Stories By JVA
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Junior
/ 3 weeks agoCoaching Mental Performance: Developing Rapport
It has been established that a good coach-athlete relationship is paramount for positive performance outcomes at the elite sport level […]
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Recreational
/ 1 month agoPre-Tournament vs. Post-Tournament Practice
In my ten years of professional playing experience, I learned that a pre-tournament practice is critical for the team to […]
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Recreational
/ 1 month agoClub Training Model: Mid-Season
Presidents’ Day Weekend has passed and your girls teams have 2-3 tournaments under their belts. Coaches have been able to […]
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Recreational
/ 1 month agoCoaching Mental Performance: Motivational Interviewing Techniques for Resistant Athletes
“All-change is ultimately self-change”~William Miller, PhD Substance Abuse Counselor Resistant athletes are often those that believe that they know better […]
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Recreational
/ 1 month ago5 Non-Scoring Team Drills to Encourage Challenging and Fun Practices
It is important to build time into your practice for training technique and maximizing reps, however it’s fun to challenge […]
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Recreational
/ 2 months agoBeach Solutions: Running a Year-Round Beach Program with an Indoor Program
Tidewater Volleyball Association took a different approach when the club created their Juniors Beach Division, named 757 Beach. Over the […]
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Youth
/ 3 months agoThe Benefits of Gender Collaborative Training in Youth Volleyball
Modern western civilizations have embraced gender integration in many domains that were once separated by gender – in schools, in […]
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Junior
/ 4 months agoSigns, Symptoms and Resources for Concussions in Volleyball
Volleyball is growing in popularity all over the world. While it’s not a high contact sport like football and ice […]
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Youth
/ 4 months agoCoaching Mental Performance: The Neurobiology of Development and a Coach’s Impact
As coaches, our goal is to facilitate a “safe” environment not just so the athlete does not get hurt, but […]
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Youth
/ 4 months agoHow Yoga Can Help Prevent Common Volleyball Injuries
Implementing prevention strategies is the key to keeping your athletes healthy, playing, and assisting the team with earning more wins. […]