Youth Volleyball

Volleyball is a game that’s fast, fun and easy for kids to learn.

Played by two teams of six players on a court divided by a net, it involves hitting a ball over a net with your hands or arms.

Benefits of volleyball 

Your child will benefit in many ways by playing volleyball at the YMCA. The sport:

• Improves cardiovascular health: Volleyball is a high-intensity sport that requires constant movement, jumping, and hitting. It can increase your child's heart rate, blood circulation, and oxygen delivery.
• Strengthens muscles and bones: Volleyball works your child's whole body, especially their upper body, core, and legs. It can improve their balance, coordination, and flexibility. It can also develop and maintain their muscle tone and bone density. 
• Boosts mental health: Volleyball is a mental game, not just a physical one. It challenges your child to think strategically, react quickly, and focus on the game. It also releases endorphins, the feel-good hormones that improve their mood and reduce stress.
• Enhances social wellness: Volleyball is a social sport that allows your child to interact with other players, make new friends, and enjoy a sense of community. It’s a friendly and inclusive sport that welcomes people of all backgrounds and skill levels.
• Develops skills and values: Volleyball teaches your child valuable skills and values that they can use in other aspects of life. They can learn how to communicate effectively, work as a team, respect others, cope with failure, handle pressure, and be a leader.

The Y offers youth volleyball clinics and camps periodically at various locations throughout the year. Check here to see what’s coming up in your area.