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USA Volleyball Development Model

For years, the focus of volleyball in many areas and across various levels shifted to a mindset of winning at all costs.

What we now know is that the most successful teams in the world have developed a model of training and a culture that supports a holistic approach to athlete development which not only sets them up for competitive success on the court, but values and emphasizes the important of athlete health, well-being and long-term involvement in the sport.

The USA Volleyball Development Model was created based on the idea that volleyball in the U.S. could be taught differently, resulting in long-lasting positive outcomes across all measures of performance while keeping kids involved and loving the game longer.

USA Volleyball Development Model

Know Better, Do Better

The five pillars of the USA Volleyball Development model provide the basis for a holistic approach to the core elements that are vital to supporting development at every level and across age groups.

  • Craft: Mastering the skills and strategies of our game
  • Heart: Becoming your best self through connection, gratitude and emotional well-being
  • Mind: Training our minds to maximize performance
  • Body: Developing the physical capacity to train and compete at the highest level
  • Team: Building a culture of excellence that honors ourselves, our team, our game and our country

Role-Based Education

USA Volleyball Education is committed to providing support for the volleyball community with a role-based approach to education and training. Whether you’re planning practices, cheering from the stands or making the right call, we provide the tools and resources to help you succeed.

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Parent Education

Officials Education

Club Director Education

Drills for Sports Imports Volleyball Trainer+ and The Vertec

USA Volleyball partner Sports Imports has provided USA Volleyball coaches with drills for use with their Trainer+ and The Vertec.

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December 8, 2020

How Low Cost Clubs Operate

Three clubs out of Kansas City operate with most of their fees under $1,000, sometimes well under. Here's how clubs can lower costs while still providing an excellent athlete experience.

December 2, 2020

Power Shots II: How to Shoot a Volleyball Match

Ever been tasked with photographing a volleyball match and not really know where to start? Here's some basic tips to help you get great action shots from your next game.

October 29, 2020

Quick Tips to Improve Your Club Website

Websites remain instrumental to a club's marketing strategy. Here are six ways you can make your website work for both you and your members.

October 28, 2020

Power Shots: Photography Tips to Make Your Club Shine

Strong photographs are crucial and versatile in promoting your club. In the first of this two-part series, you'll learn what makes photos great and ways to acquire these valuable marketing materials. 

October 7, 2020

Communicate with Teams via SportsEngine

SportsEngine allows you to easily share schedules, team information and invoices with your club's coaches and parents.

October 7, 2020

Five Ways Clubs Are Using SportsEngine HQ During COVID-19

Here are five ways that SportsEngine HQ can help your club during COVID-19.

September 9, 2020

Qualifying and the National Beach Tour

Want to know how to become a beach national champion? There are three ways.

September 7, 2020

Coaches/Referees: Independent Contractors or Employees?

Should coaches and referees be classified as ICs or employees? It depends on your state and your situation.

August 14, 2020

How to Enhance Your Mindset

Two-time Olympic Medalist Courtney Thompson shows us how to improve our mindsets and become more resilient.

August 12, 2020

What Does COVID-19 Mean for Recruiting?

USA Volleyball corporate partner Next College Student Athlete updates athletes on how COVID-19 has affected recruiting.

July 21, 2020

Officials Hand Signals for Beach

A guide to officials hand signals on the beach.

June 29, 2020

Five Tax Tips for Your Volleyball Club

Tax tips for your club from the USAV Finance Department

June 12, 2020

Hosting a Successful Beach Clinic

This article is designed to offer volleyball coaches, sports educators and sports camp coordinators the resources to operate a successful single-day beach volleyball clinic for all ages, kids and adults.

April 15, 2020

What Makes Volleyball Special?

USA Volleyball Hall of Famers tell why volleyball is special to them

April 12, 2020

Top 166 Drills From Around the World

Every coach asks for new drills to make their kids better, searching the web, attending clinics and by reading drill books. After decades of coaching, creating and collecting, here is a list of the top 166 drills.

March 27, 2020

HR Resources for Club Directors

USAV Director of Human Resources Bernie MacLean has tools to help club directors assist their employees.

February 21, 2020

Officials Hand Signals for Indoor

A guide to officials hand signals for the indoor game

February 3, 2020

How to Persevere as a Team

While individual athletes might know how to persevere while pursuing their goals, it can be tough for a coach to bring those lessons to a whole team.

January 1, 2020

SafeSport for 17- and 18-year-olds

SafeSport training can give your athlete valuable, real-world training to help them be more “aware,” both on and off the court. Moreover, there are requirements in place for 18-year-old athletes to take SafeSport training.

December 12, 2019

Getting More Than One Ball Flying in Practice

Far too much of athletes' time is spent not working and doing, but standing in line or listening to a coach talk.

December 12, 2019

Creating and Growing Great Volleyball Programs

A decade’s worth of ideas that will help any and all programs in new ways to help the game thrive. It is important to keep in mind the number one principle in this. This is a team game, for the kids.