The NCAA sent out a second Q&A related to the House settlement, with more information to come at a later date. “Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, for fall sports, schools must be at or below the roster limits prior to the first date of competition that counts for championships selection in the relevant sport. For winter and spring sports, schools must be at or below the roster limits not later than December 1 or the first contest that counts for championships selection in the relevant sport (whichever is earlier).” Full document.
Front Office Sports:Named plaintiffs in the House v. NCAA case sent a letter asking to establish a players’ association in addition to the settlement terms.
The National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship will have a five-year agreement to return to Gulf Shores, Alabama, from 2027 to 2031. Capital improvements include the addition of spectator stadium seating and additional hospitality space, with continued support and upgrades to the television compound. Alabama’s Beaches Sports & Events also has committed to enhancing marketing resources and elevating the student-athlete experience. Gulf Shores hosted the first eight National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championships beginning in 2016 and has set attendance records each year. Before the sport achieved NCAA championship status, the community staged the American Volleyball Coaches Association sand championships.
UTSA will break ground on its more than 53,000-square-foot Basketball and Volleyball Training Facility on December 18, which will feature two full-sized NCAA practice courts, locker rooms and a team lounge for each program, a weight room, an athletic training/hydrotherapy space, team meeting rooms and coaches offices.
Join us December 18–22 in Louisville, Kentucky for the most comprehensive learning and networking event of the year for volleyball coaches. Check out the daily schedulefor the sessions, meetings, and parties you plan to attend!
AVCA Online Auction: December 19-20, 2024
100% of the proceeds generated from the Silent Auction support the AVCA Diversity Awards Program. This award has provided 151 volleyball coaches funding for professional development. Find discounted items for you and your team, and get those last-minute gifts before the holidays. Check out the catalog here!
The AVCA Boys Talent Showcase is a recruiting event designed to provide high school boys the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of the collegiate coaches at the AVCA Convention. Men’s College Coaches: attend at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, December 21!
The Juniata women’s volleyball team cemented their status as a dynasty as they topped the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 3-2 (25-19, 25-19, 15-25, 26-28, 15-10), Saturday evening to win their third consecutive NCAA Division III National Championship.
The Battle for the Red Banner concluded Tuesday evening, where the No. 2 Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats outlasted the No. 5 Bellevue (Neb.) Bruins in a five set thriller to claim the 2024 NAIA Women’s Volleyball Championship title.
Grace College repeats as theNCCAA Division I WVB Champs! Coach Katie Hill’s Lancers beat Jessup 25-22, 25-18, 19-25, and 25-13 to earn the school’s second-consecutive national title.
USA Volleyball is saddened to learn of the passing of longtime volleyball coach Matt McShane. Along with a stellar collegiate coaching career, McShane coached with numerous USA Volleyball national teams. Most recently, he was the assistant coordinator of women’s volleyball officials for The Big West Conference. Read more.
Austin Peay State University has named Evan Amstutz, who helped lead Stephen F. Austin to conference championships in three of the last five seasons, as its head volleyball coach.
Alberto Chiaparini has been named the head coach of the Tusculum University men’s volleyball program.
McLennan Community College has hired Navy assistant coach Kyle Anema to lead its inaugural volleyball
program, which starts play in the fall of 2025.
Southeastern Louisiana University has named Amy Blanke the new head beach volleyball coach.
Liberty names Jeremy White as Lady Flames Head Volleyball Coach.
Partner Highlights
The JVA is pleased to announce the 24 individuals honored with the 2024 JVA Junior Club Service Award. This award recognizes the dedication and loyalty of the coaches, club directors and administrators of JVA member clubs who have been active in junior volleyball for at least 20 or more years. Seven recipients have coached for thirty or more years! We are incredibly grateful to these individuals for their service to junior volleyball. View the honorees.
The 2024 AVCA Convention and NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championships includes one of the most impactful club networking and learning opportunities of the year! The Club Management Track sponsored by LeagueApps, USSCI and Team Travel Source is on Friday, December 20th from 1:00-5:30pm. The Club Management Track features accomplished Club Directors, Coaches and Youth Sports Leaders leading sessions focused on club management and taking your programs to the next level. Breakout discussions and complimentary food and drinks are available all day. RSVP and receive a turn in the CASH BOOTH when you arrive!
Latest educational content includes:
Hitter’s Hand Contact Drill – Kathleen Miller, Oak Lawn Community High School (IL)
Attacker: Decision and Execution Errors – Travis Hudson, Western Kentucky University
Holistic Coaching for the Benefit of All Players – Adam Sarancik
The bucket hat brigade brings you the top performances from the opening weekend of the 2024 NCAA Tournament as Mick and Daniel gear up for Louisville by breaking down the favorites to reach the Final Four! Which Regional Semifinal are you most intrigued by?
In this edition of 900 Square Feet, ESPN’s Emily Ehman and VBM editor Lee Feinswog are talking NCAA volleyball tournament round of 16. And, they’re joined by Heather Pavlik, the Juniata coach whose team won its third NCAA Division III title in a row and extended its winning streak to 97 matches; and Louisville assistant Dan Meske, whose Cardinals lived life on the edge Saturday.
This week: “Edition #3 on College Athletics and the impact it might have on volleyball” with guest Dr. Jaime Gordon, AVCA CEO. Watch here!
Last week:Carrie Coll, Senior Assoc. Athletic Director for Sports Services and SWA at Fresno State and former NCAA DI Women’s Volleyball Selection member and Committee Chair.
