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USA Volleyball Education is focused on improving developmental and educational opportunities across the sport of volleyball from grassroots to the national team level. Our goal is to provide the opportunity to access, complete and apply high-quality information and methods in the technical, tactical, physical and emotional aspects of the game for athletes and coaches while providing training, support and resources for other key stakeholders including officials, parents and clubs.
For years, the focus of volleyball in many areas and across various levels shifted to a mindset of winning at all costs.
What we now know is that the most successful teams in the world have developed a model of training and a culture that supports a holistic approach to athlete development which not only sets them up for competitive success on the court, but values and emphasizes the important of athlete health, well-being and long-term involvement in the sport.
The USA Volleyball Development Model was created based on the idea that volleyball in the U.S. could be taught differently, resulting in long-lasting positive outcomes across all measures of performance while keeping kids involved and loving the game longer.
The five pillars of the USA Volleyball Development model provide the basis for a holistic approach to the core elements that are vital to supporting development at every level and across age groups.
USA Volleyball Education is committed to providing support for the volleyball community with a role-based approach to education and training. Whether you’re planning practices, cheering from the stands or making the right call, we provide the tools and resources to help you succeed.
USA Volleyball partner Sports Imports has provided USA Volleyball coaches with drills for use with their Trainer+ and The Vertec.
What are the magic drills that make some teams so good? Big secret: it's not the drills. There is no magic.
Health and injury prevention takes dedication and commitment. It also requires planning.
If you don't take preventative measures, there are many injuries that can occur in your knees both acutely and over time.
It's impossible to go through life without making mistakes, and that's OK! Mistakes are often a good thing, assuming you learn from them.
Signing up your young athlete for a team means they will soon become a teammate to others. Have you thought about the new role that you’ll take on as a teammate to your own child?
Youth sports are a great place to teach athletes about teamwork, but sometimes it’s your own child who doesn’t seem to ‘get’ it and isn’t a team player.
All the things you should do if your goal is to wreck a player instead of teach a player.
It's been a summer full of "aha!" moments as I visited numerous coaching clinics around the world.
The ability to work together as a team is crucial for success in life, and TrueSport offers four ways you can help your team work together.
Two-time Olympian Christa Dietzen shares advice for current or future team captains.
There's a difference between clocking in and clocking out, and engaging in purposeful practice.
Five keys to better understanding and working with your coach
Learn from the best, with tips from Erik Shoji, Kayla Banwarth and more.
There are now opportunities stateside and around the world for juniors and pros to compete on a regular basis at all age levels. You already know the sport's highlights; how can you join the party and start a beach program?
For one region within USA Volleyball, referees will now have a third colored card in their pocket for spectator issues. The Arizona Region Board of Directors approved the use of the purple card to curb parent and spectator bad behavior. This policy was adopted in August 2017.
An analysis of standard practice drills and contacts per hour. Which drill is right for your goals?
Ken Shibuya shares defensive tips he's learned from coaching athletes in across the world.
It's summer, and it's time to learn about yourself as a coach and how to impact players more effectively.
To be a great coach, you need to put in hours of practice as well.
