The JVA recognizes coaches, directors and club staff who have been active in junior volleyball for at least 20 years by honoring them with the JVA Junior Club Service Award.
Nominations accepted November 1-30
Honor your club staff with the Junior Club Service Award.
The growth of our sport, along with the consistent success of the JVA would not exist without the dedication and loyalty of the coaches, club directors and administrators of JVA member clubs. The Junior Club Service Award acknowledges these individuals who have served junior volleyball for at least 20 years. As an organization committed to the growth and development of junior volleyball, we value the commitment and achievement of our JVA coaches and club directors. Individuals will be honored at 20+ and 30+ year milestones.
Congratulations to the 2022 JVA Junior Club Service Award Recipients!
| First Name | Last Name | Club | Role | Years of Service |
| Jerry | Aldridge | AVA of Texas | Training Director / Head Coach | 22 |
| Kimberly | Argiri-Slone | Monsters Volleyball Club | Master trainer and Coach | 25 |
| Jennifer | Baklenko | Oaks Volleyball Club | Head Coach Oaks 16-Gold | 33 |
| Ramon | Borrero | Sky High | Lead Coach | 26 |
| Kelly | Emerson | North Alabama Spikers’ Association | Co- Director | 24 |
| Stacey | Ferguson | Twin Rivers Volleyball Club | Coach | 22 |
| James (Jim) | Freeman | Triangle Volleyball Club | Resource Coach (first year stepping back from Head coaching since 2004) | 31 |
| Lisa “Cheeks” | Hormann | Team Pineapple | Volunteer Coach | 30 |
| Chas | Kennedy | Top Flight Volleyball Club | 2 | 30 |
| Geoff | Kiessling | Dallas Premier VBC | Director and Coach | 30 |
| Phillip | LaQuinta | Memphis Metro VBC | Master’s Coach | 22 |
| Beverly | Lineberger | Triangle Volleyball Club | Head Coach, Triangle 13 Black | 26 |
| Sherry | Looker | Southern Minnesota Volleyball | Head Coach/Board Member/Club Secretary | 22 |
| Chuck | Morris | Champion Volleyball Club | 15 National Head Coach | 38 |
| Jitka | Okolicany | Memphis Metro Volleyball | Founder | 27 |
| Rochell | Otto | One Wisconsin | Site Director and Coach | 24 |
| Dan | Palmer | MidAmerica Volleyball Association (MAVA) | Club Director | 30 |
| Jack | Petty | Chapel Hill Area Volleyball Club | Currently: Chairman of the Board of Directors | 24 |
| Glenn | Pike | MidAmerica Volleyball Association (MAVA) | Owner | 22 |
| Blake | Rawlins | VCNebraska | Associate Director | 23 |
| Jacqueline | Richards | NASA Volleyball | Head Coach, Practice Scheduler, and Travel Coordinator | 22 |
| Michelle | Rizan | Louisiana Volleyball | Office Manager, Tournament Director, Tournament Board of Directors, Club Liaison and overall Amazing Woman! | 23 |
| Jennifer | Webb | AVA of Texas | 15 Adidas Assistant Coach | 22 |
| Kynette | Williams | Phoenix Rising Volleyball Club | Executive Director | 21 |
| Jeff | Zimmerman | Prodigy Volleyball | Director | 23 |
| Francis | Shaw | Club Catalyst | Director/Coach | 26 |
Below is more information about the JVA Junior Club Service Award.
Eligibility:
Any active junior volleyball coach, administrator or Club Director who is a part of a JVA member club is eligible for this award. The nominee needs to have served junior volleyball as a coach, administrator or club director for at least 20 cumulative years. There is no limit or requirement on the number of clubs the nominee has been affiliated with.
Nomination Process:
Nominations will be accepted November 1-30th. Any individual 18 or older who is affiliated with a JVA member club can nominate.
Selection Process:
All those who are nominated and meet the eligibility requirements will be awarded.
This award is presented by 431 Sports, the Official Team Dealer of the JVA that offers the best product selection, customer service and exclusive benefits and rewards to volleyball clubs.
Recognition:
Honorees will be presented with a JVA honor of achievement and certificate at the JVA Annual Meeting during the JVA Club Management Track on Wednesday, December 13th at 4:45pm EST during the AVCA Convention in Omaha, NE. Recipients will also receive a $75 gift card plus free shipping to shop at 431sports.com on behalf of 431 Sports, as well as a certificate and nominal gift from the JVA.
