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Champion Volleyball Club Grows Community Outreach Program with Aces for Down Syndrome
In 2007, Doug Balser started Champion Volleyball Club with just one team, and over the past 17 years the [...]
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JVA Presents the 2023 JVA Athleaders powered by Fivestar
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (May 22, 2023)– The JVA is pleased to announce the 2023 JVA Athleaders powered by Fivestar that features an impressive group of male and female indoor and beach junior volleyball athletes who [...]
Club Training Model: End of Season
Teams who are attending Nationals in June have the month of May and much of June to prep for a Championship. However, the girls' indoor season can take a toll on the mind and [...]
Business Solutions: 5 Ways to Boost Your Volleyball Club’s Bottom Line
Club Directors understand the importance of efficiently managing your organization and striving to improve your club's financial performance by reducing expenses and increasing revenue. To help you reach these goals, check out the five strategies [...]
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Top Flight Volleyball Club Wins JVA Club of the Month
Top Flight Volleyball Club was founded in 2008 by Sean and Cindy Gritzman. What began as a small club utilizing gyms in schools and park districts quickly grew under their leadership. Top Flight leased their first 6 court volleyball facility in 2011 and...
From the JVA Office: JVA World Challenge Delivers a Game Changing Event Once Again
2007 marked the first ever JVA National Championship. Until 2010 the event was a year-end championship in mid-June. Fast forward to 2017 and the JVA World Challenge championship is the largest and most competitive to date. There are many reasons why the JVA...
JVA is Accepting Nominations for 2017 JVA AthLeader Award
The 2017 Ultra Ankle® JVA AthLeader Award selects 20 girls indoor junior volleyball players who exemplify outstanding volleyball performance, academic excellence, leadership, responsibility, and selflessness.
Club Directors
By the Numbers: What to Evaluate Players on at Tryouts this Season
Creating the best volleyball team for your club starts with tryouts, and at the heart of these sessions are the players’ skills you will evaluate. Selecting what abilities to test can vary based on your [...]
From the JVA Office: How We Can Help Players Learn to Take Ownership of Their Mind and Motivation
As many know, coaches are already overextended in their duties. Many give their time freely and work with players because they are passionate about the sport and youth development. A Mindset Coach is there [...]
Technology Solutions: Setting up Live Stream for Your Club
Junior volleyball club directors and program administrators are shopping around for the best solution to live stream practices and matches. You do not necessarily need to spend thousands of dollars to make it happen. Zoos, [...]
Coaches
5 Reasons to Integrate Yoga Into Your Strength and Wellness Program this Season
Yoga is becoming more common in training regiments for junior athletes. Coaches are finding that their athletes' overall mental, physical, and even inspirational well-being improve as a result of incorporating yoga and mindfulness into practice time. If you are not convinced yet, let's look at 5 reasons to integrate yoga into your club's wellness program this season.
JVA Notes for the Upcoming AVCA Convention in Minneapolis
The JVA staff always looks forward to attending the AVCA Convention. Meeting new members, catching up with long time members and attending and hosting educational sessions are among a few of the reasons this event is so special. Witnessing the...
Passing Drills to Train Proper Technique and Eliminate Bad Habits
The first contact in volleyball, the pass, is by far the most critical if a team is striving to play at a high level. Even at the beginner level, it's important for coaches to give their players many repetitions practicing proper technique. There are 3 common bad passing habits that will hinder an athlete's ability to pass consistently to the target. Here are drills that JVA member KIVA (Louisville, KY) uses to teach their athletes to master the skill of passing.
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Girls
Serve Up a Winning Season through ACL Injury Prevention
Whether you're an athlete, coach, athletic trainer, or just an avid sports fan, you likely know someone who has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury or you may have been in the unfortunate situation to experience the injury firsthand. ACL injuries are a common sports-related injury with an annual incidence of 120,000, occurring primarily during the high school and college years. Even more shocking is that this rate is increasing, especially in females. Let's examine ACL injuries in the female athlete, specifically the science behind the injury, the debate on management options, and prevention strategies you can apply to your team.
Why the NCAA Championships Are Critical to Growing the Sport of Volleyball
Sports fans and current or former athletes still have the MLB World Series fresh in our memory, the football bowl season upon us, and the NCAA Basketball "March Madness" around the corner. We all have the opportunity to show our...
5 Exercises to Maximize Your Power This Season
Volleyball is a fast-paced, dynamic sport. Players execute complex movements in every plane of motion, reaching extreme positions on the court. In a sport that demands that kind of athleticism, a volleyball-specific strength and conditioning [...]
