The History and Background of the JSVBA

The Jersey Shore Volleyball Association was conceived, created, and formed by Michael Borga, Walter Watson, and Doug Emich during a conversation at a local bar (Time Out Tavern in South Belmar, NJ). There is no doubt that the beverages imbibed had much to do with Mr. Borga's and Mr. Emich's commitment to participate. The determining factor and driving inspiration in our decision to form the JSVBA was the almost complete lack of events at the Jersey Shore in 1985.

An overriding principle in the formation of the JSVBA was a belief that no matter how good (or bad) a player you were, we would try to offer a skill level that would allow you to be competitive. This principle became the "Mission" of the JSVBA. We vowed to keep our events open to all comers, unlike many other tournaments, where the main deciding factor in whether you could participate came down to who you knew or how good you were! 

Regrettably, in 2006 this principle gave way to the reality of the business of the sport and we now conduct mostly invitational professional events exclusively.

We are pleased to see that most (realistically, virtually all) of the innovations first implemented by the JSVBA have continued to be used by the current organizations conducting volleyball events.

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The History and Background of the JSVBA

The Jersey Shore Volleyball Association was conceived, created, and formed by Michael Borga, Walter Watson, and Doug Emich during a conversation at a local bar (Time Out Tavern in South Belmar, NJ). There is no doubt that the beverages imbibed had much to do with Mr. Borga's and Mr. Emich's commitment to participate. The determining factor and driving inspiration in our decision to form the JSVBA was the almost complete lack of events at the Jersey Shore in 1985.

An overriding principle in the formation of the JSVBA is a belief that no matter how good (or bad) a player you are we would try to offer a skill level that would allow you to be competitive. This principle became the "Mission" of the JSVBA. We vowed to keep our events open to all comers, unlike many other tournaments, where the main deciding factor in whether you could participate came down to who you knew or how good you were! 

Regrettably, this principle has recently (2006) given way to the reality of the business of the sport and we now conduct mostly invitational professional events exclusively.

We are pleased to see that most (realistically, virtually all) of the innovations first implemented by the JSVBA have continued to be used by the current organizations conducting volleyball events.