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Empowered Volleyball Academy Wins JVA Club of the Month

Briana Schunzel2023-06-21T10:06:14-05:00March 3rd, 2017|Categories: Awards, Beach, Members, News|

Empowered Volleyball Academy grew from a man's passion to grow and increase the level of the game throughout the Midwest. Upon arriving home from an overseas professional indoor season, Founder William Robbins and his wife Ashlee Robbins, revolutionized the local market by implementing the areas' first ever volleyball specific sports performance program, and a hybrid program of beach, indoor training and character building. We are proud to honor Empowered Volleyball Academy as this month's JVA Club of the Month.

From the JVA Office: Building Great Sports Parents

Briana Schunzel2021-07-30T13:37:01-05:00February 14th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Club Director, Culture, Members, Parents|

When I talk to Club Directors and ask them "What keeps you up a night?" The #1 response I hear most often is "Parents". I had the good fortune to meet and talk with an amazing woman, Ruth Nelson, this past...

Academy Volleyball Cleveland Wins JVA Club of the Month

Briana Schunzel2024-02-28T13:18:35-06:00January 30th, 2017|Categories: Awards, Members, News|

Academy Volleyball Cleveland was founded in 2006 as a small regional club but grew rapidly to the largest club in the Ohio Valley Region as volleyball popularity and demand for better play grew in the Greater Cleveland area. AVC has competed...

Developing a Meaningful Appraisal System for Your Coaching Staff

Briana Schunzel2021-03-17T19:55:11-05:00January 13th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Club Director, Members|

Developing an appraisal system may appear time consuming. It actually isn’t. You are directing meaningful conversation based on reflection and goal setting. The development of the documents is the time consuming part, so we've consulted an experienced High School Athletic Director, former Club Director and long time junior volleyball coach to help you.

Limit the Stress of Travel for Youth Volleyball Teams

Briana Schunzel2021-01-11T18:34:00-06:00January 11th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Club Director, Members, Travel|

Missing a flight on the way to a volleyball tournament can become a nightmare for coaches, players and parents. With all the hours spent on preparing for the trip, losing the chance to compete can kill a team’s morale...

JVA Announces Jason Hames as Newest Member of the JVA Board of Directors

Briana Schunzel2017-01-03T17:22:40-06:00January 3rd, 2017|Categories: Members, News|

The JVA is pleased to announce the newest member of the JVA Board of Directors, Club Director Jason Hames. The Board Election was held in December, and included six candidates with diverse backgrounds in sport and a shared commitment to...

Running a Youth Volleyball Program and How to Find your Dragon

Briana Schunzel2022-11-22T01:01:28-06:00December 9th, 2016|Categories: Blog, Club Director, Coaching, Members|

Perhaps you have listened to volleyball coaches complain they wish their current players would read the opponent better, or mention disappointment in a player's current form while performing a specific skill. I've heard numerous times a "next level" coach having to "fix" athletes when they get them, lamenting lack of volleyball IQ, lack of transition, or poor form. To this I say: We didn't ask them "What color is your dragon" soon enough.