At the Net: June 24, 2026

 


American Volleyball Coaches Association

June 24, 2026

2026 AVCA Super Clinic: Where Good Coaches Go To Be Great

Register Now: Early-Bird Ends Monday!

Early-Bird Pricing Ends Monday, June 29! Don't miss out on the savings. Register for the 2026 AVCA Coach of the Year Virtual Super Clinic featuring top coaches from around the country!

This week's newsletter includes:

  • New Men’s DIII, NJCAA Beach programs announced
  • VNL updates
  • Pro league player signings
  • US Women and Men Sitting teams Medal in Dutch Tournament
  • Collegiate and pro coaching hires
  • And More!


AVCA Team Academic Award

Nominations Close June 30

High school and collegiate VARSITY teams will qualify if they were able to average a 3.30 GPA on 4.0 scale or better for the entire 2025-2026 academic year (or 4.10 on a 5.00 scale, or 82 on a 100-pt scale). Girls, Boys, Women’s, Men’s, Indoor and Beach programs are all eligible!


Girls Watch Lists

Nominations now accepted!

Nominations for the AVCA Phenom and AVCA All-America Watch Lists are now open! Both lists will be published on August 24, 2026. The Phenom Watch List is open to underclassmen in the Fall of 2026 (players with a 2028, 2029, or 2030 grad year). The AVCA All-America Watch List is open to Seniors in the Fall of 2026 (players with a 2027 grad year).


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