How to GROW your Volleyball Team | Using Data to Build Inclusive Teams with Dr. China Jude

Coaches and club directors frequently seek to understand how they can grow the game and create inclusive teams. In this “from the vault” (2024) footage, Dr. China Jude, former Organizational Inclusion Strategist for USA Volleyball, shares strategies for examining the diversity within your team using multiple team and player metrics. Jude also discusses the relevance of considering data sources such as the NFHS when understanding multi-sport and volleyball participation trends at the club level. 0:00 — Welcome and Session Overview 1:12 — Introducing Dr. China Jude and Her Role at USA Volleyball 3:50 — Using Data and Analytics to Drive Growth 6:30 — Lessons from Moneyball and Innovation in Sport 9:05 — Identifying Problems and Growth Opportunities 11:40 — Understanding Athlete Profiles 14:10 — Generational Differences and Engagement Styles 18:25 — Leveraging Technology and Social Media 23:40 — Recruiting Diverse and Underrepresented Athletes 29:00 — Multi-Sport Participation and Retention Strategies