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More Than a Whistle: How Officiating Strengthened Ethan Grassl and Myakel Kapalko’s Love for Volleyball—and Each Other
For many volleyball players, the final point of their competitive career marks the end of their time in the [...]
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JVA Names SportWrench Event Management Partner
Naperville, Illinois — July 23, 2026 — Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) and SportWrench, an OTTO SPORT AI company, today announced a new multi-year partnership naming SportWrench as the Event Management Partner for JVA events. [...]
JVA Safety Policy
Our young athletes deserve to be safe. You are practicing good risk management by In having policies and procedures in place to protect your members. The JVA prioritizes the safety of junior volleyball athletes by providing the proper resources and...
Building a Stronger Club Through Mentorship: How the JVA Mentor Program Helped Fair Play Volleyball Club Take the Next Step
Every successful volleyball club reaches a point where passion alone isn't enough to sustain growth. Building a strong organization requires systems, strategy, and the willingness to learn from leaders who have already navigated many [...]
News
JVA Announces the 2026 JVA Best in Beach powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
(Naperville, IL) JVA is pleased to announce the 2026 JVA Best in Beach powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles, honoring the nation’s top JVA female beach athletes for outstanding achievement during the competitive beach season. [...]
2026 JVA Boys All-National Team powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
Naperville, Illinois (June 2, 2026) - JVA is proud to announce the male student-athletes selected to the 2026 JVA All-National Team. Powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles, this prestigious honor recognizes the top male indoor volleyball [...]
JVA Announces Strategic Alliance with Husch Blackwell Consulting and The Playbook to Transform the Club-to-College Experience
(Naperville, IL) Junior Volleyball Association (JVA), the leading organization focused solely on junior volleyball, announced a strategic alliance aimed at transforming the club-to-college experience for student-athletes, families, and club programs nationwide. Central to this [...]
Club Directors
JVA Names SportWrench Event Management Partner
Naperville, Illinois — July 23, 2026 — Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) and SportWrench, an OTTO SPORT AI company, today announced a new multi-year partnership naming SportWrench as the Event Management Partner for JVA events. [...]
JVA Safety Policy
Our young athletes deserve to be safe. You are practicing good risk management by In having policies and procedures in place to protect your members. The JVA prioritizes the safety of junior volleyball athletes by providing the proper resources and...
Building a Stronger Club Through Mentorship: How the JVA Mentor Program Helped Fair Play Volleyball Club Take the Next Step
Every successful volleyball club reaches a point where passion alone isn't enough to sustain growth. Building a strong organization requires systems, strategy, and the willingness to learn from leaders who have already navigated many [...]
Coaches
Fueling for Volleyball Performance: A Practical Framework for Time-Based Nutrition and Hydration
Athletes spend hours training their skills, but nutrition is often overlooked as a key performance tool. Volleyball players may have anywhere from 10 minutes to three hours before practice or competition to fuel and hydrate, [...]
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 [...]
Boys
2026 JVA Boys All-National Team powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
Naperville, Illinois (June 2, 2026) - JVA is proud to announce the male student-athletes selected to the 2026 JVA All-National Team. Powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles, this prestigious honor recognizes the top male indoor volleyball [...]
A Volleyball Comeback Story: High School Volleyball Player Returns to the Court After the Fight of His Life
On a summer day in a small coastal town in Spain, Finn Chapin surfaced from a pool and grabbed the edge as his world began to spin. What first appeared to be an isolated [...]
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 1,513 male indoor junior volleyball athletes from [...]
Girls
2026 JVA Girls’ All-National Team powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
Naperville, Illinois (June 2, 2026) - JVA is proud to announce the 100 female student-athletes selected to the 2026 JVA All-National Team. Powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles, this prestigious honor recognizes the top female [...]
Behind the Whistle: Playing in the Opponent’s Space
Under current USA Volleyball (USAV) rules, there are specific conditions under which a player may legally enter or play the ball within the opponent's space, whether above, below, or across the net. Reaching Beyond [...]
JVA Partners with AIM Sports Group to Elevate the Youth Volleyball Experience with AIM+
AIM+, the AI-Powered Digital Platform and Ecosystem for the Youth Sports Industry, is now Being used to Enhance the JVA Event Experience NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Junior Volleyball Association (JVA), the leading organization focused solely [...]
Beach
JVA Announces the 2026 JVA Best in Beach powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
(Naperville, IL) JVA is pleased to announce the 2026 JVA Best in Beach powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles, honoring the nation’s top JVA female beach athletes for outstanding achievement during the competitive beach season. [...]
