its first loss of the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix on Aug. 14, something it had not experienced in 16 previous World Grand Prix matches. Read More

Serbia Snaps U.S. Women's Win Streak at Grand Prix

The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team had its five-match win streak snapped as Serbia defeated the Americans 25-12, 17-25, 25-23, 25-15 Sunday to conclude Pool H action of the FIVB World Grand Prix in Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Ease Past Japan, Stay Undefeated

Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas) scored 18 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 25-22, 25-14, 25-18 victory over Japan on Saturday evening during FIVB World Grand Prix Pool H in Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Stop Dominican Republic in Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated NORCECA rival Dominican Republic 25-22, 25-22, 25-10 on Friday afternoon during Pool H action of the FIVB World Grand Prix in Komaki, Japan. Read More

U.S. Sets Roster for Grand Prix Second Weekend

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon has selected the 14-player roster that will be eligible to compete in the second preliminary round weekend of the FIVB World Grand Prix Aug. 12-14 in Komaki, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Head to Japan Undefeated

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team started its title defense of the FIVB World Grand Prix, the premier annual international women’s volleyball tournament, on a strong note this past weekend in Luohe, China. Read More

U.S. Women Cruise Past China at Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team dominated China 25-20, 25-17, 25-16 on Sunday during the FIVB World Grand Prix’s Pool D preliminary weekend held in Luohe, China. Read More

U.S. Women Serve Kazakhstan 3-0 Loss

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team served 15 aces in defeating Kazakhstan 25-15, 25-21, 25-12 Saturday during the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix first preliminary weekend held at Luohe, China. Read More

U.S. Women Edge Serbia to Open World Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team held off Serbia’s upset bid with a 25-22, 25-19, 23-25, 20-25, 15-10 victory on Friday to open the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix Pool D held at Luohe, China. Read More

U.S. Names Weekend 1 Roster for World Grand Prix

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) has selected the 14-player roster for the opening preliminary round weekend of the FIVB World Grand Prix Aug. 5-7 in Luohe, China. Read More

Repeating at World Grand Prix Not a Small Task

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, ranked second in the world, will look to defend its 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix gold medal during August 2011, but that will be no small task. Read More

U.S. Women Set Two Intrasquad Scrimmages

The U.S. Women’s National Team, ranked second in the world, will hold two ‘Red and Blue’ intrasquad scrimmages as it prepares for the upcoming FIVB World Grand Prix. Team USA is the defending World Grand Prix champions. Read More

U.S. Women Down Cuba, Take Bronze at Pan Am Cup

Nancy Metcalf (Hull, Iowa) scored a match-high 18 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 25-21, 25-16, 25-13 victory over Cuba Saturday evening in the bronze-medal match of the X Women’s Pan American Cup at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Dominican Republic

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to Dominican Republic 21-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-21 in the semifinal round of the X Women’s Pan American Cup at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Blank Argentina in Pan Am Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Argentina 25-13, 25-14, 25-19 with a 12-3 block advantage Thursday evening during the quarterfinal round of the X Women’s Pan American Cup at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Edged by Brazil 3-2

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to top-ranked Brazil 28-30, 25-18, 25-19, 17-25, 15-11 in a marathon battle on Tuesday evening on the final day of Pool B at the X Women’s Pan American Cup at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Dominate Costa Rica at Pan Am Cup

After a slow start, the U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Costa Rica 25-20, 25-10, 25-8 on Monday evening to remain undefeated at the X Women’s Pan American Cup at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

FIVB World Grand Prix Pool Schedules Announced

The FIVB has confirmed the pool schedules for the upcoming 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix, the top annual international women’s volleyball tournament. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Trinidad and Tobago at Pan Ams

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Trinidad & Tobago 25-11, 25-17, 25-18 Sunday evening in a Pool B match during the X Women’s Pan American Cup being held July 1-9 at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Blank to Open Pan Am Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Peru 25-20, 25-14, 25-14 Friday afternoon to open the X Women’s Pan American Cup being held July 1-9 at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Set Final Roster for Pan Am Cup

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) has announced the 12-player roster that will compete at the 2011 X Women’s Pan American Cup held July 1-9 at Juarez, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Set Preliminary World Grand Prix Roster

U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon has named the 20-player preliminary roster for the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix that begins Aug. 5. Read More

Pan American Cup A Big Deal for U.S. Women

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team will arrive at the X Women’s Pan American Cup held July 1-9 at Juarez, Mexico, with specific goals in mind in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games qualification process. Read More

U.S. Women Top Peru 3-1 to Open Montreux

Tayyiba Haneef-Park and Kim Glass scored 20 and 18 points, respectively, in leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 3-1 victory over Peru to open the 2011 Montreux Volley Masters Tuesday in Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Update for June 6

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on June 6 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women’s Roster Determined for Montreux

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team announced its 14-player roster on Monday that will be used at the Montreux Volley Masters event held June 7-12 at Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for May 23

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on May 23 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, press kit for the upcoming Montreux Volley Masters and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for May 16

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on May 16 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for May 9

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on May 9 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Summer Training Block Starts for U.S. Women

The U.S. Women’s National Team summer training block started May 2 at the team’s training headquarters at the American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Calif. Read More

U.S. Women Name Montreux Preliminary Roster

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has announced the 19-player preliminary roster for the Montreux Volley Masters being held June 7-12 in Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for April 25

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 25 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Ball Stepping Back from Playing Career

Former U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team setter Lloy Ball, a four-time Olympian and 2008 Olympic gold medalist, has announced that he is stepping away from his playing career when his current season in Russia is finished. Read More

2011 FIVB World Grand Prix Pools Determined

The U.S. Women’s National Team, ranked second in the world by the FIVB, will travel to China, Japan and Chinese Taipei for the 2011 FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary round in August as it defends the tournament title. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for April 18

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 18 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

USA Volleyball’s Sykora Involved in Bus Accident

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U.S. Women's Update for April 11

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 11 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for April 4

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 4 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for March 28

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 28 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Lloyd Hopes to Set Up Spot for 2012

University if California, Berkeley college volleyball star Carli Lloyd is now making the transition to playing with the U.S. Women’s National Team in hopes of making the Olympic squad in the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Update for March 21

