MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (May 16, 2022)–  The JVA is pleased to announce the 2022 JVA Athleaders powered by Fivestar to celebrate the success of an impressive group of male and female indoor and beach junior volleyball athletes who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, responsibility, and selflessness.

These 20 honorees are among the top junior volleyball student athletes in the nation who display outstanding achievement in the classroom, in addition to leadership, involvement in extracurricular activities and community service, all while excelling as volleyball athletes.

“These incredible honorees truly represent what it means to be an all-around student athlete. A successful team needs teammates that make the team better due to their leadership and love for the team, and the 2022 JVA Athleaders embody that spirit. We are so happy to recognize this year’s group of honorees, as well as the record number of athletes who were nominated for this selective award,” said JVA Executive Director Jenny Hahn.

Recipients will be presented with an award from the JVA, as well as Fivestar App, the world’s first and only sports highlight rating app designed to give all athletes a platform to showcase their achievements.

Fivestar is thrilled to be partnering with JVA to highlight these amazing athletes who excel on and off the court,” said Brett Tillett, Senior Vice President for Fivestar App. “This year’s Athleader class exemplifies the characteristics of excellence and leadership and we are so proud of this year’s award winners!”

For more information on JVA awards click here.

Mike Anderson
Mike Anderson2024 Libero
Minnesota Select
Maple Grove, MN
4.0 GPA
Uncommitted
Kaitlin Fasbender
Kaitlin Fasbender2022 Middle Blocker
The Academy Volleyball Club
Indianapolis, IN
4.86 GPA
Committed: Drury University
Maddie Henderson
Maddie Henderson2023 Libero
Wisconsin Juniors
Pleasant Prairie, WI
4.18 GPA
Uncommitted
Jessica Horwath
Jessica Horwath2023 Beach Athlete
Progression Beach Volleyball
Chicago, IL
4.45 GPA
Committed: University of Arizona
Marcella Ingram
Marcella Ingram2022 Outside Hitter/Libero
Rocket City Volleyball Club
Huntsville, AL
GPA: 4.27
Uncommitted
Kiah Jackson
Kiah Jackson2023 Middle Blocker
The Academy Volleyball Club
Indianapolis, IN
GPA: 3.8
Uncommitted
Avery Jackson
Avery Jackson2024 Outside Hitter
Madfrog
Dallas, TX
GPA: 4.05
Uncommitted
Sabine Kanz
Sabine Kanz2024 Setter/Outside Hitter
SynergyForce VBC
Rocklin, CA
GPA: 4.55
Uncommitted
Sami Kline
Sami Kline 2023 Middle Blocker
Triangle Volleyball Club
Morrisville, NC
GPA: 4.4
Committed: Susquehanna University
Gavin Laurie
Gavin Laurie2022 Setter
MOD Volleyball Club
Chicago, IL
GPA: 4.3
Uncommitted
Bella Lineberger
Bella Lineberger2024 Setter
Triangle Volleyball Club
Morrisville, NC
GPA: 4.375
Uncommitted
Caroline Lucas
Caroline Lucas2022 Middle Blocker
Carolina One Volleyball
Mauldin, SC
GPA: 4.5
Committed: Francis Marion
Eve Martin
Eve Martin2023 Setter
Legacy Volleyball Club
Novi, MI
GPA: 4.0
Uncommitted
Aubrie Moore
Aubrie Moore2022 Outside Hitter
SynergyForce VBC
Rocklin, CA
GPA: 4.35
Uncommitted
Hannah Morrow
Hannah Morrow2023 Setter
Triangle Volleyball Club
Morrisville, NC
GPA: 4.5
Uncommitted
Ellie Oyebode
Ellie Oyebode 2022 Opposite/Right Side
Columbia Volleyball Academy
Columbia, MD
4.25
Committed: Dartmouth College

Alex Rosenow
Alex Rosenow2022 Libero
Club 1
Plainfield, IL
GPA: 4.3
Committed: Indiana Tech University
Kaitlyn Thick
Kaitlyn Thick2023 Outside Hitter
New WAVE
Darien, IL
GPA: 4.7
Committed: Tulane University
Nathen Toth
Nathen Toth2025 Outside Hitter/Beach Athlete
Ultimate Volleyball Club
Chicago, IL
GPA: 4.75
Uncommitted
Katherine Yanni
Katherine Yanni2023 Outside Hitter
Pittsburgh Elite Volleyball Association
Pittsburgh, PA
GPA: 4.0
Uncommitted

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About the Junior Volleyball Association
The Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) is a non-profit organization that promotes the growth of youth and junior volleyball through program and resource development, education and events. The organization was formed in 2006 with a primary focus of being a voice for junior volleyball club directors and coaches, and to this day is the only organization that is focused entirely on youth and junior volleyball.