College Recruiting Tips for the Fall Season
College recruiting preparation can be a daunting task, but don’t fret! Here are five college recruiting tips that can help both boys and girls volleyball athletes.
The Ultimate Team Sport
Welcome to volleyball, the game that teaches teamwork like no other. Communication, teamwork, and an ability to improve your situation no matter what; these are just some things you’ll learn from volleyball. It’s a lifelong game that can be played anywhere: on sand, on grass, hardcourt or even on snow.
Welcome to volleyball. Whether you’re a beginner making your first pass or a veteran cutting it across the net, we’re glad you’re here.
Looking to improve your skills further? The NTDP Academy is now free for all USA Volleyball members.
The Path to the Podium
1 Why Volleyball?
From picking up a new lifelong hobby to making five great friends, discover why volleyball is the perfect sport to play, as a child or an adult.
2 Learning the Basics
Now that you want to play volleyball, how should you get started? The Play section has all the basics you need to know, including the rules you need to know and skills you will eventually learn.
3 Join a Team
After picking up the game, joining a team is a great way to build your skills. It doesn’t matter if it’s school or club play, joining a team will give you the opportunity to have fun and improve your skills. Start by contacting your Region.
4 Accelerate Your Training
Are you a strong player that wants to keep getting better? Learn about the National Team Development Program and follow in the footsteps of USA Volleyball Olympians & Paralympians.
5 Heading to College
Being recruited by a college? Have a dream of playing in college someday? Here’s what you need to know about playing volleyball in college, from a breakdown of the levels available to advice on picking your perfect school.
6 Making the Big Time
Want to turn professional? Here’s what you need to know about volleyball at the highest level, either at home or internationally.
