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USA Volleyball will honor longtime coach and leader Bill Hamiter with the Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Ceremony and Celebration. The Frier Award is USA Volleyball’s highest honor, celebrating individuals whose work has profoundly shaped the sport across the United States.


U.S. Volleyball Olympians share their favorite Opening Ceremony memories

A quick look at the U.S. Beach Volleyball Team in the Rio Olympics and other tid bits from Copacabana Beach

Head coach and captain give insights into the team's culture, playing in Brazil and more

Update includes details on recent media coverage of sitting athletes and more

Dominican Republic wins 3-1 against U.S. in Americans' first tournament loss

Kathryn Plummer and Milica Mirkovic battled for bronze at the U19 World Championships

Team will play Dominican Republic following Saturday's semifinal victory vs Cuba

USC's Kelly Claes and Sara Hughes beat two Olympic bound teams while in Austria

U.S. Sitting's Michelle Schiffler, husband hope to medal for their countries

Victory gives U.S. 3-0 record at NORCECA U20 Championship

The team moves to 2-0 at NORCECA U20 Championship with four-set win

The team outpaced French St. Martin in opening match of NORCECA Championship

Teams continue on the FIVB World Tour in Austria, the U19 World Championships land in Cyprus

Over 750 junior athletes played in the 2016 Junior Beach Tour Championships

An eye-opening experience for current volleyball Olympians to meet those who paved the way for them

Two U.S. Olympians share their advice on how young athletes can make the jump to the world's biggest stage

Americans up against two other teams for prestigious honor

The U.S. Women's Junior National Team will work to defend its gold medal in Fort Lauderdale

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