Welcome to the November 2018 Edition of VolleyBiz!
The monthly newsletter designed to inform the junior volleyball community on the happenings and different facets related to the business of club volleyball.
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From the JVA Office:
The Recruiting Battle Before, During and After Tryouts
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Imagine this scenario... A high school coach pressures a family to switch clubs. Or an opposing director recruits an athlete's family in the stands after being told the athlete plays for a different club. Or an opposing coach has one of her current players approach a high school teammate for her. Sound familiar? The JVA office receives numerous calls and emails in reference to clubs "stealing players", illegally recruiting and how to handle it. Let's dive in.
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The first contact in volleyball, the pass, is by far the most critical if a team is striving to play at a high level. There are 3 common bad passing habits that will hinder an athlete's ability to pass consistently to the target. Here are drills that JVA member KIVA (Louisville, KY) uses to teach their athletes to master the skill of passing.
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The JVA is pleased to announce a record 64 indoor clubs named 2019 JVA Sponsor Clubs. For the fourth consecutive year the JVA is giving $200,000 back to it's member clubs through this program, unifying clubs across the country.
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JVA APP Features Fitness, Mental Tips, Drills & MORE!
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Volleyball players time is limited, however there can be a simple way to incorporate fitness, mindfulness and mental training into the weekly routine. The app gives coaches drills and videos in the palm of your hand to help you plan practice and manage your team during tournaments. Now the app has tools for players and coaches to make fitness, mental training and practice planning an easy part of your lifestyle and routine.
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Yoga is becoming more common in training regiments for junior athletes. Coaches are finding that their athletes' overall mental, physical, and even inspirational well-being improve as a result of incorporating yoga and mindfulness into practice time. If you are not convinced yet, let's look at 5 reasons to integrate yoga into your club's wellness program this season.
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The JVA staff always looks forward to attending the AVCA Convention. Meeting new members, catching up with long time members and attending and hosting educational sessions are among a few of the reasons this event is so special. Here is the line-up of JVA hosted sessions in Minneapolis this December so you can make a note to attend!
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Building traffic and filling down time in your volleyball facility: 3 Reasons to Consider Adding a Pickleball League this Winter
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Every facility owner deals with utilizing court space during non-peak times. One way is to bring in alternative sports that do not conflict with the club volleyball season. Learn how the Orlando Sports Center solves the year-round challenge and which sport fills the void.
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The JVA is pleased to announce a long-term partnership with The Art of Coaching Volleyball, a company that offers high-quality coaching education through clinics and a website that delivers drills, practice plans, courses, video tutorials and coaching certification programs as part of its daily content.
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Team Pineapple VBC
(Fort Wayne, IN) Club Director and former USA Men's National Team Setter Lloy Ball shares a setting warm-up at the wall and with a partner that engages the core, builds strength and improves the setter's touch on the ball.
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Helpful Reading and Resources
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8 Ways to Gear Up for the Recruiting Process
From Our Partner, NCSA
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As the college season enters the final month, the collegiate recruiting season is getting ready to start. College volleyball programs will have immediate rosters spots and scholarship positions to fill. From NCAA Division I to Junior Colleges, injuries, academics, job changes, etc., all create opportunities which may not have been available one month ago! Here are 8 ways to make sure that you are ready to be recruited, especially as a Junior and Senior.
Read more.
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Video Helps Michigan Elite Develop Players in Club and Beyond
From Our Partner, Hudl
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After becoming one of the first volleyball clubs to use Hudl in 2012, Michigan Elite saw huge increases in player development and recruitment. And in the last six years, the club's success has only grown.
See how.
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Give your club coaches the assist they need with and AVCA/JVA Organizational Membership
From Our Partner, AVCA
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Rutgers’ CJ Werneke has taken unlikely path from student assistant to Big Ten coach
From Volleyballmag.com
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He was supposed to play football at Samford, but got derailed and ended up as a student coach for the school’s volleyball program where the coach all these years later says simply, “He was such a blessing to us.”
Read more.
USE PROMO CODE JVA18 for a 20% Discount on a Premium Membership!
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White Ultra Ankle Braces Available!
From Our Partner, Ultra Ankle
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For the first club season ever, Ultra Ankle is offering WHITE Ultra Zoom ankle braces in addition to the black version you can find being worn on almost every court in the country. Ultra Ankle braces will never restrict your performance like lace-ups or fabric/Velcro wraparound braces, but will use your body-heat to form fit to your ankle and restrict only excessive movement that may cause an injury. They are on in seconds, protect you for hours, and last for years.
Shop Now >
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Does specialization have a place in youth sports?
From Our Partner, TeamSnap
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The pressure for our youth to perform at a high level seems to be higher than ever. Should they narrow their focus at a young age?
Read more.
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Wouldn’t It Be Amazing If Your Club Had Bookkeeping, Accounting, Payroll and Club Dues Management Support?
From Our Partner, PaidUp
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As a club director, imagine having a team of people that you trust behind you handling all your bookkeeping, accounting, payroll and club dues management all in one simple solution.
Read more.
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Dr. Roger Goudy Re-Elected as AAU President
From Our Partner,
AAU Volleyball
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The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), one of the largest, non-profit multi-sport amateur sports organizations in the world, announced Dr. Roger J. Goudy of Madison, Ohio, won another four-year term as President/CEO during elections at the 126th AAU National Convention held at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown.
Read more.
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Dig Pink® With Your Club Team!
From Our Partner, The Side-Out Foundation
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Dig Pink is not just for high school matches. Side-Out is looking for volleyball clubs who want to bring the Dig Pink experience to their program!
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