First Point Volleyball Foundation
Founded in 2016 by John Speraw, head coach of the USA Men’s National Team and UCLA Men’s Volleyball and career nonprofit executive Wade Garard, First Point Volleyball Foundation exists to provide opportunities for young people to mature and develop through volleyball. Specifically focused on growing boys’ and men’s volleyball in the United States, First Point Volleyball Foundation initiates and celebrates FIRST POINTS whether that is a first point of a new collegiate team, or a new high school team, or a first point of competitive volleyball for a 12-year-old. The Foundation has three strategic initiatives: (1) Growing collegiate opportunities especially scholarship opportunities; (2) Growing high school boys’ opportunities; and (3) Extending our Reach Diversity Initiative – expanding volleyball opportunities to boys and men of color. Now, First Point has joined with NJCAA to support NJCAA’s goal to grow men’s volleyball from an emerging sport to a full-blown nationally sponsored sport.
NJCAA
Founded in 1938, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) is the national governing body for two-year collegiate athletics in the United States. With over 500 member colleges and nearly 60,000 student-athletes, the NJCAA is the second largest national collegiate association in the country.
It is the mission of the NJCAA to foster a national program of athletic participation in an environment that supports equitable opportunities consistent with the educational objectives of member colleges.
NJCAA Foundation
The mission of the NJCAA Foundation is to enhance the NJCAA national organization, student-athletes, member colleges and local communities through financial support, scholarships, program initiatives and community service.
This document establishes a guide for how NJCAA Member institutions submit their request for $10,000 grants from NJCAA Foundation/First Point Volleyball Foundation by articulating their business plan for launching men’s volleyball.