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The Official Newsletter for Junior Volleyball
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The monthly newsletter designed to inform the junior volleyball community of the news, events, education and trends related to club volleyball.
 
 
Considerations for the Boys Indoor Junior Volleyball Season

Since 2005, boys volleyball has nearly doubled in participation, and increased by 40% since 2017. This growth of boys’ volleyball does not come without its complications; complications that did not exist 20 years ago. One solution to these four complications is to adjust the boys’ club volleyball season to the summer and fall, ending with a winter National Championship.
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The Junior Volleyball Association, a premier club volleyball association with nearly 1,700 member clubs dedicated to promoting the growth of youth and junior volleyball, is pleased to announce a new Executive Director, Lisa Wielebnicki, to lead the next chapter of our association.
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In 2020, amid a global pandemic, Chan Esperas and Jamie Cleary launched Kōkua Volleyball Club, offering socially distanced beach volleyball training. With incredible mentors guiding them, they felt compelled to give back to the kids and the community. Kōkua means "to help," a value deeply rooted in Club Director, Chan Esperas’ upbringing. What started as a small initiative quickly grew into a unifying force, bringing together athletes and coaches from various clubs to strengthen Spokane’s volleyball community.
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Coaching Solutions: Run an Effective Practice with Less Drills

Coaches can consider selecting fewer drills throughout the season and then learn how to sequence those drills appropriately to train specific concepts or facets of the game. A typical two-hour practice can only consist of four to six drills. Here are some reasons why less drills can often be more beneficial to your practice.
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Recruiting Solutions: A List of Player and Parent Do’s and Don’ts

Here are some do’s and don’ts that college coaches look for when they get a chance to evaluate and communicate with student athletes and parents during the club season. If you can check off all of the items on the list below, you’re most certainly going to catch a college coach’s eye.
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Beach Solutions: 7 tips to utilize tournaments to attract new athletes to your program

Hosting a 4v4 beach volleyball tournament can be a fun and rewarding way to engage young athletes, bring the community together, and showcase the sport. Here’s a guide based on a tried-and-true model to help you organize your event efficiently and effectively.
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Join us for Align '25, the premier educational summit designed specifically for junior volleyball club leaders! Hosted by the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) and powered by LeagueApps, this exciting event will take place in Chicago, Illinois, on May 13-14, 2025.

USA Volleyball CEO John Speraw is the opening keynote on day one, plus an impressive slate of presenters from the highest levels of professional and youth sports, as well as seasoned Club Directors, Facility Operators and Event Organizers.
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An Official’s Impact: The Power of Mentorship

Twenty one years into his volleyball officiating career, Shawn Davis still has as much fun as he did in year one. Whether he’s beautifully singing the national anthem or facilitating a juniors volleyball match, Shawn is grateful for the opportunity to serve as a Volleyball Official. His volleyball career began in high school, thanks to the mentorship of a couple people who guided him to the sport.

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In this week's JVA Coach to Coach Video of the Week powered by Netlynx Sports Alpha Performance (Lexington, KY) shares a free ball transition drill that focuses on free ball transition from defense to offense with a back row setter.
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Tools for Researching College Programs and Understanding the Recruiting Rules

View resources and information for prospective student athletes, coaches and Recruiting Coordinators to navigate the recruiting process.

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