Volleyball News & Updates

Sports Imports Nets at 2026 USA Volleyball Club Championships

The inaugural USA Volleyball Girls Junior Club Championship came to Columbus, Ohio June 5–7, bringing…

Volleyball Floorplates and Floor Sleeves: A Guide for Gym Floor Installations

When a gym court goes in, the floorplate and sleeve system is one of the…

2026 NC Men’s National Championship: Played on Sports Imports Net System

The 2026 National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship ran May 9-11 at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, bringing…

Sports Imports Extends Longstanding Partnership with the American Volleyball Coaches Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Columbus, Ohio — April 15, 2026 — Sports Imports, the industry leader…

Sports Imports: 50 Years as America’s Leading Volleyball Equipment Manufacturer

Sports Imports has been the trusted volleyball equipment manufacturer for U.S. programs since 1976 —…

Facility Spotlight: Padua Franciscan High School

Padua Franciscan High School’s volleyball program is steeped in tradition, success, and a commitment to…

Facility Spotlight: Houston Skyline

In one of the most competitive volleyball regions in the country, Houston Skyline has established…

Triple Crown NIT: Built for the Biggest Stage

The Triple Crown National Invitational Tournament (NIT) returned to Kansas City over President’s Day Weekend, February 14–16, bringing together…

LOVB Classic: Pro Matchups on Sports Imports Portable Net in Kansas City

The League One Volleyball Pro season continued February 13–15 at the LOVB Classic in Kansas City, delivering a…

Installing Volleyball Floor Sleeves and Floorplates for Indoor Court Construction

Indoor Volleyball Court Installation Summary Building a new indoor volleyball court starts with a properly…

USA Volleyball and Sports Imports Extend Official Net System Partnership

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Columbus, Ohio— January 21, 2026 —USA Volleyball and Sports Imports have announced…

Sports Imports at the Nike Classic: New Tournament Portables in Action

The Nike Circuit made its stop in Columbus, Ohio, January 17–19, bringing together top youth…

LOVB First Serve: Pro Play Begins on Sports Imports Equipment in Austin

The 2026 LOVB Pro season officially got underway Wednesday, January 7, in Austin, Texas and…

Coffee with Coaches: Connecting Coaches Across Every Level

On December 20 in Kansas City, Sports Imports hosted Coffee with Coaches, an intimate Q&A…

2025 Courage Award: Honoring Katie Schumacher-Cawley

In every era of college volleyball, there are defining seasons, those rare years when the…

Vertec Jump Trainer: Improve Jump Height for Volleyball & Strength Training

The Gold Standard in Vertical Jump Measurement When it comes to improving athletic performance, measurable…

Indoor Volleyball Net Systems: The Ultimate Guide

When it comes to building a new volleyball court, the foundation of every great match…

BC1 Volleyball Ball Cart: Built for Efficiency and Durability

When it comes to keeping volleyball practice efficient and organized, having the right equipment matters.…

How to Set Up an Indoor Volleyball Net System | Step-by-Step Guide

Setting up an indoor volleyball net system correctly takes about 5-15 minutes when you know…

The Coaches Box: A Must-Have for Effective Volleyball Training

When it comes to high-level volleyball training, every rep counts. That’s why top programs rely…

Elevate Your Breast Cancer Awareness Game with Custom Equipment

October is a powerful time in sports to show support for breast cancer awareness, and…

Volleyball Referee Stand Safety: Understanding Impact Stability in the PS1

When considering stability, some referee stands attach directly to the volleyball pole, such as our…

Building the Perfect Athletic Facility: Multi-Sport Court Solutions from Sports Imports

Sports Imports provides multi-sport net systems that allow various combinations of volleyball, badminton, and pickleball…

The Portable Net System at The Center of AVCA First Serve

The 2025 NCAA women’s volleyball season opened with a showcase of top-tier talent at AVCA…

