Multi-sport athletes have an opportunity to become a better competitor and all-around athlete, the kind coaches value because they are flexible, multi-dimensional, exposed to many situations, not to mention they are coachable. There are many factors that multi-sport athletes look for when choosing a volleyball club. Many clubs have found ways to appeal to the […]

Volleyball is a sport dominated by strength and power. Players need power in their legs to get high in the air and strength in their upper body to spike, block, and dig balls. A volleyball-specific strength and conditioning program can optimize a player’s performance on the court. Whether athletes are still developing or competing at […]

Sports statistics are changing the game and are growing in popularity because they ultimately help coaches and athletes monitor current performance while trying to predict future performances. Volleyball is one of the best team sports in the world because of its rules. You must rely on your teammates by rule and cannot stall the game […]

Top coaches focus on creating a home for all age levels and abilities

Competition for top players has never been more fierce between colleges, and that race for talent has filtered to the club level. The rising stakes in collegiate volleyball also ratchets up competition among clubs. Whereas one club may have distinguished itself in a region, more and more are cropping up — and players aren’t shy […]

Team bonding and cohesion can be one of the first challenges coaches tackle at the start of a new volleyball season. Often before the first practice, and throughout the season, athletes are brought together to build relationships that lead to better communication during matches and strengthen bonds that can hold teams together through the ups […]

In Nebraska, the sport of volleyball sells itself. After all, it’s the home of Cornhusker volleyball, the 2015 Division I National Champions. However, in Lincoln volleyball is only viewed as a women’s sport. VCNebraska is looking to change this perception. VCNebraska is in it’s 7th year under the leadership of former Husker National Champion and professional […]

It happens even before you step on the court. Upon entering any competition most athletes are proficient in preparing their bodies; Right nutrition, warming up the body/muscles, pre-game skills, etc.; however the pre-game mental warm up and preparation is often lacking or not nearly paid attention to enough. Beach volleyball is unique in the mental aspect and demands […]

Abbie Hughes learned to play volleyball at 7, competed at 11 and received her first collegiate offer at 14. As a sophomore, the Cincinnati native committed to play volleyball at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. She regretted one of her first major decisions in life. “I committed too quick,” Hughes says. “But the thing is, […]

The regular season of club volleyball has ended, and while many teams are still training in preparation for the national championships, summer is rapidly approaching. The regular season of club volleyball has ended, and while many teams are still training in preparation for the national championships, summer is rapidly approaching. With summer, comes summer camps […]