Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour stays in Brazil with Saquarema Challenge
SAQUAREMA, Brazil — There is much that will look the same this week on the Beach Pro Tour. This weekend’s Saquarema Challenge, which begins with Thursday’s qualifier, is held not far from last week’s in Recife — a...
The Beginning of the Volleyball Revolution
Following the decision by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) to shake up the regularity of major volleyball tournaments hosted, we will perhaps see volleyball as a sport grow in stature as it begins to enjoy more exposure and...
Only 2 attackers in a 4-2
Offensive systems are a frequent talking point in the Coaching Volleyball group on Facebook. I’ve written before on the subject of the best offensive system for young players, and why no high level teams...
Chongqing hosts first-ever Beach Paravolley World Championships
Beach paravolley development plans are firmly back on track after the pandemic severely sidelined World ParaVolley’s Sport Department’s programme of holding more international competitions.
After the 2019 WPV Beach World Series in Pingtan, China will once again host a...
Tawa’s Club Volleyball Dots: Yesiree for TAV! Hooray for NPJ!
This is “Dots,” VolleyballMag’s weekly look at 10 things in club volleyball, past or present, that interest me and hopefully will interest you. Look for Dots every Tuesday through Junior Nationals this summer.
• Last weekend was a busy...
The Thrill of Victory: Comparing the Highs of Casino Wins to Volleyball Triumph
If ever there was a place where winning would have you feeling like you are on top of the world, it would be at a casino. These highs are so intense that they may equate to the thrill...
Avoiding internal team conflict isn’t the way
Here’s a quote from the book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team that I think will resonate with a lot of experienced coaches.
Ironically, teams that avoid ideological conflict often do so in order to...
Unlocking sitting volleyball’s secrets with Hadi Rezaei’s 10 principles
Iran coach Hadi Rezaei is one that carries the significance of the weight of unparalleled success and dedication. His signature is his consistency and his body of work that is the envy of many.He is often described as...
Evandro and Arthur feel right at home with dominant performance in Recife Challenge
RECIFE, Brazil — The avalanche was coming, and all but two in Recife, Brazil believed it could be held back.
Those two go by the names of Jorge Alayo and Noslen Diaz, a pair of sensational Cuban players who...
Elevating Your Game: Essential Tips for Improving Your Vertical Jump in Volleyball
Volleyball is a sport that demands agility, strength, and explosive power, particularly when it comes to mastering the vertical jump. An impressive leap can be the difference between a game-winning spike and a block or serve that falls...