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You can make a difference in the life of an athlete.

Behind every great athlete is a coach who supports and believes in them. Whether you’re a high school, club or
college coach you are the glue that holds our athletes together. We have a wealth of resources to improve your
teaching and expand your coaching skills, including articles, videos, drills and tools.

Interested In Coaching?

Are you passionate about volleyball and ready to inspire the next generation of players? Join the Excelsior Empire coaching community, where you’ll have access to training resources, collaborative support, and exclusive opportunities to elevate your coaching career. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned coach looking for new challenges, Excelsior provides a pathway to develop your skills and build impactful teams across our region. Get involved and make your mark with Excelsior!

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How to Become a USA Volleyball Coach with Excelsior:

USA Volleyball member coaches are required to complete the following to participate in sanctioned events:

  • IMPACT
  • SafeSport Training
  • Background Check

These requirements can be met through the membership registration process in the USA Volleyball Member Management System (SportsEngine).

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Coaching Tools
Looking for inspiration? USA Volleyball has compiled drills, competition ideas, blogs, book ideas, webinars and more to help you on your coaching journey. Whether you are a new or veteran coach, these fun and educational ideas will help you improve your coaching IQ and build the basis for success.
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Growing The Game
John Kessel’s Growing the Game blog, gleaned from years of experience as a coach and USA Volleyball’s director of sport development, offers a wealth of information on how to be a teacher on the court. Visit our Stories page for his articles.
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Lesson Plans
Providing game-like, age-appropriate and fun lessons for young athletes is a great way to get them hooked on the sport. USA Volleyball has created lessons plans for all age levels, from elementary to high school.
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Ready to Level Up Your Coaching Game?

At Excelsior, we’re all about helping coaches like you unlock your full potential! With access to a wealth of resources, you’ll find everything you need to take your coaching skills to the next level. We believe that strong, empowered coaches build the foundation for competitive, compassionate teams that thrive on and off the court.

Looking to enhance your coaching repertoire? Look no further! We’re always expanding our network with cutting-edge clinics and partnerships to help you grow as a leader. Together, we’ll elevate your coaching—and your team’s success!

Check out our upcoming clinics and take the next step toward coaching greatness!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Elevate Your Coaching with the USA Volleyball Coach Academy!

Looking to grow as a coach? The USA Volleyball Coach Academy is your go-to, online platform packed with interactive learning designed specifically for volleyball coaches. With a curated content library, you’ll discover learning paths, courses, and modules that follow the holistic USA Volleyball Development Model—helping you build stronger, more dynamic teams.

As an Excelsior member, you can access this incredible resource at a special discounted rate, courtesy of USAV! Interested? Simply reach out to Matt Lopez at matt@xlvball.org, and we’ll be happy to get you set up.

Take your coaching to new heights—start learning today!

Bronze Level Academy

Bronze is the foundation where you can develop the skills and get the tools that you need to be a great volleyball coach.
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Silver Level Academy

Silver gives you access to a higher level of content at an affordable price – going beyond the basics to help you expand your toolkit as you gain coaching experience.
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Gold Level Academy

Gold is your all-access pass to USA Volleyball Coach Academy, including the most advanced coursework along with access to exclusive live events.
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The Art Of Coaching Volleyball

We are happy to announce our partnership with The Art of Coaching Volleyball(AOC). With this partnership, you will have access to AOC’s annual subscription for $50 per profile(normally $129.99). For more details and an invitation to the site please contact us.

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Million Coaches Challenge

USA Volleyball offers a new educational course module in collaboration with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee as part of the Million Coaches Challenge. This initiative aims to train one million coaches in youth development techniques by 2025. USA Volleyball Coach Academy is offering its members free access to this “Connection Based Coaching” course through the USAV Academy.

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