Youth Volleyball Tips for Success
After nearly 40 years of spending time coaching 12U, I though it might be of value to share some of the best ways to grow the game, which should start at this 6-12 year-old age group level.
Inside the FIVB Beach World Championships bronze medal match feat Nick Lucena/Theo Brunner
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A look inside the FIVB Beach World Championship stadium in The Hague, Netherlands, during the bronze medal match USA Nick Lucena/Theo Brunner vs Brazil Pedro Solberg/Evandro Goncalves on July 5, 2015
Growing Kids’ Volleyball
This year marks my 40th year of coaching youth volleyball, which I define as 12 and under. The last few years I have seen growth in this area, but far too much of it simply is adults coaching the adult 6 vs 6 game to little kids.
USAV Cup Women | Match 4 vs China | June 12, 2015
The U.S. Women's National Team defeated China 3-0 to conclude the USAV Cup against China
Suggested Volleyball Reading
A list of books to help you improve
USAV Cup Women | Match 3 vs China | June 9, 2015
China won a thrilling five-setter in the third match of the series
STOP Teaching Robots
Watching some 80 year old players at the US Open and seeing their joy for a sport of a lifetime has me wondering why any kid in the last few decades stops playing.
USAV Cup Women | Match 2 vs China | June 6, 2015
The U.S. Women lost to China 3-0 on June 6 in Honolulu as the four-match series became tied 1-1 heading to California.
USAV Cup Women | Match 1 vs China | June 5, 2015
The U.S. Women defeated China 3-0 in the opening USA Volleyball Cup match held in Honolulu
Inside Look into Women’s National Team Training
The U.S. Women's National Team training on June 3 in Honolulu in preparation for the USA Volleyball Cup versus China.