Creating Competitive Game-Like Drills for Junior Volleyball
The best drill to learn to pass is to do a drill in which you PASS – set – hit; the best drill to learn to set is a drill in which you pass – SET – hit; and the best drill to learn...
JVA Continues Partnership with BVCA National Club Championships
The JVA is pleased to partner once again with the Beach Volleyball Club of America to bring back the 4th Annual BVCA National Club Championship in Hermosa Beach, California. The event will be held July 11-15 and is expected to...
Beach Elite Wins JVA Club of the Month
Virginia Beach Volleyball Academy (Virginia Beach, VA) was founded 10 years ago this year. 6 years ago Beach Elite became the juniors program name and over the past few years this club has found ways to introduce the indoor and beach game...
JVA Rocks and Rumbles into Cleveland Volleyball History
This past MLK weekend was the 1st annual JVA Rock 'N Roll Rumble in Cleveland as 36 volleyball courts filled the entire floor of the Convention Center in Cleveland for the JVA Rock 'N Rumble Presented by Rox Volleyball. This first time event, co-hosted with Munciana Volleyball Club was extremely well-received.
A New Facility: Is the Risk Worth the Reward?
Indy Juniors Volleyball Club (Indianapolis, IN ) went through a major change this off-season, moving across town into the newly constructed Jonathan Byrd's Fieldhouse located in the Grand Park Sports Complex of Westfield, Indiana. But let's backtrack... why the change? And was the risk worth the reward?
From the JVA Office: What’s Your Why?
I wish it were possible for all JVA members to attend the AVCA Convention. It is such an energizer going into the club season. This year we were especially fortunate to have an amazing keynote speaker at our Annual Meeting...
What’s On Your Plate in January?
The first tournament of the season is around the corner and your gym is filled afternoon and evening with the sound of kids yelling "Mine!" The emails pour in, lessons are scheduled, apparel is handed out and team pictures are...
Mental Resetting in Volleyball
Upon entering any competition most athletes are proficient in preparing their bodies; Right nutrition, warming up the body/muscles, pre-game skills, etc.; however the pre-game mental warm up and preparation is often lacking or not nearly paid attention to enough.
Expose Your Players to College Volleyball
I got my start coaching middle school, high school, and club. I still remember the excitement of helping to pick my 14-2 team my second year of coaching. And even when I began coaching the 16-under age group, the time...
The 4 C’s of Communication in the Recruiting Process
As a young athlete begins the 'Recruiting Journey' and begins to navigate the winding roads of the process, it becomes clear early on that 'communication' is the key factor in finding success. Communication channels between (1) the Athlete and the Club Recruiting Coordinator, (2) the Athlete and his/her Parent(s), (3) the College Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, (4) and the Club Coach and the College Coach are all essential to the process. Communication in regards to recruiting must be CLEAR, CONSISTENT, CANDID AND CONSTRUCTIVE – THE 4 C'S! Let's look at how the 4 C'S aid in negating 'telephone game' results and some candid feedback from athletes/parents that are currently engaged in the recruiting process.