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Recruiting Solutions: Advice for Volleyball Athletes Heading into Presidents’ Day Weekend
Presidents’ Day tournaments are among the most important recruiting weekends of the year. College coaches plan their schedules months [...]
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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, [...]
Technology Solutions: 5 Things to Look for with Cyber Insurance Coverage to Protect Your Volleyball Club
Digital technology streamlines the operations of your volleyball club, but it also means that everyday activities ranging from the collection of information and website usage to promotions on social media can leave you open [...]
An Athleader’s Journey: Dedication to Learning and Leading Others
Daniela Staton was introduced to volleyball in the spring of my 5th grade, and like most beginners, she struggled to serve the ball over the net. In 6th grade she made the “C” team, [...]
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Club Directors
Business Solutions: Preparing Your Club to Re-Open
As many states are lifting the restrictions on businesses, one critical decision facing clubs is when to re-open. Regardless of timing, eventually each of us will restart our business with expanded knowledge of the potential [...]
Sample At Home Training Calendar May 2020
Volleyball athletes frequently struggle with physical limitations such as mobility deficits, poor movement patterns, and decreased strength. The recent hiatus from practice and training means that these problem areas will be more exaggerated than ever. [...]
From the JVA Office: Understanding the Factors that Impact Clubs due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has devastated every aspect of our sport: from the 2020 Olympics to the beginner volleyball programs; from the small 4 court tournament down the road to national qualifiers and championships. JVA, an association for [...]
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.
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.
3 Keys to Creating a Strong Club Culture
Matt Linebarger only needs a moment to answer a question about his club’s culture. Club Savannah Volleyball in Georgia doesn’t have the luxury to turn any passionate player away, he says. “Savannah is very small,” says Linebarger, the...
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