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TEAM Kiwi Wins JVA Club of the Month
Founded in March 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, TEAM Kiwi Volleyball Club was built from [...]
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JVA Announces New Executive Director, Lisa Wielebnicki, to Lead Next Chapter
Lisa Wielebnicki, New JVA Executive Director, to Lead Next Chapter The Junior Volleyball Association, a premier club volleyball association with nearly 1,700 members dedicated to promoting the growth of youth and junior volleyball, is [...]
The JVA Impact: 2024
As we look back on the past year, we’re filled with optimism and excitement for the continued growth and success of our sport. The progress achieved at both the grassroots and elite levels reflects [...]
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 [...]
News
JVA Launches Take5 Fitness and Tuesdays with Mora Series
Volleyball players time is limited, however there can be a simple way to incorporate fitness, mindfulness and mental training into the weekly routine. The JVA has launched two brand new educational series that share short and easy ways for players...
Applications Open for 4th Consecutive Year of JVA Sponsor Program
For the fourth consecutive year the JVA will give $200,000 back to JVA member clubs through the JVA Sponsor Program. Under the Sponsor Program the JVA unites its members by giving back to the clubs who support its mission and goals...
2018 JVA Beach Watch List Announced
The JVA is pleased to announce the 2018 JVA Beach Watch List that recognizes female beach athletes from JVA member clubs as the top junior beach athletes in their division this season.
Club Directors
Business Solutions: 6 Ways to Efficiently Execute Your Club’s Marketing Strategy
Marketing your club can be extremely time consuming, and sometimes it can appear like the amount of time you're putting in is not generating the results that you're looking for. Here are 6 ways to [...]
6 Ways to Train and Develop New Volleyball Coaches
Every Club Director will agree that coach acquisition, training and retention is a challenge year after year. However, it is one of the most important investments you can make aside from a facility and [...]
The Champion Project Makes Sport Accessible for All Kids
Every day, the leadership of Niagara Frontier Sports sees barriers that prevent children from participating in programs through their sports center, which includes Niagara Frontier Volleyball. In 2014 Executive Director of Niagara Frontier Sports and [...]
Coaches
From the JVA Office: Facing Rejection and Taking Risks
Rejection comes in many shapes, scenarios and forms. The struggle that comes with rejection causes some to fear rejection and avoid the hard situations, and instead they remove themselves from the chance to fail. But playing it safe only limits...
A Summary of the Girls 18’s Indoor Championships Survey Results
This past summer, we posted an article about the various options that U-18’s have to finish their season. We also addressed feedback from some of the coaches who attended the various championships, and concluded with a survey to gather...
Train Your Teams to Officiate and Keep Score
Once tournament play begins, it is apparent which clubs have done their due diligence to train and prepare the athletes for their work team responsibilities, and which ones have not spent the time. Every director should make it a priority...
Boys
Girls
2 Areas of Preparation for Volleyball Players
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." - Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin's famous quote can be applied to the start of club volleyball recruiting season that kicks off this weekend. If you don't prepare for a successful recruiting season, then you will not have a successful recruiting season. Here are two areas of preparation for volleyball players in the early part of the club recruiting season.
3 Keys to Scouting an Opponent
Knowing an opponent's tendencies, weaknesses and strengths can help your team overcome some close battles this season. Volleyball is a game of strategy, shifts in momentum and scoring runs. Scouting your opponents before or during a tournament can give your team a competitive advantage. Let's take a look at three keys to scouting your opponents.
Responsibilities and Expectations of a Setter
A setter has many responsibilities and expectations are very high for this position. She is the player that runs the court and is ultimately in charge of the offense. Let's take a look at the various responsibilities and expectations of a setter in hopes that during this season coaches can help their setters take on these responsibilities, and players can set goals to meet these expectations.
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Awards
Adrenaline Volleyball Academy Wins JVA Club of the Month
Adrenaline Volleyball Academy is only in its second year of existence, but the club is already making a statement on the regional and national level. The club hosts 7 National Teams consisting of 70 players, 5 Regional Teams consisting of 50 players, a youth...
The Academy Wins JVA Club of the Month
The Academy name originates from the club's tireless dedication to teaching the physical and mental skills needed to play volleyball at the highest possible level. The club motto is Train Your Game, encouraging players and coaches to focus on being technically sound and give full effort in their pursuit of development, not just winning.
Announcing the 2016 JVA Watch List
The 2016 JVA Watch List features nearly 700 girls indoor junior volleyball players from over 80 JVA member clubs across the country. The players nominated are being recognized for outstanding achievement on the volleyball court during the juniors club season. All players nominated...
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