The 7 Speeds of Volleyball

The concept of 7-speeds is based on the work of soccer researcher and author Jurgen Weineck.

Top Ten Serving Secrets

I spent the last four nights in Hartford, Connecticut. Snowfall of a greater amount in the storm than any other time in recorded history.

Kessel’s Best Movies for Team Viewing

A personal list of movies, in no particular order, that might be great for team bonding and inspiration.

Tryouts and Our Deepest Fear

Tryouts can bring out our deep fears, as the talent pyramid begins its inexorable narrowing. From six elementary schools teams, to a couple or so junior high 7th grade teams.

Olympic Caliber Nutrition

Aaron Brock MS, ATC, PESDirector of Sports Medicine and Performance to the U.S. National TeamsUSA Men’s Olympic Volleyball TeamE-Mail: [email protected] If you haven’t given nutrition much thought, you may want to start… now! Research clearly demonstrates the beneficial effects of optimal nutrition on athletic performance. While many factors need to be considered when discussing an…

To Sit or Stand During Matches?

This week I got an email from a coach, who asked a great question – sit or stand during match play?

SLC Showdown 18s Qualifier Rumbles into Utah

Girls 18s club teams from around the country will be in Utah on January 27-29 for the Salt Lake City Showdown Girls 18s National Qualifier at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

Looking Ahead: Opens Headed for Denver in 2025

The Rocky Mountains will be alive with the sound of volleyball in 2025 when Denver hosts the USA Volleyball Open National Championship on May 23-28 at the Colorado Convention Center

NTDP Athletes Earn AVCA High School All-America Honors

Thirty-seven athletes with ties to the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program (NTDP) were named to the 2022 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Girls High School All-America Teams in November.

NTDP Winter Training Series to Draw Hundreds of Athletes to SoCal

More than 260 indoor athletes and more than 120 beach athletes are set to learn at the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program’s (NTDP) Winter Training Series on Dec. 27-30 in Southern California