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Beach Solutions: Common Objections to Beach-Only Volleyball and How to Address Them
Choosing a beach-only volleyball path can feel unfamiliar for families accustomed to traditional indoor programs. Addressing concerns directly helps parents [...]
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JVA Announces the 2026 JVA Boys’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
(Naperville, IL) JVA announces the top male volleyball athletes in the country nominated for the 2026 JVA Boys’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles. More than 1,300 male indoor junior volleyball athletes from [...]
JVA Announces the 2026 JVA Girls’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
(Naperville, IL) JVA announces the top female volleyball athletes in the country nominated for the 2026 JVA Girls’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles. More than 5,500 female indoor junior volleyball athletes from [...]
How Volleyball Clubs Can Prevent Mid-Season Burnout
By March and April, the club volleyball season has already demanded a great deal from players and Coaches. Long tournament weekends, travel, school responsibilities, and the pressure to perform can take a toll. Even [...]
News
JVA Announces the 2026 JVA Boys’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
(Naperville, IL) JVA announces the top male volleyball athletes in the country nominated for the 2026 JVA Boys’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles. More than 1,300 male indoor junior volleyball athletes from [...]
JVA Announces the 2026 JVA Girls’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
(Naperville, IL) JVA announces the top female volleyball athletes in the country nominated for the 2026 JVA Girls’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles. More than 5,500 female indoor junior volleyball athletes from [...]
The JVA Impact: 2025
As we turn the page on 2025, JVA is energized by the momentum and promise surrounding the continued growth of our sport. This has been a year of growth and transformation. Our membership has [...]
Club Directors
How Volleyball Clubs Can Build Trust And Drive Registrations Using The 6 Stage Content Factory, SEO Tree, And E-E-A-T
Most clubs do not lose families because of poor programs. They lose them because the value of those programs is not clearly documented, explained, or easy to verify. In today’s environment, visibility is not [...]
Business Solutions: How Iowa Select Volleyball Redefined Development by Transitioning to Smaller Rosters
As Iowa Select Volleyball Club enters its 10th year, the organization stands as a case study in intentional growth, reflective leadership, and a willingness to challenge long-standing norms in club volleyball. Founded in 2016 [...]
AI “Employees” For Volleyball Clubs: How Agentic AI And Custom GPTs Save Directors Hours Every Week
Most directors are constantly juggling tasks that pull them in ten directions at once—parent communication, scheduling, registrations, coach coordination, tournaments, and marketing. In 2025, Dennis Yu and Dylan Haugen presented at the JVA Align [...]
Coaches
How Volleyball Clubs Can Prevent Mid-Season Burnout
By March and April, the club volleyball season has already demanded a great deal from players and Coaches. Long tournament weekends, travel, school responsibilities, and the pressure to perform can take a toll. Even [...]
Business Solutions: How Iowa Select Volleyball Redefined Development by Transitioning to Smaller Rosters
As Iowa Select Volleyball Club enters its 10th year, the organization stands as a case study in intentional growth, reflective leadership, and a willingness to challenge long-standing norms in club volleyball. Founded in 2016 [...]
Updating the 24-Hour Rule to a 48-Hour Rule Club Volleyball Policy
Clear communication policies are essential to the long-term health of any junior volleyball club. Among the most important—and often most tested—of these policies is the waiting period parents are asked to observe before contacting [...]
Boys
Absolute Zero Wins JVA Club of the Month
Absolute Zero Volleyball Club began as a Girls' Program created to meet the need for high-quality training in fundamentals and mechanics within a fun, engaging environment. The club is grounded in the “Science of [...]
An Official’s Impact: Recruiting the Next Generation (Z) of Volleyball Officials
Volleyball did not become part of Kim’s life until she was 30, when she joined a co-ed adult volleyball league that played once a week. As her skills grew, she moved into a women’s [...]
2025 JVA Boys’ All-National Team powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
The JVA is pleased to announce the 70 student athletes selected to the 2025 JVA Boys All-National Team powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles, which recognizes the top male indoor volleyball players competing for a [...]
Girls
JVA Announces the 2026 JVA Boys’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
(Naperville, IL) JVA announces the top male volleyball athletes in the country nominated for the 2026 JVA Boys’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles. More than 1,300 male indoor junior volleyball athletes from [...]
JVA Announces the 2026 JVA Girls’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
(Naperville, IL) JVA announces the top female volleyball athletes in the country nominated for the 2026 JVA Girls’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles. More than 5,500 female indoor junior volleyball athletes from [...]
Recruiting Solutions: Advice for Volleyball Athletes Heading into Presidents’ Day Weekend
Presidents’ Day tournaments are among the most important recruiting weekends of the year. College coaches plan their schedules months in advance, and for many athletes, this weekend is a critical opportunity to be evaluated [...]
Beach
Beach Solutions: Common Objections to Beach-Only Volleyball and How to Address Them
Choosing a beach-only volleyball path can feel unfamiliar for families accustomed to traditional indoor programs. Addressing concerns directly helps parents and athletes make informed, confident decisions. Let's review some common objections that athletes and parents [...]
Beach Solutions: Marketing Strategies for Beach Volleyball Programs Not Connected to an Indoor Pipeline
Building a successful beach volleyball program does not require an established indoor club to supply athletes. Some of the strongest beach programs grow independently by positioning themselves as distinct, accessible, and lifestyle-driven. The key [...]
Beach Solutions: How to Increase Awareness of Beach Volleyball Opportunities for Young Athletes
As beach volleyball continues to grow, it offers indoor athletes more opportunities than ever to elevate their game and expand their college pathways. Yet many families still view beach training as seasonal simply because [...]
