USA Volleyball Partners with American Sport Education to Enhance Coaching and Leadership Development
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ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 30, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- USA Volleyball and American Sport Education have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at modernizing and expanding educational programming and leadership development in volleyball. The collaboration, which will provide USA Volleyball members with free access to enhanced digital learning tools, continuing education, and leadership resources, is designed to support coaches, club directors, and regional leaders across the United States.
Under the agreement, American Sport Education (ASE) will serve as USA Volleyball's strategic education partner. ASE will offer a range of services, including coach development clinics and observation opportunities, curriculum management, endorsed coaching training resources, and additional educational programming for club directors, sports leaders, team captains, lead officials, and event directors. Together, the organizations will establish a long-term educational strategy focused on elevating coaching excellence, embedding athlete-centered development, strengthening regional leadership, and expanding professional growth opportunities.
The partnership aligns with nationally recognized industry principles and standards, including the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee's (USOPC) American Development Model (ADM), the US Center for Coaching Excellence, the Society of Health & Physical Education, and U.S. Center for SafeSport principles. These principles emphasize athlete-centered coaching methodologies, long-term athlete development, and modern leadership practices.
According to Corey Warner, Co-Founder and Board Chair of American Sport Institute and American Sport Education, the partnership represents a shared investment in the future of volleyball.
John Speraw, President and CEO of USA Volleyball, emphasized the importance of education and leadership development in the organization's mission.
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a nonprofit organization recognized by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), and World ParaVolley as the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of volleyball in the United States. With more than 520,000 registered members, USA Volleyball conducts national championship events, coaching and official certification programs, and grassroots development across the disciplines of beach, indoor, sitting, and beach ParaVolley.
American Sport Education is a national education and professional development organization dedicated to advancing coaches, leaders, officials, athletes, and sport organizations through innovative learning experiences and lifelong professional development. Through the ASE Learning Pathway and ASE Learning Center, learners build knowledge, develop practical skills, and continue growing throughout every stage of their professional journey.