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Technology Solutions: Understanding Liability for Injuries Off the Court Due to Spectator Violence
Player safety is an ongoing and critical concern in any youth sport. Coaches and players engage in safe practices [...]
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An Athleader’s Journey: Dedication to Learning and Leading Others
Daniela Staton was introduced to volleyball in the spring of my 5th grade, and like most beginners, she struggled to serve the ball over the net. In 6th grade she made the “C” team, [...]
JVA Announces Addition of Nick Maruyama to the JVA Board of Directors
The JVA is pleased to announce that Nick Maruyama has been appointed to the JVA Board of Directors as the JVA Boys Representative. Maruyama is Executive Director of 630 Volleyball in Lisle, Illinois. Under [...]
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 [...]
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20 Student Athletes Excel as 2019 Ultra Ankle JVA AthLeaders
The JVA is pleased to announce the 20 female indoor junior volleyball athletes selected as 2019 Ultra Ankle® JVA AthLeaders. These student athletes are at the top of their class, and along with academic excellence, they exemplify outstanding volleyball performance, leadership, responsibility...
Liberty Elite Volleyball Club Wins JVA Club of the Month
A club volleyball team from Washington County had not won a bid to Nationals since 2012. The area had raw talent that needed some attention and exposure, and it needed to be affordable. Three past collegiate volleyball players came together to...
From the JVA Office: Sights are Set on Houston’s JVA Southern Sprawl
There is a growing demand for junior volleyball events that raise the bar, and offer a quality product for the participating clubs, coaches, athletes and parents. For the past several years, the JVA has been strategic in deciding where and...
Club Directors
From the JVA Office: Important Policies to Implement and Review
When was the last time you reviewed your club's policies and procedures? This task often gets moved down the priority list as so many other deadline-oriented tasks are moved up. While boring and dull, a [...]
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) [...]
JVA Releases Slate of Events for 2023 JVA Challenge Series presented by i6
The JVA is pleased to announce the 29 events named to the 2023 JVA Challenge Series presented by i6. All JVA Challenge Series hosts share in the JVA’s ideology to provide a high quality, safe [...]
Coaches
Recruiting Solutions: 5 Tips for the Class of 2021
In September, the DI Council extended the recruiting dead period for all Division I schools through January 1st. This means there can be no in-person recruiting taking place through the end of the year. Phone [...]
5 Keys to Forearm Passing in Beach Volleyball
Teaching the keys to good consistent passing can help young athletes become stronger partners. Here are 5 passing keys to apply on and off the court to help beach athletes improve their game from the [...]
Recruiting Solutions: 5 Ways to Stay Connected to Division II College Programs
At this point most athletes, as well college volleyball coaches are tired of virtual recruiting. It has been challenging to evaluate skill, athletic ability, and character through a device rather than in person. However, there [...]
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Girls
2019 Ultra Ankle JVA All-National Teams Announced
The JVA is pleased to announce the 82 athletes selected to the 2019 Ultra Ankle® JVA All-National Team, which recognizes the top female indoor volleyball players competing for a JVA member club in the 15s-18s divisions.
20 Student Athletes Excel as 2019 Ultra Ankle JVA AthLeaders
The JVA is pleased to announce the 20 female indoor junior volleyball athletes selected as 2019 Ultra Ankle® JVA AthLeaders. These student athletes are at the top of their class, and along with academic excellence, they exemplify outstanding volleyball performance, leadership, responsibility...
How New NCAA Division 1 Rules Affect Your Volleyball Recruiting
The NCAA’s new Division I recruiting rules are officially in effect. After moving up the start date for DI campus visits last year, the NCAA has adopted additional rules to curb the growth of early recruiting and normalize the...
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Events
JVA Continues Partnership with BVCA National Club Championships
The JVA is pleased to partner once again with the Beach Volleyball Club of America to bring back the 4th Annual BVCA National Club Championship in Hermosa Beach, California. The event will be held July 11-15 and is expected to...
JVA Rocks and Rumbles into Cleveland Volleyball History
This past MLK weekend was the 1st annual JVA Rock 'N Roll Rumble in Cleveland as 36 volleyball courts filled the entire floor of the Convention Center in Cleveland for the JVA Rock 'N Rumble Presented by Rox Volleyball. This first time event, co-hosted with Munciana Volleyball Club was extremely well-received.
JVA to Host 8 Educational Sessions at 2015 AVCA Convention
Each year the JVA sponsors educational sessions at the AVCA Annual Convention, and this year we've doubled the number of sessions with 2 hard court sessions, 2 sand court sessions, and 4 classroom sessions. The topics are always geared toward the business of junior volleyball and training junior volleyball athletes. This year we are beyond excited for the sessions we will be hosting, as the presenters share a wealth of knowledge, expertise and respect in the national and international volleyball industry.
Awards
JVA Announces 2018 Beach Sponsor Clubs
The JVA is proud to announce the five beach clubs named 2018 JVA Sponsor Clubs. In it's third consecutive year of the JVA Sponsorship Program, these five beach clubs join the 59 indoor clubs to set a new record for JVA Sponsor Clubs. As a member driven and member centered organization, the JVA is giving $200,000 back to the JVA Sponsor Clubs this season.
JVA Announces 2018 JVA Sponsor Clubs
The JVA is proud to announce that in it's third consecutive year of the JVA Sponsorship Program, a record 59 indoor clubs are named JVA Sponsor Clubs. As a member driven and member centered organization, the JVA is giving $200,000 back to the JVA Sponsor Clubs this season.
JVA Announces 2017 JVA Beach Watch List
The JVA is excited to announce the 2017 JVA Beach Watch List that recognizes JVA beach players who are among the best in their age division this juniors beach season.
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