In the world of junior beach volleyball, small clubs often face the challenge of standing out among larger, more established programs. Yet with a clear vision, intentional development, and a strong community focus, smaller clubs can not only compete—but thrive. This article outlines the key strategies that have helped our program grow from a modest […]

The JVA is proud to honor two volleyball club directors, Erin Golden and Ron Reyes for the AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards—which promote Togetherness, Empowerment, Accessibility, and Mentoring within the volleyball community. The AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards is committed to fostering a strong sense of community, delivering meaningful value, and empowering coaches as leaders at all levels [...] […]

Beach volleyball is one of the most unique athletic experiences in youth sports. Two athletes, alone on the sand, battling the elements and each other with no substitutions, no bench, and no timeouts for comfort. That sense of independence is part of what makes the sport beautiful—but it’s also what can make it lonely, [...] […]

Starting a volleyball club is exciting—and maybe even a little overwhelming. Between finding a gym, hiring coaches, running tryouts, and setting schedules, it’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day. But if you want your club to grow, run smoothly, and attract the right players and families, you need more than just passion [...] […]

To coach mental strength effectively, it’s not enough to understand what strong mental performance looks like. Equally important — and often overlooked — is learning how to recognize when it's missing. Just like diagnosing poor mechanics in a swing or spotting gaps in defensive positioning, identifying signs of mental struggle allows you to [...] The […]