From the JVA Office: JVA Hosts First Boys Summit in Chicago
One of the resources that JVA brings to our members [...]
From the JVA Office: Cooperation Among the Highest Levels Governing Our Sport Strengthens the Common Good
JVA, as a professional association of Club Directors and their [...]
Building a Budget and Schedule for the Volleyball Club Season
It’s September, which means we are in full preparation mode for the upcoming season, and the most time consuming part of preparation is budgeting and scheduling for each team. Here are factors that can guide a director when preparing...
2020 JVA Challenge Series presented by i6 Features Record Number of Events
The JVA is pleased to announce a record breaking 31 events named to the 2020 JVA Challenge Series presented by i6. These events share in the JVA’s ideology to provide high quality events and a great experience for all their participants...
A Summary of the Girls 18’s Indoor Championships Survey Results
This past summer, we posted an article about the various options that U-18’s have to finish their season. We also addressed feedback from some of the coaches who attended the various championships, and concluded with a survey to gather...
Train Your Teams to Officiate and Keep Score
Once tournament play begins, it is apparent which clubs have done their due diligence to train and prepare the athletes for their work team responsibilities, and which ones have not spent the time. Every director should make it a priority...
4 Ways to Create a Balanced Competition Schedule
As clubs continue to purchase, lease or rent facilities, and collaborate to co-host events together, the selection of tournaments will grow. Looking ahead to next season, here are 4 ways to create a balanced and ideal tournament schedule for your teams.
3 Benefits of the Club vs. Club Format and Why It Is Essential for Junior Beach Volleyball
Similar to indoor, collegiate beach volleyball is a team game, and it is the fastest growing NCAA sport over the last five years in Division I. And the juniors are following suit. Now it's time for junior beach events to mirror the college game. Here are three benefits of the Club vs Club format and why it is essential for the continued development of junior and collegiate beach volleyball.
One Nigerian Volleyball Organization is Changing Lives
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...
UK Training Program Finds Niche Through Camps
Volleyball is still a minority sport in England, despite a respectable record for British athletes having played ball at North American universities and in European professional leagues. Host nation entitlement to enter a team in the 2012 Olympics created a spike...