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 21 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

USA Red Edges USA Blue in Second Scrimmage

USA Red battled past its USA Blue counterpart 25-17, 27-29, 21-25, 26-24, 15-13 in the second intrasquad scrimmage of the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Training Team held Thursday evening in Irvine, Calif. Read More

USA Blue Defeats USA Red in Women’s Scrimmage

USA Blue defeated its USA Red counterpart 20-25, 25-19, 32-30, 16-25, 15-13 in an intrasquad scrimmage of the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Training Team held Wednesday evening at Irvine, Calif. Read More

U.S. Women’s Scrimmage Rosters Set

The U.S. Women’s National Training Team will play in two intrasquad scrimmages in Southern California on March 16 and March 17, and the roster has been announced for the initial contest. Read More

U.S. Women’s Weekly Update for March 14

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 14 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women’s Open Tryout Process Brings Added Value

The recently completed U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Open Tryouts, held Feb. 25-27 at the USOTC, produced a record attendance of 204 athlete participants with a variety of reasons on why they spent three days in Colorado Springs. Read More

U.S. Women’s Training Team Sets Two Scrimmages

The U.S. Women’s National Training Team will play in two intrasquad scrimmages in Southern California on March 16 and March 17. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for March 7

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 7 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women’s Team Sweeps Japan Youth Team

The U.S. Women’s National Training Team defeated the Japan Girls’ Youth National Team 25-10, 25-12, 25-17 on Wednesday evening in a friendly exhibition match held at Concordia University in Irvine, Calif. Read More

U.S. Women’s Training Group Over Japan Youth Team

The U.S. Women’s National Training Team defeated the Japan Girls’ Youth National Team 25-11, 25-20, 25-19 on Tuesday evening in a friendly exhibition match held at St. Margaret’s Episcopal High School in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Read More

McCutcheon Staying Through 2012 Olympics

U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon has agreed to remain in his current USA Volleyball position in a full-time capacity through the 2012 Olympic Games Beal. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Feb. 28

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 28 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Feb. 27 Notebook for U.S. Women's Open Tryouts

Feature stories and photo galleries for Feb. 27 at the U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts being held Feb. 25-27 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

Record Participants Set Bar High at Tryouts

USA Volleyball had a record 204 athletes participate in open tryouts for the U.S. Women’s National Team, U.S. Women’s National A2 Program and U.S. Women’s Junior National Team in sessions held Feb. 25-27 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

Feb. 26 Notebook for U.S. Women's Open Tryouts

Stories and photo galleries for the second day of the U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts being held Feb. 25-27 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

Feb. 25 Notebook for U.S. Women's Open Tryouts

Feature stories and photo galleries for Feb. 25 at the U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts being held Feb. 25-27 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Feb. 21

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 21 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout Roster

USA Volleyball has a record 208 athletes signed up to participate in open tryouts for the U.S. Women’s National Team, U.S. Women’s National A2 Program and U.S. Women’s Junior National Team. Read More

U.S. Women’s Training Group Schedules Exhibitions

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Training Team will participate in two friendly exhibition matches versus Japan’s Girls’ Youth National Team on March 1 and March 2 in the Southern California area. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Feb. 14

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 14 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Hugh McCutcheon Accepts Minnesota Coaching Position

Hugh McCutcheon, who has served as either the U.S. Women’s or U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach since 2005, has accepted the University of Minnesota offer to become its head women’s volleyball coach. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Feb. 8

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 8 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Jan. 31

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 31 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Weekly Update for Jan. 24

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 24 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Jan. 17

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 17 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

USAV HP Coaches’ Clinic Added Draws

The 2011 USAV HP Coaches’ Clinic being held in Colorado Springs from Jan. 20-22 is completely filled, but area volleyball fans can still get a free taste of the clinic with two associated events. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Jan. 10

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 10 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women’s Winter Training Block Starts Jan. 17

The U.S. Women’s National Team will hold its winter training block from Jan. 17 to mid-April at the American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Calif. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Jan. 3

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 3 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Dec. 20

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Dec. 20 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Dec. 16

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Dec. 16 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

Weishoff Named U.S. Women’s Team Assistant Coach

U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) announced today that he has added Paula Weishoff to his coaching staff as an assistant coach. Read More

U.S. Women's Update for Dec. 9

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Dec. 9 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas and other team news. Read More

USAV Attending AVCA Convention

USA Volleyball will be heavily involved in education sessions being held at the 2010 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Annual Convention, which is scheduled for Dec. 15-18 in Kansas City, Mo. Read More

Sykora Named USAV Indoor Female Athlete of Year

Stacy Sykora has been named the USA Volleyball Indoor Female Athlete of the Year for 2010 and has been nominated for the United States Olympic Committee SportsWoman of the Year. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout Dates Set

USA Volleyball will hold its annual open tryouts for the U.S. Women’s National Team and Associated Training Programs Feb. 25-27, 2011, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women Denied World Championship Bronze

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost a heart-breaking five-set match (18-25, 25-23, 21-25, 25-19, 15-8) to Japan in the 2010 FIVB Women’s World Championship bronze medal match played Sunday evening in Tokyo. Read More

U.S. Women Lose to Russia in World Semis

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to Russia 25-16, 13-25, 25-19, 25-21 in the first semifinal match of the 2010 FIVB Women’s World Championship on Saturday evening in Tokyo. Read More

USA Volleyball HP Coaches’ Clinic Set for Jan. 20-22

The 2011 USA Volleyball High Performance Coaches’ Clinic will take place Jan. 20-22 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women Reach World Championship Semifinals

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has filled the final spot of the 2010 FIVB Women’s World Championship semifinal round that starts Nov. 13 in Tokyo. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Brazil at Worlds

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to Brazil 25-19, 24-26, 25-19, 25-23 Wednesday afternoon to conclude the FIVB Women’s World Championship second round Pool F at Nagoya, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Down Dutch, Stay in Semi Chase

Destinee Hooker collected a match-high 20 points to help the U.S. Women’s National Team defeat Netherlands 3-0 Tuesday during the FIVB World Championship second round Pool F in Japan. Read More

