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2024 JVA Best in Beach powered by Fivestar
(July 3, 2024. Milwaukee, Wisconsin) The JVA is pleased to announce the 2024 JVA Best in Beach powered by [...]
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How to Use Video Delay to Develop Volleyball Athletes
For over ten years Blake Rawlins has been using Video Delay as a tool to train the physical and intellectual quality of junior volleyball athletes performance on the court. He [...]
The Absolute Volleyball Academy of Texas Wins JVA Club of the Month
The Absolute Volleyball Academy (AVA) of Texas has quickly risen to become one of the top volleyball clubs in the Lone Star region, known for its competitive teams and commitment to player development. AVA [...]
JVA Reveals the 2024 JVA Girls All-National Team powered by Fivestar
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (June 5, 2024) The JVA is pleased to announce the 86 female student athletes selected to the 2024 JVA All-National Team powered by Fivestar, which recognizes the top female indoor volleyball players [...]
News
TeamLVC Wins JVA Club of the Month
TeamLVC is committed to growing the sport of volleyball not only at the juniors club level, but also at the top and bottom of the volleyball spectrum. In 2004 TeamLVC formed as a [...]
Beach Volleyball Clubs of America (BVCA) and JVA Forge Transformative Partnership with Volleyball Life
Milwaukee, WI, January 3, 2024– The Beach Volleyball Clubs of America (BVCA) and the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with Volleyball Life, ushering in a new era of excellence [...]
From the JVA Office: JVA Gives Back
When JVA began in 2006 with a volunteer board and one event, we had no staff. We met in 2009 for a strategic planning session and wrote our mission. Our main goal was to provide [...]
Club Directors
Pulse Volleyball Wins JVA Club of the Month
When Pulse was established in 2014, there were no boys' volleyball clubs in existence in the inland Orange County region. After many conversations, the Hart family took the leap of faith to start a [...]
Business Solutions: The Responsibilities and Impact of a Parent Liaison
Absolute Volleyball Academy, just south of Houston, was formed in 2006 and today has grown to 34 girls travel teams. Matthew Gotsch started as the Parent Liaison for Absolute Volleyball Academy in 2019 after [...]
From the JVA Office: 6 Reasons JVA Purchased Cyber Insurance and Important Considerations for Your Club
We all know what “getting hacked” is, but did you know cyber exposures are the #1 risk impacting businesses today in all industries? More importantly, small businesses are impacted the most. Why? Because small [...]
Coaches
5 Ways to Help Volleyball Athletes Prepare for Practice and Competition With Mental Performance Strategies
Athletes feel pressure from many different areas and often create high expectations based on those pressures that ultimately affect their confidence. In working with a mental performance coach, athletes learn how to mentally prepare for [...]
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 positive [...]
Coaching Mental Performance: Energy and Communication for Gen Z Volleyball Athletes
Reading through Gabor Mate’s latest book, Myth of Normal, he speaks of a relational poverty where our interpersonal connectedness is at an all-time low. It is common to be surrounded by so many people and [...]
Boys
The 2023 JVA Boys Watch List powered by Fivestar is Released
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) The JVA proudly announces the 2023 JVA Boys Watch List powered by Fivestar featuring nearly 600 boys indoor junior volleyball athletes from JVA member clubs nationwide. The players nominated are among the best [...]
JVA Announces Grant of $150,000 to First Point Volleyball Foundation to Expand Partnership to Grow Boys’ Volleyball
(MILWAUKEE, WI) - First Point Volleyball Foundation, the preeminent nonprofit foundation growing boys’ and men’s volleyball in America, and Junior Volleyball Association (JVA), a leading association in the growth of club youth volleyball in America [...]
Northeast Point Series Creates a New Power League to Advance Boys Volleyball in the Northeast
The Northeast Point Series is entering its inaugural season with the creation of a boys power league hosted by its four founding clubs (1) Niagara Frontier Volleyball (Buffalo, NY), (2) A-10 Volleyball (Pittsburgh, PA), (3) [...]
Girls
Elevate Your Volleyball Game: 3 Key Strategies for Performance Enhancement
Volleyball is an intense sport that demands agility, speed, and explosive power from its players. Whether you're an experienced athlete or a beginner, there are always ways to enhance your performance on the court. [...]
Recruiting Solutions: 4 Ways to Guide Your Athletes During the Recruiting Process
The volleyball recruiting process is far different from just a few years ago when the newest club and high school coaches navigated the process themselves as student athletes. The evolution of recruiting services, social [...]
JVA Announces a Partnership with VKTRY Performance Insoles to Help Junior Volleyball Athletes Enhance Performance and Reduce Injuries
The Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) is pleased to announce a partnership with VKTRY Performance Insoles that will allow junior volleyball players to take their game to the next level. Made from full-length, 100% aerospace-grade [...]
Beach
Timberwolves Beach Boys Volleyball Club Joins the Growing San Diego High School Boys Volleyball Beach League
Unlike girls high school beach volleyball, boys beach volleyball is not currently a sanctioned sport in California. In 2013, regional coaches from high schools throughout San Diego County got together to bring the sport of [...]
Risk Management Solutions: Best Practices to Provide a Safe Place to Train Volleyball
*Information provided in this article should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Readers are strongly encouraged to seek the advice of a licensed attorney familiar with youth sport laws and regulations within your [...]