Get Started with a USA Volleyball Membership
Find your Region
Alaska Region
Sarah Callis , Commissioner
P.O. Box 242394
Anchorage, AK 99524
Phone: (907) 339-9911
Email Alaska Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Willy Reeder
Scorer Chair: Willy Reeder
Beach Chair: Beach Commission
Aloha Region
Kent Ma , Commissioner
1150 Makaaoa Street
Honolulu, HI 96825
Phone: (808) 247-0249
Email Aloha Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Wayne Lee
Scorer Chair: Patricia Akana
Beach Chair: Ian Greene
Arizona Region
Harold Cranswick , Commissioner
2220 S. Country Club Drive, Suite 108
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (480) 306-8094
Email Arizona Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Earl Capps
Scorer Chair: Kristi Trachte
Beach Chair: Wade Colson
Badger Region
Jennifer Armson-Dyer , Executive Director/Commissioner
2831 Grandview Blvd., Ste. 105
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Phone: (262) 349-9785
Email Badger Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Sara Voigt
Scorer Chair: Erin Stalker
Beach Chair: Sara Voigt
Bayou Region
Angelle Simms , Commissioner
7226 Success St.
Arabi, LA 70032
Phone: (504) 452-9522
Email Bayou Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: David Dufrene
Scorer Chair: Jason Stelly
Beach Chair: Victor Cajigas
Carolina Region
Kevin Wendelboe , Commissioner/Executive Director
PO Box 1757
Clemmons, NC 27012-1757
Phone: (336) 766-3581
Email Carolina Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Stephen Shepherd
Scorer Chair: Amber Fulk
Beach Chair: Ronnie Mutter
Chesapeake Region
Lisa DiGiacinto , Commissioner
114 Broadview Blvd N
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Phone: (410) 768-4746
Email Chesapeake Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Rebecca Johannes
Scorer Chair: Nathasha Claxton
Beach Chair: Rebecca Johannes
Columbia Empire Region
Cody March , Executive Director
4915 SW Griffith Drive Suite 101
Beaverton, OR 97005-3450
Phone: (503) 644-7468
Email Columbia Empire Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Aaron Eaton
Scorer Chair: Paula Martin
Beach Chair: Greg Clark
Delta Region
Joe Williams , Commissioner
1102 Laurelwood Ct
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Phone: (870) 933-8110
Email Delta Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Keith Hutchison
Scorer Chair: Amber Flynn
Evergreen Region
Meredith Coupland , Commissioner
408 N Mullan Rd Suite 101
Spokane Valley, WA 99806
Phone: (509) 290-5552
Email Evergreen Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Linda Kildew
Scorer Chair: Barbara Twohig
Beach Chair: Beach Commission
Excelsior Empire Regional Volleyball Association
Scott Wilhelm , CEO/Commissioner
P.O. Box 121
Lisbon, NY 13658
Phone: (315) 216-7660
Email Excelsior Empire Regional Volleyball Association websiteOfficials Information
Officials Chair: Jenni Drazkowski
Scorer Chair: Jim Kramar
Florida Region
Kurt Esser , Executive Director/President
15010 US Highway 441
Eustis, FL 32726
Phone: (352) 742-0080
Email Florida Region websiteOfficials Information
Co-Referee: Sue Wainio
Co-Referee Chair: Darin Clark
Scorer Chair: Victoria Hinkle
Beach Chair: James Phillips
Garden Empire Region
Kevin DesLauriers , Commissioner
4940 Merrick Road #327
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
Phone: (914) 930-6368
Email Garden Empire Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Rhine Almonacy
Scorer Chair: Margaret Stead
Gateway Region
Steve Mueth , Commissioner
Phone: (314) 849-1221
Email Gateway Region websiteOfficials Information
Officials Chair: Rachel Kirk
Scorer Chair: Debbie Palmer
Beach Chair: Beach Commission
Great Lakes Region
Dan Ames , Commissioner
745 McClintock Dr Suite 314
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: (630) 986-9000
Email Great Lakes Region websiteOfficials Information
Officials Chair: Janice McGeary
Scorer Chair : Janice McGeary
Great Plains Region
Craig Wiedel , Commissioner
7595 Main Street
Ralston, NE 68127
Phone: (402) 593-9670
Email Great Plains Region websiteOfficials Information
Officials Chair: Alex Wassem
Scorer Chair: Ryan Stejskal
Beach Chair: Liam Kreikemeier
Gulf Coast Region
Philip Bryant , Commissioner
P.O. Box 1985
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: (251) 979-4287
Email Gulf Coast Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Heather Carnley
Scorer Chair: Heather Carnley
Beach Chair: Sharon Pierce
Heart of America Region
Lisa Madsen , Commissioner
548 South Coy Street
Kansas City, KS 66105
Phone: (913) 233-0445
Email Heart of America Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Eric Worsham
Scorer Chair: Eric Worsham
Beach Chair: Eric Worsham
Hoosier Region
Terry Sweasy , Commissioner
13551 E 300 S
Columbus , IN 47203
Email
Hoosier Region website
Officials Information
Referee Chair: Jason Marshall
Scorer Chair: Rod Rodriguez
Beach Chair: Jason Marshall
Intermountain Region
Jason Badell , CEO/Commissioner
124 South 400 East, Ste 310
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: (801) 910-2772
Email Intermountain Region websiteOfficials Information
Officials Co-Chair: Kaylene Cragun
Officials Co-Chair: Liz McKnight
Scorer Chair : Kaylene Cragun
Beach Chair : Kaylene Cragun
Iowa Region
Brett Myres , Commissioner
8170 Hickman Road, Suite 5
Clive, IA 50325-4405
Phone: (515) 727-1860
Email Iowa Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Al Cleary
Scorer Chair: Kelsi Jurik
Beach Chair: Kelsi Jurik
Keystone Region
Michelle Carlton , Commissioner
1013 Brookside Rd., Suite 203
Wescoville, PA 18106
Phone: (610) 737-6944
Email Keystone Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Neal Kenzakowski
