Categories for Volleyball News
November 2, 2017
Basketball figured to be the game for Micaya White. Her dad, Randy White, played in the NBA. Her brother, R.J., is the starting center for UNC Greensboro. Micaya joined her first team when she was 6. “Everybody assumed I was going to play too,” the 6-foot-1 White said. There was just one problem. She didn’t love it. “When I tried to show aggression, I’d end up hurting another player or fouling out of the game.” More than that, White cringed,...
June 8, 2016
With a lot of excitement and buzz about York Region’s newest Volleyball Club going into the 2015-2016 season; the club directors, staff, and coaches were very eager to start the first year with a bang! Starting off the season with tryouts, we saw a staggering 300+ athletes from all over York Region and beyond vying for a spot on one of the many Venom Teams. After a very lengthy offer and signing period, Venom started it’s first year with 9...
September 30, 2015
Juggling sports like volleyball and schoolwork can be a challenge for many young athletes. But it’s definitely possible to keep the kids winners both on the court and in school. Here’s how. Set a Schedule Make sure that a schedule is set up for academics. Be realistic about how much time can actually be spent playing volleyball, while allowing your kids enough time to make sure all studies are competed on time and with little fuss. Keeping a study schedule...
September 23, 2015
When fall comes around, it can be a trying time for volleyball athletes and their families to effectively manage the college recruiting process. With summer now over, high school is back in action, and the volleyball club recruiting scene might seem like it’s so far out into the future. For many, patience may be running low, and uneasiness may be setting in when it comes to recruiting. Rumours often swirl that every scholarship available is now gone, or only walk-on...
September 16, 2015
Summer isn’t over yet! So there’s still some time left to enjoy a little volleyball on an alternative surface to switch things up a little. If volleyball is your game of choice, you might want to try beach volleyball while still enjoying the beloved sport in the warm outdoor weather. But what exactly is the difference between beach and indoor volleyball, besides the surface? 1. Court Size The court sizes for beach and indoor volleyball are quite different. Beach courts...
September 9, 2015
Over the decades, the way volleyball athletes have been training and conditioning has evolved. And at Venom Volleyball, we are constantly improving and refining our conditioning program to help our athletes maintain peak physical form while improving their skills and minimizing injury. Here are 3 areas of physical competency in particular that need to be focused on in the sport of volleyball. Core Strength Just about every activity in life needs a certain level of core strength. And when it...
September 3, 2015
Like just about any athlete in any other sport, a certain amount of muscle is needed to perform the various moves with great strength and success. Each sport is specific to the types of options that are needed, and volleyball is one of them. When it comes to being successful on the volleyball court, athletes need to be able to jump high, dart quickly, and hit with force. That means that strong quads, flexible hamstrings, and powerful gluteals are crucial....
August 26, 2015
For thousands of high school volleyball athletes across the country, volleyball doesn’t end after high school graduation. Instead, there are plenty of options for these young athletes to choose from to continue playing the sport they love, including volleyball clubs. Volleyball clubs are now a very big deal in many parts of Canada, including Ontario, and particularly, Vaughan. Who Should Consider a Volleyball Club? For many boys and girls, volleyball clubs offer an exciting way to improve overall skill levels...
August 19, 2015
Everyone knows that regular physical exercise is good for a person’s overall well being, including their mind, body and spirit. Participating in social events is also important for developing the skills necessary to get along in sociable settings. That’s why playing sports can be a fabulous way to not only get the endorphins going for the mind, but also to get the muscles as active as possible in a fun and exciting way. Volleyball in particular is an excellent sport...
August 12, 2015
Aside from learning and perfecting specific skills for the court, volleyball athletes need to develop a high level of stamina and endurance in order to remain competitive while competing. While there are plenty of ways to get into shape and stay at peak fitness levels, one of the best ways to develop such stamina is though high intensity interval training. Commonly dubbed “HIIT”, this form of exercise involves short bursts of high intensity movements, followed by brief moments of rest...
