Episodes
Today's episode is all about high school volleyball! Our guest is Denielle Stepka, a Varsity Assistant Coach at Lakeville South High School in Minnesota. Coach Amy and Coach Stepka are talking tryout prep, camps, positions, skills, team cuts, and so much more.   New episodes of Volleyball A-Z are added every Monday at 11 AM!   Want to learn more? Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nvvavolleyball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nvvavolleyball/
Published 06/15/20
With summer almost here, it's time to talk beach volleyball! Today's guests are Karis Gordon and Mahala Esser, and they'll be discussing everything you need to know about beach volleyball. The two are beach partners who train at the elite beach level and compete in tournaments across the country, considering themselves to be primarily beach volleyball players vs indoor.  New episodes of Volleyball A-Z are added every Monday at 11 AM!    Want to learn more? Follow us on:  Instagram:...
Published 06/02/20
On this episode of Volleyball A-Z, NVVA Program Director Amy Opsal and Virginia Tech/ NVVA Alum Chris Unger are talking everything boys volleyball: where to start, how volleyball trains you for other sports, college club volleyball, and more!   Want to learn more? Follow us on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nvvavolleyball  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nvvavolleyball/
Published 05/26/20
On this episode of Volleyball A-Z, NVVA Program Director Amy Opsal interviews NVVA 12 Travel Player Maggie Fisher and NVVA U18 Travel Player Marley Alexander, and gets both their perspectives on practices, skills, tournaments, and more! Want to learn more? Follow us on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nvvavolleyball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nvvavolleyball/
Published 05/18/20
On this episode of Volleyball A-Z, NVVA Program Director Amy Opsal discusses volleyball skills by age with former College of Charleston Technical Director (and soon-to-be NVVA Coach) Tim Alaniz! Whether your child is just beginning their volleyball journey, or is looking for some benchmarks and guidelines along the way, Amy and Tim will be covering all age groups!   Want to learn more? Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nvvavolleyball Facebook:...
Published 05/11/20
Published 05/11/20
On this episode of Volleyball A-Z, NVVA Program Director Amy Opsal and NVVA Alumni Lea Brady discuss finding the right volleyball club, appreciating your parents, tournaments, virtual coaching, developing player volleyball IQ, and much more!    Want to learn more? Follow us on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nvvavolleyball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nvvavolleyball/
Published 05/04/20
On this episode of Volleyball A-Z, NVVA Program Director Amy Opsal and Coach Mari Silva discuss player development, getting started with volleyball, and parent expectations!
Published 04/29/20