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Beyond the Court April 2020

Return to Play

Earlier this month, USA Volleyball released guidelines on resuming volleyball activities. While the sanctioning of events resumed May 15, 2020, all USAV-sanctioned activities will be required to adhere to the most stringent federal, state or local guidelines for their respective areas. USAV insurance coverage will only be provided for activities that are allowed under such government directives.

Return to Play Guidelines

Reopening Checklist

Areas of the country are starting to reopen, and you may be wondering what it'll take to prep your facility for play once again. The IHRSA has prepared a list of items to consider before the nets go back up.

What to Consider Before Reopening

COVID-19 and Liability

There are several questions to ask while reopening your facility, and here's one more to ponder: what are the liability concerns at play? The Aspen Institute recently addressed the issue.

Your Legal Liability Once Reopened

The Rise of Men's Volleyball

Looking for your next virtual club hangout? USA Volleyball has partnered with students from Ball State University to tell the story of men's volleyball in the United States. The film will debut Thursday, June 4, at 8 p.m. Eastern with a live interactive watch party on USA Volleyball's Facebook page.

View the Trailer

Recruiting Videos That'll Wow Coaches

NCSA and USAV recently held a webinar all about making quality recruiting videos. If you have prospective college athletes in your club, you'll want to share these lessons with them.

Watch the Webinar Now

Why Play Volleyball?

Parents across the country may soon be questioning club volleyball for their child due to the economic climate. But why is volleyball important for players anyway? John Kessel has some ideas...

Why Parents Should Let Kids Play Volleyball

What Will You USAVlearn?

USA Volleyball is extending our educational content beyond coaches and will provide learning resources for athletes of all levels. For that, we've established USAVlearn! USAVlearn will share tips, tools and ideas for coaches and athletes to improve both on and off the court. Instruction comes from top volleyball minds in the country like Karch Kiraly, Erin Virtue and more. What will you, your coaches and your players learn next?

Learn Now

Video HP Tryouts

Have a future beach superstar in your club? The Beach High Performance Program is accepting video tryout submissions until July 31. All submissions will be considered for Beach HP teams, including the Holiday Beach Program. Players will also receive a written evaluation form from top HP evaluators.

Video Tryout Details

Club Coach Webinar

USAV and NCSA are hosting a webinar about connecting with club teams virtually during COVID-19. Nancy Mueller of A5 Chattanooga and Jenni Soehn of FCA Volleyball Club - Midlands will speak about their clubs' member communication and other topics on Thursday, June 11 at 4 p.m. Mountain.

This and Other Upcoming Webinars

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USAV the Weekly - May 8, 2020

USA Volleyball COVID-19 Updates
Check back for resources, tournament and event updates. MORE

USA Volleyball COVID-19 Family and Club Resources
Articles, training tips and videos. MORE

Boys With Ties to USAV HP Earn Honors
Players named All-Americans, Fab 50 and Underclassmen to Watch. MORE

Leave a Ball Behind Aids Volleyball Growth
The program is still helping grow the sport in the USA and worldwide. MORE

Athletes Unlimited Forms Women’s Indoor Pro League
The indoor league is in partnership with USA Volleyball. MORE

Ogonna: Two-Time Volleyball Olympian Turned Surgeon
Nnamani Silva embarks on her second dream career. MORE

USAV Sitting Players, Coaches Recognized by WPV
Seven different sitting stars are honored. MORE

Aaron Russell Home Safe From Italy
Russell and his wife, Kendall, remained in Italy during the height of the pandemic there. MORE

Five Strategies to Help Your Athlete Manage Anxiety
Any athlete can show signs of social or sport anxiety. MORE

Ancora Imparo Redux: Tips to Keep Learning at Home
John Kessel offers suggestions about how to keep improving. MORE

USAVed Launches with Free Educational Material
Top volleyball coaches and high performance leaders present on a wide range of topics. MORE

What Makes Volleyball Special?
USA Volleyball Hall of Famers tell why volleyball is special to them. MORE

Bud Fields, 1997 USAV Frier Winner, Passes Away
Fields helped chronicle the history of USA Volleyball through his photos and leadership. MORE

Nutritional Serving Sizes: What You Need to Know
It can be easy for young athletes to overeat. Here’s how you can educate them. MORE