5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Volleyball Net System

Your court deserves better. Here’s how to know when it’s time. Even the best programs…

Volleyball Season Equipment Checklist

Fall season is almost here! As the leading volleyball equipment provider for over 45 years,…

Sports Imports at 2025 THSCA Coaching School

The Equipment at the Center of Coaching School Earlier this week, Sports Imports was proud…

Coaches Corner: Mark Rosen on Curiosity, Core Values, and Building Great Teams

With decades of experience at the collegiate level—including a long and successful run at the…

Powering Workplace Culture Through Pickleball

Pickleball is no longer just a backyard pastime—it’s a rapidly growing sport, played by over…

The Portable Pickleball System Built for Home Courts

Precision Meets Portability Pickleball is no longer confined to public parks or club courts. As…

5 Non-Traditional Venues That Rely on Portable Volleyball Systems

Where Permanent Installation Isn’t Possible—Performance Still Is. As volleyball continues to grow at every level,…

Portable Volleyball Systems for Arenas, Fieldhouses, and Multi-Use Facilities

Pro-Caliber Performance—Anywhere You Compete Modern athletic facilities are changing—fast. Whether you’re configuring a court in…

Recap: Pickleball for Pelotonia 2025

A Day To Remember Sports Imports was proud to serve as the presenting sponsor of…

Volleyball Setter Drills: Precision and Consistency with KIVA

Setting is a foundational skill in volleyball, often determining the success of an offensive play.…

Shaping Volleyball’s Legacy: An Exclusive Interview with Doug Beal

Volleyball is a community, a passion, and a movement that continues to evolve. Few individuals…

Sports Imports and SOAR: Elevating Women in Volleyball Coaching

At Sports Imports, we are committed to providing top-quality equipment and empowering the volleyball community.…

Regulation Volleyball Net Heights: A Definitive Guide

Official Regulation Volleyball Net Heights for Olympic, Professional, NCAA, Recreation, High School, Middle School, and…

The Tradition of Net Cutting

From the deafening roar of the crowd to the quiet anticipation of the final buzzer,…

Celebrating 19 Years of Excellence: The Sports Imports Classic

As the leaves begin to turn and the excitement of a new volleyball season builds,…

League One Volleyball Taps Sports Imports as Official Net System Partner for Pro League and Club Community

As LOVB gears up for its inaugural pro volleyball season, it continues to put a…

The History of Volleyball in the Olympics: Setting the Stage for Paris 2024

Volleyball, a sport characterized by its fast-paced action and strategic play, has grown tremendously since…

Association of pickleball players names Sports Imports as associate partner of app women’s open presented by the James at Ohio State

Sports Imports, a leader in net sports equipment, debuts premier portable pickleball nets at the…

Volleyball Pioneer Don Philips: Setting the Stage for the 2024 Paris Olympics

In 1964, the minimum wage was $1.15 an hour, a new Surgeon General report first…

Sports Imports Ushers in a New Era with Leadership Transition

In a pivotal development at Sports Imports, a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing…

The Best Strategies for Converting Your Basketball Court for Volleyball, Pickleball, and Badminton

As sports enthusiasts, community organizers, facility owners, and builders seek versatile ways to maximize athletic…

Jump Higher, Dig Deeper: Volleyball Training Tools for Explosive Power

In the competitive world of volleyball, agility meets precision, and every leap can turn the…

Reap Performance Benefits and Budget ROI by Upgrading Your Volleyball Net System to Carbon Fiber

In competitive volleyball, every element of the game is critical, from the skill of the…

Catching Up with Victoria Garrick Browne – Advocating for Mental Health in Athletics

It’s been a while since we last caught up with Victoria Garrick Browne, founder of…

Starting From Scratch: The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up a Junior Volleyball Club Program

There’s something incredibly inspiring about the energy, enthusiasm, and potential of young athletes. Junior volleyball…

