WKU Volleyball holds first ever ‘Boys Clinic’ in Diddle Arena

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This spring, high school boys’ volleyball teams across the commonwealth took part in the sports first sanctioned season, and Tuesday local athletes had the opportunity to learn more about the game from one of the best in the business.

“ You know, I just felt compelled to want to help grow the game in this part of the state,” said WKU Volleyball head coach Travis Hudson. “We had the idea of getting Drew back in here and throwing a clinic together and it’s been a lot of fun.”

Hudson and the Hilltopper volleyball program held their first ever ‘Boys Clinic’ inside of Diddle Arena, where players grades 7-12 had the opportunity to compete against each other and expand their volleyball knowledge.

For both Travis and his son, Drew, a sophomore member of the Ohio State Buckeyes men’s volleyball team, the chance to teach the local youth is something they couldn’t pass up.

“I mean, it’s really cool. Some of these boys are getting the opportunity to represent their schools, represent their high schools, really specifically. I would’ve given anything for that opportunity,” said Drew Hudson. “Just to be able to spread the passion I have, and I know my dad has for the game to the boys in this area, and hopefully to see that growth continue to explode is just really cool.”

One local program represented were the state quarterfinalists from South Warren High School and one Spartan briefly discussed what he was looking to get from Tuesday’s clinic.

“It helps get a lot of experience and it’s fun playing with people you don’t know, making new friends. I really wanted to play and get better at the game,” said junior Avery Brooks.

Although WKU has no men’s volleyball program at this time, Coach Hudson believes camps and other opportunities for boys in south central Kentucky to learn can result in many positive impacts.

“Not only do I think it’ll help grow the sport on the boys’ side, but it’s just another layer of people with volleyball knowledge and volleyball fans that that might come out and support our program in the fall,” said Hudson.