Robinson Provides Pre-Match Tips to be Dominant
U.S. Women's National Team weekly update with the latest news from around the world
RISE: Officials Evaluation for 2020
The USA Volleyball Officials Development Department implemented a re-envisioned evaluation program called RISE during the 2019 Girls 18s Junior National Championships. Made up of coaches/mentors from across the nation, the RISE team has a shared goal of providing courtside mentoring-style feedback as a benefit of USAV membership for our national-level officials. The intent is to...
Men’s Sitting Volleyball’s Edgar Laforest Passes Away
Laforest competed for U.S. in 2016 Paralympics and was an international referee
New Rules Commission Structure
The USA Volleyball Rules Commission has been restructured to reflect changes to the Operating Code of USA Volleyball that were adopted in 2018. The basic mission/responsibilities of the commission are to: Review the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Rules of Play and make recommendations for play in the United States codified in the USA Volleyball...
Beach Update: Cambodia Hosts Early 2-Stars
Lauren Fendrick/Sara Hughes make their team debut in Siem Reap
New National Scorers
I am happy to report that 20 candidates from 15 different regions earned their national scorer certification in July during the USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championships in Dallas, Texas. These candidates all demonstrated proficiency in national scoring procedures, and I am excited to welcome them to the cadre of national scorers. Shereen Bailey (Delta)...
Hoosier Commissioner Mitch Stemm Passes Away
Former USA Volleyball Board Member and longtime Hoosier Region leader a respected pillar of volleyball community
Officials Training in Sitting Volleyball
Ever notice that smaller court in the convention center at Opens, where play is moving faster than most regular volleyball games? That’s where you’ll find sitting volleyball, a Paralympic discipline of the sport. USA Volleyball has been the NGB for sitting volleyball since June 2014, though USAV managed the program long before then. The game...
Hill, Ogbogu Win Italian Cup Title
Weekly update highlighting U.S. Women's National Team player results competing in pro leagues around the world
USAV Sets Beach ParaVolley Training Camps
USA Volleyball to hold at least Beach ParaVolley training camps along with international competitions and domestic demonstrations