Community Voices
Volleyball is more than a game—it’s a community. Community Voices highlights the stories of athletes who inspire, break barriers, and shape the future of the sport. At Volley Life, we believe that representation, inclusion, and opportunity matter. By sharing these journeys, we celebrate resilience, diversity, and the power of belonging—because when every player feels seen and supported, the game grows stronger for everyone.
For those of you who have frequented Bradford Beach over the years, you probably recognize a number of the people in this photo. One of them, the man standing in the black shirt, was Chico, and he was a staple at Bradford Beach. He spent many…
Maiah Domask is a graduate student pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee…
Relyea Speller’s Story
We were shooting hoops in the backyard. He said USA Women’s Indoor was playing China in the Athens Olympics. My jaw was on the floor the whole time I was watching these women play. Most dynamic, athletic, coolest looking thing I’ve ever seen…