(Naperville, IL) JVA is pleased to announce the 2026 JVA Best in Beach powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles, honoring the nation’s top JVA female beach athletes for outstanding achievement during the competitive beach season.
“We’re proud to recognize the athletes selected for this year’s JVA Best in Beach,” said JVA Executive Director, Lisa Wielebnicki. “Beach volleyball demands a unique combination of grit, resilience, and adaptability, and these athletes have shown exactly that at the highest level. Their commitment to improving their craft, competing with purpose, and representing the sport with integrity makes them stand out. We’re excited to celebrate their accomplishments and the impact they’re making on the future of beach volleyball.”
The honorees were selected by the JVA awards committee from the JVA Beach Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles nominees submitted by JVA Club Directors. In order to be considered for JVA Best in Beach, the athletes were required to compete in at least one BVCA/JVA Club Challenge Series event or JVA-sanctioned beach event during the current season. Honorees will be recognized at the 2026 BVCA National Championships with a certificate and gift from VKTRY and JVA.
“Congratulations to the outstanding honorees of the JVA Best in Beach award,” said Travis Descoteaux, Director of Partnerships at VKTRY Gear. “We’re honored to celebrate the achievements of this group of athletes, and look forward to following their continued success. At VKTRY, we’re committed to helping elite athletes perform at their best — and this team is a shining example of the future of our sport.“
Learn about the JVA Best in Beach click HERE. View the honorees below.
JVA Best in Beach Class of 2026
Woodstock, GA
Committed: North Florida
San Antonio, TX
Committed: Univ. of Arizona
Chelan, WA
Committed: Florida State
Manhattan Beach, CA
Committed: Florida State
Manhattan Beach, CA
Committed: Florida State
Huntington Beach, CA
Committed: Stanford
Lewisville, TX
Committed: Tulane University
Del Mar, CA
Committed: UC Berkeley
League City, TX
Committed: LSU
Phoenix, AZ
Committed: Univ. of San Diego
JVA Best in Beach Class of 2027
Hermosa Beach, CA
Committed: Cal Poly
Manhattan Beach, CA
Committed: Cal Poly
University Place, WA
Uncommitted
Queen Creek, AZ
Committed: Arizona State
Huntington Beach, CA
Committed: UCLA
San Antonio, TX
Committed: CSULB
Huntington Beach, CA
Committed: University of Texas at Austin
Honolulu, HI
Committed: University of Hawaii
Manhattan Beach, CA
Committed: Florida State University
Berkeley, CA
Committed: UC Berkeley
JVA Best in Beach Class of 2028
Austin, TX
Uncommitted
Chelan, WA
Uncommitted
Tempe, AZ
Uncommitted
Phoenix, AZ
Uncommitted
Manhattan Beach, CA
Uncommitted
Huntington Beach, CA
Uncommitted
Del Mar, CA
Uncommitted
University Place, WA
Uncommitted
Del Mar, CA
Uncommitted
JVA Best in Beach Class of 2029
Huntington Beach, CA
Uncommitted
Austin, TX
Uncommitted
Del Mar, CA
Uncommitted
Chelan, WA
Uncommitted
Del Mar, CA
Uncommitted
University Place, WA
Uncommitted
Huntington Beach, CA
Uncommitted
Manhattan Beach, CA
Uncommitted
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About the Junior Volleyball Association
Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) is a non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to junior volleyball and the needs of the club community. Since 2006, JVA has supported nearly 1,800 Club Director Members while advancing its mission to Better the Ball at every level.
Built by Club Directors for Club Directors, JVA delivers resources, events, education, and advocacy to move the sport forward. JVA continues to elevate the junior volleyball experience through innovation, improved event standards, and opportunities that reflect the future of the game.
