Junior Beach All-America Award
In 2026, the AVCA Junior Beach All-America program will be in its 12th year of selecting the top athletes across the country. The AVCA plans to select eight (8) 1st Team All-Americans and eight (8) 2nd Team All-Americans. All high school aged athletes may be considered for the award. The athletes will be chosen based upon their successes in beach tournaments across the country. The AVCA Junior Beach All-America Committee is comprised of beach volleyball coaches, club directors, and stake holders across the country.
All-American Nominating Procedures
Coaches may nominate as many players as they choose. Coaches are required include each athletes top 5 results from the past 3 years. Results beyond the top 5 will be accepted as well. Nominated athletes must compete in United States based tournaments. All nominations are due to the AVCA office by Friday, August 8.
AVCA Beach Club Director of the Year and Beach Club Coach of the Year
The AVCA Junior Beach All-America Committee will also determine the 2026 AVCA Beach Club Director of the Year and AVCA Beach Club Coach of the Year. The AVCA plans to select one winner for each award. The selections will be chosen based upon their successes in recent beach tournament events and their professional and positive coaching behavior towards athletes, parents, coaches, opponents, and officials. Selections will be honored at the AVCA Convention in San Antonio this December along with other AVCA Club Award winners.
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Monday, July 27 – Nominations OPEN
- Friday, August 7 – Nominations CLOSE
- Thursday, August 27 – All-Americans, Beach Club Coach of the Year, and Beach Club Director of the Year Announced
Nomination Forms
Important Contacts:
AVCA Contact
Bradley Wilson
AVCA Director of Awards and Men and Boys Volleyball
bradley.wilson@avca.org
859-219-3520