Register now for first access to discounted hotel rooms!
Hotel room blocks will open to registered attendees on 8/9. You must be registered for convention in order to make a reservation
Hotel booking information will be included in your registration confirmation e-mail
Hotel reservation links will be posted online beginning 9/15 at the conclusion of the early registration discount deadline
NCAA Match Tickets
New for 2023: NCAA Division I Women’s Championship match has moved to a broadcast window on ABC at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, 12/17
NCAA Match Tickets are available through the AVCA to those registered for the convention
All seating will be in the lower level of Amalie Arena. Cost is $135 for semifinals (both matches) and finals, or $100 for finals only (AVCA does not expect to have semifinals only tickets)
Nominate for 2023 AVCA Junior Beach All-American Awards
The AVCA is now accepting nominations for the 2023 AVCA Junior Beach All-Americans. The AVCA plans to select eight (8) 1st Team All-Americans and eight (8) 2nd Team All-Americans. The selected athletes must be athletes that will begin college in Fall of 2023 or Spring of 2024. The athletes will be chosen based upon their successes in beach tournaments across the country. The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 11 at 3pm ET. Contact bradley.wilson@avca.org with any questions.
Day 2 press conferences: Rutgers, Maryland, Penn State, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois.
NCAA DI board directs council to develop plans for NIL protections
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors directed the Division I Council to develop proposals to improve the environment for student-athletes engaging in name, image and likeness activities in college sports. Among the proposals the working group will present to the council in October are rules that would:
Develop a registration process for NIL service providers (such as agents and financial advisors) and NIL entities (those who contract with student-athletes for the use of their NIL).
Create a standardized contract or standard contract terms that could include certain information to be required, including terms like fee structures and the specific activities for which athletes would be compensated.
Establish disclosure requirements for student-athletes and/or NIL entities that could serve as a resource for student-athletes and would be intended to provide transparency about NIL activities.
NCAA President Charlie Baker lays out agenda for growth, transformation with focus on serving student-athletes
NCAA President Charlie Baker released key findings of his review of the NCAA national office’s operations and the key trends facing college sports. The findings also outlined a series of goals and strategies the NCAA will undertake to achieve those goals. Baker outlined several changes he plans to carry out to ensure student-athletes experience the life-changing opportunities college sports hold for years to come.
NCAA to provide schools post-eligibility injury insurance option for student-athletes
The NCAA will offer member schools post-eligibility injury insurance coverage for student-athletes beginning Aug. 1, 2024. The coverage will be for two years after student-athletes complete their college athletics experience and will cover injuries that occur while playing for their school. The post-eligibility injury insurance program will be available to all student-athletes at all member schools in Divisions I, II and III. There will also be limited coverage for mental health care related to the documented injury. Read more.
Jeff Meeker will present concepts, drills, teaching analogies and visuals for helping your athletes become better blockers by utilizing time and timing cues. Cornell ended the 2022 season ranked #2 in the nation for blocks/set and senior all-American Rory Light was the statistical champion at 1.52 blocks/set. Register here!
Can’t attend live? Don’t worry! Webinars are recorded and sent to registrants within 72 hours.
The AVCA Phenom Watch List is for the top underclassmen high school athletes who have received some recognition for their outstanding volleyball play. All uncommitted athletes on the Phenom Watch List will be invited to participate in the AVCA Phenom College Prep Program, which will take place December 14-16, 2023, in Tampa, FL.
The AVCA High School All-America Watch List is for the top Seniors who have received some recognition for their outstanding volleyball play. These athletes must have earned some form of recognition such as, but not limited to: All-District, All-Region, All-State, PrepVolleyball Ranking List, USAV HP Volleyball Team, etc. Learn more here.
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2024 JVA Event Registration Now Open!
JOIN THE JVA EXPERIENCE:
High level competition for girls and boys 11U-18U
Any team can participate in a JVA Girls Event and will be insured
Partnership with AAU for all Boys Events
Discount on team entry fees for all JVA Member Clubs
No Stay to Play Policy
Special offers and contests for players, coaches and families
Atlanta’s Professional Volleyball Team Unveiled as the Atlanta Vibe
The Atlanta Vibe was officially announced Friday as the name of Atlanta’s professional women’s volleyball team as a part of the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF). Owner, Colleen Craig: “Having a name that resonates with our fan base and our city matters to us as we look to become a staple that is Atlanta professional sports. The name Vibe represents the energy, culture, individual and collective personalities that make up our city.” The franchise is one of the first seven teams set to play in the inaugural season of the Professional Volleyball Federation (PVF) in February 2024 with renowned head coach Todd Dagenais. Read more.
2023 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship – Coming to West Virginia!
2023 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship presented by USA Volleyball is coming to Charleston, West Virginia on Sept. 5-10, 2023. Teams competing at the Continental Championship will receive points toward their world rankings, which will help determine who qualifies for the 2024 Olympic Games. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets here.
We had a mission when we developed the MasterCoaches Wednesday Weekly BUZZ… to provide our viewers a chance to hear from our leaders in our sport who would come on our show to answer questions that address current issues and trends in volleyball. Check out the latest MasterCoaches content onFacebook or volleyballmastercoaches.com.Catch our next live show on August 26th, just at the start of the Women’s NCAA season!
Playmaker PhD Research: ‘What do Coaches Really Want in their Playmakers?’ Liz Masen is conducting research to analyze how a coach’s experience, opinions, and coaching style impacts their perceptions and expectations of key playmaker positions. Your participation is valuable for this coach development research! PLUS, coaches who participate will also receive their own CoachDISC Profile Report and access to attend an online group workshop to debrief it. To learn more about the research, visit: www.playmakerphd.comReady to Participate? Click here for the volleyball survey.
Subscribe to The BIC for the latest in Men’s and Boys Volleyball! Contact Brad Wilson, AVCA Director of Men and Boys Volleyball, to be added to the mailing list. Click here for back issues.
AVCA Career Center: Find Your Next Job or Hire a Coach
TheonlineAVCA Career Center allows 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. Click here to get started! Recent job listings include:
Head Coach, GHS Ones – Director of Recruiting and Camp Instruction – Wave Volleyball (Del Mar, CA)
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach – Thomas College (Waterville, ME)
Part-Time Coach, Women’s Volleyball – Lone Star College (TX)
Head Beach Volleyball Coach – Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, TX)
Contact Alice Rogersto report a coaching transaction for publication in At the Net.
Andy Braun named Women’s Volleyball Coach at Roberts Wesleyan University.
William Jewell College has announced that Samantha Williams will move into a new role as Interim Head Volleyball Coach.
Mike Gomez becomes new Academy of Art Volleyball Head Coach.
Olivet Nazarene University announced the hiring of Jake Ostema as the interim head women’s volleyball coach.
Southern New Hampshire University announced that Braden Zamore has been hired as the 14th head coach of the Penmen women’s volleyball program.
Melissa Ouellet appointed interim head coach of Saint Anselm Volleyball.
