Book Review – Rise above the net: on youth volleyball
I knew early on Rise above the net: on youth volleyball by Peter Bristotte was going to be a challenging read. It begins with a fairly detailed and wordy introduction. Things didn’t get any...
WPV Beach ParaVolley World Championships Team Registration deadline
Since the thrilling announcement of the 2024 WPV Beach ParaVolley World Championships, anticipation and interest from member nations have surged to new heights. The double-gender beach paravolley event will be held in Chongqing, China from May 30 to...
Career and family: Siena coach Asque-Favia makes tough choices to pursue playing dreams
Simone Asque-Favia is the third-year volleyball coach at Siena College in upstate New York. She was an all-ACC player at Virginia and after playing professionally in Cyprus, Denmark and Slovakia got into college coaching. Her last stop was...
Spike Your Future: Top Universities for Aspiring Volleyball Players
For many high school volleyball players, the dream doesn’t just stop at winning state championships or earning the MVP title in their senior year. The passion for the game and the desire to improve drive them towards dreaming...
How do you define an error in volleyball?
One of the things I’m thankful for about this blog is the people it’s connected me with over the years. Along with creating some great personal relationships, it’s also given me many opportunities to...
Discovering the joy of sports at 40
Explore the story of Japan’s sitting volleyball athlete Yoshihiro Iikura, a late bloomer in the world of Para sports, as he fulfils his dream of another Paralympic participation.After losing his left leg in a workplace accident at the...
UCI, Hawai’i, LBSU, UCLA win in men’s volleyball; Atlanta, Omaha stay atop PFV
Third-ranked UC Irvine bounced back against CSUN, No. 5 Hawai’i had to go the distance to beat UCSB — which got 32 kills from Geste Bianchi — top-ranked Long Beach State won its 10th in a row, second-ranked...
Understanding the Different Levels of Volleyball Skills: From Beginners to Elite
Volleyball, with its blend of athleticism, technique, and strategy, encompasses a wide spectrum of skill levels, catering to everyone from casual beach players to elite athletes competing on the world stage. Understanding these skill levels is essential for...
Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong.
The title of this post is something I think a lot of people have heard. I wasn’t one of them until I read it in a Tom Clancy novel in 2022 or 2023. I...
A sporting haven nestled in natural splendour
In the heart of China’s Yunnan province lies a gem of a city that not only captivates with its breathtaking landscapes but also emerges centrepiece of sporting events, including the prestigious 2024 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball Final Qualifiers...
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