Established in 1999, Club Fusion sprung into the club volleyball world when Bill Milborn held a tryout at Huntley High School and marched into Fusion’s first season with less than 10 teams. 25 years later, the club boasts a long list of incredible achievements, notable alumni, and the experience of training the thousands of [...] The post Club Fusion Wins JVA Club of the Month appeared first on Junior Volleyball Association ..read more

The volleyball recruiting process is far different from just a few years ago when the newest club and high school coaches navigated the process themselves as student athletes. The evolution of recruiting services, social media platforms, volleyball media outlets, showcases, etc. has added another layer of complexity. Additionally, the NCAA D1 Manual is 449 [...] The post Recruiting Solutions: 4 Ways to Guide Your Athletes During the Recruiting Process appeared first on Junior Volleyball Association ..read more

*Information provided in this article is not to be considered a substitute for legal advice. Readers are strongly encouraged to seek the advice of a licensed attorney familiar with youth sport laws and regulations within your state and local district. Volleyball leaders are responsible for protecting a player's physical and emotional safety. That includes fostering [...] The post Risk Management Solutions: Legal Duties for Volleyball Leadership to Promote Physical and Emotional Safety appeared first on Junior Volleyball Association ..read more

(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) The JVA is pleased to announce the top male volleyball athletes in the country nominated for the 2024 JVA Boys' Watch List powered by Fivestar. Hundreds of boys indoor junior volleyball athletes from across the country made this year's list. The players nominated are among the best in the nation in their [...] The post Top Males Volleyball Athletes Nominated for the 2024 JVA Watch List powered by Fivestar appeared first on Junior Volleyball Association ..read more

Mamba all started with a crazy dream: building a club that empowers young male athletes to become not just skilled players, but also incredible leaders on and off the court. Club Director Tony Jalan, his wife Danielle, the Director of Operations and Communications, and Evan Wolf, Technology Manager, decided to [...] The post Mamba Volleyball Academy Wins JVA Club of the Month appeared first on Junior Volleyball Association ..read more

(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) The JVA is pleased to announce the top female volleyball athletes in the country nominated for the 2024 JVA Watch List powered by Fivestar. Over 4,350 girls indoor junior volleyball athletes from across the country made this year's list. The players nominated are among the best in the nation in their age [...] The post Top Female Volleyball Athletes Nominated for the 2024 JVA Watch List powered by Fivestar appeared first on Junior Volleyball Association ..read more

Often when I speak with athletes after errors or a “terrible play” I hear that they “freeze” and “forget” what they were doing or what they were about to do, and explain that “they know” what they are supposed to be doing instead. This tells me that they have a voice in their head [...] The post Coaching Mental Performance: The Coaches’ Ego appeared first on Junior Volleyball Association ..read more

Having a designated Travel Coordinator has significantly improved the tournament and travel experience for The Academy Volleyball Club. A couple of years after hiring Marketing Director Katelyn Storms full-time, travel coordination was added to her list of responsibilities. Managing the tournament travel planning for three locations, 1,500 athletes and 250 club coaches, is not [...] The post Business Solutions: The Responsibilities and Impact of a Travel Coordinator appeared first on Junior Volleyball Association ..read more

Two months ago, we were preparing for the club season to start, the holiday break hit us, and boom, it’s mid-February when the Evaluation Period and Contact Period begin. UPPERCLASSMEN (juniors and seniors in high school), hopefully, you took some of the advice from the December article and feel pretty good about where you’re [...] The post Recruiting Solutions: 4 Things to Know Heading Into the Contact and Evaluation Period appeared first on Junior Volleyball Association ..read more

 TeamLVC is committed to growing the sport of volleyball not only at the juniors club level, but also at the top and bottom of the volleyball spectrum. In 2004 TeamLVC formed as a men’s adult volleyball club, competing in high level club tournaments. Today, TeamLVC men's volleyball team competes in the Volleyball League [...] The post TeamLVC Wins JVA Club of the Month appeared first on Junior Volleyball Association ..read more