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An Official’s Impact: Serving Our Country, Serving the Game of Volleyball
As a young child, Max Nuon immigrated from Cambodia to the current volleyball hotbed of Madison Wisconsin. It wasn't [...]
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JVA Announces Strategic Partnership with LeagueApps
Milwaukee, WI — Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 Junior Volleyball Association (JVA), a premier club volleyball association with over 1,600 members dedicated to promoting the growth of youth and junior volleyball, is thrilled to announce [...]
One-Day Tournament Formats to Fit Your Volleyball Club’s Competition Needs
One-day volleyball tournaments can be a game-changer for many boys and girls volleyball clubs and families. Here are some compelling reasons why they should be considered, especially for younger and less experienced teams, along [...]
3 Ways for Volleyball Athletes to Build Mobility
Being a mobile athlete should be a goal for all individuals playing the sport of volleyball. Greater mobility and flexibility allows for volleyball athletes to perform the ranging movements needed to receive the ball, [...]
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JVA to Host Kansas City Classic April 28-29, 2018
The JVA is excited to bring another high quality event to the Midwest next season. The JVA Kansas City Classic will be held at the Kansas City Convention Center in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri April 28-29, 2018. With the...
JVA Announces 2017 JVA Beach Watch List
The JVA is excited to announce the 2017 JVA Beach Watch List that recognizes JVA beach players who are among the best in their age division this juniors beach season.
3 Ways to Close the Chapter on This Season
As your club is about to write the final chapter for the '17-'18 club season, club directors are already planning a new one. While you lay down the blueprint for next season, it's common to reflect, evaluate and raise some questions for next season. Here are some ways to turn the chapter.
Club Directors
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 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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5 Ways to Develop Strength and Skills for A Championship Season
January is an exciting time of year for volleyball players. The extensive hours spent at practice building your skills, and bonding with your teammates have led you to the first tournament of the year. To make the most out of...
How to Maintain Health During the Holidays: An Athlete’s Guide
At this time every year, athletes add another important aspect to their lives that can impact their training and performance: celebrating the holidays. With more time dedicated to seeing friends and family, this can be a healthful and restorative period...
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.
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