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AVCA Match Point in Louisville
AVCA Match Point Brings Elite College Volleyball to JVA World Challenge Weekend in Louisville LOUISVILLE, KY. – October 9, [...]
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From Church League to the International Stage: Jung Park’s Journey as a Volleyball Official
For Jung Park, officiating volleyball was never part of a grand plan. It started with a simple desire to be prepared. Park was first introduced to volleyball through a church club team, where he [...]
What Actually Drives Your Athletes: The 6 Motivation Drivers Every Coach and Parent Should Know
At 15, I walked away from the sport I loved. Not because I did not care. I was burned out, empty, and could not explain why. I could not muster the motivation to show [...]
Practice Planning for Junior Volleyball Coaches: A Framework for Deciding What to Work On
When I started coaching, I planned practice by collecting drills. I'd find a few I liked, put them in an order that seemed reasonable, and hope it all came together. It didn't, and for a [...]
News
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 [...]
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 [...]
JVA Announces the Recipients of the 2026 JVA Athleader Award powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS (May 18, 2026)– JVA is pleased to announce the male and female student athletes named the 2026 JVA AthLeaders powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles. The 25 distinguished honorees display academic excellence, leadership, [...]
Club Directors
Reduce Chargebacks Before They Happen: A Better Experience for Clubs and Families
Every Club Director has experienced it. A family reaches out after an athlete can no longer participate because of an unexpected injury, illness, or family emergency. While your club's refund policy may be clear, [...]
Creating Access, Building Opportunity: The Black Volleyball Circuit Is Changing the Recruiting Landscape
For Quanesha Speed, the path to becoming the founder and CEO of the Black Volleyball Circuit began with a simple observation: talented volleyball athletes need opportunities to be seen. After 18 years working in [...]
Athlete Safety Is a Shared Responsibility: JVA Will Do Our Part. Clubs Must Do Yours.
Our athletes deserve to play volleyball in an environment where they feel safe, respected, supported and protected. That responsibility does not belong to one organization, one Club Director, one Coach or one governing body. [...]
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
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 [...]
Coaching Solutions: Tips to Help Your Volleyball Team Side-out in Rotation 1
There is no question that the universal agreement in the game of volleyball is that Rotation #1 is one of the hardest rotations to side-out of for many reasons. Whether it is based on [...]
Girls
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 [...]
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 5,774 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: 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 [...]
Fueling for Performance: Nutrition Strategies for Junior Beach Volleyball Athletes
Beach volleyball demands explosive power, long rally endurance, quick decision-making, and resilience in hot, outdoor environments. To meet these demands, athletes need consistent, adequate fueling. One of the most important concepts for coaches and [...]
Beach Solutions: Strategies to Grow Your Beach Volleyball Program
In the world of junior beach volleyball, small clubs often face the challenge of standing out among larger, more established programs. Yet with a clear vision, intentional development, and a strong community focus, smaller clubs [...]
Culture
Carolina Select Serves Local Community During the Holiday Season
During the month of December, Carolina Select serves its local community in more ways than one. The club was formed in 2008 as a 501(c)3, fielding 5 teams the first year, and 15 teams today. [...]
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 [...]
Events
Behind the Whistle: Penetrating Under the Net
WHAT HAPPENS IF A PLAYER GOES INTO THE OPPONENT'S SPACE UNDER THE NET? Center-line penetration rules are designed to protect athletes and prevent collisions at the net. While USA Volleyball (USAV), the National Collegiate [...]
Building Better Tournaments from the Sidelines Up: How the Ohio Volleyball Association is Raising the Standard
Every successful volleyball tournament begins long before the first whistle. It starts with intentional planning, thoughtful scheduling, and a commitment to creating an exceptional experience for every athlete, coach, official, and family. Those principles [...]
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 [...]
Awards
JVA Announces the Recipients of the 2026 JVA Athleader Award powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles
NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS (May 18, 2026)– JVA is pleased to announce the male and female student athletes named the 2026 JVA AthLeaders powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles. The 25 distinguished honorees display academic excellence, leadership, [...]
JVA Club of the Month: TNT Volleyball Club
What began as a single end-of-season tournament idea has grown into one of the most impactful volleyball clubs in the Philadelphia area. TNT Volleyball Club, founded in 2016 by Club Director Chuck Dougherty, [...]
Nebraska Elite Wins JVA Club of the Month
Nebraska Elite Volleyball, based in Elkhorn, Nebraska, is a member of the Junior Volleyball Association, an organization dedicated to enhancing the junior volleyball experience for Club Directors, Coaches, players, and fans.View more [...]
Training
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, [...]
Signs of Mental Skills Not Yet Learned
To coach mental strength effectively, it’s not enough to understand what strong mental performance looks like. Equally important — and often overlooked — is learning how to recognize when it's missing. Just like [...]
JVA Announces a Strategic Partnership with Neurofuel as the Preferred High Performance Mental Training Platform of JVA
Naperville, IL (September 15, 2025) — Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Neurofuel, naming it the Preferred High Performance Mental Training Platform of JVA. This exciting collaboration will [...]
Parents
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 [...]
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 [...]
Recruiting
Recruiting Solutions: A List of Player and Parent Do’s and Don’ts
As the club season is upon us, here are some do’s and don’ts that college coaches look for when they get a chance to evaluate and communicate with student athletes and parents during the club [...]
Beach Solutions: Create a Standout Highlight Video for Junior Beach Volleyball Recruitment
A well-crafted highlight video is one of the most critical tools for junior beach volleyball athletes aiming to attract college coaches. It serves as your introduction to coaches, showcasing your skills, athleticism, and understanding [...]
Recruiting Solutions: 3 Important Updates for Volleyball Recruiting Coordinators and Prospective Student Athletes
In my D1 college coaching days, the NCAA rules were always difficult to navigate. I always did my best to understand the rules and represent my universities to the best of my abilities. The [...]
Travel
JVA and VLA Partner to Promote the Growth of Boy’s and Men’s Volleyball
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (October 11, 2021) – The JVA is excited to announce an extended partnership with the Volleyball League of America to bring professional men's volleyball to the junior volleyball audience across the country. "We [...]
From the JVA Office: Modifications and Considerations for Fall and Winter Competition
We are all anticipating that this club season will look different from years past. Typically, club directors map out a 6-8 month club season with 8-12 tournaments on the calendar by the end of September. [...]
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 [...]
