6 Steps to Keep You on Track for Academic Eligibility
For millions of parents and high school students, college athletics [...]
Mental Health Guidance and Resources for Coaches, Athletes, and Parents
Youth sports create a wonderful opportunity for young athletes [...]
JVA Announces Partnership with USSCI to Protect Volleyball Clubs and Youth Athletes Nationwide
The JVA is pleased to announce a partnership with USSCI [...]
From the JVA Office: Understanding the Factors that Impact Clubs due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has devastated every aspect of our sport: from the [...]
5 Key Differences Between High School and College Volleyball
The transition from high school to college can be a [...]
3 Ways to Balance Academic Workload with Your Volleyball Commitment
Attempting to balance academics and athletics can often make you feel like you’re walking on a tightrope. Having to maintain a constant fitness level, attend team practice and travel to competitions alongside all the typical academic requirements of a...
Four ways to get recruited if you’re not from a hotbed region
Like it or not, recruiting hotbeds are a real thing. When it comes to volleyball, California, Chicagoland, Louisville, Indianapolis and Texas tend to be the areas most commonly recruited by college coaches. But if you’re not from those areas...
JVA Safety Policy
Our young athletes deserve to be safe. You are practicing good risk management by In having policies and procedures in place to protect your members. The JVA prioritizes the safety of junior volleyball athletes by providing the proper resources and...
6 Ways to Keep Parents Actively Involved in Your Club
Club Directors and club staff wear many hats throughout the club season, and oftentimes are juggling tasks that can be assigned to parent volunteers. Finding way to involve parents can not only take tasks off of the club director's plate, but also allow the Head Coach and Assistant Coach to focus more on player development, planning practice, and managing the team. Here are six ways to incorporate parent volunteers this season.
Create a Game Plan for the SAT or ACT
Only about 5.5% of women and 4.6% of men that play volleyball at the high school level go on to play in college, and college coaches absolutely take into consideration grades and standardized test scores when recruiting. Therefore scoring high on the...