Junior Volleyball Association

Junior Volleyball Association Better the Ball.

The mission of the Junior Volleyball Association is to promote the growth of youth volleyball through education, resources, and events!

1,721 Clubs. 1,795 Directors. 5,600 Members.

25 years later, we remember.We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, the first responders who ran towar...
09/11/2026

25 years later, we remember.

We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the countless acts of courage and compassion that followed.

Today, we honor their memory and the strength found in coming together when it mattered most.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

What began in 2022 with three young officials learning the game from a different side of the volleyball court has reache...
09/11/2026

What began in 2022 with three young officials learning the game from a different side of the volleyball court has reached an important milestone.

Kaulupono “Kaulu” Osorio, a junior at Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu who competes athletically for Hilo High School, was one of the original three members of the Moku O Keawe Junior Officials Program. Four years later, he has become the program’s first participant to earn the opportunity to serve as a line judge at the collegiate level.

In July 2026, Kaulu learned that he had been selected to line judge collegiate volleyball matches. His first assignment came during the 2026 HawaiĘťi-Alaska Challenge at the University of HawaiĘťi at Hilo, placing him on the court alongside collegiate athletes and experienced officials.

For Kaulu, however, officiating has become about much more than making calls on a volleyball court.

“Officiating has definitely made me more confident,” Kaulu said. “At school, when I have to give a speech in front of everyone, I’m more comfortable being in front of a crowd. Officiating has taught me to be aware of what is happening around me, stay focused and be confident in the decisions I make.”

Those lessons are exactly what the Junior Officials Program was created to provide.

The program was rekindled in 2022 with just three young officials, including Kaulu. Entering the 2026-27 year, that number has grown to approximately 30 Junior Officials who are learning the responsibilities of officiating while developing leadership, confidence, communication and decision-making skills.

Read more:
https://jvavolleyball.org/moku-o-keawe-junior-officials-program-celebrates-its-first-college-level-line-judge/

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09/10/2026

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09/08/2026

From small-town volleyball to the professional stage.

Maya Sands joins the podcast to talk about her journey through college volleyball, navigating the professional recruiting process, adjusting to her rookie season, and learning how to contribute when her role changed.

She also shares what helped her build confidence, why having the right support system matters and what it means to represent the sport as a Volleyball ambassador.

For athletes wondering what the jump from college to professional volleyball actually looks like, this one is worth the listen!

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For Desmond Brooks, volleyball is much more than a sport. It is a platform for leadership, personal growth, mentorship a...
09/04/2026

For Desmond Brooks, volleyball is much more than a sport. It is a platform for leadership, personal growth, mentorship and creating opportunities for others.

The 2026 JVA AthLeader Award winner and 2028 setter for Lakas Volleyball Club has embraced those opportunities both on and off the court. A student-athlete, community leader, coach and advocate, Desmond has developed a philosophy centered on using his time and talents to make a difference in the lives of others.

His journey into volleyball, however, was somewhat unexpected.

Growing up, basketball was Desmond’s primary passion. He devoted countless hours to the sport and never imagined volleyball would become such an important part of his life. That changed in middle school when his physical education teachers noticed his natural ability and encouraged him to try out for the school team.

Desmond wasn’t initially convinced.

His mother, however, encouraged him to give it a shot, and Desmond credits that decision with changing the direction of his athletic career.

He not only made the team but earned a starting spot on the varsity team as a sixth grader alongside primarily eighth-grade players. The team went undefeated during the regular season and advanced to the championship, providing an early indication that Desmond had found another sport in which he could thrive.

From there, volleyball became much more than another activity. It became an opportunity to learn, lead and eventually help others discover the game themselves.

READ MORE:
https://jvavolleyball.org/leading-with-purpose-desmond-brooks-exemplifies-the-spirit-of-the-jva-athleader-award/

The next level of boys volleyball is here.Introducing Volley SuperLiga (VSL), the elite JVA boys division built into top...
09/04/2026

The next level of boys volleyball is here.

Introducing Volley SuperLiga (VSL), the elite JVA boys division built into top power leagues across the country.

Teams compete within their participating power league, battle through a season-long points race, and earn their way to the VSL Cup, where the best teams from each league come together to compete for the championship.

The first power leagues to launch a VSL Division:
🏐 THE Point Series THE Point Series
🏐 Midwest Boys Point Series Midwest Boys Point Series

More competition. More meaning behind every match. One path to the VSL Cup. This is Volley SuperLiga.

Building More Than a Team: Lessons From Don Shondell’s Legacy Long before volleyball became the sport it is today, Don S...
09/03/2026

Building More Than a Team: Lessons From Don Shondell’s Legacy

Long before volleyball became the sport it is today, Don Shondell was building something that extended far beyond a college volleyball program.

As the founder of the Ball State University Men's Volleyball program and the Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association, Shondell became one of the sport’s leading ambassadors. But perhaps his greatest legacy wasn’t measured solely in championships or wins. It was measured in the people he taught, the opportunities he created and the coaches and leaders who carried his lessons forward.

The Shondell family is often regarded as the “first family” of volleyball, and Don’s influence can be traced through generations of athletes and coaches.

For today’s junior volleyball leaders, his story offers an important reminder: Great programs aren’t simply built by finding great players. They’re built by teaching, developing and believing in people.

During many of his 38 years coaching at Ball State, Shondell didn’t have the luxury of inheriting polished volleyball players.

So he looked elsewhere.

He found athletes through cuts from other Ball State teams, intramural competitions, fraternities and even his own physical education classes. Many were talented athletes, often basketball players, but had little or no volleyball experience.

Instead of asking only, “Can this athlete play volleyball?” Shondell asked a different question:

“Does this athlete have the qualities we can develop into a volleyball player?”

Scott McCoy, who played on four consecutive Final Four teams in the early 1970s, recalled the process Shondell used to evaluate newcomers.

“He had six or seven athletic ability tests: Like throwing the medicine ball against the wall above a certain line and seeing how many times you could do that in a minute, or the 50-yard dash, or a standing jump. He would rank people and that’s how he picked who made the team.”

READ MORE:
https://jvavolleyball.org/building-more-than-a-team-lessons-from-don-shondells-legacy/

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Volleyball season gets expensive fast. 😅JVA Savings Advantage helps volleyball families save on the things they’re alrea...
09/02/2026

Volleyball season gets expensive fast. 😅

JVA Savings Advantage helps volleyball families save on the things they’re already spending money on all year long: travel, dining, entertainment, shopping, & more.

For just $25 per year per family, you’ll get access to more than two million discounts and thousands of dollars in potential savings!

If you’re already paying for flights, rental cars, food, and everything else that comes with a volleyball season, you might as well save while you do it. The best part is: the savings aren’t just for tournament weekends! You can use your JVA Savings Advantage account to save on everyday expenses, family vacations, and more!

Learn more and join JVA Savings Advantage today!
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TODAY’S THE DAY. 🚨🏐 FINAL COUNTDOWN! JVA Girls Tournament Registration opens at 11 A.M. & 12 P.M. CT! ⏰ 11 A.M. CT: Worl...
09/01/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY. 🚨🏐 FINAL COUNTDOWN!

JVA Girls Tournament Registration opens at 11 A.M. & 12 P.M. CT!

⏰ 11 A.M. CT: World Challenge & JVA 18U National Championship
⏰ 12 P.M. CT: All other JVA Girls Tournaments

Before registration opens:
• Make sure your JVA Membership is active
• Log into OTTOEvent (formerly SportWrench)
🚨 On your OTTOEvent club profile page, choose JVA as “Sanctioned By” 🚨

These events fill FAST. Do not wait!!

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