AVCA Super Clinic; Boys, Men’s, Beach Officials Appreciation Week
April 3, 2024
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.
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!
NCAA Division III Week: April 1-7
As part of the 50th anniversary year of the founding of NCAA Division III, this week—April 1-7—is designated as Division III Week. This special week not only showcases how schools make DIII great, but it also allows athletes, coaches and athletics administrators to connect and engage with their communities in meaningful ways. Click here for resources.
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 Division III All-America/All-Region and Coach of the Year Nominations: April 1-8
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.
Where to Watch This Week’s Top Matches
Check back here each week to see a list with television and/or streaming info for matches between teams ranked in the AVCA polls!
The NCAA DIII Championships Committee is recommending the adoption of the NCAA Power Index (NPI) as the team selection metric. Also: “The committee is recommending that the championships access ratio be established at 1:6.0 in team sports” including an increase from 16 teams to 19 for the Men’s volleyball bracket.Full minutes here.
Beach Club Direction LIVE: Wednesday, April 10th at 1:00pm 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. Free for all JVA Club Directors and Coaches. Register here.
JVA Athleader Award Nominations are Open!
This award recognizes the top JVA member club players in the nation for outstanding achievement outside of the volleyball court in the 15s-18s age divisions. The JVA AthLeader Award powered by Fivestar selects male and female INDOOR and BEACH junior volleyball athletes who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, responsibility, and selflessness. Learn more and nominate here.
The Jennifer Hudson Show welcomed special guest Asjia O’Neal, the former Texas star who made history in December as the number one draft pick for the Pro Volleyball Federation. Watch Asjia teach Jennifer how to play volleyball!
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.
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 Laura Kuhn and Cathy George on the world of pro coaching and the PVF. 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:
Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball/Full-Time Faculty – Lee College
