Volleyball in Iowa

Iowa is stuck in the middle of the country, landlocked and dead center. Volleyball in Iowa is different than other states, because we have different things to offer. You tend to see that teams on the east and west coast are extremely good and have some of the best teams in the country, but that doesn't mean we are out of the competition. One of the things I'd like to confront is the lack of men's volleyball teams in Iowa.

Men's volleyball in Iowa is very small. I do not know of a school in Iowa that has a guys team as well as a girls. Illinois is full of men's volleyball teams, yet they are right next to us. This makes no sense to me, other than it's just not Iowa's tradition. I would really enjoy seeing more men's teams pop up in our state. Going into the regional finals of men's club is somewhat sad. The teams aren't as advanced, because the numbers of guys who want to play are slim.

Iowa is very unique, because we do have some very good players. Most of our excellent players end up going to schools on the east or west coast though. This is not meant to put down any of our teams, because the schools in Iowa have outstanding volleyball teams, but it just seems to me that we don't get the recognition we deserve. Iowa is full of amazing, hardworking players, but it's not something we are known for. I think Iowa is on the rise and is hopefully going to be known for some good volleyball.

Playing volleyball in Iowa is an amazing thing. With women's volleyball on the rise, men's is starting to go down in Iowa. Men's volleyball is one of the best things to watch. I highly recommend watching a men's volleyball game if you get the chance. These guys jump extremely high and can put the ball down in the blink of an eye. This is not to put down the women’s teams, but it is just a whole different environment.  Both women’s and men’s volleyball is extremely interesting to watch and can truly amaze you. The athletes put everything on the court and never give up. Volleyball is just amazing as a whole. It is the best sport out there in my opinion and teaches you amazing lessons that will follow you through life.