Coolest Thing Ever!
The FIVB has just launched a new youtube channel aimed to showcase the history of the sport. The first video
Category: Volleyball History
Matsudaira And The Hall Of Fame
Late last year the great Japanese volleyball coach Yasutaka Matsudaira passed away. A memorial service was recently held. Among his
A Real Coaching Genius?
As part of an ongoing if irregular series of me spending my volleyball free time by watching old volleyball matches,
1980 Olympic Final
For almost as long as I’ve been seriously interested in volleyball, I’ve dreamt of seeing this match. The Olympic Final
I Campioni Siamo Noi
In 1990, a significant event occurred in world volleyball. The Italian men’s team became world champions for the first time.
Greatest Volleyball Match Of All Time
There are many great volleyball matches that noone has ever seen. There are some that lots of people have seen.
‘To Win You Need To Put In Your Soul’
I’ve recently seen some quotes attributed to Russian coaching great, Vyacheslav Platonov. There’s something here for everyone. ‘Working in the
Paradigm Shifting, Kevin Smith and John Wooden
I’m a Kevin Smith fan. This of course has nothing specifically to do with volleyball, or even sport, other than
Spike!
‘Spike!‘ is a book by former USA men’s volleyball coach Doug Beal which chronicles the story the team which won
Volleyball History
For some reason, volleyball is not a sport that looks after its history. In Australia, volleyball history is short enough
At Home On The Court 