JVA

If you make the choice to pursue the prosperity of Education, Action and Commitment, they will be your partners of success beyond the court! Over the past few months there has been much conjecture regarding the decision to exclude Freshman/Sophomore volleyball recruits from taking unofficial visits to Division I programs until September 1 of their Junior […]

As a group of club directors they insist that NSVU participating clubs abide by the rules of other governing bodies in the area regarding tryout dates, recruiting and training athletes to officiating. There are a large number of clubs and teams in the Twin Cities metro area and beyond that are moving to JVA membership and events. The […]

Even if you’re an underclassman the coach can still send you recruiting questionnaires or recruiting information to indicate that they are interested in you. One of the most important — and difficult — parts of the recruiting process is projecting the right division level for you based on your athletic talent. Finding the right division […]

When starting a new event or working with other clubs on an event, club reciprocation is important. Make sure all parties are equally supporting each other. This is the time of year when clubs begin to plan next season’s playing schedule. New volleyball tournaments bring options to the table, and your long standing event may […]

“At the end of the season, no one can recall all the scores of their matches, but they do remember the relationships that were created, their little sisters and the lock-in” Teams are often formed based on the skill and talent level of individual players, but ultimately the team of individuals needs to work together […]

To get the top players you need to market your club to put your name at top-of-mind for the elite athletes. Is your club striving to be one of the top clubs in your region or nationwide? Building a successful youth volleyball club that contends for championships each year requires attracting top talent. To get […]

Remember, you have an opportunity to set the mood, work ethic and tone of the match for the next several points – don’t waste that opportunity to lead your team in a bigger way. And when technique feedback is necessary, frame it in the positive and give it only to those who need it. Nobody […]

Go to the schools, and find parents who are involved in those schools. Parents will do anything for their kids. And if they have sons who want to play volleyball … then they will try to start a program! Over the last decade, it has been exciting to witness and be a part of the […]

Being able to map out your season in advance is huge, not only for your sanity as a club director, but for your staff, coaches, and families. Anticipate what new events you want to try this year, events to return to and events to pass on. One way in which the JVA promotes the growth […]

At these and all camps in between, the coach-to-athlete ratio is maintained at about one-to-six, and except for the Elite Camp, enrollment is restricted to around 30-36 athletes. Volleyball Developments Camps, based in England joined the JVA during the 2017 AVCA Convention in Kansas City. Widely known as “VbDC”, the organization is not a club, although […]