Italy Gives U.S. Women First Loss at Worlds

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost for the first time at the FIVB World Championship Sunday evening after falling to Italy 25-16, 24-26, 27-25, 27-25 in a second-round Pool F match at Nagoya, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Blank Czech Republic, Remain Undefeated

Destinee Hooker notched 19 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 25-20, 25-20, 25-13 victory over Czech Republic Saturday to open the FIVB Women’s World Championship Second Round Pool F in Japan. Read More

Four Tough Opponents Await U.S. Women at Worlds

The U.S. Women’s National Team, No. 2 in the world, steps into the 2010 FIVB World Championship Second Round Pool F as one of two undefeated teams in the group that starts play on Nov. 6. Read More

USA Downs Cuba, Closes World Championship Pool 5-0

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team closed out the FIVB World Championship first round Pool C undefeated after defeating NORCECA rival Cuba 30-28, 25-23, 22-25, 25-23 in a nail-biter Wednesday evening at Matsumoto, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Kazakhstan at World Championship

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team remains undefeated in four matches during the FIVB World Championship first round Pool C as it defeated Kazakhstan 25-17, 25-19, 25-19 on Tuesday evening at Matsumoto, Japan. Read More

Notes on FIVB Women’s World Championship

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team is off to a fast start at the 2010 FIVB World Championship being staged in various cities in Japan from Oct. 29 through Nov. 14. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Germany at Worlds

The U.S. Women’s National Team remains undefeated at the FIVB World Championship after defeating Germany 25-23, 26-24, 25-17 in a battle of undefeated squads Sunday evening at Matsumoto, Japan. Read More

Veteran Berg Passing the Torch to the New Generation

Two-time Olympian Lindsey Berg is passing on her setting knowledge to first-year U.S. Women's National Team setter Alisha Glass at the 2010 FIVB Women's World Championship being held in Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Handle Croatia at Worlds

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated Croatia 25-16, 25-13, 25-23 Saturday afternoon on the second day of the FIVB World Championship first round Pool C being held at Matsumoto, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Top Thailand in World Opener

Destinee Hooker scored a personal international-best 28 points in helping the U.S. Women’s National Team open the 2010 FIVB World Championship with a 23-25, 25-17, 25-17, 25-21 victory over Thailand on Friday in Matsumoto, Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Beat Toray in Pre-World Scrimmage

The U.S. Women’s National Team continued its preparation for the 2010 FIVB World Championship by sweeping Toray in a five-set friendly exhibition match versus Japan’s reigning V-League champions Toray on Oct. 26 in Japan. Read More

U.S. Women Set Roster for World Championship

The U.S. Women’s National Team has announced its 14-player roster for the FIVB Women’s World Championship that will take place Oct. 29 to Nov. 14. The World Championship is held every four years in the second year of the Olympic quad. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Brazil in Four

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to Brazil 25-22, 25-20, 18-25, 25-20 on Wednesday evening at Londrina, Brazil. The match concluded a 10-day, four friendly exhibition tour of Brazil. Read More

U.S. Women Edged by Brazil for Second Night in Row

For the second night in a row, the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team was edged by Brazil in five sets, this time by scores of 24-26, 25-17, 25-22, 20-25, 15-10 on Sept. 26 at Maringa, Brazil, as part of a four-match friendly exhibition tour of Brazil. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Brazil in Five in Friendly Tour Opener

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to Brazil 19-25, 25-17, 24-26, 25-15, 15-11 on Sept. 25 at Maringa, Brazil, to open a four-match friendly exhibition tour of Brazil. Read More

U.S. Women’s Schedule for Brazil Tour Announced

The U.S. Women’s National Team will play Brazil in four friendly scrimmages in Maringa and Londrina, Brazil, during a training trip scheduled for Sept. 19-30. Read More

U.S. Women Name World Championship Prelim Roster

The U.S. Women’s National Team, which will a series of friendly matches with Brazil at the end of September, has announced its 20-player preliminary roster for the FIVB Women’s World Championship. Read More

Akinradewo, Glass Earn World Grand Prix Honors

Foluke Akinradewo (Plantation, Fla.) was named the Most Valuable Player and Best Blocker at the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix, while teammate Alisha Glass (Leland, Mich.) earned Best Setter for the event. Read More

U.S. Women Golden at World Grand Prix, Defeat Japan

Jordan Larson scored a team-high 15 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 26-24, 25-20, 25-23 victory over Japan Sunday afternoon to secure the gold medal at the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round being played at Ningbo, China. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep China, Nearing Grand Prix Title

Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas) totaled 24 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 25-21, 27-25, 25-22 victory over China on Saturday evening in Ningbo, China, on the fourth day the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round. Read More

U.S. Women Edge Brazil in Grand Prix Final Round

Foluke Akinradewo totaled 23 points to help the U.S. Women’s National Team defeat Brazil 22-25, 25-19, 30-28, 17-25, 15-13 on Friday during the third day of 18th FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round competition in China. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Italy to Take Grand Prix Lead

Destinee Hooker totaled a match-high 17 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 25-23, 25-20, 25-14 victory over Italy on Thursday afternoon in the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round competition in China. Read More

U.S. Women Rally Past Poland at Grand Prix

Foluke Akinradewo scored six of her 19 points in the fifth set to lead the U.S. Women’s National Team's rally from two sets down to defeat Poland 13-25, 18-25, 28-26, 25-19, 15-12 Wednesday on the opening day of the FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round. Read More

U.S. Women Build Momentum Into Grand Prix Finals

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team rides a six-match win streak into the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round that begins on Aug. 25 at Ningbo, China. Read More

U.S. Women Hold Back China at Grand Prix

Destinee Hooker scored an international career-high 25 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 25-20, 25-10, 22-25, 25-22 victory over China on Sunday afternoon during Pool G of the 18th World Grand Prix in Hong Kong. Read More

U.S. Women Dominate Thailand at Grand Prix

Jordan Larson scored a match-high 16 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a fifth straight victory with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-16 win over Thailand on Saturday afternoon in Hong Kong during Pool G of the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix. Read More

Women Top Germany, Advance to Grand Prix Finals

Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas) scored a match-high 20 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 25-15, 25-18, 25-13 victory over Germany on Friday afternoon in Hong Kong during Pool G of the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix. Read More

