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Junior Volleyball Club Survey Data Analysis
The JVA surveyed a diverse landscape of junior volleyball clubs across the country with the goal of capturing key [...]
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Business Solutions: 4 Ways to Boost Your Club’s Exposure with Social Media Content
With large events like the JVA Challenge Series kicking off this month, it's important to promote your club’s attendance, as well as success at these tournaments. Having a strong presence on social media is an [...]
Endless Momentum Wins JVA Club of the Month
Endless Momentum Volleyball Club formed in 2019 with only one team, 8 girls, and a dream. The club director, Nicole Wentz, brought her enthusiasm and passion for volleyball to an area that didn't have much [...]
Nike Named the Official Uniform Provider of the Junior Volleyball Association
Milwaukee, WI - January 4, 2023 — Nike Volleyball, the leading manufacturer of authentic athletic apparel, and the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA), the premier national organization for the promotion and growth of youth and junior [...]
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From the JVA Office: Setting Up For Success this Holiday Season
Every Club Director, coach or youth sports leader has an opinion or concern about the entitlement of our youth. It's easy to point fingers at the parents, but junior volleyball clubs and youth organizations have the opportunity to make an impact as they provide a platform for building character and selflessness. There are many ways in which a club and its coaches can positively build character and encourage excellence. Here are 4 examples of organizations who give back to others, helping them set up for success this holiday season.
Announcing the 2016 JVA Sponsor Clubs
You may notice a lot of JVA logos on the jerseys of your opponents this season. That was the case at the 2015 AAU National Volleyball Championships. For the second year in a row, the Junior Volleyball Association is giving over...
JVA Board of Directors Slate of Candidates
Voting will open Monday, December 21, 2015 for 2 positions open on the JVA Board of Directors. The slate of candidates includes 11 dedicated JVA Club Directors from across the country. JVA members will each be able to place their vote for their top...
Club Directors
10 Tips to Run a Volleyball Class for 3-5 Year Olds
Premier Academy runs an 8-week program three times a year for three to five year olds to expose them to the game of volleyball. The program, called Peanut Premier, is designed to work on [...]
Club Cactus Juniors Wins JVA Club of the Month
Club Cactus Juniors (CCJ) was formed in 1992 by Corey Morishita, making the club the second-longest running junior volleyball club in Arizona. The mission of the club was to raise the volleyball in Southern Arizona [...]
Evaluate Your Club: Is it time to discontinue a program to focus on another one?
One thing that can be hard for a new or existing club or high school program is trying to be everything to everyone. As much as we would like to be able to say yes [...]
Coaches
3 Keys to Scouting an Opponent
Knowing an opponent's tendencies, weaknesses and strengths can help your team overcome some close battles this season. Volleyball is a game of strategy, shifts in momentum and scoring runs. Scouting your opponents before or during a tournament can give your team a competitive advantage. Let's take a look at three keys to scouting your opponents.
From the JVA Office: AVCA Convention Wrap-Up and What You May Have Missed
We have just returned from the AVCA Annual Convention. Here's a shout out to all of our members who were able to take time out from the busy club season to join us in Kansas City. This is our JVA staff's favorite time of the year. We are able to interact with so many of our members, partners and colleagues. Here is a re-cap of the events and updates from Convention, including the JVA Annual Meeting.
Responsibilities and Expectations of a Setter
A setter has many responsibilities and expectations are very high for this position. She is the player that runs the court and is ultimately in charge of the offense. Let's take a look at the various responsibilities and expectations of a setter in hopes that during this season coaches can help their setters take on these responsibilities, and players can set goals to meet these expectations.
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3 Reasons Volleyball Players Should Lift
If you look at a pro volleyball player, you'll see some serious muscle. Strong quads, flexible and functional hamstrings, and powerful glutes--male and female players alike, good volleyball players are so strong, it shows. Volleyball is a tough sport,
Can a Parent Council Help Your Club?
By Sharon L. Galonski, Club Director, Next Level VBC (This article is Part II. To read Part I click here.) I did it! After tryouts were completed, teams were selected, uniforms were ordered, and practices began, each competitive team within...
Learning Toughness Abroad: SPVB Travels to Dominican Republic
By Rachael Fara, Player, Sports Performance 18 Elite From March 27 to April 3, SportsPerformance Volleyball Club traveled to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. As a four year member of SPVB, and a two year member of 18 Elite, I have been provided with three
