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Tournament Procedures That Protect: A Guide for Volleyball Club and Tournament Directors
Clear, consistent tournament procedures are not optional. They are essential to protecting athletes, staff, spectators, and the integrity of [...]
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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 [...]
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Technology Solutions: Growing Competition Leads to New Solutions
Youth sports have taken over the weekends of parents across the country. Travel, new equipment, and club fees makes those weekends anything but cheap. While some see the rising cost of youth sports as a [...]
Business Solutions: 6 Challenges to Overcome with a New Facility
When The Academy Volleyball Club and Boiler Juniors joined forces in Lafayette, Indiana five years ago, the club rented courts at a local multi-sport facility for all practices and training. Boiler Juniors has grown [...]
Business Solutions: Reset for the Season with a Strategic Planning Session
For volleyball Club Directors, the difference between a season that feels reactive and one that runs with clarity, alignment, and consistency often comes down to one thing: intentional planning before the season begins. A [...]
Coaches
5 Ways to Help Your Team Find Passion
Coaches have many opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of student athletes, and help them to understand the passion of not only volleyball, but the other aspects of life. Here are five ways to help the athletes...
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.
Youth Volleyball: What is the Ideal Ratio of Training vs Competition?
At The Academy Volleyball Club, we have talked a lot about the ideal training versus competition cycle for the younger ages throughout the club season. We find that the most important part of youth training is keeping younger players engaged...
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The Cell Phone Policy: Where Do You Draw the Line?
Instead of running away from the reality of how today's society communicates, we want to be able to embrace the technology and give very specific guidelines as to how we want it used within our organization this season. Find out how Wisconsin Juniors stays transparent with electronic communication.
Could Playing on a 2’s Team Be a Better Fit?
As club programs are selecting their players and families are trying to decide which club/team to join, there is a common concern of which team to choose, a 1’s team at one club or a 2’s team at another...
5 Strengths of Japanese Volleyball
A few JVA members recently traveled to Tokyo, Japan to observe and learn from different volleyball groups. After more than 20 hours of watching elementary to high school players train, there were 5 aspects of the game that differetiated Japanese volleyball and...
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