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The JVA Impact: 2024
As we look back on the past year, we’re filled with optimism and excitement for the continued growth and [...]
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Beach Solutions: Partner Pairing for Doubles Competition and Club Dual Events
Beach partner pairing can be a challenging part of playing beach volleyball. It is the #1 most intimidating task that new players must learn to do for themselves. “Can you help find a partner [...]
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 [...]
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Adrenaline Volleyball Academy Wins JVA Club of the Month
Adrenaline Volleyball Academy is only in its second year of existence, but the club is already making a statement on the regional and national level. The club hosts 7 National Teams consisting of 70 players, 5 Regional Teams consisting of 50 players, a youth...
The JVA World Challenge Lands in Metropolis of Sports
For more than a hundred years, Kansas City, Missouri, has been known as the City of Fountains, and it is widely known for serving up some of the world's best barbecue. But in the last few decades, Kansas City has added a new nickname to its list: City of Fanatics—sports fanatics, that is. How fitting that the 2016 JVA World Challenge makes its debut in Kansas City, as the JVA embarks upon it's 10 year anniversary, a huge milestone for what once was a very small organization with a very large purpose.
The Academy Wins JVA Club of the Month
The Academy name originates from the club's tireless dedication to teaching the physical and mental skills needed to play volleyball at the highest possible level. The club motto is Train Your Game, encouraging players and coaches to focus on being technically sound and give full effort in their pursuit of development, not just winning.
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The Truth Behind Tournament Refunds
As tournaments and leagues around the country continue to cancel, the questions on many of our minds revolve around refunds. Will I be refunded? Will it be a full refund? Why won’t I be refunded [...]
From the JVA Office: Considerations for Planning and Hosting Competition in the COVID-19 era
Many junior volleyball clubs are coming to the realization that the large scale tournaments we are accustomed to may not be possible in the near future. In states where the phases of re-opening began earlier [...]
Business Solutions: Maintaining Safe Operations in the COVID-19 era
Your club and/or facility has been given the "OK" and you've decided to re-open your doors, with some restrictions and guidelines from the state and local government, as well as CDC protocols. Through preparation and [...]
Coaches
Beach Setting Basics
Stein Metzger just led UCLA to its first beach volleyball national title in school history. When he is not busy winning collegiate championships, Stein wears another hat, Club Director of Los Angeles Beach Volleyball Club. The JVA Club Director shares...
Here Comes the Boom: The Real Facts on Concussions and 4 Ways to Minimize Head Injuries in Your Gym
Concussions in volleyball are an all too common occurrence. According to a 2015 study in PT in Motion News, volleyball players report a rate of 3.57 concussions per 10,000 exposures. An exposure is equivalent to one practice or one match. This number may...
New Recruiting Legislation and Practical Application for Junior Volleyball Clubs
The NCAA Division I Council adopted new recruiting legislation on April 18, 2018. There has been a lot of conjecture out there over the past few days but it's best to adhere to the facts and support our athletes with the goal of educating and guiding them within the confines of the new legislation. Let's begin with the proposals that have been passed, the rationale, some side notes and practical applications of the rules.
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Increase the Power of Your Armswing
Looking to increase the power of your swing? Check out this exercise!
The Recruiting Shake Up Approaches
The 'crazy' time of college volleyball is quickly coming upon us. It is not the playoffs and it is not the rapidly approaching recruiting season; it is the time frame from now until early February.
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.
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