Archive | December, 2011

Tags: Becca Toor, Big South Volleyball, Florida Volleyball, Iraq Volleyball, Julie Torbett, Sally Polhamus, Winthrop Volleyball

Happy Volleyball Holidays

Posted on 23 December 2011 by Chuck Rey

As the holiday season falls upon us, it provides time to reflect on the year and be thankful. This year, like every year, was its own mini-roller coaster, personally and professionally. A family member and friend both battled potentially life-threatening diseases and both have fully recovered. It makes us realize how fragile life is and we have a better appreciation for family and friends. Continue Reading

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Tags: AVCA Convention San Antonio, Brian Gimmillaro, Brian Swenty, Jerritt Elliot, Jim McLaughlin, John Cook, John Dunning, Kyrsten Becker, Mary Leventis, Mary Wise, Mike Hebert

At the 2011 AVCA Convention

Posted on 16 December 2011 by Chuck Rey

Anyone that is everyone with volleyball in the United States is here at the AVCA Convention. I had a great time presenting to the AVCA Convention First Time Attendees. Presenting for the second time gave me a great opportunity to provide better advice for this year’s AVCA Class and it was much easier on the nerves. Following the presentation, Brian Swenty, Kyrsten Becker, and Mary Leventis did a great job with the post First Time Attendees reception. Bravo to them. Continue Reading

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Karch Kiraly Invites YOU to the AVCA Convention

Posted on 08 December 2011 by Chuck Rey

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AVCA Convention – What Every First Timer Needs to Know

Posted on 08 December 2011 by Chuck Rey

Five years ago, I attended my first AVCA Convention in Sacramento, CA. I was excited and anxious, but I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I, along with 3 First Time Attendees from the 2010 AVCA Class, Brian Swenty, Kyrsten Becker, and Mary Leventis, are here to guide you through one of the greatest volleyball experiences you will attend, the 2011 AVCA Convention in San Antonio, TX! Continue Reading

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An Analysis of the Volleyball Jump Serve

Posted on 05 December 2011 by Chuck Rey

Dr. Marion Alexander, Adrian HonishMSc – Sport Biomechanics Lab, University of Manitoba, Canada

Introduction

One of the most dramatic skills in modern volleyball is the spike serve, or the jump serve, which provides an exciting and dynamic skill that is captivating for players and spectators alike. The player starts about five meters behind the end line of the court, uses a fast and explosive run up, a dynamic spike takeoff and an exciting spike action at the peak of their jump that sends the ball across the net at speeds of over 27 m.s^-1 with heavy topspin and at a sharp downward angle. The spike serve has become a dangerous offensive weapon for the top volleyball teams of today, as a great spike server can produce a number of aces over the course of a match. The spike serve is somewhat similar to the spike at the net, except the velocities after impact are somewhat lower for the serve when compared to the spike (Tant, Greene et al. 1993). A study of the spike vs. the serve for collegiate volleyball players revealed similar speeds for the male athletes but slower speeds for the female serve when compared to the spike (male jump serve 19.7 m.s^-1, male spike 22.4 m.s^-1, female jump serve 13.2 m.s^-1, female spike 17.8 m.s^-1). A study of the front row spikes of elite international volleyball spikers reported mean impact ball speeds of 27 m.s^-1 (Coleman 1993). Continue Reading

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