Jennifer Helms

As the season comes to a close, it’s natural to look at the scoreboard. Wins. Losses. Standings. Medals. But at Nebraska Power Volleyball Club, we measure success a little differently. Because the truth is—some of the most important wins never show up in the final score. Growth You Can’t Always See on Paper Over the past several months, we’ve watched our athletes grow in ways that go far beyond the game itself. The player who used to hesitate… now calls for the ball with confidence The team...

In volleyball—and in life—there are many things athletes can’t control. Playing time. The score. Teammates. Officiating. Even how their body feels on a given day. But there is one thing that is always within their control: Effort. At Nebraska Power Volleyball Club, we believe effort is one of the most important habits an athlete can build—not just for success on the court, but for confidence, resilience, and leadership off of it. For Our Athletes: Effort Is Yours to Own Every time you step...

As we move through the heart of the season, one of the most common questions we hear—both from athletes and parents—is about playing time . It’s a natural question. It’s also an important one. But to really understand playing time, we have to zoom out and look at the bigger picture of athlete development, team dynamics, and long-term growth. Every Athlete Has a Role On any given team, every athlete plays a role. Some roles are highly visible—on the court during key moments. Others are less...