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How To Transfer Schools As A College Volleyball Athlete

How To Transfer Schools As A College Volleyball Athlete

Whether you got recruited to your dream school or took your only offer, sometimes a transfer can be a necessity. It’s not simple progress, but neither is getting recruited and you did that! There are...

ByScotty Jenkins | Tue Jun 14 2022
Indoor Volleyball: What Is Each Position On A Volleyball Team?

Indoor Volleyball: What Is Each Position On A Volleyball Team?

Why does a volleyball team have 12-15 players on a roster but only six on the court? Most players have a specialized position that they will sub into the game for. So what are these positions and who...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Mar 11 2021
What College Coaches Are Looking for in a Recruit

What College Coaches Are Looking for in a Recruit

Playing for a college team takes more than talent or level of skill, and coaches are looking for different characteristics and traits in recruits for their college team. Remember, it is the coach's...

ByRebekah Morris | Wed Jul 20 2022
Volleyball Players: Here are Four Ways to Boost Your Recruitment

Volleyball Players: Here are Four Ways to Boost Your Recruitment

No matter how talented or hardworking you are as an athlete, there are ways to boost your recruitment in order to get noticed by colleges, universities, and recruiters that you're looking to play...

ByRebekah Morris | Mon May 09 2022
Volleyball Recruiting: Nine Questions For Recruits To Ask Volleyball Coaches

Volleyball Recruiting: Nine Questions For Recruits To Ask Volleyball Coaches

Finding a good college, team, coach, and place to spend four years of your life is important and exciting! There are a lot of factors to consider when making the decision of where to go to college,...

ByRebekah Morris | Mon Sep 26 2022
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College Volleyball Will Play In Spring: Here's What The 2021 NCAA Tournament Will Look Like

College Volleyball Will Play In Spring: Here's What The 2021 NCAA Tournament Will Look Like

Finally spring season is here and we can tune into watching competitive volleyball. It's the same season just at a different time and we're ready for it! The regular season will be from January 22nd...

ByRebekah Morris | Mon Feb 08 2021
How College Volleyball Differs From The High School Sport

How College Volleyball Differs From The High School Sport

When you commit to playing college volleyball you have to commit to other decisions as well to achieve your goals on the court. There are a lot of differences when you advance to the next level and...

ByRebekah Morris | Wed May 11 2022
Beach Volleyball Starting Up in March and Who to Watch

Beach Volleyball Starting Up in March and Who to Watch

Beach volleyball starts soon, in March, and many teams and players are looking forward to competing and get in some volleyball action. Four teams we will have an eye on in the 2021 season are LSU,...

ByRebekah Morris | Thu Feb 18 2021
The Libero: Volleyball's Most Unique Position Explained

The Libero: Volleyball's Most Unique Position Explained

The libero position on the volleyball team is one of the most important positions in the game of volleyball (Rank by importance were Setters, Outsides, Liberos). Defense is important but serve...

ByRebekah Morris | Sat Jul 23 2022
Seven Tips Every Volleyball Player Needs To Increase Their Vertical Jump

Seven Tips Every Volleyball Player Needs To Increase Their Vertical Jump

Whether you are a defensive specialist, a setter, or an attacker, increasing your vertical and jump height will help you in your volleyball skills. While playing the game over and over through...

ByRebekah Morris | Fri Jan 07 2022
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What a Captain Does in Volleyball and Why it is So Important

What a Captain Does in Volleyball and Why it is So Important

Being a captain for any sport is a privilege that one must not take for granted. Every team will vote and choose their captains differently. Sometimes the coach will let the players vote for their...

ByRebekah Morris | Thu May 06 2021
Beach Volleyball Rules: How The Sand Differs From Indoor Volleyball

Beach Volleyball Rules: How The Sand Differs From Indoor Volleyball

What can be better than watching volleyball? Not much... besides watching volleyball on the beach! Beach volleyball is a relatively-new NCAA sport that is growing as fast as any. And now, volleyball...

ByRebekah Morris | Mon Jul 18 2022
5 Best Volleyball Drills and Workouts to Improve Blocking

5 Best Volleyball Drills and Workouts to Improve Blocking

In volleyball, blocking is the first form of defense. Your blockers, where you place them, and their level of play, can determine where you place the defend by them and can determine what kind of...

ByRebekah Morris | Tue Jul 19 2022
Volleyball: How To Become a Better Passer

Volleyball: How To Become a Better Passer

Passing is a necessary skill needed to boost your play level from good to great. I have heard a college coach say, "We find a lot of good defensive players, but when we find a great passer we stick...

ByRebekah Morris | Mon Apr 18 2022
How to Become the Best Outside Player and Make Coaches Believe It

How to Become the Best Outside Player and Make Coaches Believe It

Outside hitters have been voted over and over again, by players and coaches, as one of the most important players on the court. Good outside hitters will rarely leave the court and be more...

ByRebekah Morris | Sun May 01 2022
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The Positives of Playing Club Volleyball For College Recruits

The Positives of Playing Club Volleyball For College Recruits

Do you aspire to step into your next level as a collegiate volleyball player? Are you unsure if playing travel ball is the right next step for you to take? Maybe having doubts, wondering what the...

ByGrace White | Thu Sep 08 2022
Most Frequently Asked Questions About Volleyball

Most Frequently Asked Questions About Volleyball

One thing that I find changes overall enjoyment in not only watching sports but sometimes even in developing a desire to play a specific sport is to truly understand more about the specific sport....

ByGrace White | Thu Oct 14 2021
Women's Volleyball Recap: Week 1 of the Division-I Season

Women's Volleyball Recap: Week 1 of the Division-I Season

The Women's College Volleyball season has wrapped up its first week of play. After beating Texas last year, Kentucky grabbed its first every Division 1 Championship, but with a new season comes new...