Culture
3 Ways to Promote Inclusivity in Your Volleyball Club
At the start of every season, coaches establish their coaching philosophies to reflect their team goals. A common team goal is to create and maintain a positive team culture. In order to cultivate a [...]
A Kentucky Club Increasing Opportunity through Mentorship
This year DeMarcus Lewis formed Lexington High Risers to make a change in the Lexington, Kentucky community. As a Personal Trainer and Sports Conditioning Coach he's had the opportunity to train athletes from all sports, [...]
Legacy’s Metro Program Empowers Youth in Communities of New York City
Legacy Volleyball Club was created in December 2011 by Afrolatino community member and advocate, Joel Sanchez, with the mission to serve as a youth empowerment organization that offers various programs in underserved communities, exposing youth [...]
Events
An Official’s Impact: Strengthening the Team Behind Every Volleyball Match
Julie Voeck was introduced to volleyball in high school, before club volleyball opportunities were widely available. She continued playing into adulthood and later gained experience coaching club volleyball, deepening her connection to the sport. [...]
An Official’s Impact: Recruiting the Next Generation (Z) of Volleyball Officials
Volleyball did not become part of Kim’s life until she was 30, when she joined a co-ed adult volleyball league that played once a week. As her skills grew, she moved into a women’s [...]
An Official’s Impact: Serving Our Country, Serving the Game of Volleyball
As a young child, Max Nuon immigrated from Cambodia to the current volleyball hotbed of Madison Wisconsin. It wasn't until High School during P.E. class that Max was introduced to the sport of volleyball. [...]
Awards
JVA Announces the 2026 JVA Boys’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
(Naperville, IL) JVA announces the top male volleyball athletes in the country nominated for the 2026 JVA Boys’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles. More than 1,300 male indoor junior volleyball athletes from [...]
JVA Announces the 2026 JVA Girls’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
(Naperville, IL) JVA announces the top female volleyball athletes in the country nominated for the 2026 JVA Girls’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles. More than 5,500 female indoor junior volleyball athletes from [...]
Gameday Sports Academy Wins JVA Club of the Month
Gameday Sports Academy launched in 2021 as a boys-only volleyball club at Dignity Health Sports Complex, a state-of-the-art facility owned by retired professional basketball player Kyle Shiloh. The program filled a countywide gap, as [...]
Training
Coaching Confidence, Confidently
Confidence is one of the most talked-about — and misunderstood — qualities in sports. Everyone wants their athletes to “play with confidence,” but few can clearly explain what that actually means, where it [...]
Building Stronger Minds: How Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy Uses Neurofuel To Transform Athlete Performance
On a tense court during qualifier season, a Michigan Elite 14s team gathers in a tight huddle—shoulders squared, eyes closed, breathing in sync. There’s no panic, no frantic last-minute coaching. Instead, the athletes are [...]
Why Mental Training Matters for Volleyball
Even athletes with perfect mechanics can fall apart under pressure. They can forget routines, stop communicating, or start playing “not to lose” instead of going after the moment. Volleyball is a fast, emotional, [...]
Parents
10 Tryout Tips for Volleyball Players: The Skill Checklist
Trying out for a volleyball team can be both exciting and nerve-wracking—for players eager to show their skills and for parents hoping to see their child succeed. Whether you're stepping onto the court for [...]
4 Steps to Teach Volleyball Athletes How to Navigate Conflict
Conflict in youth volleyball is inevitable—whether it’s frustration between teammates, disagreements on the court, or emotional struggles over playing time. The challenge isn’t eliminating conflict; it’s teaching athletes to handle it productively. Handling conflict [...]
How to Help Volleyball Student-Athletes Manage Their Social Media Use
Many volleyball coaches, directors and parents didn’t grow up with social media, and have a difficult time knowing what to do with handling the challenges of the new phenomenon or understanding how important it [...]
Recruiting
Recruiting Solutions: Advice for Volleyball Athletes Heading into Presidents’ Day Weekend
Presidents’ Day tournaments are among the most important recruiting weekends of the year. College coaches plan their schedules months in advance, and for many athletes, this weekend is a critical opportunity to be evaluated [...]
Recruiting Solutions: How to Share Your Club Season Schedule with College Coaches
One of the most common recruiting mistakes athletes make is sharing too much schedule information with college coaches. While enthusiasm is appreciated, cluttered emails can make it harder—not easier—for coaches to evaluate and follow [...]
Inside the NCAA Settlement: Financial Implications for the Future of Collegiate Beach Volleyball
It is the dawn of a new era in collegiate athletics. The landmark NCAA House Settlement has finally been approved. The settlement ends three separate antitrust lawsuits alleging that the NCAA unlawfully limited the [...]
Travel
4 Ways to Manage the Chaos of Volleyball Tournament Travel
Club volleyball teams are constantly on the move. Between multi-day qualifiers and regional tournaments, teams travel nearly every weekend across the state and country. Coaches, club directors, and team parents juggle travel schedules, hotel [...]
JVA Proudly Announces the 2023-2024 JVA Challenge Series powered by i6
The JVA is pleased to announce the 25 events named to the 2023-2024 JVA Challenge Series presented by i6. These events are aligned in their commitment to providing an elite, safe and high quality competition [...]
Travel Safety Tips for Volleyball Families
A volleyball trip is around the corner. Our main goal as parents is to get the family there and home safely. However, if something goes wrong on the way, are you ready? Some of us [...]
