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What College Coaches Are Looking for in a Recruit

What College Coaches Are Looking for in a Recruit

Playing for a college team takes more than talent or level of skill, and coaches are looking for different characteristics and traits in recruits for their college team. Remember, it is the coach's...

ByRebekah Morris | Wed Jul 20 2022
Volleyball Players: Here are Four Ways to Boost Your Recruitment

Volleyball Players: Here are Four Ways to Boost Your Recruitment

No matter how talented or hardworking you are as an athlete, there are ways to boost your recruitment in order to get noticed by colleges, universities, and recruiters that you're looking to play...

ByRebekah Morris | Mon May 09 2022
How College Volleyball Differs From The High School Sport

How College Volleyball Differs From The High School Sport

When you commit to playing college volleyball you have to commit to other decisions as well to achieve your goals on the court. There are a lot of differences when you advance to the next level and...

ByRebekah Morris | Wed May 11 2022
The Libero: Volleyball's Most Unique Position Explained

The Libero: Volleyball's Most Unique Position Explained

The libero position on the volleyball team is one of the most important positions in the game of volleyball (Rank by importance were Setters, Outsides, Liberos). Defense is important but serve...

ByRebekah Morris | Sat Jul 23 2022
Beach Volleyball Rules: How The Sand Differs From Indoor Volleyball

Beach Volleyball Rules: How The Sand Differs From Indoor Volleyball

What can be better than watching volleyball? Not much... besides watching volleyball on the beach! Beach volleyball is a relatively-new NCAA sport that is growing as fast as any. And now, volleyball...

ByRebekah Morris | Mon Jul 18 2022
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5 Best Volleyball Drills and Workouts to Improve Blocking

5 Best Volleyball Drills and Workouts to Improve Blocking

In volleyball, blocking is the first form of defense. Your blockers, where you place them, and their level of play, can determine where you place the defend by them and can determine what kind of...

ByRebekah Morris | Tue Jul 19 2022
The Five Best Offseason Sports For Volleyball Players

The Five Best Offseason Sports For Volleyball Players

We all know the best athletes play more than one sport. From Michael Jordan and his baseball days to Jackie Robinson and track, well-rounded athletes produce success. While some coaches and programs...

ByScotty Jenkins | Sat Apr 09 2022
The Secret to Improving Your Vertical Jump

The Secret to Improving Your Vertical Jump

One of the most important measurements of an athlete is their vertical jump. Vertical jumps measure explosiveness and power and are easy to track throughout your career. Knowing your vertical is an...

ByGeorge P | Tue Jun 22 2021
The Positives of Playing Club Volleyball For College Recruits

The Positives of Playing Club Volleyball For College Recruits

Do you aspire to step into your next level as a collegiate volleyball player? Are you unsure if playing travel ball is the right next step for you to take? Maybe having doubts, wondering what the...

ByGrace White | Thu Sep 08 2022
USC Men's Volleyball: A Growing Powerhouse In The Pac-12

USC Men's Volleyball: A Growing Powerhouse In The Pac-12

The University of Southern California's Men's Volleyball has been toward the top of their Division for many years. They just recently inducted their former coach, Jim McLaughlin, to their AVA hall of...

ByAlexis Peltzer-Harding | Sun Sep 05 2021
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The Top Women’s College Volleyball Players To Watch This Year

The Top Women’s College Volleyball Players To Watch This Year

NCAA Division I women’s volleyball is off to a flying start. As outlined in this article [https://gmtm.com/articles/recap-week-1-of-the-division-1-womens-volleyball-season] , there are a few...

ByAndrew Pistone | Fri Oct 22 2021
Volleyball Canada Launches Virtual Tryout For Women's NEP and U18 Team

Volleyball Canada Launches Virtual Tryout For Women's NEP and U18 Team

Volleyball Canada’s National Excellence Program (NEP) is the main talent identification process for female youth athletes in Canada. For the second year in a row, Volleyball Canada is hosting the...

ByScotty Jenkins | Tue Nov 16 2021
Are there Different Positions In College Beach Volleyball?

Are there Different Positions In College Beach Volleyball?

