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Coach Education LinksThe USA Volleyball Coach Academy is an online, interactive learning platform developed for volleyball coaches. It includes a curated content library where coaches can explore learning paths, courses and modules based on the five pillars of the USA Volleyball Development Model.
Get access to the tools, knowledge and resources you need to have a successful season and take your coaching skills to the next level, on and off the court. New modules and live sessions are announced monthly to bring you the best content from top volleyball coaches, experts and educators including U.S. National Team coaches.
The USA Volleyball Coach Academy has a subscription model featuring three tiers with monthly and annual plans to fit your budget. Learn at your own pace and according to your schedule, whether that means planning for tomorrow’s practice or preparing for your next season. Coursework is available for all levels of experience, giving you the opportunity to build a strong foundation of volleyball coaching skills or access advanced content with world-class strategies and tactics.
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All USA Volleyball member coaches have free access to Bronze tier subscriptions and receive a 50% discount on Silver and a 33% on Gold subscriptions.
Modules, courses and learning paths are designed to give you opportunities for an interactive experience to maximize learning and retention of key concepts. Discussion boards offer the opportunity to engage with other coaches to discuss the ideas and topics.
In USA Volleyball Coach Academy, coaches are recognized for completing coursework and reaching learning milestones. Earn points and badges to level up and make your way onto the leaderboard.
In future updates to the platform, coaches will be able to earn additional points for experience, continuing education and other types of professional development:
Bronze is the foundation where you can develop the skills and get the tools that you need to be a great volleyball coach. Access is FREE for USA Volleyball member coaches.
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Silver gives you access to a higher level of content at an affordable price – going beyond the basics to help you expand your skillset as you gain coaching experience. USA Volleyball members receive a 50% discount.
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Gold is your all-access pass to USA Volleyball Coach Academy, including the most advanced coursework along with access to exclusive live events. Connect with the best, ask questions and dive deeper into advanced topics. USA Volleyball members receive a 33% discount.
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Included for Gold subscribers and also available as a one-time purchase, USA Volleyball Coach Academy Gold Live Sessions give you access to top volleyball coaches and experts in a more personal and intimate setting. Hear firsthand the experiences and expertise of each presenter, ask questions and dive deeper into advanced topics.
Upcoming Gold Live Sessions
Individual Gold Live Sessions are available for $9.99 per session.
Personal Development Plans
Karch Kiraly
Jan. 24, 7 p.m. ET
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Nutrition Considerations for Para Athletes in Sitting Volleyball
Jacque Scaramella
Jan. 26, 7 p.m. ET
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Motor Learning and Cueing
Nick Winkelman
Jan. 31, 2 p.m. ET
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This is the current list of modules and coursework in USA Volleyball’s Coach Academy. This list is regularly updated as coursework is added.
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All Gold Live sessions are recorded and uploaded into the Gold Content Library within one-two weeks.
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Invest in your coaches and give them the tools to succeed by offering full access to the USA Volleyball Coach Academy with group rates. Packages are available for monthly and annual subscription plans. Contact USA Volleyball Education Services Program Manager Jordan Kelly at [email protected] for more information on group rates and packages.
An essential part of being a good coach is to draw from a wide variety of training and experience and our goal is to bring you the best of volleyball and sport education. USA Volleyball Education partners with the following leading organizations to develop, curate and share content.
The USA Volleyball Coach Academy will be accessed separately from IMPACT through a Shopify e-commerce page.
Both USA Volleyball member and non-member coaches alike may select a monthly or annual subscription plan to the Bronze, Silver or Gold tiers through USA Volleyball’s new Shopify store. Subscriptions can also be self-managed and changed.
Active members of USA Volleyball for the 2022-2023 season receive automatic discounts at checkout, and receive the Bronze Tier free.
After selecting a tier and completing your subscription plan payment, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from the USA Volleyball Coach Academy with a log-in link and next steps to access your account. From there, you may access your Coach Academy account at any time using the set e-mail and password.
As a reminder, this coursework is separate from IMPACT access through SportsEngine and is not required like IMPACT.
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No, all USA Volleyball Coach Academy accounts are separate from SportsEngine, and the eligibility requirements like IMPACT and SafeSport.
IMPACT and SafeSport requirements remain in place through SportsEngine.
Yes, at the end of a USA Volleyball membership season, subscription plans to the USA Volleyball Coach Academy will only continue to award the discounted USA Volleyball member rate if a USA Volleyball membership is renewed for the following season.
Yes, at any time you may log in to your Shopify account and pause or cancel your subscription. To learn how to manage or cancel your Coach Academy subscription plan, please see our Coach Academy Refund Policy (PDF).
To change your subscription tier, log into your Shopify account and first cancel your active subscription. Locate the subscription tier you would like to upgrade or downgrade to then from the store and complete a purchase of the new monthly or yearly subscription.
Subscription tiers will be updated within Coach Academy at the first of each month. For example, if a coach downgrades from Silver to Bronze midway through the month, Silver access is retained until the first of the next month.
To learn how to manage or cancel a Coach Academy subscription plan, please see our guide in the Coach Academy Refund Policy (PDF).
The preferred browser is Google Chrome, both on the phone and pc or desktop. Avoid using Internet Explorer, as accessibility to the USA Volleyball Coach Academy will not be possible through Internet Explorer.
No, coaches must each make their own Shopify account and purchase their own subscription. However, group rates and bulk packages can be arranged. Contact [email protected] if you would like to review club discount plans.
You may always check your email inbox for the confirmation and log-in details you received after your USA Volleyball Coach Academy purchase. You may also use the link.
Yes, while the CAP and BCAP programs have been discontinued, all prior completions and certifications will be rewarded and recognized in the new Coach Academy program.
Contact [email protected] to be verified and provided with your CAP/BCAP certification in the new program.
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