Volleyball Word Of The Day-“Libero”

Casual viewers of women’s volleyball often ask why a single player on each team wears a jersey that doesn’t match their teammates. This player is called the “libero” and they are,  for the most part, restricted to defensive play and not allowed on the front line. The NCAA introduced this concept in 2002 and modified […]

 

Tar Heels Charge Into ACC Season

The UNC Women’s Volleyball team will plunge headfirst into the ACC Conference championship race this weekend, with home matches against Wake Forest on Friday (Sept. 21) and Duke on Sunday (Sept. 23). In addition to being able to see the games in the Tar Heels home arena, Carmichael Auditorium, bot games will be shown on […]

 

Time For The “Real” Season To Start

Women’s NCAA volleyball is wrapping up its fourth week of the 2012 season and play is turning from out-of-conference play to games that will count towards winning conference championships. NCAA.com is the place to follow all the Division One races.

 

Tar Heels Sweep Carolina Classic

UNC Womens Volleyball went 3-0 in this past weekend’s Carolina Classic at Carmichael Auditorium in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels defeated  LSU, Western Michigan, Middle Tennessee State over two days while hosting the classic. Click here for an interview with head coach Joe Segula, who talks about the weekend event and the record crowd of […]

 

UNC Striker Named ACC Player Of The Week

Tar Heel front line striker Chaniel Nelson has been named the ACC Player of The Week for volleyball. Nelson was recognized for her performance in the Aggie Invitatioinal last week in California where she posted 36 kills and 12 blocks. The Huntersville, NC sophmore has helped Carolina get off to a 5-1 start for this […]

 

“Beach” Volleyball Comes Indoors At Long Beach State

A new court design featuring palm trees and a hardword floor that looks like sand has made it’s debut at Long Beach State.  The 49er’s Walter Pyramid Court will host Big West Conference basketball and volleyball matches starting this season. Click here to take a look.

 

Tar Heels Go 2-1 In Opening Weekend

UNC Chapel Hill’s women’s volleyball team opened their season with a two wins in three matches in a road trip to Lexington, KY. You can read more about the opening matches here. The Tar Heels next take another extended road trip to Davis, CA for multiple matches beginnging Aug. 31. Their home opener is Sept. […]

 

Great Volleyball Means Great Pictures-Here Are Some Photo Tips

Fast moving volleyball provides lots of opportunities for taking great pictures. Flickr, the photo sharing site, has a great page of tips for sports photographers who want to concentrate on volleyball. Click here to to learn more.

 

Volleyball Coaches Serve Up “Tip of The Week” Videos

The American Volleyball Coaches Association, through their YouTube channel, are now offering a Tip of The Week video series. You can follow the tip postings by clicking here.

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It Would Have Been Quicker To Just Use Gym Floor Tape

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Here is a link to a time lapse video of the building of the court for the Carrier Classic basketball game on an aircraft carrier deck. They should have just used this stuff instead.

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