The monthly newsletter designed to inform the junior volleyball community of the news, events, education and trends related to club volleyball.
Recruiting Solutions: 3 Important Updates for Volleyball Recruiting Coordinators and Prospective Student Athletes
Every year, there is new NCAA legislation that is proposed and gets approved. Let's focus on the recent changes/potential changes that will/might affect prospective student-athletes so we’re all caught up to speed. *Note: these changes are for D1 only at this time.
Make the Game of Volleyball More Accessible by Establishing a Middle School Training Program for Underserved Communities
In August of 2019 Queen City Volleyball Academy formed as a nonprofit organization with the goal of making the game of volleyball more widely accessible to young athletes by breaking through systemic
barriers that have historically limited full community participation in the game. The club began with a small team of passionate coaches and local professionals who were committed to providing a high-level training experience with holistic athletic development at the core of everything. Two years ago, QCVA started a community program targeting underserved middle school students in Charlotte, North Carolina.
JVA Announces Donation of $10,000 to USA Volleyball to Support the Men’s and Women’s National Team Programs
The Junior Volleyball Association (JVA), a leading association in the growth of youth volleyball in America, is pleased to be making a donation of $10,000 to USA Volleyball Men’s and Women’s National Teams.
An Athleader’s Journey: Dedication to Learning and Leading Others
Daniela Staton was introduced to volleyball in the spring of my 5th grade, and like most beginners, she struggled to serve the ball over the net. In 6th grade she made the “C” team, which was the lowest level, but immediately fell in love with the sport and played any chance
she could. Around the same time, Daniela became involved in Science Olympiad at school, and realized her passion for science. Learn how she's impacting her community through her leadership and selflessness.
Technology Solutions: 5 Essential Components of an Effective Cybersecurity Strategy
Email hackers are great at pretending to be someone you know or an organization you are likely to interact with. They use this disguise to trick you into sharing valuable information or downloading malware. The key to avoiding this type of attack is to recognize the bait. Below,
we’re serving up eight tips to help you recognize and avoid email phishing scams.
3 Benefits of Upper Body Strength Training for Volleyball Athletes
All of the jumping, fast reactions and explosive movements that happen on the court are started by the lower body through the ground, so it's natural to first look to improve the lower body for on court performance. However, the upper body is a key part to a player’s ability as well, not just for health, but to perform at a high level. Here are 3 benefits of upper body training for volleyball athletes.
The JVA is pleased to announce that Nick Maruyama has been appointed to the JVA Board of Directors as the JVA Boys Representative. Maruyama is Executive Director of 630 Volleyball in Lisle, Illinois.
Technique and skill in any sport will only get you so far. To be at your best as a beach volleyball athlete or coach, it is essential to also enjoy your experience and have fun. Todd Rogers with Beach Nation shares 3 ways to improve your beach game while also having fun.
In this week's JVA Coach to Coach Video of the Week powered by Netlynx SportsSynergyForce (Rocklin, CA) shares a 6 on 4 transition drill to train players to play defense and then move into offense. This drill can be modified for various levels and adjusted to focus on certain aspects of the game.
Mental Health Guidance and Resources for Coaches, Athletes, and Parents
Pioneering coaches already understand the advantages of the DISC assessment tool. This article is designed to broaden your scope and frequency with which you utilize DISC. If you don’t yet use DISC, let me explain why DISC is the best first tool and best long term tool, for you to introduce to your teams as you strive to develop, enhance or even overhaul your team culture.
