USA Volleyball (USAV) is a non-profit organization which serves as the national governing body of volleyball in the United States of America (USA).
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado and originally founded by the YMCA of the United States of America (USA), this organization is responsible for selecting and supporting US national teams that compete in FIVB sanctioned international volleyball competitions such as the Olympic Summer Games. USA Volleyball is also charged with fostering the development of the sport of volleyball within the United States through involvement with its 40 Regional Volleyball Associations (RVAs).
USA Volleyball is recognized as the National Governing Body for the sport in the United States by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).
The vision of USA Volleyball is to be acknowledged as the world leader in volleyball. In order to accomplish this mission, the following goals are to be achieved:
Competitive Success: To win gold medals in every international competition; Sport Growth: To achieve full participation in volleyball at all levels and in all geographical areas; Sport Enhancement: To improve support services necessary for the quality and conduct of programs to ensure recognition as the authority and expert for volleyball; International Representation: To have influential positions on all international boards and commissions; Recognition: To receive consistent recognition of volleyball coaches and athletes as top world performers; Administration: To develop and maintain a structure which will effectively and efficiently assist in achieving the vision and mission of the Corporation; and Finances: To develop, implement and maintain a financial plan to achieve the vision and mission of the Corporation.
USA Volleyball is committed to and works toward opportunity for all to participate. It is an advocate for all Americans-endeavoring to assure universal access to opportunities at all levels of the game.
USA Volleyball Senior Management: Douglas P. Beal, CEO; Kerry J.W. Klostermann, Secretary General; Marjorie L. Mara, Senior Director
USA Volleyball Board of Directors Chairman: David Schreff
See also Volleyball in the United States
Read more about USA Volleyball: Publications, Historical Olympic Results, Historical FIVB World Championship Results, USA Volleyball Regions, See Also
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