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: Foster an Environment for Continued Learning |
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Success can be measured in many ways: championships, college scholarships, positive feedback from parents and athletes, greater numbers at tryouts, etc. Regardless of your measure of success, there is always a constant factor that can impact the outcome: Your Coaching Staff. In order to find success, it is vital that you enhance the quality of coaches you employ, and invest in ways for them to learn and grow as teachers of the sport.
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The BVCA Club Challenge Series Events Announced for the 2021 Season
In collaboration with the BVCA, the JVA is excited to announce the 11 events in the 2021 BVCA Club Challenge Series powered by the JVA. Now in its third year, more beach clubs are adapting to a competitive club duel model that emulates the college game and helps clubs develop their athletes for the next level.
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Recruiting Solutions: 3 Ways to Liven Up the Recruiting Process During the Dead Period |
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The recruiting process looks different than it did one year ago, but one constant is the importance of being proactive and continuing to build relationships with college coaches.
Here are 3 ways to stay engaged and proactive in the recruiting process as we begin the club season.
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JVA Welcomes Steve Sack to the JVA Board of Directors
The JVA is pleased to announce that Emily Hawthorne has been re-elected to the JVA Board of Directors, and Steve Sack has been elected to the JVA Board of Directors for a three year term to begin January 2021.
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JVA Mental Performance 8 Part Series |
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Mental performance is a key aspect of sport as athletes learn and grow within the volleyball domain. The goal of the Mental Performance Series is to provide coaches with the tools to help athletes further understand their own motivation and underlying strengths, necessary adaptations, and underlying needs in sport. |
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3 Benefits of Meditation for Volleyball Athletes |
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Your mental state is just as important as your physical state. In order to perform at a higher level and outperform opponents athletes can use meditation to learn to control their mental state and distance themselves from the negative thought patterns and opinions of others. Here are some benefits of meditation for volleyball athletes from the experts at Yoga Athletex. |
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Illini Elite Wins JVA Club of the Month |
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Players that are encouraged to self-regulate through coaching have been found to optimize their own planning and succeed in subsequent performances related to their goals. In general, self-regulation coaching can help athletes perform well, feel like they are an integral part of their team, and provide them with transferable life skills that can help them on the court, in their classrooms, and beyond. |
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In this week's JVA Coach to Coach Video of the Week powered by Netlynx Sports Eastside Volleyball Club (Peoria, IL) shares a cooperative team drill called four corners that is designed to train young players to continue to the next responsibility after the first contact is played. This drill has 4 phases of progression and helps work on defense, setting, communication and ball control.
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Helpful Reading and Resources |
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Why Club Coaches Should Evaluate & Share Feedback With Players During The Season
From Our Partner TeamGenius
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After your club’s volleyball tryouts, you likely provide players with feedback on their performance, explain why they did or did not make the team, and a list of what they can improve on. Athletes can use this feedback to either work harder for next year’s evaluations or determine what skills to focus on during the club season. Read more.
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Watch every game and practice from the comfort of your home
From Our Partner, Sporfie
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Using Sporfie, parents and coaches can add a mobile device or tablet and provide live streaming and highlights for all games and practices. JVA members can sign up now to try the service at no charge through the end of the year. The content is always FREE for anyone to watch live or on-demand. Learn more.
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Volleyball Fundraising Made Easy
From Our Partner, FlipGive
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With volleyball kicking back into gear, we know that clubs and teams are looking for new ways to help with costs this season. That’s why JVA has partnered with FlipGive to bring an easy and free fundraising option. Create an account, invite the parents and earn money every time you shop online from over 700 brands, like Nike, Safeway, Walmart, Home Depot and more. The average volleyball team raises over $3,000!
To help get teams started, FlipGive is offering a $100 sponsorship. Raise $100 when you sign up and they'll match it with $100. GET STARTED.
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Starts Saturday: Designing Your Offense Workshop
From Our Partner, Art of Coaching Volleyball
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Join master coaches John Dunning and Tod Mattox for a 4-hour interactive exploration into designing your offense. During the 2-part workshop on Jan. 23 & 30, you’ll explore the building blocks of offensive systems, discuss strategies for maximizing your roster’s potential, ask John and Tod questions, break into discussion groups by level and take away a new understanding of how to design your own offense. Register here.
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Access to 2020 AVCA Virtual Convention Extended
From Our Partner AVCA
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Access to 2020 AVCA Virtual Convention content has been extended through February 14th! You can still sign up to watch the best slate of education in AVCA Convention history, with over 100 sessions available on demand! In his AVCA Virtual Convention keynote session, Trevor Ragan applauded the volleyball community for their willingness to learn and grow and share. Check out a highlight.
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Augusta Sportswear Brands is here to help keep everyone on the court as we begin to return to competition. Keep your families, staff, and fans SAFE with protective face coverings. Fully customize a design for your club or add your logo to a stock mask. See the full collection here.
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2021 AAU Volleyball Classic Now Open!
From Our Partner, AAU Volleyball
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We will now be hosting the 2021 AAU Volleyball Classic at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL on March 6-7, 2021. Registration is now open! For more information on the event CLICK HERE. The registration deadline is February 16th, but we are still anticipating that this event will sell out, so make sure to register and submit your entry fee as soon as possible!
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