Briana Schunzel, Author at Junior Volleyball Association

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From the JVA Office: Setting Up For Success this Holiday Season

Briana Schunzel2015-12-16T02:00:25-06:00December 16th, 2015|Categories: Blog, News|

Every Club Director, coach or youth sports leader has an opinion or concern about the entitlement of our youth. It's easy to point fingers at the parents, but junior volleyball clubs and youth organizations have the opportunity to make an impact as they provide a platform for building character and selflessness. There are many ways in which a club and its coaches can positively build character and encourage excellence. Here are 4 examples of organizations who give back to others, helping them set up for success this holiday season.

5 Things You Need to Know About Recruiting Services

Briana Schunzel2015-12-15T04:56:33-06:00December 15th, 2015|Categories: Blog, Recruiting|

When I was beginning my NCAA Division I head coaching career, about the time that Star Wars Episode I was released, many recruiting services left much to be desired. With the advances in technology and communication, volleyball recruiting services have...

Announcing the 2016 JVA Sponsor Clubs

Briana Schunzel2015-12-14T20:31:35-06:00December 14th, 2015|Categories: Awards, Members, News|

You may notice a lot of JVA logos on the jerseys of your opponents this season. That was the case at the 2015 AAU National Volleyball Championships. For the second year in a row, the Junior Volleyball Association is giving over...

JVA Board of Directors Slate of Candidates

Briana Schunzel2015-12-05T15:34:26-06:00December 5th, 2015|Categories: News|

Voting will open Monday, December 21, 2015 for 2 positions open on the JVA Board of Directors. The slate of candidates includes 11 dedicated JVA Club Directors from across the country. JVA members will each be able to place their vote for their top...

A 26 Year Rally for a Place to Call Home

Briana Schunzel2015-12-03T15:43:40-06:00December 3rd, 2015|Categories: Blog, Club Director, Facility|

Milwaukee Sting has been renting courts since our club began in 1989. Like every other club, we dreamt of having a place of our own with full control over the training schedule along with the ability to host tournaments. 26 years later...

What’s On Your Plate in December?

Briana Schunzel2015-12-01T20:45:36-06:00December 1st, 2015|Categories: Blog, Club Director, News|

The holiday season has arrived! Don't feel the holiday spirit quite yet? Maybe it's because 'tis the season for club directors to be knee deep in paperwork, excel spreadsheets, tournament registrations and practice scheduling. Find out what else is keeping these JVA Club Directors busy this month, can you relate?

A Free Coach’s Clinic Wrapped in Memories

Briana Schunzel2015-11-29T14:47:46-06:00November 29th, 2015|Categories: Blog, Coaching|

An email pops into my inbox, it's the weekly fall/winter coed rec league I've volunteered to sub or play in for roughly 15 years. I've often described coed B as the place "old" setters go to hit, and as such, I eagerly volunteered when first asked by a neighbor to play 15 years ago. As has been custom the last few years, I have to respond that I'll be traveling for work or coaching a club or school team, and will miss the evening. You know it's been a while since you last played when you do show up, notice a brand new divider between the 4 courts, only to be told it was 3 years old now...