Develop Positive Body Image on Teams
For young athletes, maintaining a positive body image is difficult at the best of times, but when a competitive team atmosphere is added into the mix, that positivity can become even harder.
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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.
New for 2021, the Collegiate National Championship allows college-aged players to play competitive volleyball and play for a national title. Players may play on club teams or on other student-organized teams, and athletes on the same CNC team do not need to attend the same school. This event will run alongside the 2021 USA Volleyball Open National Championship.
You can find adult volleyball programs at USA Volleyball clubs, along with local parks and recreation departments. Get your friends together, field a team, and join us in Louisville, May 28-June 2.
Reducing Anxiety to Make Matchday as Good as Practice
Gameday anxiety is common among all athletes. It's important to help your team manage those worries. Here are a few tips to help your team treat matches like little more than practice.
The Path to Being a Pro Volleyball Player
Few athletes are going to beat the odds and make it to collegiate or professional volleyball. John Kessel's son is one of those few. Here are tips from John about raising a potential professional athlete.
Obstacles to the Transformation
Long-time CAP III-certified coach Dennis Belaire of the Lakeshore Region takes inspiration from the business world as he creates 14 points and seven deadly sins for volleyball coaching.
Six Things I Learned as a New Coach
Being a first-time coach can be nerve-wracking, and coaches can often feel lost during their first season leading a team. Here are a few tips from USA Volleyball staffers who recently wrapped up their first season of coaching volleyball.