Introducing the NTDP Academy
What will you get with the NTDP Academy?
- Content based on USA Volleyball’s Development Model
- 35 instructors, including National Team athletes and coaches
- 38 courses made up of 204 modules
Learn from the best in our innovative online educational series designed to accelerate your development
With the National Team Development Program Academy (NTDPA), USA Volleyball gives all members the opportunity to learn from Olympic and Paralympic athletes, coaches and their support teams. Gain insight into what it takes to succeed at the highest level, and get advice and motivation to achieve your goals.
The NTDPA’s content library provides instruction from both USA Volleyball National Team coaches and athletes, and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee sports performance staff. The well-rounded curriculum is based on the five pillars of USAV’s developmental philosophy: Craft – Body – Mind – Heart – Team.
Regardless of your role or level of participation in volleyball, the NTDP Academy provides essential lessons relevant to your healthy development. Course offerings are available for everyone via the USA Volleyball Academy. Content is provided at no cost to all USA Volleyball members and for $150 to non-members. Access is valid for one membership year (Sept. 1 – Aug. 31).
Member access to the NTDP Academy
How to access the NTDP Academy as a member
- Log into SportsEngine
- In the left menu, select “Household”
- Select the desired profile by clicking “View Profile”
- Your USA Volleyball membership appears at the right. Under your membership, click “View Details”
- In the right-hand corner, click the USAV Academy button to access the USA Volleyball Academy
- Once in the USAV Academy, select “Content Library” on the left to view available coursework
Still need help? View more detailed instructions, including screenshots To receive assistance with the USAV Academy and your subscription, visit the USA Volleyball Academy Help Desk webpage. You can fill out support tickets and receive help from USAV staff.
Non-member access to the NTDP Academy
To return quickly to your NTDP Academy content, follow the steps above and bookmark the webpage in your browser after step 4 (Membership > View Details). Select this bookmark to login and go straight back to the USA Volleyball Academy.
“‘The Myths and Truths of Reading’ with Karch Kiraly was great because he explained how perceptual expertise and pattern awareness develops and are accessed via ‘visual encyclopedia’ over time.
“By far, the most comprehensive online training I have ever viewed. All aspects of the sport were covered by the brightest and in a very understandable way.”
The Five Pillars of the NTDP Academy
Craft
Mastering the skills and strategies of our game
Body
Developing the physical capacity to train and compete at the highest level
Mind
Training our minds to maximize performance
Heart
Becoming your best self through connection, gratitude, and emotional well-being
Team
Building a culture of excellence that honors ourselves, our team, our game, and our country
Current NTDP Academy Instructors
Coaches, Staff, Specialists and Former National Team Athletes
Karch Kiraly
John Speraw
Erin Virtue
Tama Miyashiro
Alfee Reft
Luka Slabe
Matt Fuerbringer
Mike Wall
Tyler Hildebrand
Jimmy Stitz
Shawn Hueglin
Christian Hartford
Rachael Mack
Dr. Bob Corb
Cassidy Lichtman
Tayyiba Haneef-Park
Courtney Thompson
Sue Enquist
Christa Dietzen
Danielle Scott-Arruda
Mike Dodd
Nate Ngo
Jeff Liu
Jose Loiola
Patty Dodd
Jordan Cheng
Jake Gibb
Anna Salisbury
John Mayer
“I have watched many of the training academy videos. My favorite video so far has been ‘Indoor Setting with Erin Virtue Prep and Eye Work.’ The part about being stopped and facing the passer as a setter is something that I can set as a goal as I think this will put my team in the best position to score when in serve receive.”
NTDP Academy Course List
Body
- Fueling Fundamentals with Shawn Hueglin
- Jump Training with Christian Hartford
- Nutrition Timing and Recovery with Rachael Mack
- Snack Chat – Breakfast Skillet with Kelsey Robinson
- Why We Train – Why We Lift Weights with Jimmy Stitz
- Match Day Nutrition + Making S.M.A.R.T. Choices Eating Out with Anna Salisbury
- Maximizing Performance on the Road with Christian Hartford
Craft
- Beach Attacking with Jose Loiola
- Beach Blocking with Tyler Hildebrand
- Beach Passing with Mike Dodd
- Beach Serving with Jordan Cheng
- Beach Setting with Patty Dodd
- Beach Blocking with Jake Gibb
- Indoor Attacking with Matt Fuerbringer
- Indoor Backrow Defense Toolkit with Tama Miyashiro
- Indoor Blocking Eyework with Mike Wall
- Indoor Blocking Systems and Movement with Luka Slabe
- Indoor Offense with Erin Virtue
- Indoor Reading with Karch Kiraly
- Indoor Serve Receive Eyework + Keys with Tama Miyashiro
- Indoor Serve Receive Systems with Tama Miyashiro
- Indoor Serving with Tama Miyashiro
- Indoor Setting with Erin Virtue
- Out of System Setting with Nate Ngo
- Volley Stats Primer with Jeff Liu
- Pin Hitter Attack Upgrades with Karch Kiraly
- Middle Transition with Erin Virtue
- Jump Float Serving Toolkit with Alfee Reft
Heart
- Athlete Identity and Managing Uncertainty with Dr. Bob Corb
- Teammateship + Friendships – Athlete Spotlight with Cassidy Lichtman, David Smith, Erik Shoji, Haleigh Washington, Nicky Nieves and Tayyiba Haneef-Park
- Keys for a Successful Collegiate-to-Professional Career Transition with John Speraw
Mind
- Failure Recovery with Sue Enquist
- Flexible Mindset with Karch Kiraly
- Self-Confidence with Courtney Thompson
- Resetting After a Play–Athlete Spotlight with Emily Day, Erik Shoji and Justine Wong Orantes
- Training Mindfulness with Courtney Thompson
- Journaling with John Mayer
Team
- Learning Concepts with Karch Kiraly
- What It Means to Rep USA – Athlete Spotlight with Rachael Adams, Christa Dietzen, Tayyiba Haneef-Park, Katie Holloway, Nicky Nieves, April Ross, Sydney Satchell, Erik Shojji, David Smith, Danielle Scott-Arruda and Haleigh Washington
- Advice to Younger Athletes–Athlete Spotlight with Rachael Adams, Jake Gibb, Jordan Larson, Ben Patch, April Ross, Sydney Satchell, Danielle Scott-Arruda and Erik Shoji