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Vision’s Quest

VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA June 26, 2018 0

Los Gatos-Based Vision Volleyball Club Sends Its 17 Gold Team To The USA Volleyball Girls Junior Nationals With High Hopes • In some quarters, club volleyball doesn’t always get the same attention as high school volleyball, but the competition is at the highest levels. And the Bay Area’s Vision... Read more

NCVA: Screening for Better Volleyball Coaches

VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA January 24, 2018 0

NCVA’s Steps Towards Ensuring A Safer, Healthier Team Space. All coaches are different. And while philosophical differences some times come into play, parental concerns around coaching start at the most basic level: Is my son or daughter safe in his or her care? It’s a question the USA Volleyball... Read more

2017 Final NorCal Girls Volleyball Rankings

Rankings VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA December 20, 2017 0

Mitty Is A Slam Dunk No. 1 After Winning A Second Straight CIF Open Division Title • NorCal Girls Volleyball Rankings Are Final PICTURED ABOVE: Archbishop Mitty seniors Julia Devine, Makaela Tanaka, Lauren Haniger, Kamrin Caoili and Nicole Liddle. (Photo by Doug Stringer) 1. (1) ARCHBISHOP MITTY-SAN JOSE (37-5)... Read more

Traversing TRYOUTS

VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA December 14, 2017 0

Here’s an approach to make the process more rewarding. Club tryouts can be stressful; however, all the club directors in the area work together to make sure that the tryout process is as smooth as possible. Below are some tips, and tricks — for both players AND parents —... Read more

4 Simple Postseason Pitfalls You’ll Want To Avoid

LEVELUP INSIDERS VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA December 13, 2017 0

It’s that time of year when fall sport athletes are focusing on end-of-the-season results as we discuss the 4 postseason pitfalls to avoid. For some, it’s a welcomed surprise; for others, it’s the sole purpose of hard work throughout the season. Postseason performance matters, and it’s easy to get... Read more

#SonomaStrong: NCVA Supports HomeTown Relief Rally

VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA December 13, 2017 0

Volleyball Association’s Warehouse Transforms Into Project Skylane For Displaced Kids And Families. We all know what happened on Oct 8, 2017: flames rapidly destroyed the Sonoma and Napa areas displacing thousands of people from their homes and claiming lives. Then on Oct 11, the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) had an... Read more

SPORTSTAR OF THE WEEK: TATIANA TOLEAFOA

SportStars of the Week December 8, 2017 0

JAMES LOGAN-UNION CITY – VOLLEYBALL – SENIOR TATIANA TOLEAFOA Tatiana Toleafoa finished one kill off of her season high on Nov. 25 when she thundered down 25 in a four- set win over Sacred Heart Cathedral-S.F. This sent the Colts to their rst CIF State Championship nal. Toleafoa also... Read more

SPORTSTAR OF THE WEEK: MADDIE DAILEY

North Coast Section SportStars of the Week VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA November 7, 2017 0

Monte Vista Mustangs-Danville – Volleyball – Senior Maddie Dailey A three-year starter for the Mustangs, Dailey helped Monte Vista finish out a 30-win regular season with a 3-0 sweep of cross-town rival San Ramon Valley-Danville on Oct. 26. The fierce middle blocker led the Mustangs with 14 kills on... Read more

It’s time for Club Tryouts. Here’s What You Can Expect.

LEVELUP INSIDERS VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA October 24, 2017 0

Club Tryouts can be stressful however all Club Directors work together to make sure that the tryout process is smooth as possible. Below are some insights to mitigate stress and make the tryout process fun and exciting. For those new to club volleyball these will introduce you to the... Read more

SportStars Joins NCVA as Official Media Partner

VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA October 19, 2017 0

IT’S OFFICIAL. After years of continual and mutual support, the Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) and SportStars Media have joined forces formalizing an Official Media Partnership. And it’s gonna be good! Since 1982, NCVA has been on a mission to build one of the nation’s most comprehensive and encompassing... Read more

Figuring Out FALL

LEVELUP INSIDERS October 6, 2017 0

Just like that, we’re already more than a full month into the fall athletics season. Which means it’s time for us to share a few things that we think we’ve learned to this point. Here’s a running list of those things. >> Despite a hiccup in the desert to... Read more

Bruin Confidence

Sac-Joaquin Section VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA October 5, 2017 0

After A 16-2 Start To Its Season, The Ponderosa Girls Volleyball Team Isn’t Shy About Its Big Goals • Story by STEVEN WILSON | Photos by JAMES K. LEASH Julin Kenison isn’t wasting any time with typical goals. The junior outside hitter for Ponderosa High School’s girls volleyball team... Read more