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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
USAV Coaches Honored with Award
Five volleyball coaches have received the U.S. Olympic Achievement Award. Rob Browning, Marv Dunphy, Jamie Morrison, John Sepraw, and Sue Woodstra represent the volleyball world among the total 38 coaches recognized. 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
Gardner Gives Back for Olympic Day
Gabe Gardner, a two-time Olympian and 2008 Olympic gold medalist is a role model and inspiration to many through his athletic career. Gardner also believes in giving back to his community. Read More
Millar to be Inducted into BYU Athletic Hall of Fame
Olympic gold medalist Ryan Millar (Palmdale, Calif.) of the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team will be inducted into the BYU Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday (Sept. 25) in Provo, Utah. Read More
U.S. Men Celebrate Gold-Medal Anniversary
The U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team will celebrate the one-year anniversary of its Olympic gold medal victory in Beijing with a party hosted by 2008 Olympian Reid Priddy and 2000-04 Olympian Kevin Barnett. Read More
McCutcheon receives Coach of the Year Award
Regarded by many as one of the hottest sports coaching commodities in the world, McCutcheon was recently honored for his accomplishments as the recipient of the U.S. Olympic Committee's National Coach of the Year award. Read More
McCutcheon receives Coach of the Year Award
Regarded by many as one of the hottest sports coaching commodities in the world, McCutcheon was recently honored for his accomplishments as the recipient of the U.S. Olympic Committee's National Coach of the Year award. 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
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
Van Arsdale Honored with USA Volleyball’s Highest Award
Hank Van Arsdale was presented with the 2009 “Frier” Award, the highest honor USA Volleyball can bestow, at the Boyce Banquet on May 21 in Minneapolis. Read More
U.S. Men's Update - May 11
U.S. middle blocker Tom Hoff (Park Ridge, Ill.) and his Greek team Olympiacos won the Hellenic league championship on May 7. Read More
U.S. Men's Update - May 6
U.S. Men’s Volleyball players Lloy Ball (Fort Wayne, Ind.) and Clay Stanley (Honolulu) are champions again as their Russian team, Zenit Kazan, won the country’s Super League title with a 3-0 match victory over Iskra Odintsovo in the final round. Read More
Ryan Millar Question and Answer
Ryan Millar, middle blocker for the men’s 2008 U.S. Gold Medal Team in Beijing, recently spoke with the Arizona Region about his experience, the state of the men’s game and his upcoming player and coaches clinics in June. Read More
U.S. Men's Update - Feb. 25
Reid Priddy is inducted into the LMU Hall of Fame. Rich Lambourne's Russian team reaches the final four of the CEV Cup and other player updates. Read More
Priddy Named USAV Men's Indoor Player of the Year
USA Volleyball has announced that Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.) has been named its 2008 Men's Indoor Player of the Year. 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 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
U.S. Men's Update - Lloy Ball Book Now Available
There's a new book by and about Lloy Ball... Serbia gets the World League Final Round.... Lambourne is headed to Russia and updates on other U.S. players overseas. 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
USA Volleyball Olympic Games Replica Jerseys on Sale for Limited Time
For a limited time and just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, USA Volleyball has made available replica jerseys that both the men's and women's U.S. Olympic Indoor Volleyball teams wore at the 2008 Olympic Games 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
USA Volleyball Board Convenes Under New Governance Structure
USA Volleyball (USAV), the national governing body of volleyball, convened its new Board of Directors for the first time under its revamped governance structure during a two-day session held Oct. 19-20 in Colorado Springs. Read More
U.S. Men's Team Update - Oct. 21, 2008
After a whirlwind of media and celebrations, members of the U.S. Men's Volleyball Team are now playing with their international club teams. Read More
USA Volleyball Represented at White House Reception
Five members of the U.S. Olympic Women's Indoor Volleyball Team and 11 Paralympic Sitting Volleyball Team members visited the White House on Oct. 7 to honor 2008 Olympians and Paralympians. 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
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
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
The "Oprah" Show Goes for the Gold
Oprah, 20 USA Volleyball medalists from 2008 Olympic Games, 155 Other Olymic medalists join togethre for season premiere of "The Oprah Show" set for Monday, Sept. 8 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
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 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. Olympic Men’s Team Hosts Make-A-Wish Athlete at Training Session
The U.S. Olympic Men's Indoor Volleyball Team hosted Make-A-Wish participant Miles Britton at its Aug. 20 training session 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
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
Barbara Bachman Returns to the United States, McCutcheon Remains in Beijing to Coach
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. Men Remain Undefeated at Olympics, Down Bulgaria 3-1
Clay Stanley scores 21 points to lead Americans to third victory, await host China next on Aug. 16 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
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
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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 2011 World League as the team leader.
Latest 2011 World League - The Rivalry Continues
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (June 12, 2011) – There is no greater rivalry in the world of volleyball than USA vs. Brazil.
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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...
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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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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.
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Ryan Millar: Another 3-0 win for the good guys
Dec. 13, 2008
I just got home from a 6 hour bus ride from Ankara, where we played against Polis Akademisi and won 3-0. I thought we played a pretty good… Read More
Ryan Millar: Our Day Off Adventures
December 15, 2008
Yesterday was our free day. After a much needed sleep in, we set out to watch our fellow American Ogonna Nnamani play a match at… Read More
Ryan Millar: Christmas is Getting a Lot Closer
Only 4 more days until I go home for Christmas. Our…
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Ryan Millar - On a Tear Right Now
Dec. 20, 2008
Another W for IBB. Let me clarify that another 3-0 (25-11,…
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Ryan Millar - Back to Work
Jan. 3, 2009
I hope everyone had a great Holiday Season. I know I did at home with my family. Dinner parties, presents, and food were the main ingredients this year. Overall a great time to be at home enjoying the snow.
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Ryan Millar - Working Hard
Jan. 6, 2008
Back to regular practice at full strength this… Read More
Ryan Millar - One Day at a Time
Jan. 8, 2009
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Ryan Millar - Finally!
Jan. 12, 2009
The other day we drove down to Ankara for the last time in the regular season to play against Ziraat Bank. We have played Ziraat already twice… Read More
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Ryan Millar - Today is my birthday
Jan. 22, 2009
Today I turn 31 years really young. Okay now that that is out of the way, on to what you all come here to read. Another nice win by us. Another 3-0. The last set of the match against SGK was 30-28, so we had to fight a little.
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From 3-0 to 0-3
March 1, 2009
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I am really not looking forward to this weekend. We are going…
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Yes, I am a Slacker
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Back on the 3-0 Train
Feb. 27, 2009
Last night we were expecting a very difficult match against…
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We won again Woo Hoo!!
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Well it is all tied up 1-1 for the League…
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IBB Turkish League Champions
We did it. We are the 2009 Turkish League Champions. We beat Fenerbache 3-0 tonight, to win the first league championship in IBB club history. Next season we will participate in Champions League, the most prestigious professional tournament in the world. Way to go guys,… Read More
The Science of Motivation
There have only been a few books which I have bought multiple copies of to share with others impacting my life. One happens each May/June, when I give “A Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankel to high school and college… Read More
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