Resources for
Follow USAVolleyball
USA Volleyball is deeply saddened by the passing of longtime volleyball leader Glen Lietzke, a respected and influential figure whose dedication to the sport touched athletes, families, and organizations nationwide.
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.
USA Volleyball Foundation’s First Point Fund proudly announces a $250,000 grant to University of the Pacific Athletics in support of reinstating Division I men’s volleyball. The USAVF grant was made possible with contributions from East Coast Volleyball, USA Volleyball, and USAVF donors dedicated to providing more opportunities through volleyball.
USA Volleyball celebrates the life and legacy of U.S. Olympian Jayne McHugh, whose passion, leadership and unwavering commitment to the sport have profoundly shaped generations of athletes, coaches, and fans across the volleyball community. McHugh passed away on Nov. 15.
The volleyball community is mourning the loss of Patty Dowdell, a Hall of Famer, trailblazing athlete, and influential coach. The International Volleyball Hall of Fame inducted Dowdell in 1994, defining her career with excellence, leadership, and dedication to the sport she helped shape.
USA Volleyball has announced a multi-year collaboration with Volleyball League of America (VLA), a professional high-performance men’s league in the United States.
USA Volleyball is excited to introduce Body Confident Sport (BCS) for the 2025-2026 season, a nationwide initiative dedicated to building inclusive volleyball communities where every athlete feels valued and confident in their body.
USA Volleyball, in partnership with the Florida Region of USA Volleyball, will once again bring world-class beach volleyball to Florida with the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour (BPT) Futures Pompano Beach, Florida, Dec. 4-7, 2025, as part of the second annual Pompano Beach Volleyball Festival.
At USA Volleyball, our commitment to transparency and collaboration remains at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to strengthen the foundation of our sport nationwide, we are sharing an important update regarding our operations in Southern California and Southern Nevada.
At USA Volleyball, we remain committed to transparency, open communication, and building a stronger, more unified future for our sport. As the national governing body, it is our responsibility to ensure that all regions operate in alignment with our nonprofit mission and core values.
