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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.
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?
For your best athletic performance – and for strong bones later in life – it’s important to keep calcium in the body. But how much should you consume, and what are some of the best sources – besides dairy?
How can we get our coaches and players to change from the powerful tradition/habit of half-court. not over-the-net training seen at all levels, to using the net all the time?
Whether you’re a coach or parent to a young athlete, the way that you praise them after a competition can have a deep impact. Wade Gilbert, PhD, a professor at California State University in Fresno and a Team USA Coaching Consultant, has some advice on how to praise your athlete in a way that will...
SafeSport training can give your athlete valuable, real-world training to help them be more “aware,” both on and off the court. Moreover, there are requirements in place for 18-year-old athletes to take SafeSport training.
Far too much of athletes' time is spent not working and doing, but standing in line or listening to a coach talk.
A decade’s worth of ideas that will help any and all programs in new ways to help the game thrive. It is important to keep in mind the number one principle in this. This is a team game, for the kids.
Some athletes, when asked about their current goals, will simply list ‘winning.’ But ask how they intend to meet that goal and you’ll likely be met with confused silence. Not only does goal-setting often go overlooked, we also miss teaching students how to meet their goals by putting specific, long-term daily habits in place. Frank...
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.
Good, consistent sleep is crucial for an athlete's recovery. Here's a few tips on how to catch all those important Zs!
It's easy to start panicking when your child asks to try something different, but working with them will help them come back happier.
Every coach wants more drills. They're an essential part of practice. But do they carry over to the match?
In this CAP II article, volleyball coach and certified fitness trainer Dolores Gurule' de Duran talks about the importance of strength and conditioning for players.
Fruit smoothies pack in carbohydrates and between 15g and 20g of protein per 16-oz serving, which are critical for sport performance. Check out TrueSport's recipe.
It can be a daunting task, speaking to your athletes about mental wellness. It’s a sensitive topic and one that can’t be tackled lightly. Knowing that, psychiatrist Dave Conant-Norville, MD, shares some valuable tools and tips on how to start the conversation about mental well-being with your athlete, and how to keep those conversations moving...
The title says it all – to first teach positive errors on the path to perfection, in every training.
Hydration is individual; what works for one athlete may not be appropriate for another. Use these recommendations as a starting point and adjust to develop your individual hydration plan.
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.
Good decision-making, although challenging to teach, is a skill that is critical to an athlete's success.
Misguided views on how female volleyball players should look and what they should weigh are an ongoing problem in our sport.
