Player Development

Player Development2024-03-18T09:47:05-05:00

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Coach to Coach Video of the Week

JVA Coach to Coach Video of the Week Presented by NetLynx Sports
features favorite drills from JVA volleyball members across the country.

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Coach to Coach Drills by Skill

Execution Drill

2023-04-07T10:50:45-05:00

Eastside Volleyball Club (Peoria, IL) shares a 3 part competitive serve/pass drill that incorporates pressure [...]

3 Competitive Serve Pass Games

2023-01-26T09:14:55-06:00

Marquette Volleyball Head Coach Ryan Theis shares two competitive serve/serve receive games to improve your team's serving toughness, as well as determine your team's strongest primary passers. The drills are 2.2 passing and Pyramid Passing. Theis shares variations and considerations for each drill.

Serving Zone 1

2022-09-26T12:17:47-05:00

Pineapple Volleyball Club Director and Olympic Gold Medalist Lloy Ball (Fort Wayne, IN) shares a [...]

5 Keys to Serving

2022-09-20T13:21:57-05:00

Pineapple Volleyball Club Director and Olympic Gold Medalist Lloy Ball (Fort Wayne, IN) shares five keys he uses to train proper serving technique for beginner to elite athletes.

Execution Drill

2023-04-07T10:50:45-05:00

Eastside Volleyball Club (Peoria, IL) shares a 3 part competitive serve/pass drill that incorporates pressure [...]

3 Competitive Serve Pass Games

2023-01-26T09:14:55-06:00

Marquette Volleyball Head Coach Ryan Theis shares two competitive serve/serve receive games to improve your team's serving toughness, as well as determine your team's strongest primary passers. The drills are 2.2 passing and Pyramid Passing. Theis shares variations and considerations for each drill.

3v3 and 6v6 Tip Drills

2023-03-06T09:33:53-06:00

Team Pineapple (Fort Wayne, IN) shares two drills that incorporate tipping, communicating and defending. These are great drills for warm-up and defensive to offensive training.

6 on 4 Transition Drill

2022-11-02T15:02:29-05:00

SynergyForce (Rocklin, CA) shares a 6 on 4 transition drill to train players to play defense and then move into offense. This drill can be modified for various levels and adjusted to focus on certain aspects of the game.

Cooperative and Combative Left Side Drills

2022-09-19T02:28:12-05:00

Munciana Volleyball (Yorktown, IN) shares a cooperative drill called Setter Go that focuses on left sides attacking cross court off of a setter, and a combative drill called Left vs Left first attacker to terminate the ball 3 times.

6v6 Reading Drill

2022-10-20T13:29:59-05:00

Minnesota Select (Maple Grove, MN) shares a 6v6 serve/serve receive wash drill that trains the keys to defensive reading, along with modifications and adjustments.

5 Keys to Serving

2022-09-20T13:21:57-05:00

Pineapple Volleyball Club Director and Olympic Gold Medalist Lloy Ball (Fort Wayne, IN) shares five keys he uses to train proper serving technique for beginner to elite athletes.

Speedball

2023-03-23T11:25:11-05:00

Matchbox VBC (Aberdeen, CD) shares a 4v4 competitive serve pass wash drill that has many variations and has become one of their favorite drills.

12 Creative Scoring Ideas To Encourage Competitive Practices

2023-02-15T09:29:04-06:00

The season is filled with opportunities to win and lose during tournament play. However, there are many ways to incorporate competition into your training on a regular basis so your athletes are used to competing hard and winning a close battle. Here are 12 creative scoring ideas to encourage competitive practices.

6 on 4 Transition Drill

2022-11-02T15:02:29-05:00

SynergyForce (Rocklin, CA) shares a 6 on 4 transition drill to train players to play defense and then move into offense. This drill can be modified for various levels and adjusted to focus on certain aspects of the game.

6v6 Reading Drill

2022-10-20T13:29:59-05:00

Minnesota Select (Maple Grove, MN) shares a 6v6 serve/serve receive wash drill that trains the keys to defensive reading, along with modifications and adjustments.

Tough After 20

2022-09-19T02:28:11-05:00

Munciana Volleyball (Yorktown, IN) shares a 6v6 competitive serve pass wash drill that puts pressure [...]

Cooperative and Combative Left Side Drills

2022-09-19T02:28:12-05:00

Munciana Volleyball (Yorktown, IN) shares a cooperative drill called Setter Go that focuses on left sides attacking cross court off of a setter, and a combative drill called Left vs Left first attacker to terminate the ball 3 times.

Execution Drill

2023-04-07T10:50:45-05:00

Eastside Volleyball Club (Peoria, IL) shares a 3 part competitive serve/pass drill that incorporates pressure [...]

3v3 and 6v6 Tip Drills

2023-03-06T09:33:53-06:00

Team Pineapple (Fort Wayne, IN) shares two drills that incorporate tipping, communicating and defending. These are great drills for warm-up and defensive to offensive training.

Add-On Warm-Up Drill

2023-01-30T19:41:43-06:00

Champion Volleyball Club (Winston-Salem, NC) shares a fun warm up drill that focuses on communication, competitive play, and volleyball IQ). The objective is for one side to get 6 players on the court and win a point, first team to do that 3 times or 5 times wins!

Officiating

Prepare your teams to keep score, track the libero and down ref at a tournament when they are the assigned work team.

Prior to your first tournament of the year, make sure all of your athletes understand the rules of officiating and scorekeeping.

  • Set up a time for every team to watch a training video.
  • Contact a local Official to run a training session with your athletes and coaches.
  • Host an intra-club scrimmage and have work teams practice the R2, bookkeeper, scorekeeper and libero tracker roles.
  • At your first tournament, make sure your head coach is with your team during the entire work assignment.

Reach out to the JVA at members@jvavolleyball.org if you need any assistance.

Officiating Resources

Scoresheets

Libero Control Sheet – HERE
Line-Up Sheet-  HERE
Line-Up Sheet 3 Sets Full Pool – HERE
2 Set Scoresheet with header – HERE
2 Set Scoresheet without header – HERE
Deciding Set Scoresheet with header – HERE
Deciding Set Scoresheet without header  – HERE

Mental Training

Recruiting

Education and Resources to Help Club Recruiting Coordinators, Coaches and Athletes Navigate the Volleyball Recruiting Process

Visit our full Recruiting Education Page for endless recruiting resources and education for junior volleyball athletes and coaches. 

Fitness and Nutrition

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