The monthly newsletter designed to inform the junior volleyball community on the different facets related to the business and trends of club volleyball.
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From the JVA Office: Navigating the Effects of the Coronavirus
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As club owners, we are experiencing the most challenging business environment in our careers. The last few weeks have been unprecedented and difficult for not only everyone involved in youth sports, but across the globe. While this is a very complex, ever-changing situation, here are some thoughts to keep in mind as you navigate these turbulent waters, and some steps your club can take.
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The 2020 Ultra Ankle® JVA Watch List breaks a new record with 1,797 girls indoor junior volleyball players from 129 JVA member clubs across 30 states plus Canada. The players nominated are among the best in the nation in their age division this season.
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How a Volleyball Club Can Continue to Serve Its Members During the Coronavirus Crisis
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As schools and organizations close, we’ve encountered several JVA volleyball clubs that have acted quickly to implement a course of action. Rather than wait for practices to resume, many club directors and their staff have organized ways for their teams, coaches and families to stay connected and continue training from home.
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JVA Top Plays presented by Hudl: February 2020
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Game Management: A System to Track and Analyze Point Scoring
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Learn how you can provide quick and meaningful data to manage mid-game decision making with a points scoring sheet Even better, one coach can track it alone without missing a second of the match.
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10 Ways to be a More Positive Coach
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In 1992 and 1997, I was named NCAA Men’s Volleyball Coach of the Year. The 1997 Stanford Men’s Volleyball Team I coached won the NCAA Championship. And yet, if I were able to go back in time, there are a lot of things I would do differently as the Stanford Men’s Volleyball Coach. Here are some of those things in the form of a top ten list.
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Juniors Volleyball Club Wins JVA Club of the Month
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Juniors Volleyball Club was formed in 1998 by Jim and Jamie Neave with only 6 teams. One team from each age group from 13’s-18’s. Today JVC includes 9 affiliate clubs within the organization, including over 1,300 athletes. As the growth continues, JVC’s focus continues to be developing character-based attributes in their athletes.
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6 Components to Analyzing Growth Opportunities
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Analyzing growth opportunities is one of the most important things that you can do as a club director and business owner. It can be detrimental to your club if you grow just to grow, but it can be equally damaging if you fail to take advantage of quality growth opportunities when they present themselves. Let's walk through the strategy of how to figure out if a growth opportunity is one to pursue.
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Kairos Elite
(Sioux Falls, SD) shares a ball control progression drill that incorporates passing, setting and attacking.
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Helpful Reading and Resources
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5 key differences between high school and college volleyball
From Our Partner NCSA
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The transition from high school to college can be a major adjustment. For the first time in your life, you move away from home and learn how to live on your own. It’s your sole responsibility to go to class, study for tests, eat right and do your laundry. For volleyball athletes, the jump can be even more overwhelming. To help you prepare for what’s to come, we outlined a
few major differences between high school and college volleyball
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Lost Seasons Does Not Equal Lost Money
From Our Partner, SportsEngine
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A broken arm, an unexpected illness, travel issues, inclement weather. All are reasons youth athletes may be unable to participate in the sports they love. These circumstances themselves are disappointing for families and young athletes. They also have monetary implications.
Read more.
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What Coaches Can Do to Create a Positive Team Culture
From Our Partner, Hudl
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Team culture takes the combined effort of coaches and players. In this blog, volleyball coach Lindsay Peterson explains how coaches can start building the right traditions.
Read more.
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For coaches short on time: Try AOC Quick Hits!
From Our Partner, Art of Coaching Volleyball
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Short on time? AOC Quick Hits are succinct videos are only 2-3 minutes long that focus on a specific coaching topic (like blocking arm movement or jump float footwork) to efficiently give you the information you need. Questions submitted to the 'Ask the Experts' form might even be answered through a Quick Hit video made by Jim Stone!
LEARN MORE.
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Apply to Present at the 2020 AVCA Convention
From Our Partner AVCA
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The AVCA invites members and industry professionals to submit a proposal to be considered as a speaker for on-court, beach and classroom presentations at the 2020 AVCA Annual Convention, December 16-19 in Omaha, NE.
Click here to apply!
Applications will be accepted through
April 13, 2020.
Need an idea for a session topic?
Click here for suggestions.
AVCA Match Point Mentoring Program
The Match Point mentoring program matches AVCA member coaches with a mentor or a mentee in the volleyball community. Match Point provides a platform for experienced coaches to share their knowledge and talents, and offers mentees opportunities for career and personal growth. The 2020-2021 program will begin in June and lasts for a year. Applications are open through
April 30th
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Click here to apply to be an AVCA mentor or mentee!
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Bring online fundraising to your club
From Our Partner Double Good
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Sell the most ridiculously delicious gourmet popcorn, get 50% profit,
and say goodbye to the headaches of traditional fundraising
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Learn more.
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Become a Side-Out Ambassador!
From Our Partner, The Side-Out Foundation
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Do you know of a club or high school player who is a great leader and is looking to make an impact on & off the court? The Side-Out Foundation's Ambassador Program presents opportunities for students to make an impact by leading a Dig Pink® or Dig-A-Thon campaign, raising funds for Side-Out’s stage IV breast cancer research, and learning about breast cancer. Learn more at
side-out.org/ambassador-program/
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