A Person asked:

Are there any Volleyball Groups In Shelton, Washington or Olympia, Washington??

April’s answer:

Look up aausports.org and usavolleyball.org and search for your state. The easiest, olympiavolleyball.com. Once you search their site, you may find others.

Candice Coots asked:

We can all relate, tell us your personal story of parental sideline rage? How did you deal with it?

April’s answer:

I'll NEVER forget! The worst was during a rec league tournament and I called time out to "break" the other team's serve. The referee made the error and called our side to serve (one player can only get a max of five serves in rec league). A parent (o... Continue reading »

Jose Castillo asked:

What is the greatest sport of all time?

April’s answer:

Personally, Volleyball. However Soccer is the sport of nations. It is internationally known, loved, accepted and played. Countries literally shut down for a World Cup. Diamond productions in Africa are halted just to give enough energy to power telev... Continue reading »

Tom Susor asked:

I have a couple of nieces that live in the Flint, Michigan area. What is the availability of club volleyball teams? Any help is appreciate

April’s answer:

http://www.mjvba.com/clubList.htm

http://www.metrodetroitvolleyball.com/links

Check what's closest in your area. Good luck!

Carrie Campbell asked:

if you have a varsity volleyball coach who picks favorites and that no one likes, is there any way to get a new coach?

April’s answer:

As much as I would recommend a team meeting, you/they have to realize the hidden consequences. When this very same situation happened to someone close to me, the parents who had kids playing all the time, started to "politely" attack the complaining p... Continue reading »

asked:

I want to join a club in Atlanta, GA where and who should I contact?

April’s answer:

Wow. Atlanta. What fun. Y'all have a tournament called the Big South and it's HUGE in Atlanta. This year it's in the beginning of April. Okay. You need to look under usavolleyball.org and aausports.org to find a club in your area. Vball is pretty ... Continue reading »

Shannon Mc Clellan asked:

im a pitcher/first base, and right now i am on a volleyball team for my school. how am i suppose to get my 200 practice pitches in everyday?

April’s answer:

Remember that both sports use your arms a lot. Be very careful not to strain them. You really need to talk to both coaches to balance this out. If something bad happens, you'll end up being out of both and resentment will come. Make sure YOU are en... Continue reading »

James Cochrun asked:

What is a good way to teach underhand serves to young kids?

April’s answer:

I'm sure there are a ton of technical ways, but the way I taught my little team of 7-10 year olds to literally underhand throw the ball over the net, kinda like a bowling or softball pitch move. That way, they know how much force/speed it will take to... Continue reading »

Amy Vargas asked:

i want to join a vball team in el paso tx where do i search for

April’s answer:

Look under usavolleyball.org or aausports.org for clubs/teams in your area. Depending on your age, it may be easiest to just ask a middle school or high school coach. They are very knowlegable about clubs and may point you to some players or parents ... Continue reading »

Gloria Saucedo asked:

i love volleyball and want to start playing again but how do i do it?? im too scared to get on top of it and playing again

April’s answer:

COACH! There are so many recreation departments that need people who "want to get back in the game without doing it". It's wonderfully rewarding, and you'll learn about adult leagues through the rec department. There's no greater reward (after the d... Continue reading »