U.S. Women’s Roster Unchanged for Hong Kong

The U.S. Women’s National Team will use the same 14-player roster for this weekend’s FIVB World Grand Prix Pool G matches in Hong Kong that went undefeated in three matches in Thailand last weekend. Read More

U.S. Women in Reach of Grand Prix Finals Spot

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team concludes the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary round in Hong Kong with three Pool G matches this coming weekend, and a spot in the six-team World Grand Prix Final Round is well within reach. Read More

U.S. Women Top Puerto Rico at World Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team overcame a slow start and used a balanced offense to defeat NORCECA rival Puerto Rico 21-25, 25-22, 25-12, 25-15 Sunday evening during Pool D action of the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix in Bangkok, Thailand. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Thailand at World Grand Prix

Heather Bown scored a match-high 15 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 25-18, 25-21, 25-13 victory over host Thailand Saturday evening during Pool D action of the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix in Bangkok, Thailand. Read More

U.S. Women Block Italy in FIVB World Grand Prix

Heather Bown and Destinee Hooker each turned in a team-high of 19 points with nine blocks apiece in leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 26-28, 26-24, 25-23, 25-15 victory over Italy on Friday at the FIVB World Grand Prix in Bangkok, Thailand. Read More

Logan Tom Added to FIVB World Grand Prix Roster

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has made a slight adjust to its roster for the second preliminary weekend of the FIVB World Grand Prix taking place Aug. 13-15 at Bangkok, Thailand. Read More

U.S. Women to Thailand for Next Grand Prix Stage

The U.S. Women’s National Team travels to Bangkok, Thailand, for three Pool D matches held Aug. 13-15 in the second preliminary weekend of the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix. Read More

U.S. Women Lose to Poland at World Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to Poland 16-25, 26-24, 25-19, 25-23 on Sunday afternoon during the opening weekend of preliminary pool play of the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix in Gdynia, Poland. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Germany at World Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to Germany 25-23, 25-22, 16-25, 25-23 on Saturday evening during the opening weekend of preliminary pool play of the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix in Gdynia, Poland. Read More

U.S. Women Open FIVB World Grand Prix with Win

Destinee Hooker collected a match-high 17 points as the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team opened the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix with a 26-24, 22-25, 25-14, 25-19 victory over rival Dominican Republic on Friday evening in Gdynia, Poland. Read More

U.S. Women Name World Grand Prix Roster for Poland

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has announced its 13-player roster that will be available for competition during the first week preliminary weekend of the FIVB World Grand Prix held Aug. 6-8 at Gdynia, Poland. Read More

FIVB World Grand Prix Next Test for U.S. Women

The U.S. Women’s National Team is 9-3 in 2010 with podium finishes in its first two tournaments, but the 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix in August will serve as its next challenge on the road to the 2010 FIVB World Championships at the end of the year. Read More

U.S. Women Split Roster for Scrimmage

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon has divided the team roster that will compete at the 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix into two squads for the upcoming Red-Blue intrasquad scrimmages in Southern California. Read More

U.S. Women Earn Bronze at Pan Am Cup

Megan Hodge (Durham, N.C.) scored 16 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 25-15, 25-20, 25-17 sweep of Cuba on Saturday evening in the bronze-medal match of the IX Pan American Cup being held in Tijuana, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Lose Semifinal to Dominican Republic

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team dropped a 22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-16 match to Dominican Republic on Friday evening during the second semifinal match of the IX Pan American Cup being held in Tijuana, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Obtain One Goal, Reaching for Another

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team has obtained one of its major goals at the IX Women's Pan American Cup, but one other tournament goal is well within reach as the team heads into the semifinals on June 25. Read More

U.S. Women Reach Pan Am Cup Semifinals

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated host Mexico 25-14, 25-16, 25-15 Tuesday evening on the final day of pool competition at the IX Women’s Pan American Cup being held in Tijuana and Rosarita, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Coast by Costa Rica at Pan Am Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball needed just 53 minutes to defeat Costa Rica 25-11, 25-10, 25-2 Monday evening on the fourth day of pool competition at the IX Women’s Pan American Cup being held in Tijuana and Rosarita, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Women Top Trinidad and Tobago

In a battle of pool undefeated teams, the U.S. Women’s National Team stopped Trinidad & Tobago 25-17, 25-9, 25-11 Sunday evening during the IX Women’s Pan American Cup being held jointly in the neighboring Mexico towns of Tijuana and Rosarita. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Puerto Rico at Pan Am

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team swept Puerto Rico 25-13, 25-17, 25-14 on Saturday afternoon in Tijuana, Mexico, during Pool B competition of the IX Pan American Cup. Read More

U.S. Women Open Pan Am Cup with Win

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team overcame a slow start to defeat Peru 27-25, 25-22, 25-17 on Friday afternoon to open the IX Women’s Pan American Cup in Tijuana, Mexico. Read More

McCutcheon Names 12-Player Pan Am Cup Roster

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) has named the 12-player roster that will compete at the IX Women’s Pan American Cup set for June 18-26 in Tijuana, Mexico, and nearby Rosarita. Read More

Pan American Cup Next for U.S. Women

The U.S. Women’s National Team landed back in the U.S. on June 14 with silver medals around their necks from the recently completed Montreux event, but some will get very little rest before the Pan Am Cup that starts June 18. Read More

U.S. Women Settle for Montreux Silver

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to China 23-25, 29-27, 25-22, 25-20 in the Montreux Volley Masters gold-medal match Sunday afternoon at Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Advance to Montreux Finals

Megan Hodge scored a team-high 14 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 25-18, 25-23, 29-27 victory over NORCECA-rival Cuba in the semifinal round on Saturday evening at the Montreux Volley Masters in Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Russia 3-1 at Montreux

The U.S. Women’s National Team dropped a 22-25, 25-13, 25-23, 25-18 match to Russia on June 11 to conclude pool play at the Montreux Volley Masters in Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Rally Past Germany at Montreux

