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Boys volleyball is the fastest growing high school sport in the country, and hundreds of clubs across the country provide opportunities to improve and have fun.
Club tryouts are generally held in the fall, and the club season kicks off in earnest January of every year.
The junior club season culminates in June each year when 6,000 boys from 12-18 compete at the USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championships. With so many courts active at once, it’s a memorable and exciting experience.
Setting goals outside of sport is important because we want young athletes to not over-identify as athletes, or put too much emphasis into a sport. Learn more about how to help your child set goals that don't involve the volleyball court.
In the Fundamental Beach Skills module within the USA Volleyball Coach Academy, educational provider Beach Nation shares examples of cues, drills and best practices related to coaching fundamental beach skills. Check out this excerpt from the full module.
While perseverance sounds like a very serious skill, it can be fun to learn for your young athletes if you make persisting through tough challenges into a playful activity. These activities for every age group will spark conversations around perseverance while encouraging experimentation and play.
When you coach a young athlete who’s shown ‘natural talent’ or who has committed to one sport, it can be tricky to handle their expectations for their future in sport. Check out these tips on how to handle early high performers and their expectations around success and perceived failures.
A strong team ensures that every member is receiving necessary feedback—but also feels appreciated and valued. It’s easy to point out what an athlete did wrong in a critical moment during a game. Is there something you could do instead?
