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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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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 12, 2020

Hosting a Successful Beach Clinic

This article is designed to offer volleyball coaches, sports educators and sports camp coordinators the resources to operate a successful single-day beach volleyball clinic for all ages, kids and adults.

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 12, 2020

The Most Important Skill in Volleyball

Many coaches spend a great deal of time focusing on the skills of serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking and digging. What is sadly lacking and even ignored however is help for players in the most important skill, READING.

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 16, 2020

Ancora Imparo Redux: Tips to Keep Learning at Home

In his latest blog, John Kessel offers suggestions about how to keep learning and improving while at home.

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.

April 8, 2020

Nutritional Serving Sizes: What You Need to Know

It can be easy for young athletes to overeat. Here's how you can educate your child about serving sizes.

March 27, 2020

HR Resources for Club Directors

USAV Director of Human Resources Bernie MacLean has tools to help club directors assist their employees.

March 4, 2020

Solo Drills To Improve Your Volleyball Skills

Over the next few weeks, you can do some solo drills at home to work on your game.

March 3, 2020

Dining In: Smart Swaps for Healthy Choices

Better manage nutrients by cooking at home; these tips will help.

February 21, 2020

Officials Hand Signals for Indoor

A guide to officials hand signals for the indoor game

February 12, 2020

The Game Teaches the Game

When working with kids, parenting at home, teaching in the classroom, or coaching in the gym, we are all doing the same thing, teaching.

February 6, 2020

Words Matter

It's important to make your feedback as a coach more effective in practice, competition and life.

February 3, 2020

How to Persevere as a Team

While individual athletes might know how to persevere while pursuing their goals, it can be tough for a coach to bring those lessons to a whole team.

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January 21, 2020

To Error is Human

When it comes to errors, every volleyball player makes them. Look at errors on multiple levels to provide learning opportunities.

January 16, 2020

Pivoting for the Goal: How to Help Athletes Through Mid-Season Adjustments

Sometimes you have to change your goals once the season starts. How can you guide your athletes to achieve success when that definition has changed?