Scorer Chair: Glenn Reid
Lakeshore Region
Eric Lazowski , Commissioner
4225 Miller Rd Suite 235
Flint, MI 48507
Phone: 616-822-8752
Email Lakeshore Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Henry Chen
Scorer Chair: Henry Chen
Beach Chair: Henry Chen
Lone Star Region
Will Vick , Commissioner
1608 Canyon Oak
Schertz, TX 78154
Phone: (210) 945-4365
Email Lone Star Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Joe Lizama
Scorer Chair: Joe Campbell
Beach Chair: Thang Nguyen
Moku O Keawe Region
Angie Andrade-Morioka , Commissioner
178 Pohai St.
Hilo, HI 96720
Email
Moku O Keawe Region website
Officials Information
Referee Chair: Jennie Maikui
Scorer Chair: Jennie Maikui
New England Region
Dave Peixoto , Commissioner
3893 Acushnet Ave.
New Bedford, MA 02745
Phone: (508) 922-0803
Email New England Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Timothy Velozo
Scorer Chair: Tyrone Fuertes
Beach Chair : Kirsten Bosseneck
North Country Region
Laura Bush , Commissioner
4445 West 77th St., Ste. 237
Edina, MN 55435
Phone: (952) 831-9150
Email North Country Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Christina Fiebich
Scorer Chair: Christina Fiebich
Beach Chair: Christina Fiebich
North Texas Region
Andy Reitinger , Commissioner
22 Prestige Circle, Suite 100
Allen, TX 75002
Phone: (469) 326-1873
Email North Texas Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Greg Krueger
Scorer Chair: Janna Ter Molen
Beach Chair: Philip Hoffman
Northern California Region
Dr. Nicole Annaloro , Executive Director/Commissioner
5621 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: (415) 550-7582
Email Northern California Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Natalie Alldridge
Scorer Chair: Natalie Alldridge
Beach Chair: Natalie Alldridge
Ohio Valley Region
Brian Hofman , Commissioner
7713 Ada Road
Harrod, OH 45850
Phone: (419) 905-6414 (preferred)
Email Ohio Valley Region websiteOfficials Information
Referees Chair: Brian Hemelgarn
Scorer Chair : David Barnes
Beach Chair : Randy Cline
Oklahoma Region
Shawn McCarty , Commissioner
18605 Alberto Place
Edmond, OK 73012
Phone: (405) 285-6622
Email Oklahoma Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Margo Juergens
Scorer Chair: Margo Juergens
Beach Chair: Margo Juergens
Old Dominion Region
Skip Weston , Commissioner
PO Box 6828
Richmond, VA 23230
Email
Old Dominion Region website
Officials Information
Referee Chair: Bob Kyle
Scorer Chair: Patsy Neal
Palmetto Region
Jimmy Peden , Commissioner
137 Gardenia Dr.
Ninety Six, SC 29666
Phone: (864) 576-3700
Email Palmetto Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Luis Martinez
Beach Chair: Kirsten Bosseneck
Pioneer Region
Ron Kordes , Commissioner
1820 Taylor Avenue
Louisville, KY 40213
Phone: (502) 473-1200 ext. 211
Email Pioneer Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Kevin Welch
Scorer Chair: Nancy Funk
Beach Chair: Beach Commission
Puget Sound Region
Cindy Compoc , Commissioner
4210 198th St SW Suite 111
Lynnwood , WA 98036
Phone: 425-673-4103
Email Puget Sound Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Steven Petesch
Scorer Chair: Molly Donahue
Beach Chair: Robyn Filimaua
Rocky Mountain Region
Keith Murlless , Executive Director
4155 E Jewell Ave., Suite #909
Denver, CO 80222
Phone: (303) 584 0376
Email Rocky Mountain Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Jim Henthorn
Scorer Chair: Jim Henthorn
Beach Chair: Ryan MacDowell
Southern California Southern Nevada
Ki Yi (Girls Director); Todd Livdahl (Boys Director)
