Volleyball Today: Minnesota upsets Wisconsin; Penn St. sweeps Purdue; crazy WCU-Citadel numbers
Minnesota (8-3) dealt visiting Wisconsin (6-4) a 19-25, 25-15, 25-27, 25-15, 18-16 Big Ten-opening defeat. The Gophers led 12-7 in the fifth before ultimately taking advantage of four match points. Lydia Grote led with 17 kills, three assists,...
Report from a cross-sport coaching conference
Last week I attended a coaching conference put on by Sport England. Representatives from a number of different sports – from large (like track & field/athletics) to comparatively small (like volleyball) attended. Between the presentations themselves and the...
Olympic, UCLA coach John Speraw named new CEO of USA Volleyball
Olympics Lee FeinswogSeptember 25, 2024“My journey with USA Volleyball began in 1997 as an assistant coach for the World University Games team,” Speraw said in a USA Volleyball news release. “Reflecting on the teams, players, staff...
Side-Out Success: A Key Factor in Volleyball Victory
In volleyball, the concept of side-out success plays a crucial role in determining the outcome of a match. This article examines the relationship between side-out efficiency and winning probability, providing objective insights for those interested in understanding the...
Beginner’s Guide To Volleyball: Rules, And How To Start Playing
Volleyball is a thrilling, fast-paced sport that combines athleticism, teamwork, and strategy. Its rich history, coupled with simple yet engaging rules, makes it a sport that’s easy to pick up but challenging to master. Volleyball is one of...
UK Volleyball Coaching Symposium 2024 report
The weekend of September 14-15, 2024 Volleyball England hosted the UK Volleyball Coaching Symposium at its National Volleyball Centre. In attendance were coaches from England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The theme of the...
World ParaVolley launches Host City tender process for 2025 and 2027 World Cup events
STARTING THE JOURNEY TO LOS ANGELES As we celebrate the success of Paris 2024, we commence preparations for LA28.World ParaVolley invites bids from nations and event organisers to host the 2025 and 2027 World Cup events. As part...
Creighton’s Bernthal Booth joins the weekly NCAA volleyball Zoom
Creighton coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth joined VolleyballMag editor Lee Feinswog, who then brought in Big Ten Network and ESPN volleyball analyst Emily Ehman for their weekly NCAA Zoom.They look back on the pre-conference season and ahead to conference...