ByNick Pavelec | Fri Sep 03 2021
The Top Women’s College Volleyball Players To Watch This Year

The Top Women’s College Volleyball Players To Watch This Year

NCAA Division I women’s volleyball is off to a flying start. As outlined in this article [https://gmtm.com/articles/recap-week-1-of-the-division-1-womens-volleyball-season] , there are a few...

ByAndrew Pistone | Fri Oct 22 2021
Women's Volleyball: Wisconsin Has The Two Headed-Snake of Division-I

Women's Volleyball: Wisconsin Has The Two Headed-Snake of Division-I

The 2021 Divison-I women's volleyball season is projected to be one for the ages. Not only are the athletes ready to be back on the court and give it their all after they haven't had a great season...

ByAlexis Peltzer-Harding | Mon Oct 04 2021
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College Volleyball: Why The Libero Position Is So Important

College Volleyball: Why The Libero Position Is So Important

"Why is that player wearing a different color jersey?" This is an inevitable question from any new viewer of a volleyball game. Many times, the first time someone would be seeing a volleyball game...

ByAlexis Peltzer-Harding | Fri Apr 29 2022
First Point Volleyball Foundation Focused On Growing The Sport

First Point Volleyball Foundation Focused On Growing The Sport

As we continue to return to life as we knew it before the pandemic began, fans, coaches and athletes alike have been able to get back out on the court and field in 2021. It’s certainly been a welcome...

ByAndrew Pistone | Wed Oct 27 2021
Volleyball Recruiting: Best Tips For Playing In College At Every Position

Volleyball Recruiting: Best Tips For Playing In College At Every Position

What are some of the top best tips for excelling at different positions in volleyball? Are you in a hitting position? Outside, middle or right side hitter? If you answered yes, then definitely...

ByGrace White | Sat Aug 13 2022
Volleyball Canada Launches Virtual Tryout For Women's NEP and U18 Team

Volleyball Canada Launches Virtual Tryout For Women's NEP and U18 Team

Volleyball Canada’s National Excellence Program (NEP) is the main talent identification process for female youth athletes in Canada. For the second year in a row, Volleyball Canada is hosting the...

ByScotty Jenkins | Tue Nov 16 2021
Beach Volleyball and Ice Hockey Championship Bracket Updates

Beach Volleyball and Ice Hockey Championship Bracket Updates

Everywhere sports fans turn, it seems like more teams are being allowed to compete for titles. The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament will now feature 68 teams, to match the expanded field the men...

ByAndrew Pistone | Thu Jan 20 2022
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Are there Different Positions In College Beach Volleyball?

Are there Different Positions In College Beach Volleyball?

Beach volleyball is an enjoyable sport that offers amazing experiences for newbies and refreshing times for professionals. Visiting the beach casually or on a special occasion could be fun. Now...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Mar 23 2022
Volleyball: Three Best Drills & Workouts To Improve Your Setting

Volleyball: Three Best Drills & Workouts To Improve Your Setting

Setters are key members of a team’s offense. They are skilled in the overhand set, speed, accuracy, and court awareness. Do you want to Become A Better...

ByRebekah Morris | Tue Jul 12 2022
Volleyball: How To Become A Better Setter

Volleyball: How To Become A Better Setter

In volleyball, the setter controls the offense by turning the first pass into a hittable ball. They should be the most knowledgeable players on the court, have great hands, be quick, and an outspoken...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Jul 13 2022
Volleyball: Four Steps For Defensive Player To Improve Your Digging

Volleyball: Four Steps For Defensive Player To Improve Your Digging

Whether you live to hit the floor or find you find yourself feeling uneasy as a big hitter on the other team goes up for a swing, improving your digging and defense will help you not only be...

ByRebekah Morris | Sat Jul 16 2022
How To Do A Volleyball Jump Serve: Step-By-Step Instructions

How To Do A Volleyball Jump Serve: Step-By-Step Instructions

The Jump Serve, also called the spike serve, is an essential skill for any player to learn. Players who can make use of the jump serve are able to completely put off the opposing team’s timing,...

ByRebekah Morris | Sun Jul 17 2022
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College Volleyball Recruiting: How Athletes Can Get Ahead Before High School

College Volleyball Recruiting: How Athletes Can Get Ahead Before High School

The first step in getting recruited by a college volleyball team is to take advantage of the competition in high school. No matter what area you are from or the size of your school, they will offer...

ByScotty Jenkins | Sun Oct 23 2022
College Volleyball: What Is The Timeline For A High School Recruit

College Volleyball: What Is The Timeline For A High School Recruit

Playing volleyball at the collegiate level is almost every single player's dream as a young athlete. From the number of hours dedicated to the gym to the thousands of reps taken over an athlete's...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Nov 24 2022
What It's Like To Play Professional Volleyball In A Different Country

What It's Like To Play Professional Volleyball In A Different Country

At some point throughout their lifetime, every athlete has the dream to play professionally, even if just for a moment. The thought of getting to play your sport as your day job? There are few things...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Nov 16 2022
Trending Stories from Volleyball Canada: March/April

Trending Stories from Volleyball Canada: March/April

A new season means new events and opportunities for volleyball athletes across Canada. As the winter finally disappears, beach volleyball athletes are also coming out of hibernation and volleyball...

ByJoey Grant | Thu Apr 20 2023
Volleyball Recruits: 10 Tips For Acing The College Recruiting Process

Volleyball Recruits: 10 Tips For Acing The College Recruiting Process

The college volleyball recruiting process can be intimidating for high school athletes, but with the right approach, it can also be an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and potentially...

ByOVA Team Ontario | Fri Jun 02 2023
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