JVA is the ONLY association that is 100% focused on junior volleyball and the needs of junior volleyball clubs.
Better the Ball with JVA
Junior Volleyball Association is driving the future of junior volleyball.
Our mission is to grow youth and junior volleyball by equipping club volleyball programs with the tools, education, resources, and tournaments they need to succeed on and off the court.
JVA is the voice for volleyball clubs. We advocate for Club Directors, Coaches, and Leaders who are building programs, developing athletes, and navigating the realities of today’s club volleyball landscape.
Through nationally-recognized events and tournaments, practical volleyball education, and forward-thinking resources, we help clubs strengthen operations, increase retention, and create better experiences for athletes and families.
We don’t just support junior volleyball. We help clubs build it better.
Better the Ball.
Education
JVA offers numerous resources and continuing education to promote the growth of junior volleyball and help members run successful junior volleyball clubs. Club Directors and coaches can become JVA members to receive access to all of our educational resources.
Coach to Coach
JVA Coach to Coach Video of the Week Presented by NetLynx Sports features favorite drills from JVA volleyball members across the country.
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Recent Posts
We’re frequently publishing articles to help club directors, coaches, parents and players in the junior volleyball community thrive.
JVA Announces the Recipients of the 2026 JVA Athleader Award powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS (May 18, 2026)– JVA is pleased to announce the male and female student athletes named the 2026 JVA AthLeaders powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles. The 25 distinguished honorees display academic excellence, leadership, responsibility, and acts of selflessness, in addition to exceptional volleyball performance. “The JVA AthLeader Award [...]
More Than Volleyball: How Nebraska Volleyball Academy Builds Confident Athletes Through Emotional Intelligence
Nebraska Volleyball Academy Club Director Jonie Fader has spent nearly two decades searching for ways to help athletes become more than skilled volleyball players. Her goal has always been to develop confident teammates, resilient competitors and emotionally intelligent young people capable of thriving under pressure both on and off [...]
Behind the Whistle: Playing in the Opponent’s Space
Under current USA Volleyball (USAV) rules, there are specific conditions under which a player may legally enter or play the ball within the opponent's space, whether above, below, or across the net. Reaching Beyond the Net (Above the Net) Players are generally restricted from contacting the ball in the [...]
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