Wisconsin Juniors Volleyball Club, Inc.

What Wisconsin Juniors Volleyball Club, Inc. does

Wisconsin Juniors Volleyball Club, Inc. is a private non-profit youth volleyball organization founded in 1999 by Jim and Jamie Neave, headquartered in the Lake Geneva / Kenosha-Paddock Lake area of southeastern Wisconsin. It operates a hub-and-spoke network of branded affiliate clubs — including Wisconsin Juniors, 608 Juniors, Milwaukee Juniors, West Bend Juniors, Lakes Juniors, Belle City Juniors, Illinois Juniors, McHenry County Juniors, and the more recently listed 715 Juniors and UP North Juniors — serving more than 1,000 youth athletes aged 10-18 across eight Wisconsin counties (Rock, Walworth, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Washington, Waukesha, and additional northern counties) and two Illinois counties (McHenry and Lake). Core offerings span club team membership and seasonal training, tournament hosting and participation, beach volleyball (JUNIORS Beach), and a character-development overlay (JUNIORS Impact Initiative), with collegiate-recruitment preparation as a stated value proposition for older athletes.

The business model is fee-for-service community sports: athletes and their families pay recurring club membership/registration fees for training and competitive team participation, and the organization generates transactional revenue from hosting and entering tournaments. There is no proprietary technology platform; the organization relies on third-party SaaS — SportsEngine for website, registration, scheduling, and family communication, and AES (Advanced Event Systems) for tournament management — supplemented by a portfolio of regional corporate sponsors (Culver's, Jersey Mike's, Heritage Private Wealth, Digs Sports, and ~10 other local sponsors). Governance body and association partnerships with Badger Region, Great Lakes Region, USA Volleyball, AVCA, JVA, and AAU Volleyball provide the sanctioned competitive infrastructure. GTM is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, school partnerships, and per-affiliate Instagram channels under the #juniorstribe hashtag.

Name

Wisconsin Juniors Volleyball Club, Inc.

Legal name

Wisconsin Juniors Volleyball Club, Inc.

Website

https://jvcvolleyball.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wisconsin Juniors Volleyball Club, Inc. is a non-profit operating a network of 7-10 affiliate youth volleyball clubs across southeastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois, serving 1,000+ athletes aged 10-18 via club team membership, tournament hosting, beach volleyball, and character-development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAF

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKACAE

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKAJAA

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

Keywords

• Youth volleyball training
• Club volleyball programs
• Volleyball tournament hosting
• Athlete development services
• Youth sports coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Geneva

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Club Membership/Registration Fees: Athletes pay fees to join club teams and participate in training programs. The club provides volleyball training, coaching, and development services.
2. Tournament Fees: Revenue generated from participating in regional tournaments and hosting club tournaments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wisconsin Juniors Volleyball Club, Inc. (JVC) operates a network of youth club volleyball programs serving more than 1,000 athletes across Northeastern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin. The organization provides high-level competitive volleyball training, skill development, character development, and tournament participation for youth athletes (ages 10-18), along with beach volleyball and college recruitment preparation programs.

