Italian Men’s Volleyball League Will Award “Green Cards” for Fair Play
Rather than the traditional yellow (above) and red cards for unsportsmanlike play, the green card will be given for fair play.
Kuwait’s Flag Flies at Asian Games Following IOC Reinstatement
Following an announcement last week by the Olympic Council of Asia, Kuwaiti athletes are now competing under their own country’s flag at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Big Ten Conference Opens 2018 with 38 Matches
Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State and Purdue will open the season at home, while the remaining 10 conference teams will begin the season on the road amongst 38 opening weekend Big Ten matches.
Celebrating 10 Years: Phil Dalhausser Looks Back on 2008 Olympic Gold
Phil Dalhausser shared video of the gold medal point at the 2008 Olympics, which came 10 years ago today. VolleyMob looks back at Dalhausser’s continued success and career since that day.
American Conference Gears Up with 34 Matches on Opening Weekend
First set of the 2018 season for all 12 American Athletic Conference volleyball teams will get underway on Friday, August 24, with the teams combining for 34 matches.
FIVB World Tour 2018-19 Set to Begin on Thursday
The ink has barely dried on the checks for the FIVB World Tour Finals and the 2018-19 season is to begin at the Siofok One Star.
Houston Adds JD Perez as Volunteer Assistant Coach
University of Houston Volleyball Head Coach Kaddie Platt announced the addition of JD Perez as the program’s volunteer assistant coach.
2018 Freshman Radar: Middle Blockers
Part three of who’s who heading into the 2018 season, led by a super athletic middle with all the pedigree, Asjia O’Neal, who will suit up for the Longhorns this fall.
Vernon-Evans, Gord Perrin to Return for Canada at Wagner Memorial
19-year old high-flying opposite Sharone Vernon-Evans will see his first court time since undergoing surgery earlier this year in the Memorial of Hubert Jerzy Wagner.
Hurricane Lane Ends 38 Year Streak Of UCLA at Hawaii
Originally slated to be part of the Hawaiian Airlines Rainbow Classic this weekend, Gonzaga and UCLA have announced both have rerouted to Los Angeles for their 2018 opening slates. The change of plans ends a 38-year streak of UCLA playing in Honolulu. The Bruins/Rainbow Wahine have played every year since 1974.
