The monthly newsletter designed to inform the junior volleyball community of the news, events, education and trends related to club volleyball.
6 Ways to Train and Develop New Coaches
Every Club Director will agree that coach acquisition, training and retention is a challenge year after year. However, it is one of the most important investments you can make aside from a facility and equipment. Here are 6 Ways to Train and Develop Your New Coaches this Season.
We are proud to
announce the finalization of recipients of the 2025 JVA Grant Program. Thanks to a game-changing matching contribution from USA Volleyball Foundation (USAVF), this year’s funding has doubled to $100,000, significantly expanding the program’s reach and impact.
What began as a $50,000 investment from JVA to support creative, community-driven volleyball initiatives has grown into a $100,000 collaborative effort to grow the game. Launched in 2022, the JVA Grant Program reflects JVA’s commitment to removing barriers to play and empowering clubs to lead with purpose. The grants support bold, inclusive, and replicable programs that advance the sport and serve as models for clubs nationwide.
Critical Role of Strength Training in Volleyball | Sideline Strategy In this episode of Sideline Strategy, we dive into the critical role of strength training in volleyball with Peter Christofferson, head of athletic performance at T3 Performance. Discover how tailored strength and conditioning programs can prevent overuse injuries, enhance performance, and support athletes through the demanding transitions between club and high school seasons.
Business Solutions: Navigating Tryout Stress and Related Lawsuits
Unfortunately, tryouts can be one of the most stressful times of the year for young athletes who want to compete. As a coach tasked with
evaluating players, you want to ease the anxiety of tryouts, and disappointment for those who don’t make the team, as much as possible. With this responsibility comes the pressure of managing tryouts in the most productive way possible.
Beach Solutions: A Step-By-Step Guide to Building an Outdoor Sand Volleyball Court
TeamLVC Directors Chris Hosley and Taylor Teal, took on the ambitious task of constructing a professional-grade sand volleyball court in their
backyard in upstate New York. Chris shares his detailed process, the tools and materials he used, and valuable tips for anyone looking to build their own court.
JVA Grant Supports FaR Out’s Inclusive Volleyball Vision with Special Olympics
Two years ago, FaR Out Volleyball Club partnered with Special Olympics Michigan to create a volleyball program to build lifelong relationships and teach lessons that extend far beyond the court. Through support from the JVA Grant Program, the opportunity to increase accessibility of the sport of volleyball to the athletes in SOMI was possible.
Serving Up Opportunity: How Epic Volleyball Club Is Changing Young Lives The city of Racine, Wisconsin has a strong athletic legacy but faces real socio-economic barriers. Over 20% of the population lives below the poverty line, and many families struggle to afford traditional pay-to-play club sports. Epic Volleyball Club recognized the need for a free and inclusive volleyball program within RUSD schools, supported by experienced coaches and club-level curriculum. Through support from the JVA Grant Program, Epic had over 280 elementary and middle school students participate in training and competition across six school programs and the city of Racine camps.
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this week's JVA Coach to Coach Video of the Week powered by Netlynx SportsHouston Juniors (Houston, TX) shares a player run serve receive passing drill that provides players with a lot of armswing and passing reps to better their 1st contact, and develop the 2nd and 3rd contact as well. This drill can be run with 12U-18U athletes.
One-Day Tournament Formats to Fit Your Volleyball Club’s Competition Needs
One-day volleyball tournaments can be a game-changer for many boys and girls volleyball clubs and families. Here are some compelling reasons why they should be considered, especially for younger and less experienced teams, along with a variety of sample pool play and bracket play formats.
