The sand volleyball court is among the most popular corners of the Journey School of Tamarindo campus.
Volleyball is an important addition to the overall sports programming at Journey for a number of reasons including:
Participation promotes physical fitness and healthy lifestyles, improving cardiovascular health, coordination, and overall well-being.
Volleyball is a team sport that develops effective communication, cooperation, and collaboration skills among students. They learn to work together towards common goals and understand the value of supporting one another.
Volleyball offers opportunities for students to take on leadership roles, fostering decision-making, motivation, and responsibility. These experiences contribute to the development of leadership qualities applicable in academic and future settings.
Instills values of sportsmanship and ethical behavior. Students learn respect for opponents, fair play, and graceful handling of victory and defeat.
Volleyball requires strategic thinking, as players anticipate opponents’ moves and make quick decisions. This cultivates problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
Balancing academic commitments with practice and matches teaches students time management and discipline, helping them prioritize and allocate time effectively.
Volleyball is a global sport, exposing students to different cultures, countries, and traditions. Interacting with diverse teammates and opponents promotes cultural awareness, appreciation, and respect for diversity.
By incorporating volleyball into education, schools foster physical fitness, teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, strategic thinking, time management, and cultural awareness among students. It contributes to a well-rounded education that encompasses academic development alongside important life skills and values.