Volleyball

In 1895, William G. Morgan, the physical director of the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts, noticed a need. Businessmen were becoming too competitive in basketball at an older age. Morgan wanted a game that was less competitive yet still athletic and social. So, he developed a new indoor game which he called “Mintonette.” It used a

Developed in 1895 by American educator William G. Morgan, volleyball was created as an alternative to basketball. Designed to be played by businessmen, the sport was originally called ‘mintonette,’ which was later renamed to suit its ‘volley’ play style. Now more popular than ever, volleyball has become more global since its conception in the late