The U.S. Women’s National Team, behind a team-high 27 points from Megan Hodge, rallied from a slow start to top Germany 19-25, 35-33, 25-20, 25-22 on June 9 during the second day of the Montreux Volley Masters event behind held at Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Start Montreux with Win

Ogonna Nnamani scored a match-high 18 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to a 25-23, 25-23, 25-21 victory over Japan on June 8 to open the 26th Annual Montreux Volley Masters Tournament. Read More

McCutcheon Names U.S. Montreux Roster

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon has announced his team’s 14-player roster for the 26th Annual Montreux Volley Masters Tournament set for June 8-13 at Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - May 12

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on May 12 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - May 6

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on May 6 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - April 27

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 27 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - April 20

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 20 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - April 14

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 14 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - April 7

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 7 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 31

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 31 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 23

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 23 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women’s National A2 Program Roster Selected

USA Volleyball has selected 24 players and four coaches to lead its U.S. Women’s National A2 Program for 2010. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 16, 2010

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 16 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 9

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 9 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 2

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 2 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Feb. 23

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 23 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

McCutcheon Happy with U.S. Women's Open Tryouts

Nearly 175 athletes were put to the test by U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon at the squad’s open tryouts held Feb. 19-21 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Read More

Brown Motivated at U.S. Women’s Open Tryouts

Blair Brown, a rising senior at Penn State, has helped the Nittany Lions to an unprecedented three straight NCAA Division I titles. Yet, she is not resting on those laurels while attending the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team open tryouts. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Feb. 16

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 16 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, other player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

Music to Jane Collymore's Ears

Jane Collymore has built a solid resume on the volleyball court, including time spent with the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team. However, her resume has been bridging into more areas than just on the volleyball court in recent years. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Feb. 11

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 11 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Hosts Coach Outreach Program

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team coaching staff has initiated a new program called Coaching Outreach Program (COP) to promote the exchange of coaching ideas between the National Team and college community. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Feb. 2

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Feb. 2 includes briefs on the team's tour of China, U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

Young U.S. Women's Team Downed by Evergrande

The U.S. Women’s National Team, on a training trip to China, lost to Evergrande Volleyball Club 25-20, 25-14, 25-19 on Feb. 2 in an exhibition match at the new Guangzhou Gymnasium in Guangzhou, China. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryout Roster

USA Volleyball will hold its largest-ever single tryout for the U.S. Women’s National Team held Feb. 19-21 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Evergrande in Scrimmage

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to Evergrande Volleyball Club 26-24, 25-23, 21-25, 26-24 on Jan. 31 in a scrimmage prior to the official exhibition match on Feb. 2 at Guangzhou, China. Read More

U.S. Women Defeat Hong Kong Team in Scrimmage

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated a professional team from Hong Kong in a friendly scrimmage on Jan. 30 as it prepares to meet Evergrande Volleyball Club on Feb. 2 in an exhibition match in Guangzhou. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Jan. 26

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 26 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Prepares for Exhibition

The U.S. Women’s National Training Team will travel to China Jan. 28 to Feb. 3 for an exhibition against Evergrande Women’s Volleyball Team of the Chinese professional league. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Jan. 19

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 19 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Jan. 15

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 15 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Jan. 7

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Jan. 7 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Dec. 15

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Dec. 15 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Dec. 8

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Dec. 8 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Dec. 2

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Dec. 2 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, international transfers, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Nov. 24

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Nov. 24 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, trivia questions and much more. Read More

2010 FIVB Women's World Championship Pools Set

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team was placed into Pool C of the 2010 FIVB Women’s World Championship Tournament that will be held Oct. 29 to Nov. 14 in various Japanese cities. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout Dates

USA Volleyball will hold its annual open tryouts for the U.S. Women’s National Team and Associated Training Programs Feb. 19-21, 2010, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

2010 USAV HP Coaches’ Clinic Dates Set

USA Volleyball will host its Seventh Annual High Performance Coaches’ Clinic Jan. 21-23, 2010, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Nov. 17

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Nov. 17 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Oct. 14

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Oct. 14 includes briefs on upcoming U.S. events, player information, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women Denied Bronze by Cuba

In a moment of déjà vu, the U.S. Women lost a five-set marathon to Cuba 17-25, 16-25, 28-26, 25-16, 15-11 in the bronze medal match Sunday during the NORCECA Continental Championship in Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Lose in Five to Dominican Republic

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team had five match points against Dominican Republic before losing a five-set semifinal match 21-25, 26-24, 10-25, 25-20, 21-19 Saturday evening during the NORCECA Championship in Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Advance to NORCECA Semifinals

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, ranked second in the world, overcame an opening set loss to Canada Friday to win 17-25, 25-10, 25-23, 25-21 during the NORCECA Continental Championship quarterfinals. Read More

U.S. Women Cruise by Costa Rica

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, ranked second in the world, dominated Costa Rica 25-7, 25-10, 25-13 on Thursday evening to conclude NORCECA Continental Championship Pool B at Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Edged by Cuba in Five

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, ranked second in the world, dropped a heart-breaking five-set match to Cuba 19-25, 16-25, 25-16, 28-26, 15-10 on Wednesday in NORCECA Continental Championship Pool B action at Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Open NORCECA with Sweep

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team, ranked second in the world, opened the NORCECA Continental Championship with a 25-18, 25-10, 25-13 victory over Mexico in Pool B on Tuesday afternoon at Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Read More

Women’s Final Roster Named for NORCECA

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon has turned in the 14-player roster which will represent Team USA at the NORCECA Continental Championship Sept. 22-27 in Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Prepare for Key NORCECA Championship

The second-ranked U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team will compete in the biennial eight-country NORCECA Continental Championship Sept. 22-27 at Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Read More

U.S. Women Earn Silver at Final Four Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to top-ranked Brazil 25-17, 25-16, 25-27, 25-19 Sunday afternoon in the gold-medal match of the 2009 Final Four Intercontinental Cup being staged at Lima, Peru. Read More

U.S. Women Advance to Final 4 Gold Match

The U.S. Women’s National Team powered past NORCECA rival Dominican Republic 25-20, 23-25, 25-22, 26-24 Saturday evening in the first semifinal match of the 2009 Final Four Intercontinental Cup at Lima, Peru. Read More

