The 2019 Ultra Ankle® JVA Watch List features 1,429 girls indoor junior volleyball players from 110 JVA member clubs across 30 states plus Canada. The players nominated are among the best in the nation in their age division this season.
GREAT coaches are leaving the coaching world. Not because they're ready to retire after a long, polished career. GREAT coaches are quitting. GREAT coaches are being pushed out. GREAT coaches are realizing it's unfortunately not all about the athletes. Let's dive into four ways to keep the GREAT coaches coaching, along with some advice for coaches who are facing a challenge.
There are so many aspects to managing a club that require a Director's attention. From managing a team of coaches to scheduling practices, the work never ends. As a result, it can be difficult to stay on top of things like uniforms and equipment, which is why so many orders are placed last minute and can lead to troubling consequences and many headaches! What if there was a solution to the uniform ordering dilemma that saved you time and gave you the space to focus on more important elements of your club?
The JVA is pleased to announce the annual JVA Boys Watch List to recognize the top JVA boys athletes for outstanding achievement on the volleyball court. Boys high school volleyball is growing at a 21% rate over the last five years...
Central Jersey Volleyball Academy (CJVA) was founded in 2005 out of the Somerville YMCA by Al Mottern. CJVA has grown significantly, from four teams in the first year to today, with 26 girls’ teams and 6 boys’ teams, as well as a very...
Parents can set the precedent for the athlete's mental toughness. How parents behave and communicate before an event, during an event and after an event is the precedent that is set. It's important for a club director and coach to foster a learning environment for the parents so they can develop positive sports parenting habits. Here's a good place to start.
With new recruiting legislation comes a host of adjustments for both the student-athletes, the clubs and the college coaches; and this isn’t a static thing. The challenge is to figure out how it affects the athletes' recruiting timelines and how coaches can put young athletes in a position to be successful and empowered given the current rules. Here is information on the most recent changes to NCAA Division I recruiting legislation as of August 2018, and the proposed changes that, if approved, could take effect in 2019, and some points of emphasis to communicate with the student-athletes in your club who are pursuing the opportunity to play at the collegiate level.
Tstreet's origin and name come from a popular, family-friendly beach in Southern California where the club's owner and founder, two-time Olympic gold medalist Troy Tanner, calls home. The #1 ranked club in California 3 of the last 4 years finds ways to give back to the local community, and the staff leadership care deeply about the culture they build from within. Learn more about the JVA Club of the Month.
At The Academy Volleyball Club, we have talked a lot about the ideal training versus competition cycle for the younger ages throughout the club season. We find that the most important part of youth training is keeping younger players engaged...
Two iconic figures in the world of volleyball asked "why isn't there boys volleyball in Minnesota?" A few other passionate people got on board to help make it happen. What started as a VERY low key, casual meeting of like-minds quickly evolved into a mission, 501c3 organization, and a thriving league for boys volleyball. Learn about the rise of the Minnesota High School Boys Volleyball Association and, more importantly, how it can be replicated.