How to Be a Great Volleyball Fan

Volleyball is an Olympic sport played all around the world professionally and on an amateur level. There are two variations, including court volleyball and beach volleyball. As a fan, these two types of Volleyball give you great options for watching and supporting your favorite teams.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Show Your Support For the Game of Volleyball

1. Travel to the site of the Summer Olympic Games every 4 years to support your favorite Volleyball teams. Visit the International Olympic Committee website for dates and locations (see Resources below).
2. Coach your high school's local volleyball team. Most school districts require at least a coaching certification and related experience, although some will even ask for a teaching certification also.
3. Be a great fan by supporting local court and beach volleyball teams with your time and/or your money. Check with your local parks and recreation department for volunteer and donation opportunities.
4. Buy great volleyball gear in sporting goods stores or online to show support for your favorite team. Many pro players have their own sporting apparel items available in major retail chains.
5. Learn the jargon of the sport. In order to know who and what you are cheering for, you have to know what a "dig" is, what "side-out" means, and the role of a "setter." The Federation Internacionale de Volley Ball has a great help section for new fans (see Resources below).
6. Become a volleyball referee. Not only is this job a necessary service needed for the countless games played throughout the world, but you can usually make a little money doing it as well!
7. Choose a favorite team and follow the season with your friends. You have plenty of teams to choose from, as there are 218 affiliated nations involved in the FIVB, making it one of the top 5 sports in the world for both men and women.
8. Find more information on competitions throughout the world by checking out the FIVB (Federation Internacionale de Volley Ball) website (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Take advantage of the numerous opportunities to see professional volleyball as a fan, including the Grand Prix, the World Cup, the Pan American Games and more.