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A Day in the life of a Club volleyball player

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 In this post I'm going to break down the average day at a tournament for club. I have been doing club for years now and have been to quite a few tournaments and a few nationals. (This perspective will be from a hotel not just from my home)(Early Morning games) Morning: So lets start in the morning i wake up depending on when the games are early or sometimes ill sleep in if they are later. Typically the first thing I do is just sit upright and take a few breaths getting adjusted to waking up. After my short meditation I set out all the uniforms and all the things I will need for the day on the hotel bed in a neat folded pattern. After setting aside the thing and clothes I will need, I take a nice warm shower. After my shower I get into my uniform, make sure i have all my shoes snacks and anything I'm going to need while at my games. After i leave the room I go down to the continental breakfast if they have it and grab a nice healthy meal full of fruits yogurt and proteins. Then...
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My insta post

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 This is my insta post from when I went to Milwaukie this year for club. It was a great time and this is something you can experience with volleyball. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian Donovan (@22_donovan)
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Top 3 Best Volleyball Creators on Youtube

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 There are many great influencers who talk about volleyball but here are my top 3 best volleyball creators on YouTube.  1. Elevate yourself     In my opinion Elevate yourself is the best creator for volleyball. Nobody even compares his guides are complete with very thorough explanations so that you aren't wondering how he may have done this or that. He has videos ranging from essentials and physical stuff to the mental aspect of the game.   2. Eric Shoji      Eric is on the USA National American volleyball team he is the libero for their team when he is not practicing or playing volleyball he is making videos on YouTube. The material he covers is mainly just reacting videos but sometimes he will show you his POV (Point of view) when playing. I think what makes him a great creator is his ability to relate to the subject because he has dedicated most of his life to it so he understands it. 3. Coach Coco     Coach coco has amazing...
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NCAA Men's Volleyball Champs

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 The Top seeded UCLA men's volleyball team won the 2023 National Collegiate Volleyball Championship in four sets on May 6, 2023 against the two time reigning champs Hawaii. UCLA won in 4 sets with the scores being 28-26, 31-33, 25-21, 25-21. With this win it brings home the 20th NCAA Men's volleyball Championship for UCLA. The team finished with a 31-2 record which is the most wins since the 1995 Bruins who went 32-1 and also won the championship. With this win UCLA's head coach John Speraw has won the tournament 4 times now. UCLA has many amazing players including Alex Knight who was named Most Outstanding Player in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. His impressive performance hitting over .350 in the matches having 21 kills, 4 aces, 6 blocks. He also has had other rewards but this is by far his most prominent achievement.     Now lets talk about Hawaii they had an impressive record of 29-3. They had debatably a better roster than UCLA with more impressive feats. Player of the ye...
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Videos to help build good form

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To play volleyball at a competitive level you have to have a good foundation. When you build a good foundation you are able to grow on it and expand your game. This creator by the name of Elevate Yourself has a fantastic understanding of the game and technique.  In this video he breaks down the key tips in passing and how to build good form. This is just one of six videos he has in a series and he has plenty other videos on spiking serving jumping and plenty more.  In this next video he explains the fundamentals of setting. You will see how he sets his feet to get to the right position and to see where the placement of your hands are and the significance of it. Setting is another essential portion of the game that if you don't start with good technique it can lead you on a path of doubles and nobody wants that. ( A double:   If the ball spins over a certain number of rotations during its trajectory.) This last video will show the correct way to hit a volleyball including...
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3 Best Snacks While Waiting In Between Games

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 Everyone knows when you wake up early for a tournament or when your out late past dinner time waiting to play you want a snack. It is hard to decide what is a good snack because you don't want to eat to much because you have another game ahead of you. I have narrowed down my Top 3 Best snacks to have while waiting in between games.  1. Apple. An apple is the safest bet while waiting it has so many benefits not just because it tastes good but because it helps you stay healthy off the court so your not putting junk inside your body. It is nutritious and gives you energy to play. The apple can even be cut into slices for a more accessible way to eat it. The only downsize i see is that it is a limited quantity if its just one apple. 2. PB & J Sandwich. You can never go wrong with a PB & J sandwich it is something that a lot of people enjoy. The Peanut butter gives off a high amount of protein so you can keep playing through long periods of time. It is a quick and easy sna...
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10 Essentials to Playing Volleyball

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 To play volleyball there are some must haves that will not only help you with your game but help you move on the court more fluidly Here are my Top 10 Essentials to playing Volleyball. Number 1 . Volleyball   - Now it may seem obvious but to play volleyball you will need a ball. There are different types of balls but I recommend for girls to use anything from Tachikara is typically a good brand and for boys use a Molten spiral or Mikasa depending on feeling Number 2.   Shoes- Another obvious one but this one is very important. To pick a good shoe you need to take some things into account, the floor( Texture),the fitting (How it feels in your foot),and the stability (How long will it last you and for how long). Also you have to take style into account matching with your uniform and just how nice the shoe looks. Number 3.   Socks-  Having comfortable socks could make or break your playing experience it is wise to choose a comfortable sock that works with your sh...
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