Joe Campbell | 2020 George J. Fisher Leader in Volleyball
From the first time he stepped on the volleyball referee stand in 1979, Joe Campbell has loved the game. And that is from a football and baseball fan growing up never having followed volleyball until Japanese strangers asked him to try the sport in 1979 while in the U.S. Air Force serving in Japan. His...
Michelle Goodall | 2020 George J. Fisher Leader in Volleyball
Michelle Goodall is the current U.S. Women’s National Sitting Team assistant coach after serving 11 years with the Iowa Region handling education, high performance and SafeSport. She has worked on various USA Volleyball national committees including Beach Assembly Admin Council chair.
Brady Starkey | 2020 Donald S. Shondell All-Time Great Coach | Contemporary Division
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Brady Starkey has led Concordia-St. Paul to nine NCAA Division II titles, including seven in a row from 2007-2013. In 17 seasons, Concordia has won 550 matches. Brady has been recognized with AVCA Division II Coach of the Year three times.
Dr. Cecile Reynaud | 2020 Bertha H. Lucas All-Time Great Coach | Pioneer
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Dr. Cecile Reynaud coached Florida State to 635 wins, ranking ninth in NCAA Division I victories when she retired. She has been a USAV CAP cadre since 1988 and co-editor of The Coaching Bible. Cecile is USA Volleyball’s current Board chair.
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.
Chuck Nelson | 2020 Thomas Haine All-Time Great Male Player | Pioneer
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Chuck Nelson joined the U.S. Men’s National Team in 1959 and earned a spot in the 1964 Olympic Games. He earned USA Volleyball First-Team All-American in 1963 with two second-team selections. Chuck helped Team Hollywood YMCA win the 1964 Open Title.
Diana Hoffman | 2020 Flo Hyman All-Time Great Player | Pioneer
Diana Hoffman used a blistering club career – she won six USA Volleyball national titles and seven USAV All-America designations – to earn a spot on the U.S. Women’s National Team. She played during three international seasons and was an alternate to two Olympic rosters.
Tim Hovland | 2020 Thomas Haine All-Time Great Male Player
Tim Hovland was a force indoors and in the sand. He reached three NCAA title matches, winning in 1980. He also played U.S. Men’s National Team to the 1981 Canadian Cup Championship. On the beach, he won 60 tournaments, including four World Championships.
Danielle Scott | 2020 Flo Hyman All-Time Great Female Player
Danielle Scott is the longest-serving member of the U.S. Women’s National Team, playing 19 seasons and in five Olympic Games. She earned two Olympic medals and led the U.S. to several more podiums, including two World Grand Prix titles.
Holly McPeak | 2020 All-Time Great Beach Female Player
Holly McPeak had a successful career on the beach, winning Olympic bronze in 2004. She won 72 beach titles and became the first woman to reach $1 million in career earnings. Holly was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2004.