The JVA has selected 20 girls indoor junior volleyball players who exemplify outstanding volleyball performance, academic excellence, leadership, responsibility, and selflessness as the 2018 Ultra Ankle® JVA AthLeaders.
This year’s honorees display the incredible dedication, hard work, and discipline that it takes to excel as a well-rounded high school student-athlete.
“As an association that promotes best practices, we are very proud to recognize these young women who contribute so much to their schools, churches and communities,” says JVA Executive Director Jenny Hahn. “They don’t leave their passion on the court, they carry it into their community and are exhibiting the life lessons that are learned through sports every day.”
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 2017-2018 school year.
Nashville, TN
4.33 GPA
Alexandria, VA
4.1 GPA
Spartanburg, SC
4.8 GPA
Indianapolis, IN
4.5 GPA
Chicago, IL
4.8 GPA
Morrisville, NC
4.0 GPA
La Jolla, CA
4.3 GPA
Maple Grove, MN
3.98 GPA
Marengo, IL
4.35 GPA
Aurora, IL
4.2 GPA
Batavia, IL
4.4 GPA
Annandale, VA
4.4 GPA
Trussville, AL
4.4 GPA
Plainfield, IL
4.6 GPA
Alexandria, VA
3.6 GPA
Greenville, SC
4.5 GPA
Grand Rapids, MI
4.0 GPA
Indianapolis, IN
4.71 GPA
Greenville, SC
4.4 GPA
About Ultra Ankle®
Ultra Ankle® is a brand of Ultra Athlete®, L.L.C., a leader in advanced ankle brace technology and design. Ultra Ankle® is developing next generation, performance-oriented ankle braces with superior design, materials and innovative features. The Company’s products are worn by professional, collegiate, high school and amateur athletes’ worldwide. Ultra Athlete® is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. Learn more at www.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 1,200 clubs, is the only organization that is focused entirely on youth and junior volleyball.
