The American Volleyball Coaches Association is pleased to announce three groups of recipients—College, Club, and High School—for its 2026 Thirty Under 30 Awards.

The Thirty Under 30 program recognizes up-and-coming coaches in different sectors of the sport who serve in a range of roles, from head coach to volunteer assistant to club director. Each of this year’s recipients had to be age 30 or under as of Dec. 31, 2025, to qualify for the award. Nominations for the 2027 Class of AVCA Thirty Under 30 honorees will open in January 2027.

2026 AVCA Thirty Under 30 Awards Winners – College

This year’s list of Thirty Under 30 College Award recipients includes women’s and men’s indoor and beach coaches. These honorees work hard and are passionate about teaching, helping players reach their full potential, and growing the game at the collegiate level.

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2026 AVCA Thirty Under 30 Award Winners – High School

The AVCA Thirty Under 30 High School Awards shine a light on rising leaders in the sport at the interscholastic level. The AVCA added a separate high school category in 2016, and this year’s group includes coaches from 18 different states.

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2026 AVCA Thirty Under 30 Award Winners – Club

Debuting three years ago, the Club awards are the latest addition to the AVCA’s Thirty Under 30 honors program. The 2026 recipients include rising club volleyball leaders that are committed to ensuring that the club space continues to fuel growth in youth volleyball and help increase participation numbers.

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