The Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) and Husch Blackwell Consulting (HBC) announced today a strategic alliance aimed at transforming the club-to-college experience for student-athletes, families, and club programs nationwide. Central to this collaboration is the integration of The Playbook, a comprehensive educational club-to-college app designed to simplify and modernize the path to college athletics and the club experience.
This relationship reflects a shared commitment between JVA and HBC to provide the volleyball community with greater clarity, structure, and access in navigating an increasingly complex recruiting landscape. By pairing JVA’s expansive national network with HBC’s strategic advisory experience and The Playbook’s innovative technology and educational content, the initiative introduces a new standard for recruiting education and support.
A Smarter Approach from Club-to-College
The Playbook app serves as a centralized, all-in-one platform that empowers athletes and families with the tools, knowledge, and guidance needed to make informed decisions throughout the journey from club-to-college. Built with a user-first mindset, the app delivers:
Step-by-Step Recruiting Guidance: Personalized pathways that break down what to do and when—providing structure at every stage of the journey.
Comprehensive School Search: Access to a broad database of colleges across all levels,helping athletes identify programs aligned with their academic and athletic goals.
Interactive Playbook & Progress Tracking: A dynamic dashboard to organize milestones, monitor progress, and stay on track.
Coach Communication Tools: Proven templates and strategies to help athletes engage confidently and professionally with college programs.
On-Demand Educational Content: Expert-led insights and video learning modules that simplify recruiting education, legal content, timelines, and best practices.
Meaningful Impact for the Entire Ecosystem
This alliance is built to serve every stakeholder in the club-to-college process:
Athletes gain confidence, direction, and ownership of their recruiting journey with clear, actionable guidance.
Families benefit from transparency and education, reducing uncertainty and empowering better decisions.
Recruiting Coordinators and Club Directors are equipped with a scalable, consistent organizational framework to support athletes across their programs while enhancing outcomes and efficiency.
"At JVA, our priority has always been to elevate the experience for our athletes, families, and club programs by providing trusted, meaningful resources," said Lisa Wielebnicki. "Through our strategic alliance with Husch Blackwell Consulting and the integration of The Playbook™, we are delivering a more structured, transparent, and educational approach to the club-to-college process. This collaboration brings together expertise, innovation, and scale in a way that will empower our community to navigate an increasingly complex landscape with greater confidence and clarity."
Raising the Standard
As the recruiting environment continues to evolve, this relationship underscores a forward- thinking approach—one that prioritizes education, accessibility, and athlete empowerment.
Together, JVA and HBC are redefining how the club-to-college journey is experienced, ensuring that every athlete has access to a clear and supported path forward.
For more information or to learn more about The Playbook, please visit https://jva.playbook.courses/ or contact theplaybook@huschblackwellconsulting.com.