Serve Up Durability: How to Maintain and Extend the Lifespan of Your Volleyball Equipment

Have you ever wondered why your volleyball equipment doesn’t last as long as you’d like?…

The Role of Proper Equipment in Improving Your Volleyball Game

Volleyball is a thrilling team sport enjoyed by fans and athletes of all ages worldwide.…

2023 Courage Award Winner – Karen Obrien

In this inspiring blog, we had the privilege of discussing the remarkable journey of a…

Kami Miner’s Inspirational Volleyball Journey

Kami Miner, setter of the Stanford Women’s Volleyball team, shares her story with Sports Imports:…

Train Like a Pro with Volleyball Phenom Kami Miner and the Trainer+

Welcome to Sports Imports’ blog. In this edition, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting new…

Cyd McMillian’s Story of Faith and Resilience

In 2021, Cyd received a shocking phone call during volleyball tryouts: she had breast cancer.…

Salima Rockwell Trainer+ Drills

Rockwell began coaching at Notre Dame in January, 2022. Before taking over Notre Dame’s program,…

Increase your Vertical Jump with the Vertec Jump Trainer

Jump height can be a game-changer across multiple sports, from volleyball and basketball to track…

Key Features: Competition Beach Volleyball Pole

The new DE5010 Beach Volleyball Pole is made by Senoh and is the official beach…

Kathy DeBoer – a Volleyball Legend with a Mission that Paved the Way

Kathy DeBoer is a legend in the volleyball community. The outlasting impact she has made…

The NEW DE5010 Senoh Beach Volleyball Pole – The Future of Sand

The newest leader in sand is the DE5010 Beach Volleyball Pole. Made exclusively for Sports…

Coaching Spotlight: Cydryce McMillian

Cydryce McMillian is a coach, a mentor, and a motivational speaker. Approaching over 22 years…

SOAR Volleyball – Empowering Women in Coaching

SOAR is a non-profit organization that gives women coaches a place to elevate and discuss…

Tim Toy is the 2022 Sports Imports/AVCA Courage Award Winner

Sports Imports is honored to present Tim Toy, the Co-Founder of the We Serve First,…

Sports Imports is excited to be a part of the 2022 AVCA Convention

It’s our favorite time of year! Sports Imports will be exhibiting at the 2022 AVCA…

Volleyball Nets: A Comprehensive Guide

The search for purchasing volleyball nets online can often be overwhelming with companies claiming to…

Vertec Jump Trainer + Steve Oldenburg

The Sports Imports team partnered with Steve Oldenburg to give you a comprehensive how-to guide…

Sports Imports Expands AVCA’s Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship Program

Provided by: Pat Henderson, Manager of Communications and E-Commerce, American Volleyball Coaches Association, avca.org LEXINGTON, KY…

Blueprint Volleyball Clinic – Back for 2023!

Sports Imports is thrilled to announce that the third annual Blueprint Volleyball Coaches Clinic will be held…

Refresh Your Volleyball Equipment for Season

Is your volleyball equipment in need of a refresh for the upcoming season? Sports Imports…

Trainer+ Drills with Salima Rockwell

The Sports Imports Trainer+ Volleyball Target—commonly known in the industry as the “Setter’s Eye”—is the most versatile volleyball…

Senoh Volleyball Equipment Approved For FIVB Competitions

The FIVB (International Volleyball Federation) is the international governing body for all forms of volleyball. The FIVB’s…

Sports Imports to Partner with the Illinois High School Association (IHSA)

COLUMBUS, OH – Sports Imports has announced a partnership with the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). The IHSA…

How to Remove & Store a Volleyball Net

Whether you are an elementary physical education teacher or a high level collegiate volleyball coach,…

Play the Next Point

Sports Imports has the opportunity to work with so many inspiring customers, and we are…

Interview with Athletes Unlimited Director of Sport, Tayyiba Haneef-Park

Last weekend, new professional sports league Athletes Unlimited (AU), hosted a “Theme Day” game with Starlings in support…

