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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 [...]
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The Academy Boiler Juniors Wins JVA Club of the Month
Boiler Juniors was founded in 2014 by a group of coaches and parents passionate about sharing the game of volleyball with others, including John Shondell (former Assistant Coach at Purdue University, and current [...]
Coaching Solutions: 10 Tips for Increasing the Tempo of Your Practice
A fast-paced volleyball practice keeps players engaged, accelerates skill development, and better prepares athletes for the speed of competition. Creating an up-tempo environment requires intentional planning, clear communication, and efficient drill design. Here are [...]
Beach Solutions: Supplemental Revenue Streams for Beach Volleyball Clubs
As a Juniors Beach Volleyball Club Director, it’s easy to get caught up in the grind of collecting club dues and running practices. But let’s be real—if you want to build a thriving, financially [...]
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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...
JVA Releases the 2019 JVA Boys Watch List
The 2019 JVA Boys Watch List features 190 boys indoor junior volleyball players from JVA member clubs across the country. The players nominated to the inaugural watch list are among the best in the nation in their age division this season.
Top Female Athletes Honored in 2019 Ultra Ankle® JVA Watch List
The 2019 Ultra Ankle® JVA Watch List features 1,429 girls indoor junior volleyball players from 110 JVA member clubs across 30 states plus Canada. The players nominated are among the best in the nation in their age division this season.
Club Directors
Country Fire Volleyball Wins JVA Club of the Month
Jason Tuggle and his wife, Morgan, started Country Fire Volleyball in 2015 in hopes of creating a place where a club was about more than volleyball. Their vision was to help mold young athletes into [...]
From the JVA Office: Considerations for a Cohesive Background Screening Process
Updated as of June 26, 2023 Starting this upcoming 2023-2024 season, JVA will no longer be accepting USAV background screens as a valid form of clearance for coaches participating in a JVA event. After [...]
Business Solutions: 4 Ways to Boost Your Club’s Exposure with Social Media Content
With large events like the JVA Challenge Series kicking off this month, it's important to promote your club’s attendance, as well as success at these tournaments. Having a strong presence on social media is an [...]
Coaches
Sample At Home Training Calendar May 2020
Volleyball athletes frequently struggle with physical limitations such as mobility deficits, poor movement patterns, and decreased strength. The recent hiatus from practice and training means that these problem areas will be more exaggerated than ever. [...]
Sample Virtual Training Plans for Athletes at Home
It is difficult to simulate 6v6 indoor or 2v2 beach competition right now, but volleyball coaches and directors are finding ways to inspire their athletes to continue to play the game at home, in [...]
Sample At Home Training Calendar April 2020
The outbreak of COVID-19 shook the youth sports world and left coaches, directors, athletes and parents overwhelmed and looking for direction. Since the standard schedule of school, volleyball practice and tournaments was on a hiatus, [...]
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Top Female Athletes Honored in 2019 Ultra Ankle® JVA Watch List
The 2019 Ultra Ankle® JVA Watch List features 1,429 girls indoor junior volleyball players from 110 JVA member clubs across 30 states plus Canada. The players nominated are among the best in the nation in their age division this season.
From the JVA Office: The Impact of the D1 Recruiting Legislation Changes
With new recruiting legislation comes a host of adjustments for both the student-athletes, the clubs and the college coaches; and this isn’t a static thing. The challenge is to figure out how it affects the athletes' recruiting timelines and how coaches can put young athletes in a position to be successful and empowered given the current rules. Here is information on the most recent changes to NCAA Division I recruiting legislation as of August 2018, and the proposed changes that, if approved, could take effect in 2019, and some points of emphasis to communicate with the student-athletes in your club who are pursuing the opportunity to play at the collegiate level.
8 Ways to Gear Up for the Recruiting Process
As the college season enters the final month, the collegiate recruiting season is getting ready to start. College volleyball programs will have immediate rosters spots and scholarship positions to fill. From NCAA Division I to Junior Colleges, injuries, academics, job...
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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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