The JJVA positional training academies are designed to provide athletes with an opportunity to train based on their position. Sessions are designed in order to help athletes fully comprehend the important responsibilities within each of the positions and skills. Drills are designed in increasing level of difficulty both physically and mentally allowing for athletes to increase not only their ability to play their position, but understand the game in a more complex, and strategic way. Our goal is to provide athletes with the proper amount of both on court repetitions and off court analysis in order to improve in their desired positions.
Four Unique Academies
Setting Academy
1st Contact Academy
Pin Blocker & Attacker Academy
Middle Blocker/Attacker Academy
Setter Academy
The JJVA Setter Academy is designed by our national level coaches for experienced athletes who currently play the setter position and are looking for high repetition, position specific training. Coaches may move players up or down in level based on their ability to perform skills associated with each position.
Setter Academy Format
Session Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- 9:00 AM-10:00 AM: On Court (Daily Skill Focus #1)
- 10:00 AM-10:15 AM: Snack
- 10:15 AM-11:00 AM: Video Breakdown Session
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: On Court (Daily Skill Focus #2)
Level 1 Setter Academy (Limit 16 players)
Ages & Level: 13 & Older – This camp is designed for those athletes who have some setting experience on a Regional Level Club Team.
Camp Focus: Fundamental Footwork, Hand Positioning, Setter Touch & Release, First Step Tempos & Set Locations
Level 1 Setter Academy Registration
Level 2 Setter Academy (Limit 16 players)
Ages & Level : 13 & Older – This camp is designed for those athletes who have some setting experience on a National Level Club Team.
Camp Focus: Advanced Setting Footwork, Hand Positioning, Setter Contact Point & Release, Advanced Set Locations & Tempos
Level 2 Setter Academy Registration
Meghan Sherman
Univ. of Tampa
JJVA Class of 2007Amanda Youell
ETSU
JJVA Class of 2006Kamryn Sherman
Clemson
JJVA Class of 2011Molly Burkhardt
Palm Beach Atl.
JJVA Class of 2014Sara Dandrige
Valdosta State
JJVA Class of 2014Rachel Keefer
The Citadel
JJVA Class of 2012Marissa Tandron
Lynn University
JJVA Class of 2012Angela Chan
Univ. of New Haven
JJVA Class of 2017
First Contact Academy
The JJVA 1st Contact Academy is designed by our national level coaches for experienced athletes who are looking for high repetition in the following skills: Serving, Passing & Defending. Coaches may move players up or down in level based on their ability to perform skills associated with each position.
First Contact Academy Format
Session Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
- 10:00 AM-11:00 AM: On Court (Daily Skill Focus #1)
- 11:00 AM-11:15 AM: Snack
- 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Video Breakdown Session
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM On Court (Daily Skill Focus #2)
Level 1 First Contact Academy (Limit 16 players)
Ages & Level: 13 & Older- This camp is designed for those athletes who have some training experience on a Regional Level Club Team.
Camp Focus: Fundamental Passing Footwork, Body Positioning, Platform Mechanics, Fundamental Floor Skills and Serving Techniques.
Level 1 First Contact Academy Registration
Level 2 First Contact Academy (Limit 16 players)
Ages & Level : 13 & Older – This camp is designed for those athletes who have some training experience on a National Level Club Team.
Camp Focus: Advanced Passing Footwork, Body Positioning, Platform Mechanics, Advanced Floor Skills, and Advanced Serving Techniques.
Level 2 First Contact Academy Registration
Ally Smith
Palm Beach Atlantic
JJVA Class of 2016Madison Donnelly
Univ. of North Florida
JJVA Class of 2016Madison Sullivan
FSU
JJVA Class of 2015Isabel Schwam
Haverford
JJVA Class of 2018Anastasia Scott
LIU Brooklyn
JJVA Class of 2018
Pin Hitter Academy
The JJVA Pin Hitter Academy is designed by our national level coaches for experienced athletes who are looking for high repetition training as Outside & Right-Side Hitters. Coaches may move players up or down in level based on their ability to perform skills associated with each position.
Pin Hitter Academy Format
Session Time: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
- 11:00 AM-12:00 AM: On Court (Daily Skill Focus #1)
- 12:00 PM-12:15 AM: Snack
- 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Video Breakdown Session
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM On Court (Daily Skill Focus #2)
Level 1 Pin Hitter Academy (Limit 16 players)
Ages & Level: 13 & Older – This camp is designed for those athletes who have some training experience on a Regional Level Club Team.
Camp Focus: Basic Blocking-Transition-Approach Footwork, Arm swing Mechanics, Basic 1st step Attacking Tempos for OH & Opposite Positions.
Level 1 Pin Hitter Academy Registration
Level 2 Pin Hitter Training (Limit 16 players)
Ages & Level : 13 & Older – This camp is designed for those athletes who have some training experience on a National Level Club Team.
Camp Focus: Advanced Blocking-Transition-Approach Footwork, Arm swing Mechanics, Advanced Attacking Tempos for OH & Opposite Positions
Level 2 Pin Hitter Academy Registration
Alie Smith
USC Aiken
JJVA Class of 2017Gabby Mallette
Univ. of Florida
JJVA Class of 2012Denvyr Tyler-Palmer
Nova Southeastern
JJVA Class of 2014Kayla Duggan
USC Aiken
JJVA Class of 2017Tara Martin
Emory
JJVA Class of 2018Nadine Williams
Univ. West Florida
JJVA Class of 2014
Middle Blocker & Attacker Academy
The JJVA Pin Hitter Academy is designed by our national level coaches for experienced athletes who are looking for high repetition training as Middle Blockers. Coaches may move players up or down in level based on their ability to perform skills associated with each position.
Middle Blocker & Attacker Academy Format
Session Time: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
- 12:00 PM-1:00 PM: On Court (Daily Skill Focus #1)
- 1:00 PM-1:15 PM: Snack
- 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Video Breakdown Session
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM On Court (Daily Skill Focus #2)
Level 1 Middle Blocker & Attacker Academy (Limit 16 players)
Ages & Level: 13 & Older- This camp is designed for those athletes who have some training experience on a Regional Level Club Team.
Camp Focus: Fundamental Blocking-Transition-Approach Footwork, Arm swing Mechanics, Fundamental Attacking Tempos for MB Position.
Level 1 Middle Blocker & Attacker Academy Registration
Level 2 Middle Blocker & Attacker Academy (Limit 16 players)
Ages & Level: 13 & Older- This camp is designed for those athletes who have some training experience on a National Level Club Team.
Camp Focus: Advanced Blocking-Transition-Approach Footwork, Arm swing Mechanics, Advanced Attacking Tempos for MB Position.
Level 2 Middle Blocker & Attacker Academy Registration
Riley Coonan
Wofford College
JJVA Class of 2017Milla Ciprian
Univ. of Virginia
JJVA Class of 2018Sarah Kimmy
Palm Beach Atlantic
JJVA Class of 2014Caleigh Morrison
Univ. of West Florida
JJVA Class of 2016Alexia Kuehl
Univ. of Colorado
JJVA Class of 2019