Major League Volleyball (MLV), a new professional women’s volleyball league, will launch in January 2026 with a minimum of 10 teams from across the United States. The Omaha Supernovas will depart PVF to be the MLV league’s founding franchise, and other initial teams will be in Wisconsin, California, Minnesota, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Kansas, Ohio and Washington.

Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) has announced that tickets for its inaugural All-Star Match – scheduled for February 22 – are now on sale. The match will be played at Fishers Event Center, home of the Indy Ignite, and shown nationally on CBS.

Where to Watch This Week’s Top Matches: Stay in the know on television and streaming info for top college volleyball matches between ranked teams.

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!

• Reminder that as of July 2024, the AVCA has revised membership categories and dues rates for individual and organizational/institutional members. Check out the membership options for you and your staff!
• Reminder that if your membership is not renewed before the expiration date, your account will enter EXPIRED status. This includes limited access to the AVCA website and services for up to one year. Note – Expired members may NOT nominate for AVCA awards! If you still haven’t renewed after a year in expired status, you will not receive any AVCA member benefits until you rejoin.

Need to renew or rejoin? Questions about your membership status? Login to your AVCA membership account, or contact members@avca.org 

Align is the premier educational summit designed specifically for junior volleyball club leaders! May 13-14, 2025 in Chicago, attendees will experience a deeper understanding of how to effectively lead and grow a junior volleyball club in today’s competitive landscape. With plenty of networking opportunities and collaborative workshops, Align will foster new relationships and ideas that will drive success both on and off the court.

Align your vision, strategy, and leadership with the future of junior volleyball!

Latest educational content includes:

• Serving: Towel Drill with Simone Asque-Favia

• Leadership is Authentic, Relentless, Selfless Service to a Cause with Colonel Craig Flowers – Sideline Leadership

• China Ball Handling Drill with Terri Neujahr – Waverly High School (NE)

AVCA CEO Dr. Jaime Gordon joined D1.ticker to highlight the strong trajectory of women’s indoor volleyball and why the sport has resonated with fans and advertisers, as well as offer his perspective on what rules changes could improve the spectator experience.

This week the MasterCoaches will interview Lee Feinswog, formerly of Volleyball Magazine and new founder of the newsletter 900 Square Feet. They will discuss Lee’s opinions on both Pro Volleyball  leagues, the transfer portal, and a few other volleyball topics from a reporter’s point of view. Tune in on Facebook Wednesday at 2:00pm ET.

NCAA Division I

Matt Ulmer [AVCA Board of Directors] has been named head coach for Kansas volleyball. Ulmer, who has served as the head coach at Oregon since 2017, signed a six-year contract through the 2030 season.

Ben Kaszeta has been chosen as the new head volleyball coach at Northwestern State.

Cheri Lindsay has been tabbed as the new head coach of Memphis Volleyball.

Southeastern Louisiana University has named Lee McBride head indoor volleyball coach and Allison Byler as the associate head coach.

NJCAA

College of Southern Nevada is proud to announce the appointment of Kantessa Bryant-Miller as the new Head Coach of Women’s Volleyball.