NCAA WVB Rules Changes; VNL Tickets Pre-Sale; VBTV – Exclusive Access; New DII Men’s SIAC Program
February 21, 2024
Exclusive Pre-Sale: the VNLs return to North Texas! Come watch as the world’s top teams compete in the women’s Volleyball Nations League in Arlington, Texas May 28-June 2 for the last major volleyball event before the Paris Olympics and the only VNL games in the USA this year. Exclusive Pre-Sale is going on now through Thursday, February 22 to get the best seats and match ups BEFORE tickets go on sale to the public Friday. SAVE 10% on ticket packages plus kids’ tickets are up to 30% off. Don’t miss these extraordinary athletes defy gravity as they spike and smash their way to the trophy! Get your tickets today and save!
Can’t make it to Texas? Watch VNL matches on demand on VBTV! As a part of the AVCA’s partnership with Volleyball World, AVCA members can begin taking advantage of their 1-year exclusive access to VBTV’s Video on Demand (VOD) content! VBTV’s VOD content includes full indoor and beach matches available right after the match ends, highlights, original series, interviews, and more. Click here for instructions to access your free subscription! Not a member and want to take advantage of this amazing benefit? Join the AVCAby March 24, 2024, to be included.
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved some changes for women’s volleyball, including allowing double contacts and the designation of two liberos per set. Other changes deal with interference above the net, administrative red cards, match protest resolution, and jewelry clarification.
How do you harness the power of parents while managing the complexities of helping to grow a maturing athlete? Presenter: Arianne Toves, Parent Volunteer at Clovis High School & Tsunami Volleyball Club Boys
Creating your brand is ultimately about developing into a more decisive, authentic, and distinctive coach and leader.
Presenter: McKenna Reitz
In collaboration with the National Federation of State High School Associations, the NCAA Eligibility Center will be hosting a one-hour webinar event about initial eligibility, recruiting, the coaching experience, and more for high school and non-scholastic coaches. Registration is now live! Don’t miss this valuable and informative session on March 6th, from 6-7 p.m. ET.
AVCA Boys, Men’s & Beach Officiation Appreciation Week Coming March 23 – April 7
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.
The AVCA is now accepting nominations for the 2024 AVCA Boys Watch Lists: Senior athletes will be added to AVCA Boys High School All-America Watch List. Non-senior high school athletes will be featured on the AVCA High Risers List. Please nominate all of your deserving athletes to ensure they are recognized and we bring more attention to the sport!
LeMoyne-Owen College is adding a NCAA Division II men’s volleyball team that’s slated to begin playing in the 2024-2025 season, and to compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (SIAC). To launch the team, the college has received a grant from the First Point Volleyball Foundation. A nationwide search for a head coach is expected to commence immediately.
The LOVB Classic will be held in conjunction with Triple Crown NIT in 2025 in Kansas City, marking the first-ever professional volleyball tournament happening alongside club play. The LOVB Classic will feature all six LOVB Pro teams in a winner-take-all competition. In addition to LOVB’s pro league, LOVB has built the largest youth volleyball business in the U.S., with over 1,200 junior club teams at 49 locations across twenty-two states.
More than 200 women’s volleyball players will converge on the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center on February 23-25 for the U.S. Women’s National Team Open Program. The WNT Open Program is used for consideration for selection to both the U.S. Women’s National Team and the U.S. Women’s Collegiate National Team.
Athletes may also be in consideration for selection to the U.S. U21 Women’s National Team that will compete in the 2024 NORCECA Continental Championship.
Eligible nominees must be 30 years old or younger as of December 31, 2023 [born 1993 or later], active AVCA members, and currently coaching volleyball in the selected category.
Volleyball in the Media
A bill proposed in the Nebraska Legislature aims to make Nebraska Crossing the new home of USA Volleyball’s national Olympic training center. John Cook testified in a public hearing.
This week: “A New Twist to NIL.” We will interview Travis Richmond and Eric Duncan of TAP: “Tip a Player”, which is an online platform to provide financial support to college athletes. TAP allows fans of Division I college sports to send money for their favorite players and teams in an era where student-athletes are allowed to be compensated for the use of their NIL. Tune in Wednesday, February 21 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, Volleyball – Babson College (Wellesley, MA)
Women’s Head Volleyball Coach – University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (Chickasha, OK)
Community Engagement Leader – Side-Out Foundation
Coaching Hires and Contracts
Contact Alice Rogers to report a coaching transaction for At the Net.
Melanie Hughes hired as the new head volleyball coach at Lake Forest College.
Kendra Potts is the new Head Coach for Grand Canyon volleyball.
Natalie Reagan named Long Beach State Women’s Volleyball Interim Head Coach.
Southern University Athletics hires Toby Rens as the new Head Women’s Volleyball Coach.
Garcia Ramser has been appointed as the head coach of the Adams State University volleyball program.
Casey Quiggle announced as New Head Volleyball Coach at Colorado Northwestern Community College.
Olivia Kofie named Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Dominican University.
Cynthia Casimirwill become head coach of the Trinity Christian Women’s Volleyball program.
Kristina Susak Named Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Milwaukee SOE.
Chestnut Hill College is proud to announce the hiring of Brandon Johnson as the institutions next Head Women’s Volleyball Coach.
DePaul volleyball head coach Marie Zidek [AVCA Board of Directors] has received a contract extension through the end of the 2027 season. Zidek recently concluded her sixth season leading the Blue Demons to an 18-15 record in 2023. Zidek has also participated with USA Volleyball, most recently serving with the National Development Teams.
