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Volleyball is a lifelong sport, and there’s no reason to stop playing, either recreationally or competitively, once you’ve finished your junior or collegiate career.
The USA Volleyball Open National Championship has been held every year since the organization’s founding in 1928, except for 1943, 1944 and 2020. The event is one of the largest national championships in any sport in the United States. Players range in age from 18 to 80-plus with the oldest age division being the Men’s 78-and-Over bracket.
You can find adult volleyball programs at USA Volleyball clubs, along with local parks and recreation departments.
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Young athletes face tough transitions on a regular basis. Whether it's something big, like a move to a new school, or just the start of a season with a new coach, these transitions can be significant sources of anxiety. But, there are ways to navigate these challenging times.
When it comes to preventing cliques and bullying behaviors, it’s best to be proactive. Coaches who focus on building strong team-wide relationships from the first day of practice are less likely to run into the social problems, like cliques, that hurt teams and players.
What's the secret to supporting each member of a diverse and multi-cultural team? Love, authenticity, and a few other things...
On a team, there are athletes who naturally gravitate towards leadership roles and require little support. But those athletes aren't the only ones who can be team leaders, and a dedicated coach can help athletes hone previously dormant leadership skills. Here's how to look at your team through a new lens: Seeing each athlete as capable of taking on leadership roles, and as individuals who may require different types of encouragement from you.
