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A setter doesn’t have to see the blockers move during the play, but can take note immediately after a play and remember what the blockers did in that rotation or against that set. The setter is referred to as the quarterback on the court, the playmaker, or point guard of the team. A setter’s responsibility […]

If you have not already done so, now is the time to prepare to be succesful this club volleyball recruiting season. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”  – Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote can be applied to the start of club volleyball recruiting season that kicks off this weekend. If you […]

And remember, at the end of the day, the number one priority is to focus first on your team’s performance and take care of the ball on your side of the net. Knowing an opponent’s tendencies, weaknesses and strengths can help your team overcome some close battles this season. Volleyball is a game of strategy, […]

There is great power in the written word and we all know a picture is worth a thousand words. Since those tenets are what drive current platforms, we will continue to forge into 2018 with a renewed mindset in our social media presence. I think we can all agree that social media platforms have taken […]

As you employ these suggestions in your outreach to volleyball programs, remember that college coaches recruit talent – if you have the ability to make their team better, then they will recruit you. For college coaches, the regular season has ended (except if the program made the NCAA tournament) and the crazy season has started. […]

As the sport has continued to evolve and grow, college programs have evolved, and so did the methods of recruiting. Current polls tell us that over 85 percent of college coaches recruit at the club level versus high school. There are legitimate reasons for the majority of collegiate recruiting in the sport to be tied to club […]

Mutual respect has always been a tentacle for fostering an agreeable atmosphere, especially when all parties concerned are in agreement that the primary interest is the protection of our youth. Having been the President of Eastside Volleyball Club for the last 22 years, having served on a High School Board of Education during the Columbine […]

Participation numbers remain on the rise

Multi-sport athletes have an opportunity to become a better competitor and all-around athlete, the kind coaches value because they are flexible, multi-dimensional, exposed to many situations, not to mention they are coachable. There are many factors that multi-sport athletes look for when choosing a volleyball club. Many clubs have found ways to appeal to the […]

Volleyball is a sport dominated by strength and power. Players need power in their legs to get high in the air and strength in their upper body to spike, block, and dig balls. A volleyball-specific strength and conditioning program can optimize a player’s performance on the court. Whether athletes are still developing or competing at […]