Phone: 719-228-6800
Email Southern California Southern Nevada websiteOfficials Information
Director, Officials: Todd Livdahl
Officials Assignor: Bryan Speer
Referee Chair: John Pederson
Beach Chair: Tony Chan
Scoring Chair: Jane Dong
Southern Region
Steve Kenyon , Commissioner
105 Rounsaville Court
Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: 844) 219-2976
Email Southern Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Mark Prater
Scorer Chair: Mark Prater
Beach Chair: Andy Miller
Sun Country Region
Natasha Campbell , Commissioner
4233 W. Farmers Ave.
Amarillo , TX 79110
Phone: (806) 535-4983
Email Sun Country Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Laura Dennard
Scorer Chair : Trisha Giacomazzi
Western Empire Region
Rocco Lucci Jr , Commissioner
P.O. Box 593
Varysburg, NY 14167
Phone: (716) 481-4871
Email Western Empire Region websiteOfficials Information
Referee Chair: Frank Cwiklinski
Scorer Chair: Dorothy Ganschow
Beach Chair: Kelly Unverborden
KeyResources
Building Mental Skills
Volleyball players of any discipline will benefit more from developing mental strength than any physical strength. Mental toughness and acumen will determine success in volleyball just as much as physical skills. Here’s how you can boost the mental part of your game.
Discipline-Specific Skills
Looking to improve your volleyball-specific skills? Whether you’re playing in the sand, on the court or on the ground, there’s plenty of ways to keep improving.
Meet Team USA
Learn all about the athletes who are currently representing USA Volleyball on the U.S. National Team. Hear their stories and follow them on their journey to the Olympic & Paralympic Games.
#RefVolleyball
Become more involved with the sport you love by becoming a volleyball official. Earn money, set your own schedule, receive training, and make new friends in a fun setting. Learn more about the game, and help others enjoy playing, too!
Five Step for Creating Your NIL Game Plan
How can a volleyball player position oneself for meaningful NIL opportunities? Spending time making a plan before becoming a time-strapped college athlete is a great place to start! Ready to jump in? Let’s go.
Getting Started in Name, Image, and Likeness
For most, participating in NIL is not a handout but rather a part-time job. It requires dozens, if not hundreds, of hours of research, strategic planning and outreach to be successful. Thus far, the most successful non high-profile athletes have taken the initiative in creating NIL deals for themselves.
An Overview of Name, Image, and Likeness in College Sports
What does NIL really mean and why does it matter? In legal language, name, image, and likeness make up the three pieces of one’s “right to publicity." Michelle Meyer of the NIL Network shares the basics to understanding what NIL means for athletes.
3 Fun Customizable Noodle Bowls to Satisfy and Fuel Any Athlete
Noodle bowls are one of the most versatile options that busy parents can make to keep athletes well-fed and properly fueled—and most noodle bowls can be repurposed into leftovers for lunch or tweaked into entirely new meals for the next night!
Cassidy Lichtman Elected Chair of the USA Volleyball Board of Directors
USA Volleyball announced today that Cassidy Lichtman has been elected chair of its Board of Directors, bringing her experience as a player, leader, and advocate for athlete empowerment to the organization’s top governance role. Lichtman, one of the sport’s most respected female leaders, underscores the organization’s commitment to elevating athlete voices in governance and shaping its long-term strategy.
USA Volleyball Announces 2025 Beach NTDP Winter Training Series Rosters
USA Volleyball announces the athletes and coaches for the 2025 Beach NTDP Winter Training Series, set for December 27-29 in Manhattan Beach, Calif. Athletes will participate in six focused training sessions across Boys U19/20, Boys U18, Girls U19/20, Girls U18 and Girls U17.
Rosters for 2025 Boys Indoor NTDP Winter Training Series Announced
USA Volleyball has announced the 159 athletes for this month's Boys Indoor NTDP Winter Training Series, taking place Dec. 27-30, 2025, at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, Calif.
More Than 185 Athletes Ready for NTDP Girls Indoor Training Series
USA Volleyball has selected athletes for two NTDP Girls Indoor Training Series taking place later this month in Kansas City, Missouri, and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
2026 Beach National Championship Will Return to Virginia Beach with Enhancements
USA Volleyball announces the return of the 2026 USA Volleyball Beach National Championship to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, set for July 13-18, 2026. The weeklong event will once again bring together the nation’s top junior beach athletes to compete across Open and American divisions in age groups ranging from 12U through 18U.