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Coaching Confidence, Confidently
Confidence is one of the most talked-about — and misunderstood — qualities in sports. Everyone wants their athletes [...]
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Technology Solutions: Benefits of a Cyber Risk Assessment
It’s no secret that all types of organizations are at risk for data theft and cyber-attacks. Yet, understanding your club’s level of vulnerability can be more challenging than your most complex game plan. Whether [...]
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 match. Studies show that if you can score THREE runs of THREE points your [...]
Coaching Solutions: Lineup Considerations to Prioritize Winning vs Experiment with Different Lineups
Many aspects of coaching are more of an artform than a science. Lineup decisions, especially early in the season, certainly fall into that category. There are many factors that need to be balanced, so [...]
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JVA Teams Up with Augusta Sportswear, Inc.
JVA is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Augusta Sportswear, Inc. a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative high-performance activewear and spirit wear for teams, coaches, athletes, and fans. Together the three brands combine—Augusta Sportswear, Holloway...
The Volleyball Practice Wins JVA Club of the Month
The Volleyball Practice formally began in 2014 with a simple objective: Encourage more youth to play volleyball by offering opportunities to practice every week and by nurturing a culture of learning among participants, coaches, and parents. Now in its' fourth year, The TVP Team program trains boys teams at the U14/16/17 and 18 age divisions, each team playing a full schedule, and practicing 2-3 times each week. Learn more about our newest JVA Club of the Month.
AAU and JVA Unite to Create West Coast Boys Championship
This June the AAU and JVA are joining forces to run the AAU Boys West Coast Championships, a competitive boy's volleyball tournament in Anaheim, CA. The two organizations joining together to run an event is nothing short of promising for the future of boys volleyball.
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From the JVA Office: Let’s Set our Views on Volleyball
I asked a high school female volleyball player to name her top three favorite volleyball players. She took a long pause, then said the first name of a high school volleyball player she saw play [...]
Fundraising 101: It Doesn’t Have to be Painful!
For time-starved volleyball parents, fundraising for the season can sometimes be overwhelming. When factoring in tournament fees, travel, food, and other expenses, some parents in the United States could spend around $700- $1,000 a month [...]
JVA Sponsor Program Returns for 2022-2023 Season
The JVA is thrilled to announce the return of the JVA Sponsor Program for the upcoming 2022-2023 junior volleyball season. After taking a pause in mid 2020 amidst the pandemic, the JVA is pleased to [...]
Coaches
The Life-Changing Coach
There is no greater or more important person than a coach. And while I often state that everyone is an athlete, but our office is just different, everyone is also a coach. When things go bad with people and society...
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...
Setting Drills to Train Proper Technique and Eliminate Bad Habits
Setters touch the ball more than anyone else in a volleyball match, therefore it's critical that coaches find ways to get their setters as many setting repetitions as possible. Even more important, is the quality of the touches on the ball, so the setter is developing proper habits to be able to deliver a clean, hittable set. Here are drills to train proper setting habits, and eliminate the bad ones.
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Changing ‘Skewed Perspectives’ Into ‘Productive Perspectives’
Over the past few club seasons, I have had the privilege of traveling across the country to meet with parents and present sessions that were designed to give them and their athletes tools to navigate the ‘Recruiting Journey’. It quickly...
The Current State of Recruiting
Just 10 years ago, college coaches were watching the top recruits in the country during their sophomore year. The players spent their junior year visiting campuses, attending college camps and looking for the best fit. That calendar, at least for the...
Finding Solutions for Early Recruiting in Junior Volleyball
Just 10 years ago, many of the top recruits in the country were being spotted late in their sophomore years, and the junior year club season of an aspiring student-athlete was when kids started to
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