As an organization committed to the growth and development of junior volleyball, we value the commitment and achievement of our JVA athletes. This award recognizes the top JVA member club players in the nation for outstanding achievement outside of the volleyball court in the 15s-18s age divisions.
Eligibility
Players graduating High School in 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020 are eligible for nomination by a JVA Club Director or Club Administrator. Nominees display leadership, responsibility, and success in extracurricular activities (i.e. volunteer work, honor roll, class officer, musical achievements, etc). Nominations will require the player’s name, club, team, and a list of accolades earned outside of the volleyball court. Limit 3 female athletes per age division per club and 3 male athletes per age division per club.
Nomination Period
Nominations will be accepted April 7th-May 1st.
Selection Process
Awardees will be chosen by the JVA Awards Committee and announced in May, 2020.
Recognition
Winners will be presented with an award and gift from Ultra Ankle® at the JVA Midyear meeting at the AAU National Championships in Orlando, FL. Winners will have the opportunity to accept an NCSA I Will Award to provide guidance and exposure to the recruiting process.
2020 Ultra Ankle JVA AthLeader Award
| Name | Position | Club | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rielee Gourde | Libero/DS | Excel NW Volleyball Club | Camas, WA |
| Hannah Rose Morrow | Setter | NC Volleyball Academy | Durham, NC |
| Jessica Horwath | Outside HItter | Sky High | Crystal Lake, IL |
| Name | Position | Club | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gracie DiNardo | Opposite/RS | Lexington United | Lexington, KY |
| Brooke Christensen | Outside Hitter | MN Select Volleyball Club | Maple Grove, MN |
| James Zippay | Opposite/RS | High performance STL | Hazelwood, MO |
| Hannah Behrmann | Setter | Carolina Union Volleyball Club | Charlotte, NC |
| Lauren Stemple | Setter | Excel NW VBC | Camas, WA |
| Becca Mack | Outside HItter | Impact Volleyball Academy | Winter Haven, FL |
| Name | Position | Club | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laughlin Murray | Setter | Carolina Union Volleyball Club | Charlotte, NC |
| Sally North | Middle Blocker | Dallas Premier VBC | Plano, TX |
| Lauryn Jeffries | Libero/DS | Impact Volleyball Academy | Winter Haven, FL |
| Raleigh Kuipers | Setter | Michigan Volleyball Academy | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Dominique Browder | Middle Blocker | Sports Performance Volleyball Club | Aurora, IL |
| Leah Bylut | Libero/DS | Sports Performance Volleyball Club | Aurora, IL |
| Piper Stevens | Outside HItter | Surfside Volleyball Club | Manhattan Beach, CA |
| Amelia Hammond | Opposite/RS | Triangle Volleyball Club | Morrisville, NC |
| Ian Glashagel | Opposite/RS | Club 1 | Plainfield, IL |
| Mason Mortimer | Opposite/RS | MN Select Volleyball Club | Maple Grove, MN |
| Name | Position | Club | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Ray | Middle Blocker | Club 1 | Plainfield, IL |
| Elizabeth Norris | Setter | Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy | Warren, MI |
| Sarah Morbitzer | Libero/DS | Mintonette Sports | Powell, OH |
| Eleanor Davis | Middle Blocker | PNK | Louisville, KY |
| Jacob Craig | Libero/DS | Richmond Volleyball Club | Richmond, VA |
| Ryan Rebne | Setter | Triangle Volleyball Club | Morrisville, NC |
| Jacob Craig | Outside HItter | High Performance STL | Hazelwood, MO |
