USA Volleyball and Sports Imports Extend Their Official Net System Partnership
USA Volleyball and Sports Imports have announced the continuation of their partnership, naming Sports Imports the Official Net System Partner of USA Volleyball.
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Cassidy Lichtman Elected Chair of the USA Volleyball Board of Directors
USA Volleyball announced today that Cassidy Lichtman has been elected chair of its Board of Directors, bringing her experience as a player, leader, and advocate for athlete empowerment to the organization’s top governance role. Lichtman, one of the sport’s most respected female leaders, underscores the organization’s commitment to elevating athlete voices in governance and shaping its long-term strategy.
USA Volleyball Mourns the Passing of Hall of Fame Leader and Visionary Glen Lietzke
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 Honors Bill Hamiter with Frier Award
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.
USAVF’s First Point Fund Fuels Pacific’s Return to DI Men’s Volleyball
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 Remembers 1988 Olympian and Coach Jayne McHugh
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 World Honors Legend Patty Dowdell
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 and VLA Announce New Collaboration
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 Launches Body Confident Sport to Empower Young Athletes
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.
Pompano Beach Set to Welcome Fans Back for World-Class Beach Volleyball This Year
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.