Jonathan Reeser Sport Science Award

Named in honor of Jonathan Reeser, M.D., who served as the first chair of this committee. He was instrumental in gaining support for the work of the sport science industry in volleyball player development through the enhancement of their performance and the prevention and treatment of injuries. COMMISSION:  To recognize an individual who has made...

Four U.S. Teams in Türkiye for Beach U19 Worlds

Four U.S. beach volleyball teams are in Dikili, Türkiye this week to compete at the FIVB U19 World Championships on Sept. 14-18

Presidential Medallion of Merit

COMMISSION/CRITERIA:  This award is bestowed upon individuals who have contributed significantly to the sport but whose contributions are not specifically covered by the criteria and provision of other corporate awards. COMMITTEE CHAIR:  Recognitions Commission 1972: Richard Caplan 2005: Glen G. Davies 2006: Bertha H. Lucas 2008: Peter J. Dunn and Dr. Karen M. Johnson 2010:...

Nittany Lions Valenzi/Merk Win Men’s Beach Collegiate Challenge

Top-seeded Michael Valenzi/Ryan Merk of Penn State University won the USA Volleyball Men’s Beach Collegiate Challenge at Stevenson University in Owings Mills, Md., on Sunday

Kennedy/Johnson Heritage Award

Named in honor of Merton H. Kennedy and Elmer L. Johnson, who both served as chair of the Archives Committee for a significant number of years and contributed greatly to the retrieval and perpetuation of documents and photographs significant to the history of the USA Volleyball, extending the pioneering efforts of former president Harold T....