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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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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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April 15, 2019

Eating to Win: Pre-match Fueling

Eating before a match is an important part of being a successful athlete. No matter if a match is over in three sets or goes five sets, here are some fueling tips to make sure your body is ready to keep playing through the end.

April 4, 2019

Foods That Heal

With the right nutrients in your diet, you can lower the risk of injury and recover more quickly if you do get hurt.

March 18, 2019

Four Myths You Should Know About Supplements

Dietary supplements are omnipresent in sports, but be cautious before buying.

March 12, 2019

Ironing Out Nutrition: Building an Iron-Rich Diet for Top Performance

The body needs iron for growth, development, cellular functioning and to make certain hormones and connective tissue. Making sure your diet includes iron-rich foods is particularly important for athletes.

March 6, 2019

Tips For Helping Athletes Overcome Sports Anxiety

For many kids, sports provide their first taste of anxiety: the stress of serving at game point or making that all-important dig.

February 4, 2019

Build a Better Breakfast for Optimal Performance

A balanced breakfast rich in carbohydrates and proteins regulates appetite and helps you feel satisfied, putting you on track to reach your fueling and nutrition goals.

January 16, 2019

Tips For Fueling Vegetarian Teen Athletes

Being a vegetarian and also being a competitive athlete is becoming far more common, even at sport's highest levels.

November 7, 2018

Five Reasons Why Energy Drinks Are Not the Answer

It's easy to see why a player might think energy drinks are the answer to get them through those long days of schools and practice. In reality, they can cause serious harm.

October 2, 2018

TrueSport: Is Your Athlete Ready To Return?

If you are a coach of an injured athletes, here are tips for keeping recovery on track.

August 21, 2018

Keep These Six Items in Your Gym Bag

Health and injury prevention takes dedication and commitment. It also requires planning.

August 20, 2018

Six Keys to Lowering Your Risk of a Knee Injury

If you don't take preventative measures, there are many injuries that can occur in your knees both acutely and over time.

August 18, 2018

Seven Mistakes I’ll Never Make Again

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.

April 10, 2018

TrueSport: How Much Water Do You Need?

Hydrated athletes usually perform and feel better, so make sure your team members are getting enough water.

March 30, 2018

The Tournament Cooler

Having a tried-and-true nutrition plan ensures that the energy needed to achieve peak performance is there.

March 20, 2018

TrueSport: Eating After a Game or Practice

In the world of sports nutrition, there are a thousand different pieces of advice for what youth athletes should eat after a practice or competition.

March 12, 2018

Injury Prevention Through Reading

Volleyball is a unique sport in that it's both cyclic and acyclic in nature. Skills such as digging are totally random movements (acyclic). These two types of movements offer unique challenges in the prevention of injury to the volleyball player.

March 5, 2018

TrueSport: Protein and the Youth Athlete

Every youth athlete needs protein daily.

July 14, 2017

Beat the heat: Six pro beach volleyball players give their tips

Hydration starts before you head out into the sun and continues after

February 3, 2017

Seven Foam rolling exercises

USAV Beach National Team athlete Emily Day gives tips on foam rolling exercises.

January 1, 2017

The Benefits of Cross Training

Getting players to venture out of their comfort zone

October 3, 2016

Don’t Skip Band Practice

Band exercises to strengthen shoulders, back and core are key ways to help prevent injury