March 26, 2024

Beach Update: Top U.S. Men Ready for Challenge Saquarema

Chase Budinger and Miles Evans finished just off the podium over the weekend at the BPT Challenge in Recife, while Alaina Chacon/Mariah Whalen won their second straight medal in a BPT Futures event. Check out the results of both tournaments in this week's beach update and look ahead to Challenge Saquarema where three of the top U.S. men's beach volleyball pairs face off again.

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Jacob LaBouliere (Eli Sleasman/Wentworth Athletics)

February 16, 2024

Men’s College Roundup for Feb. 16

For the first time in 2024, the roundup sees no changes from the previous week. Despite suffering its first loss of the season, Long Beach State earns 17 votes by AVCA to stay at No. 1 ahead of undefeated Grand Canyon. Meanwhile in DIII, Wentworth has secured 12 wins to start the year and holds a firm grip on the top spot. The college roundup showcases some of the key matches of the week while also highlighting athletes who are part of the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program.

Boys Indoor Training Series

February 16, 2024

NTDP Opens 2024 Indoor Training Series with Boys in Colorado Springs

Close to 150 boys volleyball athletes from around the country will work with top coaches and look to improve their skills at the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program’s (NTDP) Indoor Training Series event on Feb. 29-March 3 at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (OPTC) in Colorado Springs.

Jeff Jendryk

February 14, 2024

MNT Update: Teams Under Pressure in Italian League

With a break from the CEV tournaments, athletes from the U.S. Men’s National Team keep competing for clubs around the world. Leagues in Germany and Netherlands have finished their regular season and are moving toward the playoffs

Two athletes joust at the net for control of the ball.

February 12, 2024

Beach Championship Returns to Fort Lauderdale in July 2024

The 2024 USA Volleyball Beach National Championship returns to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and will take place July 12-17, 2024.

Chiaka Ogbogu

February 10, 2024

WNT Update: Headed for Champions League Quarterfinals

In this week’s update, two teams with U.S. players are moving on in CEV Champions League and another U.S. player is headed to the final of the Challenge Cup.

All-time great coach graphic

February 9, 2024

Hall of Fame to Welcome Coaches Knipe and Piper as All-Time Greats

USA Volleyball will celebrate Alan Knipe and Marlene Piper  as All-Time Great Coaches at its 2024 Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 22 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio

Alan Knipe, Aidan Knipe, Mason Briggs, Simon Torwie (JohnoMoto Photo/LBSU Athletics)

February 9, 2024

Men’s College Roundup for Feb. 9

The roundup stays relatively calm at the top end of the DI/II rankings this week. The top-five sees one shift as UCLA and Stanford trade places. The roundup does have the potential for more shuffling next week after the top-5 matchup of No. 1 Long Beach State vs. No. 5 UCLA on Friday.

Micah Ma'a

February 7, 2024

MNT Update: Ma’a and Halkbank, Kessel and Berlin Advance at Champions League

U.S. Men’s National Team players squared off in the CEV Champions League playoffs and competition continued in leagues around the world

Collegiate Beach

February 5, 2024

Opportunities Abound for College Beach Athletes

USA Volleyball’s Beach National Team Development Program (NTDP) has a big lineup of 2024 events across the country for collegiate athletes

Atlanta Vibe

February 3, 2024

WNT Update: Pro Volleyball Federation Debuts

Members of the U.S. Women's National Team compete in the Pro Volleyball Federation and for pro clubs around the world

Clarke Godbold (JohnoMoto Photo/LBSU Athletics)

February 2, 2024

Men’s College Roundup for Feb. 2

For the third straight week, the college roundup has a new No. 1. Long Beach State earns 23 votes in the latest AVCA poll and is now top of the pack as one of the few remaining unbeaten teams in DI/II. In DIII, Wentworth remains atop the list for another week, while Cal Lutheran and Southern Virginia flip-flop at No. 3 and 4. The college roundup showcases some of the key matches of the week while also highlighting athletes who are part of the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program.

All Time Great Sitting Athletes Graphic

February 2, 2024

Two Sitting Players to Join HoF as All-Time Great Athletes

USA Volleyball will celebrate sitting volleyball Paralympians Brenda (Maymon) Jensen and Tracey Lange as All-Time Great Athletes at its 2024 Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 22 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio

Tom Tait

February 1, 2024

Remembering Coach Tom Tait

Tom Tait was an American professor, author and volleyball coach, who received his PhD from Penn State in 1969. He was serving as an assistant track and field coach at the university when he was asked to be the head coach of the Penn State women’s and men’s club volleyball teams in 1974.

Chuck, Joan and Mitch Stemm

January 31, 2024

Remembering Joan Stemm of the Hoosier Region

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 31, 2024) – USA Volleyball sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joan Stemm, 86, who died on Jan. 6 in Elkhart, Ind. Joan was the registrar of the Michiana/Hoosier Region of USA Volleyball for more than 30 years. She worked there alongside her husband of 69 years,...

Kyle Ensing and Jordan Ewert celebrate

January 30, 2024

MNT Update: Overseas Season Keeps Rolling Along

David Smith and Erik Shoji square off against Josh Tuaniga in Poland as U.S. Men’s National Team athletes compete for clubs around the world

Indoor NTDP girls player receives the ball

January 26, 2024

USA Volleyball Indoor NTDP has Big Things Planned for 2024

The USA Volleyball National Team Development Program (NTDP) has a big season planned for indoor volleyball athletes. From Training Series to age-group national teams, 2024 will be another big year for Indoor NTDP.

Beach NTDP Boys player attacks

January 26, 2024

USA Volleyball Ramps up Beach NTDP Programming for 2024

The USA Volleyball Beach National Team Development Program is offering athletes and their families a preview of the 2024 schedule. Training series, accelerators and major collegiate events are all part of the mix in 2024.

Jacob Pasteur digs vs. UCLA (Ohio State Athletics).

January 26, 2024

Men’s College Roundup for Jan. 26

A huge shift hits the roundup this week after Ohio State stuns UCLA. The Buckeyes defeated the defending champion Bruins and No. 13 USC at the First Point Challenge in Austin, Texas last week to vault into the number one spot in the rankings. However, The Buckeyes suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of No. 9 Penn State on Thursday night.

Kathryn Plummer and Khalia Lanier

January 24, 2024

WNT Update: Six Teams Moving on at Champions League

Pool play for the women’s CEV Champions League is complete and several teams with U.S. players are moving on. Plus we have updates on U.S. Women’s National Team players competing around the world

All-Time Great Beach Athletes graphic

January 23, 2024

Blanton, Kirby to Enter HoF as All-Time Great Beach Athletes

Two beach volleyball greats will receive the All-Time Great Player Award at the 2024 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame ceremony: Dain Blanton and Karolyn Kirby

Mason Briggs and Ethan Champlin celebrate at NORCECA Final Six 2023 (NORCECA).

January 19, 2024

Men’s College Roundup for Jan. 19

A big shakeup hits the DI/II and DIII rankings in the college roundup. Hawaii and Ohio State move up as UC Irvine is bounced to No. 6 and Grand Canyon makes its first appearance in the top-5. In DIII, two new schools crack the top-5, including Wentworth storming onto the scene to take ahold of the No. 2 spot. The college roundup showcases some of the key matches of the week while also highlighting athletes who are part of the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program.