RISE: Officials Evaluation for 2020

The USA Volleyball Officials Development Department implemented a re-envisioned evaluation program called RISE during the 2019 Girls 18s Junior National Championships. Made up of coaches/mentors from across the nation, the RISE team has a shared goal of providing courtside mentoring-style feedback as a benefit of USAV membership for our national-level officials. The intent is to…

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…

New National Scorers

I am happy to report that 20 candidates from 15 different regions earned their national scorer certification in July during the USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championships in Dallas, Texas. These candidates all demonstrated proficiency in national scoring procedures, and I am excited to welcome them to the cadre of national scorers. Shereen Bailey (Delta)…

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…

Huntsville Steps Up to Host NBT Junior Championship

Huntsville, Ala., will host the USA National Beach Tour Junior Championship on July 21-26

USAV Cancels Remaining 2020 Indoor National Events

Events canceled are Boys Juniors, Girls Juniors, Girls 18s and High Performance Championships

USAV Launches 2020 Hall of Fame Digital Experience

Videos on the 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees, including 18 legendary athletes, coaches, officials and leaders

Columbus, Kansas City to Host 2021 National Events

Columbus selected to host 2021 Girls 18s Junior Nationals and Kansas City to host 2021 Boys Junior Nationals

Louisville Selected to Host 2021 Open Nationals

The 2021 USA Volleyball Open National Championship will be held May 28 to June 2 at the Kentucky Exposition Center

Peter Vint Hired as USA Volleyball Chief of Sport

Vint steps into newly created position overseeing national teams, high performance pipeline and coaching education