The Schedule is Released for the 2023-2024 BVCA Club Challenge Series powered by JVA
The JVA is pleased to announce the slate of events that comprise the 2023-2024 BVCA Club Challenge Series powered by the JVA. The sixth year of the series brings new hosts and participating beach clubs, [...]
Culture
From the JVA Office: JVA Club Training Curriculum
Maintaining a positive and competitive culture is critical to a club's success and longevity. The challenge lies in the ability to identify, train and retain the coaching staff essential to teaching the physical, mental and [...]
Maintain a Competitive Gym Environment with these 3 Drills
Most clubs strive to have as competitive of an environment as possible in their gym. However, sometimes you're missing players, or are training with multiple teams on one court. Here are 3 drills you [...]
3 Ways to Cultivate a Culture of Belonging
Team building is a critical element to any successful volleyball team, however melding a roster of individuals into a team is no easy task. There is a subtle, yet critical difference between a team culture [...]
Events
2023 JVA Club Management Track and AVCA Convention Schedule
The JVA is thrilled to announce an impressive schedule of club management, coach management and player development education planned for the 2023 JVA Club Management Track and AVCA Convention in Tampa, Florida December 13-17, 2023. [...]
The Schedule is Released for the 2023-2024 BVCA Club Challenge Series powered by JVA
The JVA is pleased to announce the slate of events that comprise the 2023-2024 BVCA Club Challenge Series powered by the JVA. The sixth year of the series brings new hosts and participating beach clubs, [...]
An Official’s Impact: Affecting the Younger Generation in a Positive Way
"When both teams have enjoyed the match win or lose and basically you’ve been invisible, you know that you’ve done a good job." Mark Eckart's volleyball life started as a player in elementary school in [...]
Awards
Top Males Volleyball Athletes Nominated for the 2024 JVA Watch List powered by Fivestar
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) The JVA is pleased to announce the top male volleyball athletes in the country nominated for the 2024 JVA Boys' Watch List powered by Fivestar. Hundreds of boys indoor junior volleyball athletes [...]
Mamba Volleyball Academy Wins JVA Club of the Month
Mamba all started with a crazy dream: building a club that empowers young male athletes to become not just skilled players, but also incredible leaders on and off the court. [...]
Top Female Volleyball Athletes Nominated for the 2024 JVA Watch List powered by Fivestar
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) The JVA is pleased to announce the top female volleyball athletes in the country nominated for the 2024 JVA Watch List powered by Fivestar. Over 4,400 girls indoor junior volleyball athletes from [...]
Training
Coaching Mental Performance: No Such thing as a “Bad” Practice
While working as a counseling intern for the leading harm reduction facility here in the Greater Chicagoland area: Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center, I often referred to a quote that adorns a wall in [...]
Coaching Mental Performance: TARGET Culture and Intrinsically Motivated Athletes
One of the most prominent issues I hear from coaches is that their team needs to be more “mentally tough” or “resilient.” They will say, “my team just can’t win long rallies,” or “they just [...]
Coaching Mental Performance: Team Identity and Value Systems
Despite a club’s best intentions to make sure all coaches are maintaining consistent verbiage across age groups and skill levels, and keeping the expectations of the training environment relatively consistent, it often devolves into coaches [...]
Parents
Fundraising 101: It Doesn’t Have to be Painful!
For time-starved volleyball parents, fundraising for the season can sometimes be overwhelming. When factoring in tournament fees, travel, food, and other expenses, some parents in the United States could spend around $700- $1,000 a month [...]
Technology Solutions: Growing Competition Leads to New Solutions
Youth sports have taken over the weekends of parents across the country. Travel, new equipment, and club fees makes those weekends anything but cheap. While some see the rising cost of youth sports as a [...]
3 Ways Volleyball Athletes Can Overcome the Social Media Timelines
“The hardest challenge is to be yourself in a world where everyone is trying to make you somebody else” - E.E Cummings “Should I post the picture at 3:00pm right when everyone gets out of [...]
Recruiting
Recruiting Solutions: April Qualifiers Bring May Maintenance
May is a great month to assess and maintain the recruiting process. Many clubs have limited weekends of play in May and will train more in the gym to prepare for June championships. It [...]
Recruiting Solutions: 7 Expectations of Commitment
"College coaches aren’t looking for kids who just want a scholarship, but for kids who want to PLAY in college. Signing isn’t the end. It’s just the beginning. Continue to grow, to work & commit [...]
Recruiting Solutions: Early Season Meeting with Your Club Athletes and Parents
The recruiting process can be very overwhelming to the athletes and parents. Clear, open and honest communication is key to a successful process that helps your athletes achieve their goal of playing in college. Here [...]
Travel
The Truth Behind Tournament Refunds
As tournaments and leagues around the country continue to cancel, the questions on many of our minds revolve around refunds. Will I be refunded? Will it be a full refund? Why won’t I be refunded [...]
Virus Precautions and Recommendations
May 15, 2020 Update We are all closely following the evolution of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and based on the most recent updates, the Junior Volleyball Association is recommending that all JVA member clubs and tournament [...]
From the JVA Office: JVA Hosts First Boys Summit in Chicago
One of the resources that JVA brings to our members is advocacy. A conversation that is continually brought up by our Boys Club Directors and coaches is a dissatisfaction with the current split season for [...]