Sitting Update: International reffing, blogging part of Rio prep
Update includes details on recent media coverage of sitting athletes and more
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The first reshuffle of the top-five sees Hawaii and UC Irvine swap places after the Rainbow Warriors drop the first match of the season. We have another week to go before all of Division III is in action, but we still check in on those rankings as well in week two with the season slowly ramping up. The college roundup showcases some of the key matches of the week while also highlighting athletes who are part of the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program.
Update includes details on recent media coverage of sitting athletes and more
Dominican Republic wins 3-1 against U.S. in Americans' first tournament loss
Kathryn Plummer and Milica Mirkovic battled for bronze at the U19 World Championships
Team will play Dominican Republic following Saturday's semifinal victory vs Cuba
USC's Kelly Claes and Sara Hughes beat two Olympic bound teams while in Austria
U.S. Sitting's Michelle Schiffler, husband hope to medal for their countries
Victory gives U.S. 3-0 record at NORCECA U20 Championship
The team moves to 2-0 at NORCECA U20 Championship with four-set win
The team outpaced French St. Martin in opening match of NORCECA Championship
Teams continue on the FIVB World Tour in Austria, the U19 World Championships land in Cyprus
Over 750 junior athletes played in the 2016 Junior Beach Tour Championships
An eye-opening experience for current volleyball Olympians to meet those who paved the way for them
Two U.S. Olympians share their advice on how young athletes can make the jump to the world's biggest stage
Americans up against two other teams for prestigious honor
The U.S. Women's Junior National Team will work to defend its gold medal in Fort Lauderdale
Also in this update: Who is the most popular USA Volleyball player?
The 2016 Junior Beach Tour Championships begins July 22 at Bradford Beach in Milwaukee
The 2016 Junior Beach Tour Championships heads to Milwaukee, plus a round up of four events from last week in the Beach Update
Pair will represent the Regional Volleyball Association on the Board