Tired of Fighting About Sports? Here’s How to Do Conflict Better

If you often find yourself having arguments with your athlete about things like getting to practice on time, an unfair coach or referee, or what your athlete could have done better after a bad game, there are some simple ways to improve your style when it comes to dealing with conflict.

USA Volleyball Crowns Champions at 2024 GJNC 11-13 in Dallas

Twelve champions have been crowned across multiple divisions in four age groups at the 2024 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship 11-13 (GJNC) at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

USAV Try Volleyball Campaign to Launch This Week

USA Volleyball is excited to launch Try Volleyball, a nationwide program designed to introduce kids to the sport of volleyball for the first time at fun, free clinics in their communities

Four-Day Format for BJNCs to Return in 2025

USA Volleyball is excited to announce that it will continue the four-day competition format for the 2025 Boys Junior National Championship (BJNC) on July 3-6 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

37 Teams Competing This Weekend at 2024 Beach WUCS Collegiate National Team Trials

A chance to represent the U.S. at the 2024 FISU World University Championships is on the line this weekend at the U.S. Beach WUCS Collegiate National Team Trials in Manhattan Beach, Calif.

Manhattan Beach to Host 2024 NTDP Spring Training Series

More than 100 girls and boys athletes will hit Manhattan Beach, California, on May 16-19 for the 2024 Beach National Team Development Program Spring Training Series event

Eight Teams Compete for the Men’s NCAA Title

For the first time, the Men’s NCAA Volleyball Tournament has been expanded to an eight-team format. All schools have their place in the bracket set with opening matches beginning Tuesday, April 30. The week-long sprint for the trophy concludes with the championship match on Saturday, May 4. All matches will be held at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California and streamed on NCAA.com.

How to Help If Your Athlete Has No Appetite After Training

Appetite can be a tricky thing: Sometimes, after the hardest efforts or longest practices, your athlete may simply not feel hungry. This is normal—but if it becomes a regular occurrence, it can be a cause for concern. While hunger cues are generally important and should be respected, in situations like these, it’s important to help your athlete find a way to replenish their body after a hard volleyball practice or competition.

How to Work With, Not Against, Your Athlete

Dealing with a resistant athlete can be frustrating for any caregiver. But often, the reason for an athlete’s resistance may be more nuanced or valid than we realize.

Six Ways to Make the Most of Your Grocery Budget

TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in sports dietetics, shares a few simple ways to drop your grocery budget this week without sacrificing nutrition for you volleyball athletes.