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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.
That is something my friend and mentor for over 40 years once told me; add that Carl McGown also often said “There is no magic,” and you will start to have an idea of his mind and his work. Each coach brings his or her own magic to the court but there is only hard work and the science
Implementing changes or adjustments based on scouting reports can be helpful. Statistics also should be used for practice planning and making adjustments between competitions.
It's easy for players to remember past experiences and forget how much they liked volleyball. Even after a great season they were still done playing at the competitive level, but why?
Ownership of the program by the players makes them responsible for the expectations and standards and therefore has the potential to make the program stronger
Tradition is a painful thing to alter; yet change is necessary when our traditional coaching isn’t getting the results we want
The mindset of a shot-maker is one of great vision and control of both the ball and his or her body.
The ability to scout your opponent, and design and implement a solid game plan is critical to a team’s success
Training for volleyball is training for life, if you make it a conscious reflection of what you want to do
Highlight intangible traits, such as: attitude, body language, desire and hustle, communication, leadership, teamwork and motivation
Playing to gain experiences and opportunities to excel
Anticipating and reading a situation to be a better defender
Set an example by showing athletes how to respect each other and give sincere compliments
How do drills fit into the objectives of a team
Keep parents and players coming back for more with these important tips.