Sports Imports to Partner with Texas VBI

Sports Imports is thrilled to announce a partnership with Texas Volleyball Insiders (Texas VBI). Texas VBI, launched…

The Third Annual Blueprint Volleyball Coaches Clinic

Sports Imports is thrilled to announce that the third annual Blueprint Volleyball Coaches Clinic will be held…

NJCAA and Sports Imports Team Up in New Partnership

CHARLOTTE, NC – The NJCAA has announced a partnership with Sports Imports as the Official Volleyball…

Interview with the 2021 Courage Award Winner: Victoria Garrick

Sports Imports is thrilled to announce that the winner of the 2021 Sports Imports/AVCA Courage…

Sports Imports to be at the 2021 AVCA Convention in Columbus

Come visit Sports Imports at the 40th AVCA Convention in our home city, Columbus, from…

Sports Imports Extends Partnership with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12/07/2021 SPORTS IMPORTS EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA) COLUMBUS,…

Introducing the NEW Trainer+

The wait is over. Sports Imports is thrilled to announce a long-awaited addition to our…

Back to School Volleyball Equipment Guide

Is your facility ready for volleyball season? Now is the time to update, replace and…

The BC1 Volleyball Ball Cart: A New Design of a Customer Favorite

Sports Imports’ newly supplied BC1 volleyball ball cart ensures that no minute of practice is wasted unnecessarily.…

The Coaches Box : A Volleyball Training Aid Favorite

The Sports Imports Coaches Boxes are a favorite among volleyball coaches at all levels of…

Sports Imports Named Title Sponsor of Blueprint Volleyball

COLUMBUS, OH – Sports Imports has signed on as the title sponsor for Blueprint Volleyball, an elite…

Pac-12 Diversity Mentorship Program

Written by Kevin Hambly, January 25, 2021 Late in May 2020, when our country was…

The AVCA Diversity Awards

For close to 40 years, the American Volleyball Coaches Association has had a passion for…

5 Best Volleyball Training Items for Skill Development

Are you a volleyball coach looking to elevate your training sessions and help your athletes…

NFHS Renews Corporate Partnership with Sports Imports

FROM THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS, April 8, 2020 CONTACT: Mark Koski…

Sports Imports/ACA Courage Award recipient

It is our honor and privilege to announce that Ann Schilling is the recipient of…

Sports Imports to Exhibit at the 2019 AVCA Convention

The Sports Imports team is excited to exhibit at the 2019 AVCA Convention at the…

2018 Coffee with Coaches in Review

January 30, 2019 Last month, Sports Imports hosted its first ever Coffee with Coaches event…

Rick Dunetz is named the 2018 Sports Imports/AVCA Courage Award recipient

It is our honor and privilege to announce that Rick Dunetz is the recipient of…

Founder of BYOP® Launches New Program

November 27, 2018 GoKids Youth Sports™ (GKYS™) is the latest program to be launched by…

Q&A With Salima Rockwell

November 12, 2018 Sports Imports is thrilled to announce that Salima Rockwell will be a…

NCAA Mandates Official Stands for Beach Volleyball

September 18, 2018 The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel announced on Friday that effective in…

Common Volleyball Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Excitement and energy are in the air as volleyball players and coaches prepare to head…

BYOP®: Bring Your Own Parent Volleyball Program is On the Rise

The BYOP®: Bring your Own Parent Volleyball Program is on the rise in the United…

How to Build an Outdoor Pickleball Court

Building a Pickleball Court: A Guide to Fostering Community and Connection Pickleball, a sport that…

Pete Hanson and his Ohio State Buckeyes prepare to “Embrace the Moment”

The defending NCAA Division I Men’s Volleyball Champions, The Ohio State Buckeyes, entered the 2016…

Why is Pickleball So Popular?