JVA Announces the 2026 JVA Beach Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
(Naperville, IL) JVA is pleased to announce the 2026 JVA Beach Watch List, presented by VKTRY Performance Insoles, that recognizes the top female beach athletes from JVA member clubs this season. Over 400 JVA [...]
Why 4v4 Volleyball Should Be Part of Your Volleyball Program
As volleyball continues to grow across indoor, grass, and beach, traditional formats like 6v6 (indoor) and 2v2 (beach) remain the standard. They are effective, but for Club Directors, Club Administrators, and Coaches building programs, [...]
Culture
Valley Volleyball Academy: Building Culture Through Intentional Family Onboarding
Creating a strong club culture begins long before the first practice. At Valley Volleyball Academy (VVA) in Fresno, California, onboarding is viewed as an ongoing process designed to educate families, build trust, and establish [...]
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, [...]
Events
More Than a Whistle: How Officiating Strengthened Ethan Grassl and Myakel Kapalko’s Love for Volleyball—and Each Other
For many volleyball players, the final point of their competitive career marks the end of their time in the sport. For Ethan Grassl and Myakel Kapalko, it marked the beginning of a new chapter—one [...]
JVA Names SportWrench Event Management Partner
Naperville, Illinois — July 23, 2026 — Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) and SportWrench, an OTTO SPORT AI company, today announced a new multi-year partnership naming SportWrench as the Event Management Partner for JVA events. [...]
JVA Boys National Championship
NAPERVILLE, IL - JVA is proud to announce the launch of the JVA Boys National Championship, a new tournament created to support the rapid growth of boys volleyball and deliver a national championship experience [...]
Awards
Leading with Compassion: How JVA AthLeader Elisabeth Adolfsson Makes an Impact On and Off the Court
For some athletes, volleyball begins with a first practice or a friend's invitation. For Elisabeth Adolfsson, a 2027 outside hitter for Mill City Volleyball Club, the sport has been woven into her life for [...]
JVA Announces the 2026 JVA Best in Beach powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
(Naperville, IL) JVA is pleased to announce the 2026 JVA Best in Beach powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles, honoring the nation’s top JVA female beach athletes for outstanding achievement during the competitive beach season. [...]
2026 JVA Boys All-National Team powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
Naperville, Illinois (June 2, 2026) - JVA is proud to announce the male student-athletes selected to the 2026 JVA All-National Team. Powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles, this prestigious honor recognizes the top male indoor volleyball [...]
Training
Queen City Starlings Invest in the Whole Athlete Through Mental Wellness Program
For Queen City Starlings in Matthews, North Carolina, developing successful volleyball players has always meant more than improving skills on the court. The club’s mission is rooted in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment [...]
Fueling for Volleyball Performance: A Practical Framework for Time-Based Nutrition and Hydration
Athletes spend hours training their skills, but nutrition is often overlooked as a key performance tool. Volleyball players may have anywhere from 10 minutes to three hours before practice or competition to fuel and hydrate, [...]
More Than Volleyball: How Nebraska Volleyball Academy Builds Confident Athletes Through Emotional Intelligence
Nebraska Volleyball Academy Club Director Jonie Fader has spent nearly two decades searching for ways to help athletes become more than skilled volleyball players. Her goal has always been to develop confident teammates, resilient [...]
Parents
JVA Safety Policy
Our young athletes deserve to be safe. You are practicing good risk management by In having policies and procedures in place to protect your members. The JVA prioritizes the safety of junior volleyball athletes by providing the proper resources and...
Behind the Whistle: Playing in the Opponent’s Space
Under current USA Volleyball (USAV) rules, there are specific conditions under which a player may legally enter or play the ball within the opponent's space, whether above, below, or across the net. Reaching Beyond [...]
JVA Partners with AIM Sports Group to Elevate the Youth Volleyball Experience with AIM+
AIM+, the AI-Powered Digital Platform and Ecosystem for the Youth Sports Industry, is now Being used to Enhance the JVA Event Experience NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Junior Volleyball Association (JVA), the leading organization focused solely [...]
Recruiting
Recruiting Solutions: A Guide to NIL and Revenue Sharing for Aspiring Volleyball Athletes
College volleyball recruiting is undergoing one of the most rapid transformations in the sport’s history. As University of Minnesota Head Volleyball Coach Keegan Cook emphasized in a presentation to Club Recruiting Coordinators, the pace [...]
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 [...]
Travel
Tournament Travel Safety Tips for Club Volleyball
This time of year brings the transition from winter to spring and the height of tournament travel planning. Throughout March and April, volleyball clubs are constantly on the move. Coaches and team parents manage [...]
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 [...]
