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Clubs are the most important organizations in junior volleyball. USA Volleyball clubs give our athletes the opportunity to learn, compete and grow. Our club directors support USA Volleyball athletes and families to help them play at the highest possible level and to have a great experience along the way. Explore resources here to expand support for your athletes, coaches, and families and to help your club succeed.
Return to Play Guidelines
USA Volleyball has prepared Return to Play Guidelines for region leaders, club directors, and more to provide guidance as volleyball activities recommence across the country. All USAV-sanctioned activities will be required to adhere to the most stringent federal, state or local regulations for their respective areas.
SafeSport for Clubs
Safety is USA Volleyball’s top priority, and clubs are on the front line of protecting junior players. SafeSport has gathered resources to help clubs create policies that protect their members.
Clubs During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted volleyball clubs around the nation. Resources about liability, altered matchday protocols, and even safer ways to have members play are available on USAV’s COVID resources page.
Managing a Club
Running a volleyball club is not easy. From acquiring gym space to marketing the club, you’re expected to be proficient in a variety of roles. Here are some resources that’ll help you learn techniques to help your club run smoothly.
Jersey Approval
There are rules regarding the look of jerseys. Before you commit to having jerseys made, make sure USAV’s rules interpreter verifies that they meet standards.
National Competitions
Find information about USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifiers and National Championships to plan ahead for upcoming competitions across the country.
Watching the kids in a small indoor gym training over three nets, I thought of all the lines we put kids into, the way we ignore the net, the way we inflict pain via the forearm pass and the way 6v6 is experienced by beginners. I get angry inside at knowing billions of kids over my lifetime have walked away from our sport for a lifetime because their introduction to the game is BORING. We must do better when we introduce this sport.
Hot weather is coming, and that means your athletes are at a higher risk of becoming dehydrated during practices and games. And even mild dehydration can impact athletic performance, as well as an athlete’s general health.
Mental wellness can be difficult for parents, coaches and other guardians to cope with when it comes to young athletes. Is a bad grade on a test just because an athlete didn’t study, or is it a sign of something deeper? Coaches and parents should be on the lookout for signs that an athlete’s mental health is suffering, and while they may not be equipped to help the athlete, guardians can help connect an athlete with the right professionals.
As an athlete, it’s recommended that you eat every three hours throughout the day, so it’s important to find snacks that travel easily, offer the right nutrients, and actually taste good too. When it comes to nutrition, the goal is to find snacks that fill you up and keep you energized through an optimal blend of mostly carbohydrates, plus some protein and fat to help you feel satisfied for longer.
As a coach, your teams almost certainly contain a diverse multitude of athletes with different life experiences, and assumptions about them can be dangerous. Here are tips for acknowledging your current assumptions and create a more equitable team environment.
More than 170 junior beach volleyball athletes will participate in the Beach National Team Development Program Spring Training Series this month in Virginia Beach, Va., and Playa del Rey, Calif.
Thirty-six athletes and ten coaches with Beach National Team Development Program experience are currently competing at the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Close to 100 junior girls athletes and 90 junior boys athletes are scheduled to participate in the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program’s (NTDP) Spring Training Series events near Chicago
The 2024 USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship (BJNC) will be held deep in the heart of Texas. Teams will compete June 26-July 3 in Dallas at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center.
Sunshine Volleyball Club (Pacific Palisades, Calif./SCVA) won two of the seven titles handed out Sunday at the 2022 USA Volleyball Girls 18 Junior National Championship.
