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USA Volleyball Development Model

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.

USA Volleyball Development Model

Know Better, Do Better

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.

  • Craft: Mastering the skills and strategies of our game
  • Heart: Becoming your best self through connection, gratitude and emotional well-being
  • Mind: Training our minds to maximize performance
  • Body: Developing the physical capacity to train and compete at the highest level
  • Team: Building a culture of excellence that honors ourselves, our team, our game and our country

Role-Based Education

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.

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Parent Education

Officials Education

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Drills for Sports Imports Volleyball Trainer+ and The Vertec

USA Volleyball partner Sports Imports has provided USA Volleyball coaches with drills for use with their Trainer+ and The Vertec.

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December 12, 2020

Pre-Match Snacks to Perform Your Best

Familiar snacks before a match are crucial to performance. They top off the body’s gas tank before asking the engine to perform at a high level and help meet overall nutrient needs for the day and prevent excessive hunger mid- to late-match.

December 12, 2020

Post-Match Fueling: Replenish and Recover

On a match day, the focus is all on performance. But, after you play, what you eat is just as important as what you eat before or during.

December 2, 2020

Power Shots II: How to Shoot a Volleyball Match

Ever been tasked with photographing a volleyball match and not really know where to start? Here's some basic tips to help you get great action shots from your next game.

October 28, 2020

Power Shots: Photography Tips to Make Your Club Shine

Strong photographs are crucial and versatile in promoting your club. In the first of this two-part series, you'll learn what makes photos great and ways to acquire these valuable marketing materials. 

October 19, 2020

Learning is a Process That Never Ends

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.

September 9, 2020

Qualifying and the National Beach Tour

Want to know how to become a beach national champion? There are three ways.

September 3, 2020

How Parents can Help Athletes Grow from Stress

As parents, we must help kids learn how to navigate stress, not shield them from it.

August 14, 2020

How to Enhance Your Mindset

Two-time Olympic Medalist Courtney Thompson shows us how to improve our mindsets and become more resilient.

August 12, 2020

What Does COVID-19 Mean for Recruiting?

USA Volleyball corporate partner Next College Student Athlete updates athletes on how COVID-19 has affected recruiting.

August 10, 2020

Peak Produce for Peak Performance: What’s in Season

Produce is a critical part of any diet, and fresh produce is better for the environment, local farmers and your wallet.

August 7, 2020

Best Gifts for a Volleyball Player

The best gifts for a volleyball player aren't things, but they are ways to assure your child continues to love the sport.

July 21, 2020

Officials Hand Signals for Beach

A guide to officials hand signals on the beach.

July 13, 2020

Top Six Foods to Avoid During All-Day Events

Check out these tips on what to bring to satiate your team during day-long events.

June 17, 2020

Developing Amazing Leaders and Citizens

John Kessel reflects on the his most important job as a coach: developing leaders and citizens, not just volleyball players.

June 4, 2020

Youth Sports: How to Deal with Anxiety Around Return to Play

Let your child feel their feelings, and find out the source of the anxiety.

May 5, 2020

Top 12 Parent Drills

For those parents who reserve their highest aspirations for their children, here are a dozen drills that will enable you to help your child during the season.

April 22, 2020

Five Strategies to Help Your Athlete Manage Anxiety

Any athlete can show signs of social or sport anxiety. Here are some ways to help your child through these fears.

April 15, 2020

What Makes Volleyball Special?

USA Volleyball Hall of Famers tell why volleyball is special to them

April 12, 2020

Be a Better Spectator

Keep Positive support, encouragement, cheerleading and general hollering and yelling to a maximum on the sidelines.

April 12, 2020

Top 166 Drills From Around the World

Every coach asks for new drills to make their kids better, searching the web, attending clinics and by reading drill books. After decades of coaching, creating and collecting, here is a list of the top 166 drills.

April 9, 2020

Communicating with Kids About COVID-19

As a parent during these times, the correct way to talk to your kids about COVID-19 might feel like walking a tight rope.