Karch Kiraly emphasizes culture in building Olympic volleyball teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Karch Kiraly, head coach of the U.S. men's national volleyball team, believes that Olympic success is built over years, not just during competition. He emphasizes the importance of developing relationships with players as they prepare for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This follows his successful tenure with the U.S. women's team, which secured gold in Tokyo and silver in Paris. Kiraly highlights that talent alone is insufficient for winning Olympic medals; a strong team culture is crucial. Training methods focus on understanding players both personally and professionally.
- •Kiraly believes team culture is key to winning Olympic medals.
- •He begins coaching by focusing on player relationships.
- •The U.S. women won Olympic gold in Tokyo and silver in Paris.
- •Kiraly's strategies are now applied to the U.S. men's team.
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Karch Kiraly Knows Winning Teams Are Built Long Before The Olympics
"America's most decorated volleyball champion suggests talent wins matches, but talent plus culture wins Olympic medals.
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