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Clubs are the most important organizations in junior volleyball. USA Volleyball clubs give our athletes the opportunity to learn, compete and grow. Our club directors support USA Volleyball athletes and families to help them play at the highest possible level and to have a great experience along the way. Explore resources here to expand support for your athletes, coaches, and families and to help your club succeed.
SafeSport for Clubs
Safety is USA Volleyball’s top priority, and clubs are on the front line of protecting junior players. SafeSport has gathered resources to help clubs create policies that protect their members.
Managing a Club
Running a volleyball club is not easy. From acquiring gym space to marketing the club, you’re expected to be proficient in a variety of roles. Here are some resources that’ll help you learn techniques to help your club run smoothly.
Jersey Approval
There are rules regarding the look of jerseys. Before you commit to having jerseys made, make sure USAV’s rules interpreter verifies that they meet standards.
2023-24 Uniform Requirement Presentation
National Competitions
Find information about USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifiers and National Championships to plan ahead for upcoming competitions across the country.
SportsEngine Playbook
Just like any great leader or coach, having a playbook to make you successful is a must. This SportsEngine playbook will help you master SportsEngine and navigate your SportsEngine HQ. You’ll find video tutorials and step-by-step instructions on all things SportsEngine.
Social media usage amongst young athletes is all but guaranteed, and as a coach, you have the difficult task of ensuring that your athletes are using it to enhance team culture rather than spread negativity. It’s tempting to ignore how athletes approach social media, but because it’s a primary method of communication for many of them, it needs to be part of the team culture conversation.
Concussion research is a rapidly evolving field, and over the past several years, there have been a lot of changes in recommendations regarding concussions and their treatment. Newer research shows that some prior recommendations, including prolonged periods of rest, were not helpful for recovery.
TrueSport Expert and licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Melissa Streno shares some of the most common ‘red’ and ‘yellow’ flag behaviors when it comes to young athletes and body image. Keep in mind that yellow flag behaviors should be taken as seriously as red flag ones.
How can a volleyball player position oneself for meaningful NIL opportunities? Spending time making a plan before becoming a time-strapped college athlete is a great place to start! Ready to jump in? Let’s go.
From an offhand comment about what an athlete is eating for breakfast on race day to referring to one athlete on the team as having ’the right build for the sport,’ even casual references to an athlete’s body can have long-term consequences. TrueSport Expert and licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Melissa Streno has recommendations around what to avoid saying or discussing when it comes to eating habits, praise during practice or competition and social media.
USA Volleyball will host a National Team Development Program (NTDP) Experience one day prior to the start of the 2024 Boys Junior National Championship (BJNC) on June 26-29 in Dallas
More than 250 indoor athletes and more than 100 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
USA Volleyball coaches and staff will be presenting eight sessions at the AVCA Convention this week in Tampa. Plus, the USA Volleyball Show podcast team will also be on site, so look for them interviewing special guests throughout the week!
USA Volleyball is set to celebrate some of the sport’s greatest athletes, coaches, officials and leaders at its 2024 Hall of Fame annual banquet and ceremony on May 22 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio
The U.S. U23 Beach National Team is set to compete at the 2023 NORCECA U23 Beach Championship in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic. The tournament runs from Dec. 11-15 and will feature four U.S. pairs for both the men's and women's tournaments.
