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Volleyball in the
United States.

Volleyball in the USA is booming, attracting thousands of athletes from all over the world every year. American universities offer an exceptional framework for combining sport and study, thanks to top-tier infrastructure, professional coaching and ultra-competitive championships. With the possibility of obtaining athletic and academic scholarships, players can play in prestigious divisions such as the NCAA, NAIA or Junior Colleges, while preparing for their future. Whether you want to reach the highest level or live a unique experience, college volleyball in the USA represents a real opportunity.

Chloé Mélis

In 2019, Chloé Melis left France for the United States and began her studies at the College of Central Florida. After the school’s sports programs closed, she joined Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, where she earned her Associate Degree in Art with honors.

She then continued her studies at Fresno Pacific University, California (NCAA D2, PacWest Conference), where she graduated in May 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. 🎓

In December 2023, Chloé joined (formerly) the Athletic USA agency, headed by Claire Chanay, and specializes in developing the volleyball sector.

Volleyball in the
United States

emma pomaret

“Studying and playing volleyball in the United States is very different from France. First of all, on campus, everything is centralized: classes, housing, sports, catering… It’s extremely practical!

Sport is an important part of university life. As an athlete, you’re really valued, and the infrastructure is impressive. Everything is really bigger here.

Courses are also organized differently. Exams are mainly MCQs, which is often simpler than the French system. Whether it’s studies or sport, everything is organized during the day, which leaves the evenings free.”

Léo Betin

“Volleyball here is quite different from European volleyball, both in terms of the system of play and certain rules (such as unlimited changes and the fact that the ball can touch the ceiling). The weeks are punctuated by training sessions, weight training and physiotherapy sessions. We have two hours of training a day, four hours of weight training a week, and I see the physio 3 or 4 times a week to be physically ready for the start of the season.

Here, everything is big: the houses, the cars, it’s like in American movies. You see the American everywhere. The classes are quite interesting, although at first it was hard to stay focused for three hours. As for the food, it’s okay, even if the meal times are different, but you get used to it!”

University Volleyball news

Women’s college volleyball in the USA is growing in popularity, with historic attendance records set in 2024. Teams such as Nebraska, Wisconsin and Texas drew thousands of spectators, creating an electric atmosphere in the halls and confirming the popularity of the sport. These impressive figures now rival other major college sports, underlining the appeal of women’s volleyball.

This growth reflects the growing importance of college volleyball in the American sporting landscape. Top-level performances, enthusiastic fans and the interest of the media and sponsors have made the sport an unmissable phenomenon.

Women’s volleyball has thus established itself as one of the most dynamic and promising disciplines on the university circuit.

Read the testimonials
of our athletes in the US!

"There's a big difference between the U.S. and France. Americans are very welcoming and love foreigners, especially the French! They're really very nice. Everything is very big in the United States, so you mustn't get overwhelmed by it all!"

"Everything is in XL version in the United States: cars, campuses, buildings. About the team? The work is serious, with frequent video sessions, 3-hour training sessions every day, weight training, a good team. "

"Volleyball in the United States is very different from volleyball in France. There may be a bit of an adjustment when you arrive, which can make the first few weeks a bit complicated, but you soon get used to it. The girls are very friendly and always ready to help. One of the advantages of volleyball is that you get to travel a lot. There are at least two matches a week, and travel is often more than 6 hours away."

"I've been here for 1 month now. Integration and adaptation are going very well. As far as volleyball is concerned, the team is very competitive this year and has great ambitions. There are some very good players, so it's always a pleasure to play against each other on the courts.

"Studying and playing volleyball in the United States is very different from France. Sport is an important part of university life. As an athlete, you're really valued, and the infrastructure is impressive. Everything is really bigger here."

"Volleyball here is quite different from European volleyball, both in terms of the system of play and certain rules (such as unlimited changes and the fact that the ball can touch the ceiling). Here, everything is big: the houses, the cars, it's like in American movies. You see the American everywhere. The classes are pretty interesting, even if it was difficult at first."