The JVA staff always looks forward to attending the AVCA Convention. Meeting new members, catching up with long time members and attending and hosting educational sessions are among a few of the reasons this event is so special. Witnessing the...
The first contact in volleyball, the pass, is by far the most critical if a team is striving to play at a high level. Even at the beginner level, it's important for coaches to give their players many repetitions practicing proper technique. There are 3 common bad passing habits that will hinder an athlete's ability to pass consistently to the target. Here are drills that JVA member KIVA (Louisville, KY) uses to teach their athletes to master the skill of passing.
The JVA is pleased to announce a long-term partnership with The Art of Coaching Volleyball, a company that offers high-quality coaching education through clinics and a website that delivers drills, practice plans, courses, video tutorials and coaching certification programs as...
When it comes to running a volleyball club, volleyball is just the half of it. In order to field strong teams wherein players are developing their skills and parents are happy with the product, a club has to run efficiently...
Yes, boys volleyball can be a year-round sport. However, in most parts of the country, the participation numbers are not high enough to offer dedicated boys programs and travel teams. According to the NFHS.org the participation rates in boys...
Club volleyball can sometimes present a challenging situation for parents and athletes. That’s because the head coach makes nearly all of the on-court decisions for the athletes involved, but unlike a high school or college team, the players (or...
Volleyball players time is limited, however there can be a simple way to incorporate fitness, mindfulness and mental training into the weekly routine. The JVA has launched two brand new educational series that share short and easy ways for players...
5 years ago grassroots junior volleyball did not exist in Nigeria. The only sport kids knew or played was soccer. Through his playing experience Vincent UnogwuI realized the importance of teaching kids volleyball at an early age, and was inspired to...
Every coach has drills to improve passing, serving, and setting. Every coach spends time focused on plays and rotations. But in my experience, over two decades of coaching and nearly 8 years of working with teams as a team building speaker...
Serving is typically the skill that a beginner will strive to master so the athlete can proudly say "Look, I can serve over the net!" There are 4 common bad serving habits that will hinder an athlete's ability to serve consistently and in the court. Here's how JVA member KIVA (Louisville, KY) teaches their athletes to master the skill of serving.