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Hello and welcome to the Parent Volley Blog! This is meant to be a resource for parents, new or experienced, to learn about the sport of...

Volleyball is more than just a game; it is a way to build character, teamwork, and resilience. For young players, the support they...

Volleyball is a fast and complex sport. It requires strategy, teamwork, and skill. As a parent, understanding the strategies involved in...

Like many sports, one of the most important aspects of playing volleyball is confidence. A confident player is more likely to perform...

When I first started coaching at Gordon College, I had little to no idea of what I was doing. I came in with almost no coaching...

There is a principle that I talk with my research lab of graduate students about quite often when we are reviewing professionalism topics...

Advocating for Your Child's Best Interest I've seen some really challenging parent-coach interactions, where the parental authority and...

It's funny in junior athlete sports... there is usually one, high-profile position that almost every athlete wants to be, no matter their...

There are many different types of parent cheering styles. Here are a few I've noticed: The Retired Player (this is me... cringe): This...

When I was a freshman in high school, our volleyball team was ranked last in the state. Quite honestly we might have even been ranked...