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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.
Volleyball is a game to play with friends, same gender or coed. It does not matter if those you train with are only 7 years old or your grandmother. As long as they can provide you with the unique angles of the game, you'll be learning fine.
It's important for volleyball players to be able to hit with their nondominant hand. It’s not rocket science or hard to achieve.
The process of learning should never stop, and that includes the time between the end of club season and school tryouts. No matter what, remember that the top of the pyramid, our national teams, seek players who are good at all six skills and great at one or two.
Want to know how to become a beach national champion? There are three ways.
Two-time Olympic Medalist Courtney Thompson shows us how to improve our mindsets and become more resilient.
USA Volleyball corporate partner Next College Student Athlete updates athletes on how COVID-19 has affected recruiting.
Over the next few weeks, you can do some solo drills at home to work on your game.
When it comes to errors, every volleyball player makes them. Look at errors on multiple levels to provide learning opportunities.
Want to take more of a leadership role on your squad? Here are some tips on how to be a more effective leader.
A proper warm-up will leave your muscles loose, warm and ready for a match. Here's how the U.S. Women's National Team prepares for a match.
Serve and serve receiving are involved in every point played. Make sure your players learn those skills the same ways they'll use them during a match.
Summer is a great time for athletes to unwind from a long season, but it’s also an opportunity for them to improve their games in a relaxed environment. You can help foster that improvement by following these suggestions.
Looking for insights to improve your game? Check out our tips from top U.S. athletes
Playing more than one sport is great for an athlete's well-being. Here's how you can be a supportive coach as they transition between sports.
Prepare for beach national qualifiers and the USA National Beach Tour-Junior Championships with these tips.
Culled from top coaches, these are simple tips that you can put in your coaching toolbox when working with your team.
Stanford-bound middle Kendall Kipp talks about striving to maintain good character and play the game the right way.
Beach national qualifiers have begun, so check out these tips to help you prepare for the season.
Beach volleyball is a great game that can help you accomplish your goals of becoming a top athlete. The doubles game can also be played on the grass, using the same portable net systems and rules.
Sports are celebrated for their ability to bond families and teams. But those rock-solid relationships are only formed when there is gratitude and respect.
We all love to win, but face it, at some point we are all going to lose. Learning to deal with defeat is a huge part of becoming a winner.
