The monthly newsletter designed to inform the junior volleyball community on the different facets related to the business and trends of club volleyball.
From the JVA Office: Funding a Scholarship Program for your Volleyball Club
No club director intends for the cost of their travel program to prohibit the opportunity for a player to join their club. Therefore, as the fees for club volleyball increase, there is an intensifying need for clubs to have scholarship programs that allow athletes of all socioeconomic classes to participate.
JVA Announces the Line-Up for the 2021 JVA Challenge Series
The JVA is pleased to announce the 20 events named to the 2021 JVA Challenge Series presented by i6. These events share in the JVA’s ideology to provide safe, high quality events and a great experience for all participants.
Training Proper Vertical Setting in Beach Volleyball
Many high school players are side setters, which may work indoors, but it can be problematic on the beach. Side setting is when you are more parallel along the net and vision is also more to the sidelines than the net and court in front of you. There are several advantages to vertical setting, so let's learn some ways to train and enforce proper technique from the experts at Beach Nation.
JVA Presents the Club Management Education Track at the 2020 AVCA Convention
The JVA is pleased to present the Club Management Education Track at the 2020 AVCA Convention. In addition to an outstanding line-up of virtual classroom sessions for Club Directors, the JVA is also sponsoring two indoor court sessions, one classroom session for High School and Club Programs, and co-sponsoring several beach sessions with Beach Nation and the AVP.
Nominate Your Club Staff for the JVA Junior Club Service Award
The JVA recognizes coaches, directors and club staff who have been active in junior volleyball for at least 20 years by honoring them with the JVA Junior Club Service Award. Deadline is November 30th. Honorees receive coaching apparel from 431 Sports.
Business Solutions: The Merger of Two Competing Clubs
D1 Volleyball Club, like many clubs across the country, trained out of schools in the Chicago area until March of 2020 when the schools closed due to Covid-19. As early as May, Club Director Derek Jensen and his staff knew there was a chance that they wouldn’t be training out of the same facilities that they had been using for the past 10 years. So, even after several years of 50%+ growth and an amazing group of families, shutting down the club was a real possibility.
Recruiting Solutions: Campus Tours and Virtual Options for Beach Prospects in the Age of COVID
Nearly seven months since the NCAA beach volleyball season was abruptly canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, coaches and prospects are still scrambling for the future. Let's explore several creative ways families can participate in campus visits both in person and virtually in the new age of COVID recruiting for beach volleyball from our friends at Beach Prospects.
3 Reasons Why Volleyball Athletes Need Strong Glute Muscles
Volleyball athletes use their glutes for almost every movement whether on the hard court or in the sand. Every skill incorporates the glute muscles to perform the volleyball movements correctly. It’s no wonder, because the glutes are the biggest muscle group in our body. Here are 3 reasons why volleyball athletes need strong glutes for injury prevention and peak performance from the experts at Yoga Athletex.
JVA Partners with A Better Way Athletics to promote and Enhance Healthy Parent-Coach Engagement
JVA's new partnership with A Better Way Athletics is designed to promote and enhance healthy parent-coach engagement within all JVA member clubs and families in an effort to provide the best possible sport experience for all involved.
In this week's JVA Coach to Coach Video of the Week powered by Netlynx Sports Far Out Volleyball Club (Grand Rapids, MI) shares a movement and communication drill that focuses on serve receive footwork and covering the attacker. This is a great drill for beginners and can be modified for more advanced teams.
Helpful Reading and Resources
By the Numbers: What to Evaluate Players on at Tryouts this Season
From Our Partner TeamGenius
To determine which skills were used the most during player evaluations, we looked at the data from more than 75,000 volleyball player evaluations to see what skills volleyball clubs that use TeamGenius most often evaluate during tryouts. Take a look at the most popular skills to help determine which ones to include in your club’s next evaluation.
3 reasons why 2020 is the year to launch an Online Team Store
From Our Partner 431Sports
It has been admirable watching volleyball clubs rise to the challenges Covid-19 has presented in 2020. The way many have quickly adapted to a rapidly changing environment has been inspiring. However, some clubs are still reluctant at looking at new ways of ordering uniforms and club branded apparel. So let’s address a few of the benefits.
Augusta Sportswear Brands is here to help you create a custom look this season with High Five sublimated jerseys! There’s still time to create your own design. Sublimated jerseys ship 15 days after art approval. Design your own, and contact your team dealer to get started today! Uniform questions? Email Stefanie Smith at Augusta Sportswear Brands: ssmith@augustasportswear.com.
The Club Management Education Track at the AVCA Virtual Convention
From Our Partner AVCA
The AVCA Virtual Convention offers a half day of educational programming targeted specially for club directors and staff charged with managing the business operations of a club. Whether you are new to the role or a veteran looking to brush up on your skills these sessions will make you a more effective leader for your club. Access to all sessions in the club management track are free with a Virtual Convention registration. Register by November 6th to save $50! View the schedule here.
Lowest prices of the year on AOC coaching resources!
From Our Partner, Art of Coaching Volleyball
Black Friday deals for volleyball coaches start early this year! Use code SNEAKPEEK to take 40% off our entire store of coaching resources during the biggest sale of the year. That’s 40% off coaching books, certifications, position training and more! You can even get a certification for free if you start an AOC Premium membership. Check out all of the deals and start saving on your coaching education today!
5 Ways Young Athletes Can Improve Their Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From Our Partner SportsEngine
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a sudden change in everyone’s lives, including students and student-athletes. The abrupt adjustment has resulted in a focus on the athletes’ physical health and mental health. Here are some tips to help athletes focus on mental health during the pandemic.
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