Coolest Thing Ever!
The FIVB has just launched a new youtube channel aimed to showcase the history of the sport. The first video
Tag: 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
Indoor Man or ‘Sand Man’?
For some reason, it had escaped my attention until recently that Karch Kiraly has actually written an autobiography, ‘The Sand
Ricardo v Vullo
I don’t remember the exact context, but after seeing the following video of Ricardo making a ridiculous set, I was
Spike!
‘Spike!‘ is a book by former USA men’s volleyball coach Doug Beal which chronicles the story the team which won
