The mission of the Junior Volleyball Association is to promote the growth of youth and junior volleyball through program and resource development, education and events. GUIDING PRINCIPLES Member Driven JVA exists to serve our members and respond to member needs. Player Welfare JVA will consider the athletes' health, welfare and interests as a top priority in all decisions. Affordability and Financial Responsibility JVA will strive to make volleyball affordable and accessible for all members while maintaining financial responsibility. Transparency JVA will maintain transparency in all areas by sharing operational and financial information. Best Practices JVA is committed to developing and sharing best practices across clubs while assisting its membership with growth and development goals. WHY JVA? What sets the JVA apart from any other volleyball association is that we are the ONLY association that is solely focused on junior volleyball and the needs of junior clubs. We are an organization that is run by junior club directors for junior clubs. ALL of our resources go back into junior programming. JVA Education and Resources for our members are dedicated to enhancing and developing junior club volleyball. Additionally, JVA is a single voice for junior volleyball athletes- their programs and their needs. We need our members to make sure that we are speaking for all clubs. Our members speak for the largest body of athletes in the country â€" the junior players.