Steve Sack is the owner of Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy, which includes 1,500 players across seven locations. Sack's entry into volleyball was as the father of three, and his motivating factor is instilling life lessons in his young athletes. But a new obstacle has emerged for Sack and others who lead organizations catering to young athletes: gun violence.
If you don't have access to a gym or performance training coach, there are still ways to improve at home. Take your game to the next level with this equipment-free home workout to improve your vertical jump.
Transitioning from high school to college is no easy feat. Competing in varsity collegiate beach volleyball is a goal that many junior beach athletes work towards. Junior beach coaches have a large impact on whether that goal is attained or...
Revolution Volleyball Academy was founded in 2012 by Heather and Sean Curley, known then as Kettle Moraine Volleyball Academy. Both coaches in the Kettle Moraine, Heather and Sean noticed a need for a club in their area. After starting with seven...
Technology is everywhere. Today, we use it to order food, do our banking, connect with friends and even to skip the line at Starbucks. And, it didn’t take long for it to begin altering the college recruiting process, either...
Our club runs several seasonal leagues, youth development programs, camps/clinics and club teams so I observe and work with a variety of volleyball athletes. Over the past couple of years I have noticed a growing trend among our youth...
As a volleyball club, providing a well-executed recruiting program for athletes and families is within our wheelhouse and should be a key part of the services we offer to our clientele. The program can be adapted to a club at...
(Milwaukee, WI) The JVA is pleased to announce that Derek Jensen and Jeff Smith have been appointed to the JVA Board of Directors. Jeff Smith will serve as the Beach Representative on the Board and Derek Jensen will serve as...
You have worked hard to establish a viable volleyball club consisting of eight teams. You are not yet large enough to benefit from all the advantages of (large) scale, however you have earned a loyal following and your emphasis on...
Club directors have a valuable opportunity to create a culture of learning among your staff. By educating your coaches you are investing in your club's culture and coaching staff, while also increasing your club's value. Offering coaching education to your coaches shows them that you are committed to their success, and in turn can be a great asset for retaining quality coaches. Here are some ideas to get you started in investing in your coaching staff.