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Welcome to the February 2017
This monthly newsletter is designed to help inform JVA members
and the junior volleyball community on the different facets
of the business of club volleyball.
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From the JVA Office: Building Great Sports Parents
When I talk to Club Directors and ask them "What keeps you up a night?" The #1 response I hear most often is "Parents". There is a program that may help you cope with the nightmares. It is Ruth Nelson's BYOP®, Bring Your Own Parent Program. Learn how this program can serve as a connector between your parents, players and coaches from an early age. Read more.
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The Ultra Ankle JVA Watch List honors the top girls junior players in the country for outstanding play on the volleyball court.
How To Nominate:
JVA Club Directors can nominate players currently competing in age divisions 15U, 16U, 17U or 18U and graduating high school in 2017, 2018, 2019 or 2020. The nomination must be submitted by the Club Director from a JVA Member Club. The players nominated must be from the top two teams in the age division in the club.
Nomination Period: February 1- February 28, 2017
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Find out why the volleyball club business would make for a fascinating board game, and how you move the chess pieces around the board will, ultimately, determine how successful you are at accomplishing this task while maintaining a viable club and business. Read more.
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Many athletes and teams have limited or no access to a weight room or simply do not emphasize weight training due to athlete age, size, and any number of factors. How, then, do athletes get their strength training without the amenities of a typical weight room? Let's discuss all the equipment and tools you may need to execute proper strength training outside of the gym.
Read more.
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We're conducting a survey of junior volleyball clubs to learn more about the landscape of our industry, and your input would be appreciated. All those who complete the survey will receive a detailed report of the results. It will only take a couple minutes of your time.
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HOLDING YOUR COACHES ACCOUNTABLE
How do you hold your coaching accountable for communicating with their teams? Hear from 3 JVA Club Directors in the latest JVA Club Connection powered by TeamSnap. Watch now.
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Have you received a few questions and comments about players just not "getting it" when it comes to rotations? It would be nice if there were a magic bullet, but the truth is, it's something that probably won't stick until after you spend several scrimmages doing little but putting kids in the right spots. That said, there are some ways to help the process along.
Read more.
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Beach Program Basics and the First Eight Practices
Indoor clubs are finding success growing participation and members from the grassroots level. However, beach clubs often have new players who have played years of indoor volleyball, but are new to the beach game. 692 Beach, a JVA member club in Dallas, and year-round beach club uses the first 8 practices of the season to break down each aspect of the game. This program has helped 692 ensure that each player develops the fundamental and philosophical training needed to excel in beach volleyball, and also learn 692's system. Read more.
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Academy Volleyball Cleveland was founded in 2006 as a small regional club but grew rapidly to the largest club in the Ohio Valley Region as volleyball popularity and demand for better play grew in the Greater Cleveland area. AVC has competed in 5 national title matches winning one National Championship in 2015. AVC's focus on continuously building a culture of discipline, consistency, and best volleyball coaching practices, plus their alignment with the goals of the JVA has earned the club the honor of winning JVA Club of the Month. Read more.
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Helpful Reading and Resources
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There reaches a point in youth sports when equal playing time is no longer assumed. Once kids reach the age where playing time is not automatic, the fight will ensue in every sport, every season, on every team. Read more.
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Team Bonding and Cohesion Guides Teams to Success
From Our Partner, SportsEngine
Team bonding and cohesion can be one of the first challenges coaches tackle at the start of a new volleyball season.
Often before the first practice, and throughout the season, athletes are brought together to build relationships that lead to better communication during matches and strengthen bonds that can hold teams together through the ups and downs of the club volleyball season. Read more.
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Make a Promise. Have Their Back. Change a Life
From Our Partner, The Sideout Foundation
Coming soon: I've Got Your Back, a new program from our friends at Side-Out! Motivate and inspire your team to support each other and their loved ones. Make a promise. Have their back. Change a life.
Click here to learn more about how you can be part of #DigPinkIGYB!
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2016 High School All Americans
From Our Partner, PrepVolleyball.com
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Register for AAU Nationals
by March 1st and Save
From Our Partner, AAU Volleyball
There are less than 3 weeks left for early registration for these huge events in Orlando, Florida!
44th AAU Girls Junior National Championships - CLICK HERE for more info.
AAU Boys Junior National Championships -
CLICK HERE
for more info.
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From Our Partner, 1st Place Volleyball
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What is the Role of the Coach?
From Our Partner, NCSA
With the professionalism of club volleyball and the amount of money families pay to participate, there can be certain spoken or unspoken expectations of the coach's role. Read more.
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