Penn State’s Big Step Drill Economy of movement is key for middle blockers if they are going to make an efficient and swift move outside and set up a strong block with the outside blocker. In this 3-part drill run by Penn State, the focus is on taking a big second step and covering […]
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Improving Your Volleyball Performance Last post, I wrote about jump progressions to teach the vertical jump in volleyball players (but really, let’s be honest, all of this can apply to most sports), and I thought it would be beneficial to highlight a few other athletic skills/movements that are woefully under-trained in volleyball players. It’s all about
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For our first team feature, we are focusing on Potomac Elite Volleyball Club (Shepherdstown, WV), one of the first clubs to sign on for The Assist Project. We asked club administrator Melissa Halaj 7 questions and have posted her answers below. We hope these inspire you for your next service project! What kinds of team
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By Andrea McGowan, Side-Out ambassador Joel Barlow High School, Redding, CT Fall 2014 I have always had an interest in the medical field. After watching my sister go to medical school, it heightened my interest in pursuing a medical career. For several years now, I have had the desire to become a pediatric oncologist, finding
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Volleyball as you all know, is a team sport. Meaning, it takes every player to come together and make decisions that will result in the best scenario for that team. Of course everyone has a specific role or position, however some may be more open and accepting to their role or position than others. It’s
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Congratulations to all of our Dig Pink® teams on a season played with heart, dedication and drive! Special congratulations goes out to the following Dig Pink® schools, who are state volleyball champions!! Desert Vista High School (Arizona): “Desert Vista volleyball tops Chandler Hamilton for Division I title” Cibola High School (New Mexico): “Battle leads Cibola
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We are so excited that “The Side-Out Story” was featured in the All Sports Film Festival this past weekend! The documentary was created to celebrate the contributions of the volleyball community to stage 4 breast cancer research and health education, and we were eager to share the story with others. The All Sports Film Festival
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Abby Groth is a senior at Analy High School in Sebastopol, CA. She is a volleyball player and a 2013 Side-Out Ambassador Program scholarship recipient. She is the first student to apply to be a Side-Out ambassador two years in a row! She is a Dig Pink® veteran, and she took time to answer some
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Fairfax, VA (October 1, 2014) — The Side-Out Foundation is pleased to announce its newest sponsor, All Volleyball, Inc. Throughout the month of October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month), All Volleyball, Inc. will host a social media campaign to benefit Side-Out (1 new follower on their social media pages=$1 donated!), and they will also donate
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Side-Out is a proud member of the
