Volleyball is a popular sport among young females. It's not just about the game. It's about who they are. Some girls see themselves mainly as athletes. This can lead to intense focus on the sport. It can also lead to problems. These problems can be physical and mental. Injuries and burnout are commo
In early March, young athletes from North Idaho made their mark in various sports events. Four middle schoolers from the North Idaho Distance Project club team traveled to New York to compete in the Nike Indoor Nationals. This event took place at the Nike Track and Field Center at The Armory from Ma
Volleyball players are the kings and queens of the court when it comes to jumping power. A recent study compared the jumping abilities of professional female volleyball, basketball, and handball players. Ninety-four athletes took part in the study, with forty-one volleyball players, twenty basketb
Volleyball is a sport that demands a lot from its players. It's not just about spiking the ball over the net. Players need to be quick on their feet, strong, and have excellent balance. But what happens when these skills are lacking? Injuries can become a big problem. This is especially true for mal
Volleyball is a popular sport among teens. It's fun, keeps them moving, and boosts their mood. But, like any sport, it comes with risks. Injuries can happen, and they can happen anywhere on the body. Some spots are more prone to getting hurt than others. Knowing where and how these injuries happen c
There was immense excitement in Omaha. The Nebraska Huskers' Heinrich Haarberg and Dylan Raiola made their way to the CHI Health Center arena. The two football stars were not just there. It was January 31, 2024. That was the night the Omaha Supernovas took on the Columbus Fury. It was also
After four years as a Cornhusker, Lexi Rodriguez is ready to tackle a new chapter in her volleyball career. She's moving to Omaha to play for LOVB Omaha in the inaugural season of League One Volleyball. This isn't just a new team; it’s a new life. She’ll be upgrading her cooking skills, too. Lexi’s
Did you know that shoulder pain can really mess up a volleyball player's game? It happens a lot in female high school players, and it's not always due to injuries. Past studies haven't looked at all the ways this pain can affect performance, like how well players can move their shoulders, their musc
Ever wondered how different positions in volleyball affect the way players jump and generate force? A recent study kept tabs on a group of twelve female Division I athletes over a 16-week season. They wore special sensors to track jumps and did tests to measure how high and fast they could jump. It
The James family is known for their basketball legacy, but now a new chapter is being written by the youngest member, Zhuri. At just 10 years old, she's stepping into the world of volleyball. Recently, she donned her new volleyball gear for a photoshoot, sporting the number 6 jersey, a nod to her fa
