Latest Updates Around The World
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 […]
Seventeen coaches from thirteen countries have successfully achieved their World ParaVolley Level 2 coaching qualification after completing an intensive three-day practice in Kigali (Rwanda), marking an important milestone in the continued evolution of performance coaching in sitting volleyball. The program brought together participants from Rwanda, Algeria, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Iran, Senegal, Benin, Togo, Mozambique, Saudi […]
Pin hitters often have multiple attacking options available to them during a volleyball match; However, it can be challenging to make the strategic decision as to which attacking play will be most effective. Karch Kiraly, head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team, guides coaches and athletes through tangible ways to optimize the outside or […]
Streamlining feedback within game-like exercises during training can optimize players’ learning on the field. Tama Miyashiro and Erin Virtue, former assistant coaches for the U.S. Women’s National Team, guide coaches through a practice planning process – Plan, Do, Review – and how to build feedback into every step. In this video, Miyashiro and Virtue focus […]
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The second Level 1 Coaching Course of the year has concluded in Kigali, marking another important milestone in the growth of sitting volleyball across Africa. Organized by the Rwanda National Paralympic Committee (NPC Rwanda), the intensive program brought together passionate coaches from Rwanda, South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania and Saudi Arabia, all of whom proudly […]
The bump, or forearm pass, may look simple, but it is one of the most important skills in volleyball. And yet I still see so many players making the same mistakes. Even experienced! If your bump isn’t reliable in every situation, your entire game suffers. In this article, I’ll show you six key techniques to […]
World ParaVolley is pleased to announce the development of a new one Library of coaching resources — a curated collection of high-quality educational materials designed to support coaches at all levels Sitting volleyball, Beach ParaVolleyand general coaching practice. We believe that great coaches never stop learning – and that the best ideas often come from […]
Young athletes on the volleyball court require holistic development (i.e. mind, body, craft) to optimize performance and well-being on and off the court. Heather Elliott, former Seasonal Athletic Trainer for US Beach National Teams, guides coaches and parents through the developmental issues athletes may face as they transition from high school to collegiate play and […]
In this episode, Sevrin takes a deep dive into men’s volleyball by welcoming UCLA men’s head coach and U21 US Men’s National Team head coach John Hawks to the show (00:48 – 53:59). John talks about his coaching journey, taking over for former UCLA head coach John Speraw, and looks ahead to the upcoming collegiate […]
