Thirty Under 30 College – Collegiate INDOOR coaches from any division: Women/Men
Thirty Under 30 Beach – Any level/division BEACH coach: Collegiate/Club/High School, Women/Men
Thirty Under 30 Club – Any level/age group club program: Girls/Boys
Please note that nominations for Thirty Under 30 High School will open in the fall.
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. Nominations close March 1, 2024. Questions? Contact alice.rogers@avca.org.
AVCA award certificates from the fall 2023 awards season are now available for download at the
Check back here each week to see a list with television and/or streaming info for matches between teams ranked in the AVCA polls!
With the move to NCAA Division II now a few months away, Jessup University continues its growth with the announcement of Men’s Volleyball, the university’s 17th varsity program. Jessup University plans to compete in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF). Interested candidates for the men’s volleyball coaching vacancy can apply here.
The River States Conference [NAIA] will add Men’s Volleyball as a championship sport next season. Participating will be five current members of the RSC, and three affiliates from Mid‐South Conference. Several other members of the River States Conference are currently evaluating the potential addition of the sport. Details here.
Tom Tait, an integral part of the Penn State community as a coach, mentor and professor spanning across four decades, passed away January 10. Tait was often referred to as the “Father of Penn State Volleyball” as the first head coach of both programs, starting the women’s program in 1976 and leading the men’s program’s transition to varsity status in 1977. Tait was an inaugural member of the AVCA Hall of Fame. He is also in the EIVA Hall of Fame and was named an All-Time Great Coach by USA Volleyball. Read more.
Epic Journey Leadership Extends Offer to AVCA Members
Epic Journey founder, and AVCA member, Geoff Carlston is providing a unique opportunity for AVCA members to join a supportive community of men dedicated to growing as coaches, leaders, husbands, and fathers. Click here for more information, or contact Geoff at (614) 352-9138 or carpecarlston@gmail.com.
NCAA Convention Highlights
In his first address at the NCAA Convention, President Charlie Baker outlined goals for growing the college sports fanbase, addressed sports wagering issues and student-athlete wellbeing, and expanded on his recent player compensation proposal, among other talking points.
Legislative proposals introduced include: remove cannabinoids from the list of substances included in drug testing at NCAA championships. Permit noncoaching, sport-specific staff members to assist in drills during practices. Eliminate questionnaires sent to prospects prior to the first allowable date for recruiting communications.
The NCAA Board of Governors approved an updated version of Mental Health Best Practices that all member schools will be required to follow, effective Aug. 1. Includes information about mental health and sports betting, social media, corruption in sport, suicide contagion, and name, image and likeness.
The 38th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day® (NGWSD™) is set for February 7, 2024! A vibrant movement powered by WSF, NGWSD honors the achievements of girls and women in sports and continues to Lead Her Forward by acknowledging the power of sports to unlock her limitless potential. We invite you to join us by celebrating NGWSD in your community. Get involved and download free event planning resources here!#NGWSD2024
USA Volleyball will celebrate some of the sport’s greatest athletes, coaches, officials and leaders at its 2024 Hall of Fame ceremony on May 22 – one day before the Open National Championship starts in Columbus. Four indoor volleyball greats will receive the All-Time Great Player Award: Robyn Ah Mow, Heather Bown, Jeff Nygaard and Reid Priddy. More here.
Logan Eggleston, five-time AVCA All-American and 2022 AVCA National Player of the Year at Texas who majored in business administration and management, is the 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year. Read more.
Recruiting Solutions: 7 Expectations of Commitment
Youth Volleyball: What is the Ideal Ratio of Training vs Competition?
One of the most important parts of youth training is keeping younger players engaged. Here is a simple progression to keep youth players engaged especially when they are just beginning, and to improve their effort in 6v6 play throughout the course of their season.
Volleyball MasterCoaches – Wednesday Weekly Buzz
The first show for 2024 will be interviewing Wade Garard about First Point Foundation, “What’s happening with Men’s and Boy’s Volleyball” the upcoming men’s collegiate tournament and other events sponsored by First Point. Wade will be discussing the growth of men’s and boy’s volleyball and where he sees the sport going. We will also be talking about the start of the Pro Volleyball Federation and the matchups for the first week of play. Tune in on Facebook or at volleyballmastercoaches.com. Coaches can also listen to our new 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:
Graduate Assistant – Oral Roberts University (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
CARA Volleyball Coach – Foothills Park and Recreation District (Colorado)
Assistant Coach – Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, Virginia)
Assistant Volleyball Coach – Maryville College (Maryville, Tennessee)
Volleyball Assistant Coach – Washington State University (Pullman, WA)
Head Club Coach, Women’s Volleyball – Bentley University (Waltham, Massachusetts)
Strength & Conditioning Coordinator (Volleyball) – Strength & Conditioning
University Atheltic Association at the University of Florida (Gainesville, Florida)
Assistant Volleyball Coach – Franklin College (Franklin, Indiana)
Assistant Volleyball Coach – Louisiana Tech University (Ruston, Louisiana)
Coaching Hires and Contracts
Contact Alice Rogers to report a coaching transaction for At the Net.
Dan Behnke named Head Coach of Seattle University Volleyball.
Truett McConnell University is excited to welcome Joe Herrera as the new TMU Director of Volleyball.
Noah Ray has been announced to take over the Marian University men’s and women’s volleyball programs.
Western Michigan has announced a new five-year contract for head volleyball coach Colleen Munson. The all-time winningest coach in program history, Munson is coming off of a 31-3 campaign this past fall, and will enter her 20th season at the helm of the Broncos.