Over the last few years, pickleball has been rising in popularity. In fact, pickleball is…

What does it take to build a successful Men’s Volleyball Program?

“Focus on EFFORT and ATTITUDE. Those are the only two things we have complete control…

Top 5 Spring Volleyball Warm-Up Drills

QUEENS OF THE COURT• 3 versus 3, the winning team stays and the losing team…

Coaches use Passion for Beach Volleyball to Build Dream Courts

Q & A with David and Janett Benoit The fastest growing NCAA sport and continuous…

Sports Imports Volleyball Equipment at the NCAA Volleyball Championship

This past December 2016, over 2,300 volleyball coaches gathered in Columbus, Ohio for the AVCA…

Victoria Stoltz is named the 2016 Sports Imports/AVCA Courage Award Recipient

This Friday December 16, 2016, Sports Imports and the AVCA will be honored to present…

The Growth of Men’s Volleyball

The 2016 Rio Olympics helped draw a lot of attention to the sport of volleyball…

Switching to the Best Volleyball Equipment is Easy

At Sports Imports, we often have coaches tell us that when they start a new…

How to be prepared for volleyball officials

At Sports Imports, we are passionate about supporting volleyball coaches before, during, and after their volleyball…

Customizing Your Volleyball Net System

We want to assist you with being equipped with the best volleyball equipment that is…

The Explosion of Pickleball

June 9, 2016 Contrary to popular belief, pickleball is not reserved for just the 50+…

Beach Volleyball to Become an Official High School Sport in Florida

Beach volleyball is the fastest growing sport in the United States, especially at the collegiate…

A First Look at the 2016 Women’s Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship Courts

Take a first look at the beach volleyball courts at the 2016 Women’s Collegiate Beach Volleyball…

Sports Imports – The Official Net System of the NCAA Women’s National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championships

Sports Imports is pleased to announce they will be The Official Net System of the…

What Makes Sports Imports Volleyball Nets the Best?

The Sports Imports HM50 Competition Indoor Volleyball Net is the world’s most popular professional volleyball net, and…

Sports Imports to be at the center of the 2016 Canadian Interuniversity (CIS) Men’s Volleyball Championship

Sports Imports is proud to announce our partnership with the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) as…

Sports Imports Set Up for The NCAA Volleyball Championships

Sports Imports is proud to be The Official Volleyball Net System of the NCAA Volleyball Championships. Championship…

Sports Imports Announces the 2015 Courage Award Recipient

Sports Imports is pleased to announce that Kennedy Hubbard is the inspiration behind the 2015…

Rick Dunetz from The Side-Out Foundation Shares Updates

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time to feature our charity partner, The…

Are Those Volleyball Poles Square?

Are those volleyball poles square? The answer is yes! Sports Imports newest addition to its…

Sports Imports spotlight – bright futures Atlanta

We are proud to welcome Bright Futures Atlanta to the Sports Imports Family. Bright Futures…

Vertec Vertical Jump Trainer Equipment: A Quick Guide

Athletes are always looking for ways to improve their skills and boost athletic performance; whether…

Fort Bend Independent School District Swaps Steel Volleyball Poles for SI-1 Poles

Fort Bend Independent School District, the 7th largest school district in Texas, takes great pride…

Sports Imports partners with Side-Out Foundation to “Pink-Out” net systems for breast cancer awareness

Columbus, Ohio—October 1, 2013— The Side-Out Foundation and Sports Imports have partnered to “pink out” net…

Sports Imports Partners with USA Volleyball as Official Net System

Columbus, Ohio—July 2, 2013—USA Volleyball and Sports Imports have agreed to a partnership, making Sports…

Vertec Set-up Instructions

Vertec (Freestanding) Setup Instructions Click on the link above to get step-by-step one-time and daily…

Pickleball, Badminton, and Mini-Volleyball

Mini-volleyball, badminton, and pickleball teach ball, court, and net skills, as well as provide basic…

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