Did you miss a session at the 2023 AVCA Convention? Want to go back and revisit a great session? Now you can! Sessions from the 2023 AVCA Convention have been posted in the AVCA Resource Library!
The 2024 AVCA Small College Beach Championships run this Friday to Sunday (April 12–14) in Tavares, Florida. The event is bringing together 29 top beach programs from NCAA Division II and III, and NAIA teams. Follow the results at VolleyballLife. The AVCA would like to thank its valued partners—the Florida Region of USA Volleyball and Visit Lake County Florida, as well as Baden, Smack Sportswear, and GameChanger—for their support.
AVCA Boys, Men’s & Beach Officiation Appreciation Week This period is set aside to make sure our officials know they are part of the sport. As coaches, you are the leaders; student-athletes, parents, and fans will follow your example to ensure we treat our officials in a manner befitting their role in helping boys, men’s and beach volleyball become one of the United States most popular sports. Learn more here, and tag @AVCAVolleyball and #OFFICIATIONWEEK to join the participants list!
Deadline extended – access a FREE 1-year subscription to Volleyball World TV’s on-demand content! Featuring full matches, interviews, behind the scenes and more. Join the AVCA TODAY to get access. Current AVCA members can get access information here.
2024 AVCA Coach of the Year Super Clinic: July 26-31
The AVCA is excited to launch registration for the 2024 Coach of the Year Virtual Super Clinic, powered by Coaches Insider. This coaching education experience is designed to add value and help prepare you for the upcoming season. It will feature current and past coaches of the year and volleyball practitioners from our community. Learn more.
Apply to Present at the 2024 AVCA Convention!The AVCA is inviting members and industry professionals to submit a proposal to be considered as a speaker for on-court, beach or classroom presentations. Applications will be accepted through May 1, 2024. The convention will be held December 18-21 in Louisville, KY. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your expertise with volleyball coaches from across the country!
Get ready for these upcoming AVCA All-America Awards nominations!
AVCA Men’s NAIA All-America and Coach of the Year Nominations: April 16-22
AVCA Women’s Collegiate Beach All-America and Coach of the Year Nominations: April 22-29
Nominations for the 2024 AVCA Hall of Fame are now being accepted.Submit to bradley.wilson@avca.org by May 31. Please help in determining who will be the next group of volleyball coaches and administrators to be inducted at the 2024 AVCA Convention in Louisiville, Kentucky.
The AVCA Match Point Mentoring Program is designed exclusively for volleyball coaches at all levels of expertise. Our program centers on creating mentoring trios where these coaches serve as both mentors and mentees to create a collaborative learning experience. Applications for the 2024-2025 program will close April 30, and Trios will be announced in Mid-June.
As part of the new ESPN eight year agreement, requested to move regionals over 4-days with a Thursday/Saturday and Friday/Sunday pattern. That schedule will guarantee the regional finals will be on ESPN2 at a minimum.
No decision has been made yet on whether the 2024 final will be held on Saturday, Dec. 21 or Sunday, Dec. 22. Television is still in the process of making that decision. If the championship is played on Saturday, there is potential for a CFP game lead into the volleyball championship.
AQ Deadline: November 24, 2024
Selection Show: November 25, 2024
Championship Dates: December 12-14, 2024
AVCA Collegiate Scheduling Database
Hosting a tournament? Have open dates on your schedule? Post your matches or look for opponents. Search for match opportunities by division, date, and location. Free for AVCA members – click here to get started! Looking to connect with a specific AVCA member coach? Login to access the Member Directory.
Beach Club Direction LIVE today at 1pm ET! Join the monthly call for JVA Beach Club Directors and Coaches to share ideas and discuss key topics that are relevant right now. Beach Club Direction LIVE is led by JVA Club Directors to foster guidance, mentorship, and connection among our members. Network with Directors and Coaches across the country, listen, connect, and learn from one another. Register here.
Recruiting Solutions: 4 Ways to Guide Your Athletes During the Recruiting Process The volleyball recruiting process is far different from just a few years ago when the newest club and high school coaches navigated the process themselves as student athletes. The evolution of recruiting services, social media platforms, volleyball media outlets, showcases, etc. has added another layer of complexity. So how are club coaches and recruiting coordinators supposed to help our athletes with their recruiting process in this ever-changing landscape? Here are a few quick tips to help you guide your athletes during their recruiting process.
The Pro Volleyball Federation has announced ticket information for its inaugural championship, to be held at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on May 15 and May 18. The top four teams at the conclusion of the regular season will converge on Omaha to compete for the Pro Volleyball League crown.
Karch Kiraly, U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team: Expanding the Reach of Volleyball In the latest episode of About Time, a podcast focused on women’s sports, guest Karch Kiraly shares his comittment to increasing opportunities for all young athletes. “It is absolutely right that girls and women should have wonderful, and as many, opportunities as boys and men in sports.”
The 8th annual Southern California Indoor Volleyball Hall of Fame Charity Induction Dinner & Ceremonies will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Anaheim, CA (the night after the NCAA Men’s Volleyball Finals at Long Beach State). SCIVBHOF inductees include AVCA Hall of Famers Don Shaw, Rosie Wegrich, and Doug Dannevick. RSVP or sponsor a tribute by contacting SCIVBHOF@gmail.com.
Top 5 for Preparing your Team to PerformDon’t miss this highly practical ‘how-to’ session with Athlete Assessments’ Founder & Director, Bo Hanson; and CEO, Liz Masen, as they share their top five activities for coaches to do with their teams build upon the principles of connection, alignment and readiness. – April 23
Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) is a sports development model that focuses on the physical, cognitive, and emotional development of athletes over a prolonged period of time. The goal of LTAD is to promote lifelong physical activity and athletic performance while reducing the risk of injury and burnout. – April 30
Volleyball MasterCoaches – Wednesday Weekly Buzz
This week we are interviewing two of the top junior club experts, Bob Westbrook, the founder of A5 VBC in Atlanta, Ga and Mike Lingenfelder of Munciana VBC in Indiana. The show will explore “The World of Junior Club Volleyball – Edition 2”. You can expect that we will cover a myriad of topics and issues. Tune in Wednesday at 2pm ET on Facebook or at volleyballmastercoaches.com. Coaches can also listen to our podcast serieson iTunes.
The online AVCA Career Centerallows job posters to advertise a job opening, search resumes, manage candidates, and market open positions. Job seekers have the opportunity to post a resume, search for open positions, create job alert notifications, and access free career management resources. Recent posts include:
Assistant Coach, Women’s Volleyball – University of St. Thomas
Video & Analytics Coordinator, Volleyball – Northwestern University
Assistant Coach, Women’s Volleyball – Kenyon College
Assistant Coach, Women’s Volleyball – Randolph-Macon College
Coaching Hires and Contracts
Contact Alice Rogers to report a coaching transaction for At the Net.
Alex Hinsey named Gardner-Webb’s Head Women’s Volleyball Coach.
Occidental College is excited to announce the appointment of Emily Foster as the new head coach for women’s volleyball.
Belhaven Athletics announces Olivia Killelea as Head Volleyball Coach.