U.S. Women Swept by Dominican Republic

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to Dominican Republic 25-20, 25-19, 25-23 Friday during the third day of the 2009 Final Four Intercontinental Cup at Lima, Peru. Read More

U.S. Women Topple Peru 3-1

The U.S. Women’s National Team claimed a 25-10, 20-25, 25-14, 25-20 victory over host Peru Thursday evening during the second day of the 2009 Final Four Intercontinental Cup being staged Sept. 9-13 at Lima, Peru. Read More

U.S. Women Rally Falls Short vs Brazil

The U.S. Women lost to Brazil 25-12, 18-25, 25-22, 19-25, 15-13 Wednesday evening during the opening day of the 2009 Final Four Intercontinental Cup being staged Sept. 9-13 at Lima, Peru. Read More

U.S. Women Start with Brazil at Final 4 Cup

The U.S. Women open the 2009 Final Four Intercontinental Cup versus top-ranked Brazil in the event being played Sept. 9-13 at Lima, Peru. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Sept. 2

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Sept. 2 includes briefs on upcoming U.S. events, player information, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women Prepare for Final Four Cup in Peru

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team is one of four countries which will compete in the four-team 2009 Final Four Intercontinental Cup held Sept. 9-13 Lima, Peru. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Aug. 25

Find out who just got married, who announced she is pregnant, who is in the gym training and other team news in the latest U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team Weekly Update. Read More

U.S. Women Fall Short Versus Thailand

The U.S. Women’s National Team concluded the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary rounds on a sour note in a 19-25, 25-20, 25-21, 23-25, 15-11 loss to host Thailand on Sunday afternoon at Bangkok. Read More

U.S. Women Sweep Puerto Rico at WGP

The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated NORCECA rival Puerto Rico 25-16, 25-18, 25-22 on Saturday afternoon in Bangkok, Thailand, during the final preliminary round weekend of the FIVB World Grand Prix and Pool I group. Read More

U.S. Women Fall to Russia at WGP

The U.S. Women’s National Team lost to Russia 25-21, 26-24, 19-25, 25-17 Friday afternoon in Bangkok, Thailand, during the final preliminary round weekend of the FIVB World Grand Prix and Pool I group. Read More

Germany Sweeps U.S. Women at Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team completed its second round of pool play in the FIVB World Grand Prix with a loss to Germany, 0-3 (22025, 18-25, 25-27) on Sunday in Miao Lie in Chinese Taipei. Read More

U.S. Women Can't Overcome Netherlands

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team could not work its tiebreaker magic two nights in a row as it fell to Netherlands 3-2 (25-12, 22-25, 16-25, 25-20, 15-13) in an FIVB World Grand Prix match on Saturday in Miao Lie in Chinese Taipei. Read More

U.S. Women Win Marathon Match over Dominican

The U.S. Women’s National Team got 20 points from Nancy Metcalf and 17 from Foluke Akinradewo as it defeated Dominican Republic 3-2 (25-18, 25-19, 23-25, 21-25, 23-21) in an FIVB World Grand Prix match on Friday in Miao Lie in Chinese Taipei. Read More

U.S. Women Beaten by Brazil at Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to Brazil 0-3 (18-25, 22-25, 13-25) in a pool play match at the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix on Sunday at Maracanazihno Gym in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read More

U.S. Women Battle for First Grand Prix Win

The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team came back from two sets down to defeat Puerto Rico 3-2 (21-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-14, 15-13) on Saturday in an FIVB World Grand Prix pool play match in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read More

Germany Gets Jump on U.S. Women at Grand Prix

A young U.S. Women's National Team was swept by Germany 25-15, 25-15, 25-16 in its first 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix pool play match on Friday at Maracanazihno Gym in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read More

New Players Center Stage for FIVB World Grand Prix

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team begins FIVB World Grand Prix July 31 in Brazil with a different look than the 2008 Olympic Games in which USA-Brazil met in the gold-medal match. Read More

U.S. women hold off Peru challenge, 4-0, at Pan Am

The United States (4-0) defeated Peru (2-2) 25-22, 25-21, 26-24 on Monday evening during the Eighth Women’s Pan American Cup at the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center. Read More

U.S. Women Handle Costa Rica

The United States began the Eighth Women’s Pan American Cup with a convincing 25-7, 25-6, 25-16 victory over Costa Rica on Friday evening at the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center. Read More

U.S. Roster Set for Historic Women’s Pan Am Cup

The Pan American Cup, scheduled for June 26 to July 4 in Miami, will serve as an historic occasion for the U.S. Women’s National Team, which has been itching to get back onto the court since winning the silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Scrimmage Rosters Announced

The U.S. Women’s National Team will play an intrasquad scrimmage at JSerra High School at 7 p.m. PT on Saturday, June 20, at San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - June 15

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update includes briefs on upcoming U.S. events, list of players currently training in Anaheim, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's World Grand Prix Preliminary Roster Set

U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon has announced the team’s 19-player preliminary roster for the 2009 FIVB World Grand Prix, the premier annual international volleyball tournament for women. Read More

U.S.-Hosted Women's World Championship Qualifier Field Set

The FIVB World Championship NORCECA Pool G qualification tournament, scheduled for July 6-8 at UCF Arena in Orlando, has finalized the four-team round-robin field with a berth into the 2010 FIVB World Championship at stake. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team to Hold Scrimmage

The U.S. Women’s National Team will play an intrasquad scrimmage at JSerra High School at 7 p.m. PT on Saturday, June 20, at San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Read More

Preview: Women's Pan Am Cup, World Championship Qualifier

Preview of the 2009 season, the Eighth Women's Pan American Cup held June 26-July 4 in Miami and the World Championship Qualification Tournament for NORCECA Pool G held July 6-8 in Orlando. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - May 27

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on May 27 includes briefs on upcoming U.S. events, national team players competing overseas, trivia questions and much more. Read More

McCutcheon Named USOC 2008 Coach of the Year

USA Volleyball Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand), who led the U.S. Men’s National Team to the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games has been named the 2008 National Coach of the Year by the USOC. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - April 29

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 29 includes briefs on upcoming U.S. events, national team players competing overseas, trivia questions and much more. Read More

