Whether a beach program has 10 participants or 100, coaches need to have a plan in place to challenge the athletes who are advanced, while also keeping the players on the lower court motivated from week to week. Here are some ways to structure your beach training sessions to maximize potential while developing talent [...] The post Beach Solutions: Practice Considerations to Maximize Potential and Develop Talent appeared first on Junior Volleyball Association ..read more

When Pulse was established in 2014, there were no boys' volleyball clubs in existence in the inland Orange County region. After many conversations, the Hart family took the leap of faith to start a volleyball club. In the very first year, the club consisted of one boys' team with eleven players. Over the next [...] The post Pulse Volleyball Wins JVA Club of the Month appeared first on Junior Volleyball Association ..read more

Absolute Volleyball Academy, just south of Houston, was formed in 2006 and today has grown to 34 girls travel teams. Matthew Gotsch started as the Parent Liaison for Absolute Volleyball Academy in 2019 after his oldest daughter started her first club season. He approached Co-Directors Katy Garza and Jerry Linch with the need for [...] The post Business Solutions: The Responsibilities and Impact of a Parent Liaison appeared first on Junior Volleyball Association ..read more

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