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The USA Volleyball community mourns the unexpected passing of Ann Davenport on March 16, 2026. Her contributions to the sport were immeasurable, and her influence reached every level of the game in the United States.  

USA Volleyball is proud to announce the final honorees for the 2026 Hall of Fame and Annual Awards Ceremony, taking place during the Dorothy C. Boyce Banquet May 20 at the DoubleTree Orlando Theme Park Resort by Hilton in Florida.

USA Volleyball has selected the athletes who will represent the United States on the 2026 Beach U18 National Team at the 2026 FIVB Beach Volleyball U18 World Championship, scheduled for July 8-12 in The Hague, Netherlands.

USA Volleyball mourns the passing of longtime coach and educator Jim Stone, whose influence has shaped thousands of athletes and coaches across the United States. A teacher of the game and tireless advocate for athlete development, Stone’s impact reached from youth gyms to the international stage.

USA Volleyball has unveiled the official schedule and host cities for its 2027 indoor national championship season, setting the stage for one of the most exciting years in the organization’s history. From the country’s top junior athletes to elite adult competition, the 2027 calendar reflects the continued rise of volleyball across the United States.

USA Volleyball has announced the launch of the USA Volleyball Grass Tour, a new nationwide initiative designed to bring together the rapidly growing grass volleyball community. The tour will unite local tournaments under one national umbrella and culminate with the first-ever USA Volleyball Adult Grass National Championship in the fall of 2026.

USA Volleyball is proud to host the 2026 Boys Indoor NTDP Spring Training Series from Thursday, February 26-Sunday, March 1 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

Seven legendary athletes will be inducted into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame during the annual ceremony at the Dorothy C. Boyce Banquet on May 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld in Florida.

USA Volleyball has named Matt Fuerbringer as head coach of the U.S. Men’s Beach National Team, marking the first head coaching appointment under the organization’s newly redesigned Beach Performance Collective and unified training model.

USA Volleyball will host its 2026 Women’s National Team Collegiate Training, February 19-22, at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The training will bring together 62 athletes representing 20 USA Volleyball regions, with participants from 29 NCAA Division I universities.

Volleyball is not just having a moment in the United States. It's redefining the landscape of youth and Olympic sports. To harness this momentum, USA Volleyball, the national governing body for beach, indoor, and sitting volleyball and beach Paravolley, has today announced Credit Union 1 as its Official Banking and Financial Literacy Partner through 2029, spotlighting a shared commitment to empowering the sports’ athletes and families both on and off the court.

USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the hiring of Ladislav Lelkes as assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team, where he will lead and support the resident program.

Volleyball fans in the U.S. will once again experience world-class international competition as the Volleyball Nations League returns to the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, July 15-19, 2026.

USA Volleyball has announced a new multiyear partnership with leading media rights and venue development company JMI Sports, which will serve as the organization’s exclusive property sales representative.

U.S. Beach National Team athletes Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh have officially joined forces, marking one of the most anticipated new partnerships on the AVP and international beach circuits. The duo aims to build momentum through the 2026 and 2027 seasons as they prepare for an Olympic qualification run leading into the LA 2028 Games

USA Volleyball and Sports Imports have announced the continuation of their partnership, naming Sports Imports the Official Net System Partner of USA Volleyball.

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 announced today that Rob Browning has been named an assistant coach for the U.S. Women’s National Team. Browning brings decades of experience at both the collegiate and international levels, adding valuable perspective as the program continues to compete at the highest level of the sport worldwide.

Two of the most accomplished beach volleyball players in the United States, Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft, have announced a new partnership that brings together two elite-level athletes, one with Olympic experience and the other a rising world talent, as they look to represent the U.S. at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

USA Volleyball is deeply saddened by the passing of longtime volleyball leader Glen Lietzke, a respected and influential figure whose dedication to the sport touched athletes, families, and organizations nationwide.

From the NTDP courts to the NCAA semifinals, the impact of USA Volleyball’s development pipeline is on full display once again. Athletes and coaches from all four teams will bring rich experience from NTDP programs and U.S. national teams, showing how the pathway continues to prepare players and staff for the sport’s biggest stages.