Beach volleyball is an enjoyable sport that offers amazing experiences for newbies and refreshing times for professionals. Visiting the beach casually or on a special occasion could be fun. Now...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Mar 23 2022
Volleyball: Three Best Drills & Workouts To Improve Your Setting

Volleyball: Three Best Drills & Workouts To Improve Your Setting

Setters are key members of a team’s offense. They are skilled in the overhand set, speed, accuracy, and court awareness. Do you want to Become A Better...

ByRebekah Morris | Tue Jul 12 2022
Volleyball: How To Become A Better Setter

Volleyball: How To Become A Better Setter

In volleyball, the setter controls the offense by turning the first pass into a hittable ball. They should be the most knowledgeable players on the court, have great hands, be quick, and an outspoken...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Jul 13 2022
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Volleyball: Four Steps For Defensive Player To Improve Your Digging

Volleyball: Four Steps For Defensive Player To Improve Your Digging

Whether you live to hit the floor or find you find yourself feeling uneasy as a big hitter on the other team goes up for a swing, improving your digging and defense will help you not only be...

ByRebekah Morris | Sat Jul 16 2022
How To Do A Volleyball Jump Serve: Step-By-Step Instructions

How To Do A Volleyball Jump Serve: Step-By-Step Instructions

The Jump Serve, also called the spike serve, is an essential skill for any player to learn. Players who can make use of the jump serve are able to completely put off the opposing team’s timing,...

ByRebekah Morris | Sun Jul 17 2022
Important Beach Volleyball Terminology to Know Before You Watch

Important Beach Volleyball Terminology to Know Before You Watch

Beach volleyball [gmtm.com/articles/tag/beach-volleyball] is a fun and exciting sport for the summer. The game is usually played between either two or four person teams in sand courts. Sand courts...

ByScotty Jenkins | Fri Nov 04 2022
College Volleyball: What Is The Timeline For A High School Recruit

College Volleyball: What Is The Timeline For A High School Recruit

Playing volleyball at the collegiate level is almost every single player's dream as a young athlete. From the number of hours dedicated to the gym to the thousands of reps taken over an athlete's...

ByScotty Jenkins | Thu Nov 24 2022
What It's Like To Play Professional Volleyball In A Different Country

What It's Like To Play Professional Volleyball In A Different Country

At some point throughout their lifetime, every athlete has the dream to play professionally, even if just for a moment. The thought of getting to play your sport as your day job? There are few things...

ByScotty Jenkins | Wed Nov 16 2022
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How GMTM helps Ontario Volleyball create more opportunities for Canadian athletes

How GMTM helps Ontario Volleyball create more opportunities for Canadian athletes

The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) has an interesting problem.  Located within a few hours of 94-percent of the province’s population, OVA’s problem certainly isn’t finding elite athletes. In...

ByOVA Team Ontario | Mon Mar 20 2023
Digital Talent Identification: Volleyball Canada's Solution for Saving Athletes Thousands

Digital Talent Identification: Volleyball Canada's Solution for Saving Athletes Thousands

The average family of a youth volleyball player will spend $30,000 a year to compete at an elite level. That’s more than it costs to enroll the same child in college for a year. Parents sacrifice...

ByJoey Grant | Tue Jan 24 2023
Ontario Volleyball Association: February/March - News and Updates

Ontario Volleyball Association: February/March - News and Updates

A new season means new events and opportunities for volleyball athletes across Canada. As the winter weather starts to disappear, beach volleyball athletes are also coming out of hibernation and...

ByOVA Team Ontario | Thu Mar 30 2023
Can Canadians play college sports in America? NCAA Eligibility guide for international athletes

Can Canadians play college sports in America? NCAA Eligibility guide for international athletes

Are you a high school volleyball player dreaming of playing college volleyball in the United States? You're not alone. Many international athletes have successfully gone on to play at the NCAA level,...

ByOVA Team Ontario | Wed Apr 12 2023
Trending Stories from Volleyball Canada: March/April

Trending Stories from Volleyball Canada: March/April

A new season means new events and opportunities for volleyball athletes across Canada. As the winter finally disappears, beach volleyball athletes are also coming out of hibernation and volleyball...

ByJoey Grant | Thu Apr 20 2023
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Volleyball Recruits: 10 Tips For Acing The College Recruiting Process

Volleyball Recruits: 10 Tips For Acing The College Recruiting Process

The college volleyball recruiting process can be intimidating for high school athletes, but with the right approach, it can also be an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and potentially...

ByOVA Team Ontario | Fri Jun 02 2023