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Make the Game of Volleyball More Accessible by Establishing a Middle School Training Program for Underserved Communities
In August of 2019 Queen City Volleyball Academy formed as a nonprofit organization with the goal of making the [...]
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The Champion Project Makes Sport Accessible for All Kids
Every day, the leadership of Niagara Frontier Sports sees barriers that prevent children from participating in programs through their sports center, which includes Niagara Frontier Volleyball. In 2014 Executive Director of Niagara Frontier Sports and [...]
2022 JVA Club Program and Financial Survey
View information on club demographics, programs, membership, and financial information collected from junior volleyball club directors and administrators. View the Report (PDF) View the Report (Google Slides)
Recruiting Solutions: Staying Pro-active in the Recruiting Process Outside of the Club Season
The recruiting process in general is currently slow to develop for athletes and colleges. Many schools are navigating rosters due to COVID waivers and adjustments in budgets. The transfer portal is also having an impact [...]
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Club Directors
From the JVA Office: Closing Out The Season
Navigating through the end of a season can be a daunting task for a Club Director. Preparation and planning for the following season has begun. Meanwhile you are trying to keep teams motivated through the first couple weeks of summer...
3 Vital Questions to Ask your Volleyball Uniform Provider
Choosing a uniform package for your volleyball club should be a fun decision. It’s the perfect opportunity for you to brand your club and provide your teams with great looking gear so your players feel on top of their...
Basics to Start a Boys Program
Is your club passionate about starting a boys program? One misconception is that a boys program should field travel teams immediately. However, here's an example of a boys program that began simply as a development league, with very low overhead cost. Learn how KIVA's boys program went in year one, and some easy steps your club can mirror.
Coaches
Volleyball Stat Crash Course: The How and Why Behind Keeping Stats
"Some coaches believed they could judge a player’s performance simply by watching it. In this they were deeply mistaken. The naked eye was an inadequate tool for learning what you needed to know to evaluate baseball players and baseball...
Prevent Common Injuries During the Long Club Season
A successful volleyball season requires athletes to dedicate time to mastering the skills in practice that they will employ during competition. But none of that is possible if they can’t make it to the court because of an injury...
Teaching Rotations to Beginners
Have you received a few questions and comments about players just not “getting it” when it comes to rotations? It would be nice if there were a magic bullet, but the truth is, it’s something that probably won’t...
