The monthly newsletter designed to inform the junior volleyball community of the news, events, education and trends related to club volleyball.
From the JVA Office: Considerations for a
Cohesive Background Screening Process
Since 2015 JVA has been working with NCSI to manage background checks and safeguard our volleyball community, however with collaboration from our governing body, this process can be improved to alleviate the root cause of much frustration for the thousands of Club Directors and Coaches trying to get approved for JVA Events.
12 Creative Scoring Ideas to Encourage Competitive Practices
There are many ways to incorporate competition into your training on a regular basis so your athletes are used to competing hard and winning a close battle. Here are 12 creative scoring ideas to
encourage competitive practices.
Give your athletes the tools to improve their mental health
Simon Biles stated, “the outpouring of love & support I’ve received has made me realize I’m more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before.” I think most athletes feel this deep down, and this does not come without feeling pressure from
others and from the athletes themselves.
Coaching Mental Performance: Effective Feedback During Training
Rapport building is about speaking to your athletes about their schoolwork, ambitions, stressors, interpersonal relationships, interests and hobbies. It’s about understanding that your athletes will have a tendency to carry their day with them into the practice gym, ultimately negatively impacting their training performance. View this resource for coaching mental performance that includes a speed meeting guide to help you build rapport.
Nike Named the Official Uniform Provider of the Junior Volleyball Association
Nike Volleyball, the leading manufacturer of authentic athletic apparel, and the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA), the premier national organization for the promotion and growth of youth and junior volleyball, have partnered to provide clubs with unmatched access to Nike’s range of premium volleyball uniforms and apparel.
In this week's JVA Coach to Coach Video of the Week powered by Netlynx Sports Lexington United (Lexington, KY) shares progressions for teaching defenders to dig a hard driven ball with their platform.
4 Ways to Boost Your Club’s Exposure with Social Media Content
Well designed social media posts that include engaging graphic imagery can not only provide exposure for your club’s attendance at these major events, but also promote your athletes and help you connect with your club’s community members. Here are four ways to boost your club’s social presence and exposure with social media content.
Endless Momentum VBC formed in 2019 with only one team, 8 girls, and a dream. The club director, Nicole Wentz, brought her enthusiasm and passion for volleyball to an area that didn’t have much history in volleyball. In 2022, Endless Momentum grew by 400% and formed
eight teams, including two boys teams (14U and 18U). Between last year and this year, two parents from the club rallied their communities together to convince their local school districts to create a volleyball program at their schools.
