Thoughts From Igor Kolakovic on the VNL
Head Coach of the Iranian Men’s team weighs in on the FIVB Men’s Nations League.
USA VB CEO Davis Talks Butler Ban In Congressional Testimony
USA Volleyball CEO Jamie Davis testified before a House Subcommittee this morning, talking in detail about the two life-time bans of former volleyball coach Rick Butler.
2018 Ole Miss Slate Includes Nine Matches vs. NCAA Tourney Teams
Coming off a an NIVC title in 2017 and record attendance, Ole Miss announced its 2018 schedule, including one home tournament, nine home Southeastern Conference matches and nine matches against 2017 NCAA Tournament teams.
NDSU Alumna Jorgensen Named Director of Operations
North Dakota State University head women’s volleyball coach Jennifer Lopez today announced alumna Jessica Jorgensen has joined the staff as the director of volleyball operations.
USA Leads Standings After Week 2/Day 2 of the Women’s #VNL
2018 FIVB WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL NATIONS LEAGUE – WEEK 2 May 22-24, 2018 Schedule/Results Two days after teams scrambled into new…
Brazil Smokes Argentina, Turkey Overcomes 26 Points by DR’s Martinez
Brazil dominated all facets of the game in a 3-0 thumping of the last place Argentines, their fourth straight NVL victory. Brayelin Martinez dropped a match-high 26 points, including 24 kills, but it was not enough to lift the Dominican Republic past Turkey in a 3-1 loss.
Volley Lube Signs Fabio Balaso Away From Volleyball Padua
Fabio Balaso will join a new club for the first time since 2012 with his new five-year contract at Volley Lube.
Former UC Riverside OH Jessica Haynie Transfers to San Francisco State
Former UC Riverside outside hitter Jessica Haynie is transferring out of the program to San Francisco State.
2020 MB/RS Savannah Kjolhede Commits to Indiana
Class of 2020 MB/RS Savannah Kjolhede has committed to Indiana.
USOC Donates $1.3 Million To Gymnastics Sexual Abuse Victims
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) has announced a $1.3 million grant to the Athlete Assistance Fund, aimed at providing financial assistance to gymnasts who were victims of sexual abuse within the sport.
France Finalizes 14-Man Roster for Week 1 of VNL; No Trever Clevenot
Clevenot scored 12 points in the World League gold medal match last year.
Brazilian Men’s National Team Calls #NVL Slate “Inhuman”
With a travel schedule including 15 matches on multiple continents over five weeks, there is no question that the Volleyball Nations League will be taxing for all involved teams, but Brazilian coach Renan Dal Zotto and his team have taken their complaints about this grueling slate to the next level, dubbing it as “inhuman.”
Late Coach “Delo” Dyer Inducted into San Antonio ISD Hall of Fame
Former Jefferson volleyball coach Delores “Delo” Dyer (1932-2013) was part of a star-studded San Antonio Independent School District Hall of Fame class.
Baltimore Volleyball Coach Arrested for Sex Abuse of a Minor
Marc Stephen Moore, Jr. previously served jail time for theft charges, and has now been arrested on allegations of felony sex abuse of a minor.
Serbia, China Win Tight Four-Setters in #VNL Pool 7
Poland continued its blocking prowess, but it was not enough to defeat the No. 3 Serbs, who rested star Tijana Boskovic in a 3-1 win. Blocking and serving helped top-ranked China snap a two-match losing streak with a four-set win over No. 16 Thailand as Li Yingying watched from the bench.
