FIVB Approves Transfer of Garcia Fernández to USA Volleyball

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 31, 2022) – USA Volleyball learned on Thursday that the FIVB has approved the transfer of Gabriel (Gabi) Garcia Fernández from the Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation to the U.S. Men’s National Team. Garcia Fernández, 23, is a 6-foot-7 opposite who played for BYU from 2018-21 and has lived in Utah since…

First Futures Tournament Begins in Australia

The first Futures tournament of the Beach Pro Tour runs March 30-April 3 in Coolangatta, Australia, and U.S. Beach National Team athletes Taryn Kloth/Kristen Nuss will make their international debuts.

BNT Gets Early Test at Rosarito Elite 16

Eight American teams will get an early-season test this weekend at the Rosarito (Mexico) Elite 16, the first Elite 16 tournament of the Beach Pro Tour.

USA Volleyball Announces 2022 Women’s Collegiate National Team

USA Volleyball has announced players and staff on the 2022 U.S. Women’s Collegiate National Team (WCNT). The team includes 38 of the country’s top collegiate women’s volleyball players and a coaching staff of seven, including three Olympic medal winners and two others with Olympic coaching experience.

New Year, New Partnerships as Beach Pro Tour Begins in Mexico

The 2022 international beach volleyball season opens this weekend with the Tlaxcala Challenge, the first event of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. Twelve American teams will compete in Tlaxcala.

Three Beach Trials Set for June

Beach NTDP will conduct three trials in June for various Beach age-group national teams. All three trials will provide the winners the opportunity for international play later this year.

MNT Update: U.S. Men Runneth over with Cups

Get the update on U.S. Men’s National Team players competing around the world

USA Volleyball Statement on Men’s World Championship in Russia

On Saturday, Feb. 26, USA Volleyball informed the FIVB (the international volleyball federation) that the U.S. Men’s National Team would not participate in the 2022 FIVB Men’s World Championship if it was held in Russia.

Fuerbringer Returns to Coach Men’s National Team

Matt Fuerbringer is returning to USA Volleyball to serve as a full-time assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s National Team under Head Coach John Speraw.

Marv Dunphy to be Given Frier Award at Hall of Fame Ceremony

Dunphy will become the 52nd winner of the Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Award, which recognizes longtime significant contributions to volleyball, at the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame ceremony at the Dorothy C. Boyce Banquet on May 25 in Orlando, Fla. The Frier Award is considered USA Volleyball’s highest honor.