women volleyball players

"Describes the history of women in volleyball from the invention of volleyball to the present day, including the passing of Title IX and the lack of any women's professional volleyball leagues in North America. Includes . .. facts and an 'Athlete Bio' special feature"--Provided by publisher.

Autobiography of model and professional athlete Gabby Reece discussing her difficult childhood, use of sports and modeling as a path to self-discovery, and ideas about stereotypes of women athletes.

"[Relates] the story of 17-year-old volleyball player Caroline Found . . . [who] was tragically killed in a moped accident on her way to visit her terminally ill mother, Ellyn. Caroline's death, and that of her mother twelve days later, shocked her Iowa City community and devastated her father, Ernie Found, and siblings, Gregg and Catharine. Faced with an overwhelming grief of their own, the Iowa City West volleyball team and coach, Kathy Bresnahan, attempted to move forward, hoping for some type of normalcy to return to their fractured lives. But how do you move forward playing a game that serves as a constant reminder of your fallen leader?"--Amazon.com.

Offers a brief introduction to the life and career of professional volleyball player Gabrielle Reece.

Describes the rules and regulations of girls' volleyball competitions.

An introduction to women's volleyball, describing the history, rules, and significant individuals associated with the sport, and discussing techniques, strategies, competitive events, and equipment.