You can make a difference in the life of an athlete.
Behind every great athlete is a coach or a mentor who supported and believed in them. Whether you’re a P.E. teacher, high school, club or college coach you are the glue that holds our athletes together. We have a wealth of resources to improve your teaching and expand your coaching skills, including articles, videos, drills and tools.
USA Volleyball Coach Academy
The USA Volleyball Coach Academy is an online, interactive learning platform developed for volleyball coaches. It includes a curated content library where coaches can explore learning paths, courses and modules based on the USA Volleyball Development Model.
USA Volleyball Member Coach Requirements
The indoor IMPACT course is required for all USA Volleyball junior club coaches. IMPACT is the minimum level coach education requirement for USAV in order to coach a junior club. SafeSport training also must be completed prior to interacting with athletes.
Coach Tools
Looking for inspiration? USA Volleyball has compiled drills, competition ideas, blogs, book ideas, webinars and more to help you on your coaching journey. Whether you are a new or veteran coach, these fun and educational ideas will help you improve your coaching IQ and build the basis for success.
Lesson Plans
Providing game-like, age-appropriate and fun lessons for young athletes is a great way to get them hooked on the sport. USA Volleyball has created lessons plans for all age levels, from elementary to high school.
Growing the Game
John Kessel’s Growing the Game blog, gleaned from years of experience as a coach and USA Volleyball’s director of sport development, offers a wealth of information on how to be a teacher on the court. Visit our Stories page for his articles.
Watch
Learn from others by checking out our video library, which features club and national team matches matches, inspiring stories, tips and skill videos. You will also find animated drills and advice from players and coaches.
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Set Goals That Really Matter
As a volleyball coach, you play a large role in your athletes’ lives, and helping them set realistic, meaningful goals as a team and as individuals is one of the most important parts of a successful season.
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Nine Social Media Do’s and Don’ts for Healthy Team Culture
Social media usage amongst young athletes is all but guaranteed, and as a coach, you have the difficult task of ensuring that your athletes are using it to enhance team culture rather than spread negativity. It’s tempting to ignore how athletes approach social media, but because it’s a primary method of communication for many of them, it needs to be part of the team culture conversation.
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Concussion research is a rapidly evolving field, and over the past several years, there have been a lot of changes in recommendations regarding concussions and their treatment. Newer research shows that some prior recommendations, including prolonged periods of rest, were not helpful for recovery.
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TrueSport Expert and licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Melissa Streno shares some of the most common ‘red’ and ‘yellow’ flag behaviors when it comes to young athletes and body image. Keep in mind that yellow flag behaviors should be taken as seriously as red flag ones.
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