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Top Girls Volleyball Teams By Section Entering The Fall Season
The high school girls volleyball season has already begun in several sections or is about to get underway all across the state later this month. Here is a look at the top girls volleyball program in each of the 10 sections that highlight competition in California entering this season.... Read more
NCVA Boys Power League Volleyball Tournament: Everything Players Need To Know
Male volleyball athletes in the Bay Area and Sacramento and nearing locations can look forward to a series of tournaments slated for this fall. NCVA announced details for its 2024/2025 Boys Power League, with athletes able to register now until September 3. Through the Northern California Volleyball Association’s (NVCA)... Read more
NCVA Sand And Serve Beach VolleyBall Tournament Takes Place August 31
The summer outdoors beach volleyball Caribbean Challenge is sadly coming to an end. But not before youth volleyball players have the chance to compete in one last tournament. The Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) is hosting the Sand & Serve beach volleyball tournament on August 31. Held at the... Read more
How to Improve Defense Before the Fall Basketball Season
As the fall basketball season approaches, it’s only a matter of time before players are back on the court. Athletes may have spent some time in the summer shooting some hoops with friends. But it’s important to turn focus on skill development to prepare for a great season. While... Read more
8 Volleyball Drills You Can Do at Home: No Court Needed
Volleyball players don’t stop working on improving their skills—even though the summer season is coming to an end. In fact, it’s the perfect time to prepare for the end of the summer tournaments and games while staying sharp and looking ahead to the upcoming fall season. Athletes know that... Read more
What To Pack In Your Volleyball Gym Bag
Volleyball is more than just a sport; it’s a thrilling blend of athleticism, strategy, and teamwork. Whether played on the beach or in a gym, the game keeps players and spectators alike on their toes, with every serve, spike, and block bringing a rush of excitement. And when it... Read more
2024 USA Volleyball Junior National Championship: What You Need To Know
It’s championship season for volleyball players, and the 2024 USA Volleyball Junior Nationals Championship for girls ages 14-17 is set for July 3-11. This Championship brings the best teams together for days of matches to earn national titles. The Girls Junior National Championship (GJNC ) features seven different divisions... Read more
Southern California Girls USA Volleyball Indoor National Rankings 2023- 2024
The USA Volleyball’s Indoor National Ranking System is the officially system that ranks teams based on the results from sanctioned events. The ranks help tournament directors, coaches, scouts, players and spectators and fans learn where their team stacks up against other teams. Here’s how the Southern California girls teams... Read more
2024 AAU Girls’ Volleyball Nationals Championships Wave 1 Top Teams
This year’s Association of the American Universities (AAU) Girls Junior National Championship for volleyball is in full swing. Held in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center, the championship takes place from June 13 through June 28. The volleyball championship include seven divisions. This includes the Open Division—the... Read more
Harvard Women’s Volleyball 2024 Schedule Includes November Playoffs For Tournament Spot
Harvard announced the schedule for its women’s volleyball 2024 season. Starting at the end of September, the women of the Harvard Crimson team play nine teams starting this fall followed by two invitationals and then playoffs that run mid-November. The Crimson will compete for another Ivy League Tournament spot,... Read more
March Brings Tournaments Aplenty For NCVA
NCVA Volleyball Players Throughout NorCal Will Have Plenty Of Options To Stay Local This Spring With multiple NCVA tournaments taking place almost every weekend, March represents one of the busiest months of the spring season for the Northern California Volleyball Association.  For clubs and parents looking to keep travel... Read more
OVERDUE | Foothill Volleyball Wins First NCS Title Since ’10
With Come From Behind Win Over Marin Catholic, Foothill Volleyball Improved To 36-1 And Snapped Four Game Skid In NCS Finals Appearances PICTURED ABOVE: Nisa Kincaid (left) and Katie Salonga (5) join teammates in celebrating a Foothill point late in the NCS championship match. (Chace Bryson photos) Katie Salonga... Read more