About this episode
The Origins of Volleyball Discover the fascinating story of how volleyball came to be in 1895 when YMCA instructor William G. Morgan created "Mintonette" to provide gentler exercise for middle-aged businessmen. This episode explores Morgan's thoughtful approach to solving recreational challenges, the evolution from the original rules to modern volleyball, and how the sport spread rapidly through YMCA networks worldwide. Learn about the ingenious design decisions that made volleyball accessible yet challenging, the early equipment innovations, and how a sport originally designed for casual recreation evolved into the competitive phenomenon we know today. Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/4l0AYOS This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI