
The fading of the Student Cup
When I got to England in 2012, the Volleyball England Student Cup was a pretty big deal. Now none of the top university programs compete anymore.
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When I got to England in 2012, the Volleyball England Student Cup was a pretty big deal. Now none of the top university programs compete anymore.
Volleyball England has made a shift toward focusing more on the competitive side of the sport and less on the pure participation side. Good move, I think.
I have some very serious concerns that the UK referendum vote in favor of the UK leaving the EU could have a very negative impact on UK volleyball.
This week will feature me attending an FIVB coaching seminar and a Volleyball England coaching conference, plus some Volleyball Coaching Wizards stuff.
Volleyball England has announced a new senior academy set-up tied in with five universities. I have my doubts about what it will accomplish.