Olympians to Attend Boyce Awards Banquet

Four-time USA Volleyball Olympians Lloy Ball and Danielle Scott-Arruda will take part in festivities surrounding the 64th Annual Dorothy C. Boyce Awards and Recognitions Banquet set for May 21 in Minneapolis. Read More

USAV, Anaheim Finalize Contract for U.S. Women

USA Volleyball and the City of Anaheim are pleased to announce the agreement to bring the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team (Women’s Team) to Anaheim from Colorado Springs has been finalized. Read More

Kiraly Named U.S. Women's Assistant

Karch Kiraly (San Clemente, Calif.), the most decorated player in the history of volleyball and an international legend – both indoor and on the beach – has been named an assistant coach of the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - April 13

The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on April 13 includes recaps of the team’s matches against Egypt, 2009 statistics, briefs on upcoming U.S. events, national team players competing overseas, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Sweeps Egypt

Julie Rubenstein scored a match-high 16 points in leading the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 25-13, 25-15, 27-25 victory over Egypt at Cairo on April 12. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Over Egypt 3-1

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team defeated Egypt 25-14, 25-27, 25-18, 28-26 on April 10 at Cairo to open its 2009 season. The two teams will play again on April 12 at Cairo. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - April 6

The U.S. Women's National Team Update released April 6 includes briefs on upcoming U.S. events, updates on national team players playing overseas and how to purchase replica jerseys and apparel. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 30

The U.S. Women's Update includes briefs on upcoming U.S. events, national team players competing overseas, trivia questions, how to purchase replica national team jerseys and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Team To Tour Egypt

USA Volleyball will send a senior-level volleyball team to Egypt in April as part of an exchange program involving the United States Olympic Committee and the Egyptian National Olympic Committee. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 16

The U.S. Women's National Team Update released on March 16 includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, trivia questions, how to purchase commemorative apparel, replica jerseys and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 9

The U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on March 9 includes briefs on national team players, trivia questions, how to purchase National Team apparel, international transfers and much more. Read More

Morrison Added to U.S. Women's National Team Staff

U.S. Women’s National Team Head Volleyball Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) announced today the hiring of Jamie Morrison as the team’s assistant coach/technical coordinator. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - March 2

The U.S. Women's National Team Update includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, trivia questions, how to purchase replica jerseys and apparel, international transfer lists and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Feb. 24

The latest U.S. Women's National Team Update includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts, trivia questions, how to purchase apparel and much more. Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryouts a Record Success

USAV conducted its three-day U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryout Feb. 20-22 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The tryout attracted a record 160 athletes. Read More

Record Numbers Trying Out for Women's Team

USA Volleyball is currently hosting a record 160 athletes as part of its three-day U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout that continues through Feb. 22 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women's Update - Feb. 15

The current U.S. Women's National Team Update includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts, trivia questions, how to purchase apparel and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update for Feb. 9

The U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts, trivia questions, how to purchase apparel and much more. Read More

U.S. Women’s Team Open Tryout

USA Volleyball will host approximately 160 athletes as part of its U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryout set for Feb. 20-22 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update - Jan. 26

This U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update includes briefs on national team players competing, U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts, trivia, how to purchase apparel, international transfers and much more. Read More

U.S. Men Named USOC Team of the Year

As the USOC announces that the U.S. Men's Volleyball Team was its 2008 Team of the Year, USA Volleyball also announces its athletes and teams of the year. Read More

USA Volleyball Board of Directors Drives Growth Initiatives

USA Volleyball held its Winter 2009 Board of Directors meeting on Jan. 17 at Costa Mesa, Calif., and several significant items were completed in the one-day meeting format under new chairman David Schreff (CEO of Bedare Sports and Entertainment) Read More

U.S. Women’s National Team Weekly Update for Jan. 20

The U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts, trivia questions and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update for Jan. 13

The latest U.S. Women's National Team Weekly includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, trivia questions, how to purchase replica national team jerseys, updated list of U.S. players competing professionally and much more. Read More

U.S. Women's National Team Weekly Update for Jan. 7

The U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update includes briefs on national team players competing overseas, USAV presence at AVCA Convention and NCAA Championship, international transfers and much more. Read More

McCutcheon to Ride Rose Parade Float - U.S. Men's Update

Former U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon will ride Anaheim’s float in the Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2009 in Pasadena, Calif. Also, updates on U.S. Men's National Team players overseas. Read More

USA Volleyball Represented on Universal Sports’ Top Performances of 2008

USA Volleyball was recognized by Universal Sports with two year-end top performance awards, according to the Universal Sports Web site. Read More

McCutcheon Accepts U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Position

Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) has accepted the head coach position of the U.S. Women's National Team for the 2009-2012 Olympic quadrennial, according to USA Volleyball Chief Executive Officer Doug Beal. Read More

USA Volleyball Presence at 2008 AVCA Annual Convention

USA Volleyball will have a major presence at the 2008 American Volleyball Coaches Association Annual Convention held Dec. 17-21 at Omaha, Neb. 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

McCutcheon, McGown Forge New Bonds in Beijing

Hugh McCutcheon and Carl McGown first met each other in 1990 when McCutcheon played for McGown at BYU. Eighteen years later, they shared an amazing experience in Beijing. Read More

McCutcheon to be Honored by City of Anaheim

The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce will honor USA Volleyball Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon as its Man of the Year at a luncheon on Wednesday (Nov. 12) at the Disneyland Hotel. Read More

U.S. Men Named Team of the Month for August

The U.S. Men's Olympic Volleyball Team has been named the U.S. Olympic Committee Team of the Month for August, the USOC announced on Thursday. 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

U.S. Men Find Glory and Gold at End of Olympic Games

The U.S. Men’s Olympic Volleyball Team put tragedy aside and embraced triumph as it defeated defending Olympic champion and world No. 1-ranked Brazil, 20-25, 25-22, 25-21, 25-23, and won the Olympic gold medal on Sunday at Capital Gymnasium. 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

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

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

Statement from Doug Beal and USA Volleyball

A statement from USA Volleyball CEO Doug Beal concerning the recent events in Beijing. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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

