Junior Volleyball Association (JVA)

Louisville + Volleyball = ❤️ Join us for the 2024 JVA Club Management Track at the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Convention - December 20! Our annual training seminar coincides with the 2024 AVCA Convention and NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championships in Louisville, Kentucky! It’s one of the most impactful in-person networking and learning opportunities for Club Directors and Club Leaders. The sessions feature a number of seasoned Club Directors, Coaches and Youth Sports Leaders covering a wide array of topics that will make this year’s Club Management Track one you don’t want to miss! Below is the schedule so you can plan to join us while you’re in Louisville! It’s included with your convention registration! ❤️ 1:00 P.M. - 6:15 P.M. JVA Club Management Education Track sponsored by LeagueApps, USSCI and Team Travel Source. ❤️ 1:00 P.M. - 1:20 P.M. – JVA Annual Gathering and Award Ceremony with coffee and refreshments ❤️ 1:20 P.M. - 1:50 P.M. – The Volleyball Club Business Era presented by Jeremy Goldberg, President of LeagueApps ❤️ 2:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. – is + at. Net Gains: Boost Club Growth with Branding presented by is+at Co-Founders Matthew Thornton and Heather Stanton ❤️ 2:40 P.M. - 3:10 P.M. – Coach Development: How to create more leaders in your organization presented by Jasmine Fullove, Club Director of The Academy Boiler Juniors ❤️ 3:20 P.M. - 3:50 P.M. – Boost Profits – A Comprehensive Approach to Financial and Operational Success presented by Jackie Cline, Co-Director of Elite Volleyball Training Center ❤️ 4:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. – Building “The Whole” Team: Training Athletes Skills and Techniques in Cycles presented by Lauren Ellison, Associate Club Director of Absolute Volleyball Academy of Texas A 10 min Q&A will follow each presentation ❤️ 4:40 P.M. - 5:20 P.M. – Keynote Speaker - Announced Soon! ❤️ 5:20 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Happy Hour presented by LeagueApps, USSCI and Team Travel Source including appetizers and beverages REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/g_JS5SFa Swing by the JVA Booth #241 (near Court 2) to win swag and giveaways! We look forward to seeing you in Louisville! #volleyball #clubvolleyball #avcaconvention #ncaachampionship

With over 1,600 member clubs now a part of JVA, we are hiring for a Member Development & Services Manager! The JVA is seeking a highly-motivated and organized individual to join our team as the JVA Member Development and Services Manager. This role is out of our office in Naperville, Illinois, and offers the opportunity to provide exceptional value to our members and foster an engaged club volleyball community. Read the job description & apply! https://lnkd.in/gqGyJGbz #volleyball #hiring #collegecoaches #collegevolleyball #clubvolleyball #indoorvolleyball #nowhiring

We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Junior Volleyball Association (JVA)—the ONLY association that is 100% focused on junior volleyball and the needs of junior clubs. Through this partnership, LeagueApps LeagueApps will become the "preferred registration, payments, and facilities solution" for all JVA clubs, solidifying its role as a trusted technology provider within the volleyball community. “We want to provide [JVA clubs] with solutions, mentorship, and get them connected in the community of club directors because what we have learned is that our club directors are so willing to give and help,” says Briana Schunzel, Director of Marketing, Education and Partner Development at JVA. “Naturally it makes sense to align ourselves with an organization like LeagueApps who’s invested in the leaders of the junior volleyball community. You’re helping them in so many areas of running their business.” Click here to read more about the partnership:

🏐 JVA is growing like crazy & it’s time to expand our staff! We are hiring a TOURNAMENT COORDINATOR to join our team! 🏐 The full-time position is based out of Naperville, IL & offers competitive benefits! View the job posting here: https://lnkd.in/gYbzGfkz #jobposting #volleyball #jvavolleyball #tournament #hiring

