Tryouts are a stressful time for everyone involved. There is no clear, right answer on the best way to hold tryouts and assign players to teams. Volleyball clubs host tryouts anywhere from July through November depending on the region, club, and age group. Some clubs offer positions on teams before, during, or after tryouts [...] […]

Carolina Union Volleyball Club was started in 2001 by Carrie Powell as a way to provide more opportunities for young women to play the sport. Starting with just two teams and operating out of high schools, CUVC grew to 12 teams in 2012 before John Brannon took over as Director and the club opened [...] […]

 Serving strategically can create a lot of advantages for your team during a volleyball match. Where you place a serve can create an optimal scenario that makes it easier for your team to defend the opponent's offensive play. Here are some serving strategies that can help your team win more volleyball games: Serve [...] […]

Conflict in youth volleyball is inevitable—whether it’s frustration between teammates, disagreements on the court, or emotional struggles over playing time. The challenge isn’t eliminating conflict; it’s teaching athletes to handle it productively. Handling conflict is a skill, just like passing or hitting, and learning to navigate it helps athletes become better teammates, more emotionally [...] […]

Hosting a beach volleyball college recruiting showcase is one of the most powerful ways to support your athletes’ journey to playing at the collegiate level. But a successful event doesn’t happen by chance—it takes early planning, strong partnerships, clear communication, and a deep understanding of what both college coaches and junior athletes need from [...] […]