New sitting volleyball book published – Rwanda’s Road to Rio < World ParaVolley

“Rwanda’s Road to Rio” chronicles Dutch coach Peter Karreman’s daring mission to build Africa’s first Paralympic-qualifying women’s sports team from scratch: the Rwandan National Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team to compete at Rio 2016. Starting with rookies who faced stigma, poverty and poor infrastructure, Karreman’s brutal camps in Rwanda, Slovenia, the Netherlands and China forged raw […]

2025 Region VIII/IX all-conference teams

Links are provided to complete the releases from all conferences. BOWPlayer of the year: Defensive Player of the Year: Rookie of the Year: Coaching staff of the year: CciwOffensive Player of the Year: Taylor French, Illinois Wesleyan senior outsideDefensive Player of the Year: Carthage senior libero Jenna DamonSetter of the Year: Sophia Feeney, Illinois Wesleyan […]

ParaVolley Europe organizes very first convention: ‘Activation through coaching’ < World ParaVolley

The treaty aims to: – Strengthen cooperation between national federations and PVE.– Offer learning opportunities through workshops and discussions.– Provide updates on future development opportunities.– Support the growth of paravolley in new countries/regions across Europe When? The Convention will take place on February 20–22, 2026.Where? Hotel Malak, SarajevoWhat? The event includes a welcome meeting on […]

240 days until the 2026 World Championships! < World ParaVolley

Preparations are in full swing in Hangzhou for the 2026 Men’s and Women’s Sitting Volleyball World Championships, taking place from 10 to 17 July – and with the completion of the World Cup we can now confirm the 16 men’s and women’s teams that have secured a place in the competition. The women’s teams China […]

Beach Solutions: Strategies to Grow Your Beach Volleyball Program | Youth volleyball club

In the world of junior beach volleyball, small clubs often face the challenge of standing out among larger, more established programs. But with a clear vision, purposeful development and a strong focus on community, smaller clubs can not only compete, but thrive. This article outlines the key strategies that have helped our program grow from […]

Call for Applications: World ParaVolley Foundation Grant Program 2025 < World ParaVolley

Call for Applications: World ParaVolley Grants Program 2025 We proudly announce the second year of our Grants programto support individuals, teams and organizations that make a difference through sport. Building on the success of last year’s opening round, this year’s program will continue Invest in initiatives that promote participation, inclusivity, excellence and community impact through […]

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Body Confident Sports | How did the athletes react? | American volleyball

About 45% of female youth athletes leave sports due to concerns about their body image. Coaches have the power to change this. Research shows that the quality of the relationship between coach and athlete influences motivation, involvement on the field, enjoyment, feelings of satisfaction and confidence. EVERY coach can help strengthen body-conscious language and culture […]