In youth sports, about 10-12% of total revenue goes uncollected. Let’s put that into perspective: If a club anticipates $200k in gross revenue for a season, approximately $20k is never collected. That’s $20k for which you, the director...
There have been some questions circulated this past week about the JVA. We would like to share a clear picture of who we are, what we are and why we are. We give credit to our member clubs who are...
Players and parents are starting to look for more than just games and victories. What a club provides, in terms of physical development, could be the determining factor in choosing one club over another. Here's a look at how a few JVA member clubs are emphasizing strength and conditioning for their volleyball athletes.
Running a successful volleyball tournament can be a great asset for a club, however it's important to make sure you do your homework prior to jumping into the tournament landscape. With the number of events being offered not every event is guaranteed to be successful. Here are a few tips to consider before starting your own volleyball tournament, along with a tournament checklist.
Planning your work and working your plan has become axiomatic for a reason- it works. As you sit down to plan out your club year it is essential that you construct an accurate pro forma income statement or budget. Preparing...
There are a variety of apps and software programs to help club directors manage your club and for coaches to train and develop your teams. Carolina Union, Michigan Elite, Virginia Elite and Illini Elite Club Directors, all JVA members, share...
Lets kick off the shoes, and toss those stinky knee pads. Lets hang up the jerseys and grab a tank top. Oh, and on your way out the door, don't forget your favorite hat, sunglasses and flip flops as we head to the beach! Let's look at 3 reasons beach volleyball is growing in popularity, because let's face it, everyone wants to head to the beach.
Clubs and teams at all levels realize the benefits of a power league with matched competition, a core tournament schedule, scheduling predictability, and lower cost of travel and participation. Not to mention, the collaboration of clubs, which is arguably the...
In 2008, several parents approached four-time Gold Glove catcher Mike Matheny and asked him to coach a Little League team that included his 10-year-old son. Matheny outlined some "rules," which eventually became the "Matheny Manifesto," a candid, seven-page peek into his...
In the summer of 2013, Janiece Wieschhaus decided she wanted to put her coaching experience to use running her own club, and St. Louis Crossfire Elite was born. Find out why Crossfire has earned JVA Club of the Month.