The goal of the JVA Mentor Program is to connect club directors seeking guidance in any area of running a club with other experienced directors who can listen, guide, and give advice.
Connecting directors will help grow the game and provide more quality opportunities for junior players.

HOW IT WORKS:

MEET THE MENTORS

The following club director mentors have been hand selected by the JVA Staff to give their advice and expertise in their specific fields.

Maggie Griffin
Maggie GriffinClub Founder and Director at VCNebraska
Maggie’s Strengths: Business Structure, Strategic Planning, Finance/Accounting, Communication, Marketing/Branding/PR, Technology Solutions, Program Development
Steve Sack
Steve SackOwner and Manager at Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy
Steve’s Strengths: Business Structure, Finance/Accounting, Marketing/Branding/PR, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Human Resources
Emily Hawthorne
Emily HawthorneExecutive Director at The Academy Volleyball Club
Emily’s Strengths: Business Structure, Strategic Planning, Finance/Accounting, Communication, Marketing/Branding/PR, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Human Resources, Program Development, Fundraising/Sponsorships
Kathy Kennedy
Kathy KennedyCo-Founder of NKYVC
Kathy’s Strengths: Strategic Planning, Communication, Marketing/Branding/PR, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Human Resources, Technology Solutions, Program Development, Fund Raising/Sponsorships
Max Miller
Max MillerDirector at Mintonette Volleyball Club
Max’s Strengths: Business Structure, Strategic Planning, Finance/Accounting, Communication, Risk Management, Human Resources, Program Development, Governance Structure
Bryan Jones
Bryan JonesDirector at S3 Volleyball
Beach Club Mentor
Bryan’s Strengths: Program Development, Business Structure, Strategic Planning, Staff Management, Parent Communication
Scott Jackson
Scott JacksonDirector at Minnesota Select VBC
Bryan’s Strengths: Business Structure, Strategic Planning, Communication, Marketing/Branding/PR, Crisis Management, Technology Solutions, Program Development
 Rodrigo Gomes
Rodrigo GomesPresident/CEO of NVVA
Rodrigo’s Strengths: Business Structure, Strategic Planning, Finance/Accounting, Communication, Marketing/Branding/PR, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Human Resources, Technology Solutions
Bernie Headley
Bernie HeadleyDirector of 360 Sports Academy Volleyball
Bernie’s Strengths: Business Structure, Strategic Planning, Finance/Accounting, Communication, Marketing/Branding/PR

APPLY NOW!

Would you like to be a part of the JVA Mentor Program? Get started by completing the application at the link below. 

Still have questions? Email us at members@jvavolleyball.org.

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