The JVA is pleased to announce the 20 female indoor junior volleyball athletes selected as 2019 Ultra Ankle® JVA AthLeaders. These student athletes are at the top of their class, and along with academic excellence, they exemplify outstanding volleyball performance, leadership, responsibility, and selflessness.

This year’s honorees display consistency in their dedication, hard work, and discipline as a well-rounded high school student-athlete. They were nominated by their Club Director as an individual that goes above and beyond to positively represent their club.

This year’s list of honorees is very impressive” states JVA Executive Director Jenny Hahn. “These young women represent some of the best and brightest in their community, who are making such a positive impact on others. It is truly inspiring to read what they can accomplish while attending school and playing competitive volleyball.  They give me confidence in the future of our sport and our junior community.”

The Ultra Ankle® JVA AthLeaders represent a variety of JVA member clubs nationwide. All honorees are freshman, sophomores or juniors in high school during the 2018-2019 school year. Recipients of this award will be presented with an award at the JVA Player Awards Reception on June 24th at 2:00 PM ET during the AAU National Championships in Orlando, FL. Click HERE to learn more about the award.

2019 Ultra Ankle® JVA AthLeaders

For more related reading on JVA awards click HERE.

Maddie Bonifas
Maddie Bonifas2020 Opposite/Right Side
Virginia Elite
Alexandria, VA
3.85 GPA
Priya Dave
Priya Dave2020 Setter
Club Fusion Volleyball
Batavia, IL
4.4 GPA

Kennedy Dolmage
Kennedy Dolmage2020 Libero/Defense Specialist
Legacy Volleyball Club
Sterling Heights, MI
4.143 GPA
Committed: Oakland Univ.
Abby Dunford
Abby Dunford2020 Libero/Defense Specialist
NASA Volleyball
Huntsville, AL
4.31 GPA
Allie Goss
Allie Goss2020 Middle Blocker
Tier Ten Volleyball
Spencer, IN
4.116
Kelsey Henderson
Kelsey Henderson2020 Libero/Defense Specialist
Wisconsin Juniors
Pleasant Prairie, WI
4.248 GPA
Lizzie Holscher
Lizzie Holscher2020 Libero/Defense Specialist
MN Select Volleyball Club
Maple Grove, MN
4.05 GPA
Adriana Kim
Adriana Kim2020 Setter
Triangle Volleyball Club
Morrisville, NC
Mina Orlic
Mina Orlic2020 Setter
La Jolla Volleyball Club
La Jolla, CA
4.0 GPA
Lily Summers
Lily Summers2020 Outside Hitter
Club 1 VBC
Plainfield, IL
4.67 GPA
Cara Atkinson
Cara Atkinson2021 Middle Blocker
Southern Performance
Birmingham, AL
4.0 GPA
Alexa Austin
Alexa Austin2021 Middle Blocker
K2 Volleyball Club
Knoxville, TN
3.75 GPA
Zoe Brader-Araje
Zoe Brader-Araje2021 Outside Hitter
Triangle Volleyball Club
Morrisville, NC
Sisy Chen
Sisy Chen2021 Middle Blocker
Chicago Elite
Chicago,IL
4.0 GPA
Jaclyn Garbarino
Jaclyn Garbarino2021 Libero/Defense Specialist
Warriors Volleyball Club
Briarcliff Manor, NY
3.75 GPA

Jordan Quinones
Jordan Quinones2021 Middle Blocker
Chicago Elite
Chicago, IL
4.0 GPA
Brynn Smith
Brynn Smith2021 Libero/Defense Specialist
MN Select Volleyball Club
Maple Grove, MN
4.1 GPA
Sydney Taylor
Sydney Taylor2021 Libero/Defense Specialist
Mintonette Sports
Columbus, OH
3.93 GPA
Lauren Green
Lauren Green2022 Outside Hitter
Sports Performance
Aurora, IL
3.86 GPA
Jenna Kuhny
Jenna Kuhny2022 Libero/Defense Specialist
Sports Performance Volleyball Club
Aurora, IL
4.0 GPA

About Ultra Ankle® – The Leader in Performance Ankle Bracing

Ultra Ankle braces are on in seconds, protect you for hours, and last for years. The Ultra Zoom by Ultra Ankle is the best ankle brace in volleyball because it lasts 2-3 years and uses your body heat to form to you. It allows you to move in all the natural ways while helping to restrict any excessive movement that may result in an ankle sprain. You’ll play better and play more, losing less time to injuries. Learn more at ultraankle.com 

About the Junior Volleyball Association

The Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the growth of youth and junior volleyball through program and resource development, education and events. The organization was formed in 2006 with a primary focus of being a voice for junior volleyball club directors and coaches, and to this day, with nearly 1,300 clubs, is the only organization that is focused entirely on youth and junior volleyball.