Product overview

Wisconsin Juniors Volleyball Club, Inc. operates as a multi-location club volleyball organization with a hub-and-spoke model. The core offering is the JUNIORS Volleyball Club (JVC), which provides high-level volleyball training and character development for over 1,000 athletes. The organization comprises multiple affiliated sub-brands serving different geographic regions: 608 Juniors (Wisconsin), Wisconsin Juniors, Milwaukee Juniors, West Bend Juniors, Lakes Juniors, Belle City Juniors (serving Rock, Walworth, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha Counties in Wisconsin), and Illinois Juniors and McHenry County Juniors (serving McHenry and Lake Counties in Illinois). The portfolio also includes JUNIORS Beach (outdoor sand volleyball training) and the JUNIORS Impact Initiative (character development program), with tournament services as a key complementary offering. The organization traces its founding to July 1999, with roots in the Neave family's involvement in volleyball since 1995.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JUNIORS Volleyball Club (JVC) Club Volleyball Training High-level competitive volleyball training program for youth athletes (ages 10-18) delivered through a network of affiliate regional clubs across Wisconsin and Illinois counties, including 608 Juniors, Wisconsin Juniors, Milwaukee Juniors, West Bend Juniors, Lakes Juniors, Belle City Juniors, Illinois Juniors, and McHenry County Juniors. Includes coaching, skill development, mental training, and college recruitment preparation.
• JUNIORS Beach Outdoor sand volleyball training program offered as an extension of JVC's indoor club volleyball training, allowing athletes to develop skills in beach volleyball.
• JUNIORS Impact Initiative Character development and personal growth program for athletes, focused on building core values (Humility, Integrity, Purpose, Discipline, Respect) alongside athletic training.
• Tournament Hosting Services Volleyball tournaments hosted by the club providing competitive play opportunities for athletes across the affiliated club network and external participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 1,000+ athletes across multiple affiliate clubs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Badger RegioncoreOthersRegional volleyball governing body partnership for athlete registration, tournament sanctioning, and competition structure in the Badger Region.
• Great Lakes RegioncoreOthersRegional volleyball organization partnership for tournament participation and competitive circuit access.
• AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association)coreOthersNational volleyball coaching association providing resources, certification, and professional development for coaching staff.
• USA VolleyballcoreOthersNational governing body for volleyball providing sanctioned competition and athlete development programs.
• JVA (Junior Volleyball Association)coreOthersOrganization supporting junior volleyball clubs with resources, best practices, and industry standards.
• AAU VolleyballminorOthersAlternative volleyball sanctioning organization offering additional tournament and competition opportunities.
• SportsEnginecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform used for website management, scheduling, registration, and communication with families.
• AES (Advanced Event Systems)coreTechnology or IntegrationTournament management and event registration platform used for club tournaments and competitions.
• Digs SportsminorOthersSponsor providing sports-related products or services to club athletes.
• Culver'sminorOthersRestaurant sponsor supporting the club with potential athlete discounts or sponsorship contributions.
• Jersey Mike'sminorOthersRestaurant sponsor providing food donations or sponsorship for club events.
• Heritage Private WealthminorOthersFinancial services sponsor supporting club operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• USA Volleyball (USAV): The national governing body for volleyball in the United States, with which JVC holds a Core partnership. USAV sets rules, sanctions competitions, and supports the broader club ecosystem that JVC operates within.
• Junior Volleyball Association (JVA): An industry association supporting junior volleyball clubs with best practices and standards, and a Core partner of JVC. JVA serves as an industry-wide resource that shapes the environment in which JVC operates.

Direct peers

• KC Power Volleyball: A Kansas City-based multi-club junior volleyball organization offering team-based competitive training and tournaments; directly comparable in scale and multi-club model to JVC.
• Northern Lights Volleyball (NLVC): A well-established Midwest youth volleyball club network with multiple affiliate sites; closely comparable to JVC's multi-club structure serving athletes across age groups in defined geographies.
• Triangle Volleyball Club: A North Carolina-based youth volleyball club with multiple teams across age divisions; comparable to JVC in operating club teams, training programs, and tournament participation for junior athletes.
• A5 Volleyball Club: A large Georgia-based junior volleyball club running teams across age divisions with tournament participation; comparable to JVC's club volleyball model with similar age-group structure and competitive pathways.
• Empire Volleyball Club: A multi-location youth volleyball organization serving athletes in the Midwest with club teams and tournament play; closely comparable to JVC's affiliate club network and regional coverage.
• 1st Alliance Volleyball Club: A multi-location youth club volleyball organization operating in the Midwest, directly comparable to JVC's multi-club model of providing competitive training, club teams, and tournament participation for youth athletes.
• Munciana Volleyball Club: One of the largest and longest-running junior volleyball clubs in Indiana, with a multi-club model and strong collegiate pipeline; comparable to JVC in club structure, age-group offerings, and competitive focus.
• AZ Sky Volleyball Club: A large youth volleyball club in Arizona running multiple age-division teams, training, and tournament circuits; comparable to JVC's club-based model of regional team development and competitive play.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WiJrs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=juniorsvbc
• Facebookfacebook.com/juniorsvbc
• Instagraminstagram.com/juniorsvbc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/juniorsvbc

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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