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My first year as part of the High Performance Officials Pipeline (HPOP) at the 2019 High Performance Championships was amazing. From the coaches to the atmosphere to the cadre, it’s an experience I’ll never forget. I will never forget stopping my first match on the first day with a score of 2-3 in the second...

The USA Volleyball Officials Development Department implemented a re-envisioned evaluation program called RISE during the 2019 Girls 18s Junior National Championships. Made up of coaches/mentors from across the nation, the RISE team has a shared goal of providing courtside mentoring-style feedback as a benefit of USAV membership for our national-level officials. The intent is to...

The USA Volleyball Rules Commission has been restructured to reflect changes to the Operating Code of USA Volleyball that were adopted in 2018. The basic mission/responsibilities of the commission are to: Review the Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Rules of Play and make recommendations for play in the United States codified in the USA Volleyball...

I am happy to report that 20 candidates from 15 different regions earned their national scorer certification in July during the USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championships in Dallas, Texas. These candidates all demonstrated proficiency in national scoring procedures, and I am excited to welcome them to the cadre of national scorers. Shereen Bailey (Delta)...

Ever notice that smaller court in the convention center at Opens, where play is moving faster than most regular volleyball games? That’s where you’ll find sitting volleyball, a Paralympic discipline of the sport. USA Volleyball has been the NGB for sitting volleyball since June 2014, though USAV managed the program long before then. The game...

The venue for FIVB Moscow, one of the many places the author has worked while officiating. We all go into officiating for different reasons. For some officials, those reasons are to travel the world, experience new cultures and meet new friends. I am one of these very fortunate officials who have the honor to experience...

Huntsville, Ala., will host the USA National Beach Tour Junior Championship on July 21-26

Match Point is now available on the USA Volleyball website.

Events canceled are Boys Juniors, Girls Juniors, Girls 18s and High Performance Championships

Videos on the 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees, including 18 legendary athletes, coaches, officials and leaders

Columbus selected to host 2021 Girls 18s Junior Nationals and Kansas City to host 2021 Boys Junior Nationals

The 2021 USA Volleyball Open National Championship will be held May 28 to June 2 at the Kentucky Exposition Center

Championships canceled out of concern for safety

Event originally scheduled for May 1-3 postponed due to COVID-19

USA Volleyball CEO Jamie Davis provides statement on postponement of 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games

May 20, 2020 Update It is with a heavy heart that USA Volleyball must announce the cancellation of the remaining USA Volleyball Indoor National Championships for the 2020 season. This includes the Girls 18s Junior National Championship, Girls Junior National Championship, Boys Junior National Championship and High Performance Championship. With safety as our top priority...

Vint steps into newly created position overseeing national teams, high performance pipeline and coaching education

Together, Juice Plus+ and USA Volleyball will promote healthy living habits

Stacy Struble named Provider of the Year as medical providers are honored for their service

Sara Hughes to represent female beach athletes, Rasmussen re-elected to sitting athlete director role

Board also holds major discussion on treatment of officials and sportsmanship at USAV-sanctioned events