Volleyball

It's an energetic team game that can be played at the beach, in the garden, indoors and even in the pool!

An Overview of Volleyball

It doesn't matter how old you are, how fit you are or whether you're able bodied or disabled. Volleyball is loads of fun and a very social game. It's the only hi-energy, zero body contact, mixed team sport you can play indoors and outdoors - whatever your ability.

As a sport, volleyball requires skill, fitness, strategic thinking and the desire to play as part of a team, but whatever level you play at, volleyball can enhance your life, improving fitness and coordination.

Sitting Volleyball is another version of Volleyball that has been adapted to allow anyone to participate including those with a disability.

Benefits

Volleyball for an hour burns approximately 780 calories.
Striking the ball strengthens the upper body, arms and shoulders
The movement around the court builds the thigh and lower leg muscles.
Improves hand-eye coordination
Develops faster reflexes.
As a team game, it is an excellent way to develop communication skills and learn to work effectively with other people.

Involvement

You can get a casual game going almost anywhere, be it the park, the beach, your back garden, university or even a swimming pool; all that is needed is a net and a ball. For more regulated play, clubs throughout the UK run training sessions and leagues for players of all abilities.

Adaptations and Equipment

There are no specific pieces of kit required to play volleyball, with most people choosing to wear a t-shirt, shorts and trainers. Some players choose to use knee pads and elbow pads to provide protection from falls when playing on an indoor court.

Facts

Volleyball was created in 1895 by William G. Morgan, athletics director of the YMCA training school in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He invented the sport, which he called 'mintonette', for older members of the YMCA club. It took the name volleyball the following year.

Outdoors for you

Reconnecting People and Nature - Outdoors For You was founded by people who share a passion for Scotland’s fantastic outdoors – and a belief in nature and active lifestyle to heal and to improve mental and physical wellbeing.

Glasgow Outdoor Volleyball Club

This club is more than just a sports club, it is a friend’s community that has helped us all with our mental and physical health.

Glasgow Mets Volleyball Club

Glasgow Metropolitan Volleyball Club is a long standing club built with community in mind.

Dennistoun & Area Community Sports Hub

We are a partnership of local sports & activity providers supporting the community in all things sport and physical activity. We are made of committee members and partners with the focus of our community at the centre of the discussions.

Tron Boys Sports Club

For boys in P7 - S6, every Tuesday during term time, 7:30-9.00 pm. Meeting at Tron Queen’s Park | 5 Prince Edward Street

Su Ragazzi Volleyball Club

Su Ragazzi Volleball Club is one of Scotland’s top volleyball clubs. Based in Glasgow, the club offers a range of opportunities for people to get involved... from players to match officials, with coaching and volunteering, the club is all about peop

Glasgow International Volleyball Club

We are a female volleyball team, currently playing in the Scottish Women's League One. All abilities welcome.

Easterhouse Sport Centre

A home for sport and physical activity for the community.

Sports Coach (Volleyball)

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate

Evening hours and weekends will be required.

Sports Coach (Volleyball)
C3 (SCP 19-22) £31,067 - £32,654
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, All Year Round

The GORSE Academies Trust are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Sports Coach (Volleyball). This role is of great importance to our work as an organisation. The purpose of this post is to provide exceptional coaching delivery across the Volleyball programme and to support with the development of an extra-curricular programme of national significance that compliments the ambitions of the Trust ‘Big 3’ initiative.

Sports Coaches – Volleyball

Our Sport Hallam coaches are responsible for developing skills, performance and overall physical and mental wellbeing of our student athletes, teams and club members.

Using their experience and expertise they will plan and provide personalised coaching and through effective communication help guide our students to achieve their full potential.

A Sport Hallam coach plays a key role in fostering a positive and supporting environment in line with the Sport Hallam values for our student participants and help shape goals and contribute to continuous improvement.