JVA Announces Record Breaking 2020 Ultra Ankle® JVA Watch List
The 2020 Ultra Ankle® JVA Watch List breaks a new [...]
The role of the college volleyball coach in the admission process
Ask college volleyball coaches, parents and athletes what the role [...]
What Does It Take to Play Men’s Collegiate Volleyball?
It's no secret that there is a direct correlation between [...]
3 Reasons to Consider Options Outside of Division I
When volleyball athletes and families start the college recruiting process, [...]
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...
A Path to Men’s College Volleyball: One Nebraska Athlete’s Story
As volleyball has exploded in popularity, it is girls who have powered that growth, which is why it’s largely perceived as one of the few “girls” sports. According to the National Federation of High School Associations, only 22 states even...
An AthLeader’s Journey: Sisy Chen’s Drive to Break Gender Norms and Represent Her Heritage
During high school, Sisy realized that she wanted to take volleyball more seriously, so she decided to play club with Chicago Elite Volleyball Club. The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Sisy's heritage has always played a big role in her life. Coupled with her passion for STEM, Sisy developed a desire to give back to her own community, as well as empower young girls to pursue their interests in STEM and break gender norms. Read Sisy's inspiring journey here.
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...
Train for Competition Beyond the Ball
To fully prepare athletes for competition, coaches should be training the mind along with training the physical aspects of the game. A team's physical performance is a direct reflection of the quality of physical training. A team's mental readiness is a direct reflection of the emphasis placed on training the mind. Here are five ways to begin to train your team beyond the ball.