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Game Management Tips to Create More Runs of Points and Win Games
Volleyball is a game of runs; the more point runs you create, the better chance you have of winning the [...]
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3 Ways Graphic Design Transforms Volleyball Athletes and Clubs
In today's visually-driven world, the impact of design extends far beyond aesthetics. Sports graphic design has emerged as a powerful tool that has the potential to transform the experiences of both volleyball athletes and [...]
The Importance of Human Resources Strategies in Youth Volleyball
When it comes to youth sports, many organizations focus on the athletes' performance, neglecting the importance of a strong management team. Having the right people in place is crucial in providing the best experiences for [...]
Coaching Mental Performance: Reinforcement and Punishment
After the season I always find it appropriate to challenge coaches to reflect on how their teams formed and performed throughout the season. Often with these reflections we get coaches that feel as if [...]
News
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 Continued Partnership with PaidUp
The Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) and PaidUp have partnered to provide a thoughtful and successfully proven approach to managing club dues exclusively for JVA member clubs.
JVA Announces 3 Year Partnership with VolleyMetrics
The Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) and VolleyMetrics have partnered to provide JVA member clubs with revolutionary data and video analysis specific to their team and opponents in order to assist coaches and directors with cutting edge player development tools that...
Club Directors
From the JVA Office: Turning Gym Rats into Business Rats
From its birth in 2006, the JVA has been an association that serves junior volleyball club directors, created by junior volleyball club directors who recognized the need for an organization that provided resources and education [...]
4 Steps to Navigate the Effects of COVID-19 on the Uniform Ordering Process
The past twelve months has been a difficult time for many volleyball organizations. Club Directors across the country have done a remarkable job navigating the challenges COVID-19 has presented. From disrupted seasons, financial uncertainty, and [...]
From the JVA Office: Balancing Business Operations and Volleyball Club Management
One of the biggest mistakes a club director can make is not fully appreciating how much work goes into managing and understanding the financial aspects of running a volleyball club. Many club owners are [...]
Coaches
Anxious vs. Confident: How to Instill Confidence in Your Athletes
A volleyball coach is all too familiar with the dread that can affect a player in serve receive during a tight match. Coaches see it on the athlete’s face and the athlete certainly feels it. The face seems to...
4 Serving Strategies to Score More Points
Serving is a critical part of the game. By using certain techniques, a team can optimize the ability to use the serve to score points. Here are 4 beach serving strategies that will help you score more points from the service...
4 Essential Skills of Mental Toughness Needed for Success
Mental toughness will not necessarily win you a championship, but not having mental toughness will lose it for you. Let's dive into the 4 skills in the hierarchy of mental toughness, and why it's important to develop one skill in order to progress to another.
Boys
Girls
Is Summer Camp a Recruiting Opportunity?
The regular season of club volleyball has ended, and while many teams are still training in preparation for the national championships, summer is rapidly approaching. With summer, comes summer camps and unofficial visit opportunities. Here is some advice to help...
Video in the Recruiting Process: Simple and Significant
One of the KEY components in the recruiting process is getting a college coaches’ attention. With all of the correspondence college coaches and recruiting coordinators receive on a weekly basis (at all levels) it is mind boggling to figure out...
JVA Announces 2017 Ultra Ankle® JVA AthLeaders
The JVA has selected 20 girls indoor junior volleyball players who exemplify outstanding volleyball performance, academic excellence, leadership, responsibility, and selflessness to be honored as the 2017 Ultra Ankle® JVA AthLeaders.
