New Rules Commission Structure

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…

Officials Training in Sitting Volleyball

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…

2021 Age Definitions

The USA Volleyball Board of Directors has voted to adjust the USAV junior age definitions effective 2020-21.

Thinking like an Olympian

As consultant coach for the U.S. Men’s National Team, Andrea Becker focuses on sport psychology. Here are her tips on ways to develop a winning mindset.

Sitting Update: Grassroots Efforts Flourish

Sitting athletes take the lead in growing the sport through clinics, tournaments

A Hard Day for Haiti

I missed the first power tourney to travel for work. I went to San Diego for two days to teach coaches and leaders at the Starlings USA Directors Convention.