At the Net: April 15, 2026

 


American Volleyball Coaches Association

April 15, 2026


AVCA Small College Beach Championships

Gulf Shores, Alabama Friday to Sunday, April 17–19

The eighth edition of the Championships brings together top beach teams from NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and the NAIA. In all, 37 teams will compete in more than 500 total matches, making the Championships the largest collegiate beach volleyball event in the United States. Team champions will be crowned in each of the three divisions, and there also is a Pairs Challenge. Follow the results as the Championships progress at



AVCA First Serve

Single-Session Ticket Sales Open April 17

The marquee collegiate volleyball event, taking place Aug. 21–24, will kick off the new women’s season in style with four days of doubleheaders at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.




2026 AVCA Division III Men’s Awards

All-Region teams and award winners

Each of the four region teams includes 14 players, and a Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, and Coach of the Year were selected for each region.




AVCA National Collegiate Men’s Awards

Player of the Year Semifinalists

Four Finalists will be revealed shortly before the 2026 National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship, and the Player of the Year will be named Friday, May 8, in Los Angeles at an awards banquet for the Championship.


 

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