The monthly newsletter designed to inform the junior volleyball community on the different facets related to the business and trends of club volleyball.
Our young athletes deserve to be safe. By having policies and procedures in place to protect them, you are also practicing responsible risk management. The JVA prioritizes the safety of junior volleyball athletes by providing the proper resources and specific guidelines regarding this issue. Let's take a more in depth look at the JVA Athlete Safety Program.
JVA to Give $200,000 Back to JVA Member Clubs This Season
The fifth year of the JVA Sponsor Program marks another record setting year as 64 clubs will receive part of the $200,000 that the JVA is giving back to its members this season.
According to the National Federation of High School Associations, only 22 states even recognize high school boys volleyball as an official sport. The only real volleyball Clayton Zimmerman could participate in early on was a scaled-down co-ed league that competed in some local tournaments. Learn how he found his path toward a scholarship to play collegiate men's volleyball.
2020 BVCA Club Challenge Series powered by the JVA
The JVA is proud to announce the 15 events in the 2020 BVCA Club Challenge Series powered by the JVA. After a successful 2019 inaugural season, the excitement has increased for the club vs club format, and more beach clubs are adapting to a competitive model that emulates the college game.
Finding way to involve parents can not only take tasks off of the club director's plate, but also allow the Head Coach and Assistant Coach to focus more on player development, planning practice, and managing the team. Here are six ways to incorporate parent volunteers this season.
The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Sisy's heritage has always played a big role in her life. Coupled with her passion for STEM, Sisy developed a desire to give back to her own community, as well as empower young girls to pursue their interests in STEM and break gender norms.
To fully prepare athletes for competition, coaches should be training the mind along with training the physical aspects of the game. A team's physical performance is a direct reflection of the quality of physical training. A team's mental readiness is a direct reflection of the emphasis placed on training the mind. Here are five ways to begin to train your team beyond the ball.
Don't Miss These Events During the 2019 AVCA Convention
We are anticipating this year to be one of the best AVCA Convention's yet. "Why" you ask? Here's a look at the on court and classroom sessions for indoor and beach, along with details on the keynote speaker, Alan Stein, Jr headlining the JVA Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh next month.
The Academy Volleyball Club (Indianapolis, IN) shares a warm-up ball control drill that incorporates hitter transition, setter defensive release, out of system setting and dynamic footwork.
Only about 5.5% of women and 4.6% of men that play volleyball at the high school level go on to play in college, and college coaches absolutely take into consideration grades and standardized test scores when recruiting. Therefore scoring high on the SAT or ACT can open up more doors during the recruiting process and help athletes receive more scholarship money. Here’s how to plan for your test.
NEW Level 2 Coaching Certification from AOC
From Our Partner, Art of Coaching Volleyball
Go beyond the basics of coaching with advanced training and match strategy! In AOC's new Head Coach Certification, Level 2, Jim Stone and other successful coaches like Karch Kiraly (USA WNT) and Kelly Sheffield (Wisconsin) give you 13 hours of advanced coaching instruction that will help you cater to your team’s strengths and develop a program culture that breeds success year after year. Start training now!
Bring online fundraising to your club
From Our Partner Double Good
Sell the most ridiculously delicious gourmet popcorn, get 50% profit,
and say goodbye to the headaches of traditional fundraising. Learn more.
It's Not Too Late to Register for the AVCA Convention in Pittsburgh
From Our Partner, AVCA
Raise your game Dec. 18 – 21 at the AVCA Annual Convention in Pittsburgh, PA. Network with fellow coaches and learn from the best of the best in the industry. Learn more and register here.
How Can You Help Prevent Abuse in Youth Sports?
From Our Partner, SportsEngine
There are more than 42 million adult survivors of child sexual abuse in the U.S. Stories of sexual abuse in youth sports are becoming uncomfortably familiar in the news today and protecting youth athletes from any kind of abuse (including verbal and physical) should be a top priority. Read More.
The Essential Preseason Checklist for Volleyball Coaches
From Our Partner, Hudl
Volleyball season is here, and we have everything you need to know so you can get the most out of Hudl this year.Read more.
CALLING ALL CLUBS!
From Our Partner, The Side-Out Foundation
The 2020 Dig-A-Thon is upon us! The Side-Out Foundation is looking for club volleyball teams around the country to join us in honoring the 150,000 individuals living with stage IV breast cancer by helping to tally 150,000 digs this season while raising funds for stage IV breast cancer research through a $-per-dig model. Learn how your club can be a part of The Dig-A-Thon this season at side-out.org/dig-a-thon/.