U.S. Men Have Little Time to Reflect on Victory

As has become the pattern during the summer of 2008, there wasn’t much time for the U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team to reflect on their accomplishment before looking forward to the next challenge. Read More

U.S. Men Will Head to Beijing as World League Champions

The U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team won its first FIVB World League title on Sunday by taking as 3-1 (26-24, 23-25, 25-23, 25-22) victory over Serbia in the gold medal match before a crowd of 5,700 at Maracanazinho Gymnasium in Rio de Janeiro. Read More

U.S. Men Sweep Brazil; Will Play Serbia for World League Gold

The U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team assured itself its best FIVB World League finish ever when it swept host Brazil, 25-23, 25-22, 27-25, the No. 1 team in the world, before 11,615 fans on Saturday at Maracanazinho Gymnasium in Rio de Janeiro. Read More

U.S. Men Pull Off World League Win Over Poland

The U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team held off match-point and pulled out a five-set victory (25-18, 23-25, 27-25, 18-25, 16-14) over Poland in the FIVB World League Final Round on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro. Read More

Serbia Stuns U.S. Men in World League Final Round

The U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team could not find an answer for Serbia's Ivan Milijkovic, who had 16 points on 16 kills as Serbia surpassed the U.S. Men, 25-23, 25-19, 25-17. Read More

U.S. Men Rested and Ready for World League Final Round

The U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team goes into Wednesday’s FIVB World League Final-Round match (9:15 a.m. PDT) against Poland in Rio de Janeiro with more on its mind than money. Read More

U.S. Men Fall in Four to Bulgaria at World League

The U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team fought the good fight but again came up short against Bulgaria on Saturday, and lost a two-hour, four-set match (20-25, 25-20, 20-25, 33-35) in an FIVB World League match in Varna, Bulgaria. Read More

Bulgaria Beats Young U.S. Men in Five Sets

Missing four of its starters, the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team put up a battle before losing to Bulgaria, 2-3 (22-25, 26-24, 16-25, 25-23, 10-15) in an FIVB World League match on Friday in Varna, Bulgaria. Read More

U.S. Men, Bulgaria Will Meet Again in Beijing

This weekend's FIVB World League matches between Bulgaria and the United States are anything but meaningless. 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

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

Finland Helps U.S. Men Win Trip to Rio

With help from Finland, the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team ensured it will win its pool and advance to the FIVB World League final round. Read More

U.S. Men Sweep Spain for Eighth World League Win

The U.S. Men’s National Team held off a scrappy team from Spain to win its eighth 2008 FIVB World League pool play match, 25-19, 25-23, 27-25, on Friday before 4,610 fans at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. Read More

U.S. Men Control Their World League Destiny

Heading into the second-to-last weekend of pool play in the FIVB World League, the U.S. Men's National Team finds itself right where it wants to be - in charge of its own fate. Read More

U.S. Men Defeat Spain, Gain Ground on Bulgaria

The U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team defeated Spain quickly and decisively, 25-19, 25-19, 25-23 in a 2008 FIVB World League match on Sunday in Madrid and gave itself some breathing room in Pool C. Read More

U.S. Men Hold off Spain's Comeback for World League Win

A match that looked to be an easy victory for the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team turned out to have some surprise fireworks before the United States could finally claim a 25-23, 25-22, 29-31, 20-25, 18-16 victory. Read More

U.S. Men Making World League Stop in Spain

The U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team will spend its July 4th weekend in Madrid for the first of four-straight FIVB World League matches against Spain. Read More

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Volleyball and Fly Fishing

I got a new Orvis Helios 3wt recently. Made from the same carbon fiber they use on the Apache helicopters, it is feather light at 1.75 ounces total, and strong as heck, for casting into the afternoon winds along my favorite little streams. The science of technology amazes me, yet in our sport it… Read More

USA Women Return to Montreux with Win

The Montreaux Volley Masters is perhaps the longest running invitational volleyball tourney in the world. It has been going on since 1984 under various names, and essentially the same organization and in the same spectacular site, on the shores of the beautiful Lake Geneva. The sport hall is a… Read More

USA Women Entertain in Win

The U.S. Women played a very entertaining and successful match with Germany today that ended with a 3-1 win against a team that had beaten them twice last year.

Among many positives, this result surely demonstrates the significant progress the team has made since last season. All 12… Read More

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...I Don't Think We're in Kansas Anymore....

Hope you all made it home safe and sound...and not too exhausted!

 

So....there's no place like home...after another great week at the annual AVCA Convention in Kansas City just completed with one of the most exciting finishes since.... well since… Read More

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2011 World League - Back in the Day

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (June 11, 2011) – It’s not often you really feel like Brazil was ripe for the picking.  We all feel that they were today, but USA wasn’t able to maintain the level that got us the 25-19 win in set 1. Alan feels that the change in the… Read More

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Margin of Error Between Winning and Losing

Get up and go back to work! Pan Am Cup blog 3.

The post-match late night morning hangover is looming this am. Coaches already at work on scouting Argentina. Let me describe the scene: four coaches in a hotel room with four laptops all looking at Argentina's rotations, servers, floor… Read More

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Undercover in Juarez

Last night I was sent on an undercover mission to exchange video with our neighbors to the north. We met at a location at one of the hotels and the exchange began with swapping little black boxes full of video. Lalo, our now newly named associate head coach drove me. I felt like I was in a spy… Read More

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Medal Round Time

And then there were four. The four bigs I call them: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Cuba and USA. The big four will battle it out for the next two nights.

Now the question that will be answered is who gets what medal. There are four medals: gold, silver, bronze and the tin. No team wants to… Read More

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Getting the Swagger Back after the Hangover

The hangover

I woke up this morning thinking about the movie the hangover. The scene that shows the guys waking up not knowing what happened the night before. That is what last night felt like.

So today is a new day. Coaches stared at the ceiling all night trying to figure out… Read More

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Notes from Puerto Rico

Sept. 16, 2011

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The Countdown

Feb. 5, 2012

As you all know today is February 5th. Tomorrow will mark the official countdown until the end of Super League. One month to be exact. This team has brought me so much in a little bit of time. Time and time again I ask myself what my purpose is on this team.… Read More

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