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

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

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. 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 Lose Montreux Bronze-Medal Match

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to China 16-25, 25-13, 29-27, 25-23 in the Montreux Volley Masters bronze-medal match on Sunday afternoon in Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

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

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to NORCECA rival Cuba 25-18, 25-22, 17-25, 26-24 on Saturday evening during the semifinal round of the Montreux Volley Masters event held in Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Clipped 3-2 by China at Montreux

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team lost to China 25-27, 25-14, 19-25, 25-21, 15-11 on Friday evening to conclude the Montreux Volley Masters Pool A in Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Edge Germany 3-2 at Montreux

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team edged Germany 25-19, 22-25, 25-23, 15-25, 16-14 Thursday evening as six Americans scored double-figure points during the Montreux Volley Masters being held June 7-12 in Montreux, Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Women Over Swiss on Montreux Off-Day

The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team used its off-day during the Montreux Volley Masters to defeat host-country Switzerland 25-10, 25-14, 25-18 in a friendly exhibition match played Wednesday at Montreux, Switzerland. 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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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’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 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 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

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 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 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

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

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

USAV High Performance Holiday Camp Rosters

A total of 123 athletes are scheduled to participate in the USA Volleyball High Performance Holiday Camps the last week of December. This year marks the eighth year the High Performance Department has held a holiday camp. 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 Team "They Said It" on Nov. 4

Kristin Richards, Nellie Spicer, Tracy Stalls and Jamie Morrison are the latest members of the U.S. Women's National Team to participate in the U.S. Women's Team "They Said It" feature. 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 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

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 - 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

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Grand Prix to Brazil

How We Got Here

After winning the FIVB World Grand Prix and taking a week off to visit home, spend time with family and loved ones, vacation and generally recharge, we started up our training block on Sept. 6 with a different intensity. After winning Grand Prix, staff and… Read More

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If Not the U.S., Brazil is a Great Place to Play

Brazil is by far one of the greatest countries to play a volleyball match. The love and passion for the sport is unlike anywhere else in the world. We played two matches in Maringa to a capacity crowd of 6,000 screaming fans. What makes Brazil unique is their love for good volleyball and the fun… Read More

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U.S. Blocking in Montreux

Greetings from the Montreux Volley Masters in beautiful Montreux along the banks of Lake Leman. For the people who have been here in the past -to say that it is beautiful is a certain understatement. The organizing committee has done an exceptional job and this tournament has a number of teams… Read More

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Unsung Heros at Montreux

The sun is back in town, but not for the German and Netherlands teams as they both fell 16-14 in the fifth. The four teams advancing have been determined but the match-ups have not been determined - and as I spoke with Karch about late last night - some teams can really pick their opponent… 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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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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