JVA GRANT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT 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. This year, the program expanded to three low-income areas: Eastway/Central Charlotte, West Charlotte/Airport, and Southwest Charlotte. The initiative, led by Crystal Redfern and supported by Justin Lyons and Moana Reid, addresses barriers like transportation and cost by hosting sessions at local churches, recreation centers, and schools. With a budget of $26,000, the program aims for significant retention and participation rates, ultimately enhancing athletes’ skills, confidence, and opportunities for future success. QCVA applied for The JVA Grant Program and was accepted, which help offset the cost to implement and sustain the program. Crystal Redfern grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. She always loved volleyball and was self-taught for a while but in middle school she finally got a chance to play on an organized team. After that middle school season, Crystal wanted to play club volleyball, but her family couldn’t afford it, so she was provided with a scholarship from an anonymous donor. This provided her with the opportunity to experience the game at a higher level, travel, and eventually earn a college scholarship. “Because of my experience, I’ve always wanted the opportunity to give back to others and share my love for volleyball. This is why we started Queen City Volleyball Academy – to expand access to the sport. We noticed that a lot of kids wanted to play, but didn’t have transportation to get to the gym. So we decided to use the funds from the grant to “bring volleyball to the community” – this is what inspired the pop-up sessions,” said Redfern. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ghT785Mz Learn more about the JVA Grant Program: https://lnkd.in/gWNCqgc3 #volleyball #indoorvolleyball #clubvolleyball #jvagrantprogram #jva #juniorvolleyballassociation #vball

Are you running camps or tryouts this summer? Check out these group drills to help manage your courts! In this week’s JVA Coach to Coach Video of the Week (powered by NetLynx Sports), Mintonette Sports shares warm-up ball control drills to maximize reps when training multiple teams on one court. The drills keep the athletes moving and getting a lot of opportunities to contact the volleyball. To see the entire drill & other drills from this series, click here: https://lnkd.in/gSAK2t_F #volleyballplayer #Volleyball #volleyballdrills #jvavolleyball #girlsvolleyball #drillsforvolleyball #vballdrills

As part of our ongoing partnership with the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), we have restructured our Organizational Membership levels. With an Organizational Membership, you will receive: • JVA Club Director Membership ($130 value) • JVA Coach memberships ($10 value/coach) • AVCA Club Director membership ($130 value) • AVCA Club Coach Memberships ($90 value/coach) New Membership Levels (Effective July 1st, 2024): • Organizational 1: $590 - Includes 1 Club Director membership and up to 9 coaches ($1,030 value) • Organizational 2: $1080 - Includes 1 Club Director membership and up to 19 coaches ($2,030 value) • Organizational 3: $1470 - Includes 1 Club Director membership and up to 29 coaches ($3,030 value) If your organization requires dual memberships for more than 29 coaches, additional coaches can be added at a rate of $49 per coach. For these purchases, please contact AVCA or JVA directly. Alternatively, you may purchase a $130 Club Director membership that includes JVA and AVCA benefits. Your coaches will then be able to purchase a $10 coach membership that includes JVA benefits only. We understand that this change may impact your planning and budgeting for the upcoming year. Our team is available to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding this transition. Please feel free to reach out to us at members@jvavolleyball for further assistance! Thank you for your continued support of JVA! We are committed to providing you with exceptional service and support as we move forward together! Not yet a member? Join now: https://lnkd.in/g3p66vRR #volleyball #clubvolleyball #joinjva

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! We are pleased to once again award up to $200,000 to JVA member clubs in the 8th year of the JVA Sponsor Program. • INDOOR APPLICATIONS: July 1 to August 31 • BEACH APPLICATIONS: August 1 to October 15 We’ve also increased the sponsorship amount for the majority of the sponsor levels! The Sponsor Program is designed to reward JVA member clubs for promoting the JVA, supporting the JVA mission, and growing JVA at the regional and national level. This is a great opportunity to fund a new program, earn money for new equipment, or have additional money to pay your coaching staff! As an organization committed to improving the junior volleyball experience, JVA values the support of our members, who are a vital part of our success. The JVA Sponsor Program is our way of saying ‘Thank You’ for being a JVA member! Link to apply: https://lnkd.in/gcenmF6R #jvasponsorclub #jvasponsorprogram #volleyball #clubvolleyball

Tonight is the night! Help make history by tuning in to the Inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Semi-Finals & Championship matches! CBS Sports - 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. CT TONIGHT! (Semi-finals) CBS Sports - 3:30 p.m. CT May 18! (Championship!) #volleyball #championships #professionalvolleyball

In this week’s JVA Coach to Coach Video of the Week (powered by NetLynx Sports), Club Fusion Volleyball (Batavia, IL) shares how they teach platform passing in their gym, including posture, eye sequencing, spacing, movement, and contact. To see the entire drill & other drills from this series, click here: https://lnkd.in/ggA9mvXC #volleyballplayer #Volleyball #volleyballdrills #jvavolleyball #girlsvolleyball #drillsforvolleyball #vballdrills