AVCA First Serve Showcase; NCAA D1 Transfers Settlement; VNL Updates
At The Net – June 5, 2024
AVCA First Serve Showcase to Kick Off 2024 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Season
Four of the nation’s top collegiate volleyball teams will open the 2024 women’s season at the AVCA First Serve Showcase on Aug. 27. The event features Kentucky, Louisville, Nebraska, and Wisconsin, and starts at 7 p.m. (ET) at Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center. AVCA First Serve matches will be broadcast on ESPN2. Ticket pre-sale for team season ticket holders will open June 10, and for AVCA members on June 11.
The U.S. Women (4-4) split their first eight matches in VNL action and are in eighth place. Eight teams, including host Thailand, will advance to the Final Round. The U.S. will return to play on June 10 at 11:30 p.m. PT against France (1-7) to begin the third and final week of preliminary play in Fukuoka, Japan.
The U.S. Olympic Men’s Volleyball Team for Paris 2024 will make its competitive debut at the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) preliminary round matches on June 4-8 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
The U.S. Men finished the first round of VNL at 1-3. They are ranked No. 3 in the world and have won the silver medal at the last two VNLs (2022 and 2023).
Justice Department and State Coalition Restore Competition for College Athletes at NCAA Division I Institutions
The NCAA has reached a settlement with the Justice Department that will effectively allow for unlimited student-athlete transferring without penalty. The proposed consent decree “prohibits Colleges and Universities from infringing on college athletes’ freedom to transfer schools.”
The GPAC will no longer sponsor Men’s Volleyball, starting this upcoming year. As a result, Dordt and Morningside will join the Heart of America as associate members, with the conference splitting its 14-team league into two divisions.
Ella Connor, a beach volleyball student-athlete at Cal Poly, shared her story of resilience and advocacy with NCAA.org. Since February 2023, service dog Herc, short for Hercules, has been by Connor’s side, including at beach volleyball matches.
Recent UNA graduate and beach volleyball athlete Mackenzie Martin shared her struggles with anxiety with WHNT. As Martin moves on to the next chapter of her life, she wants the conversations surrounding mental health to continue, so every student-athlete feels valued and can succeed.
Nominate your top high school athletes for a chance to be recognized when the Watch Lists are released in August. Uncommitted athletes on watch lists will also be invited to attend the AVCA Phenom College Prep Program December 19-21, 2024, in Louisville, KY.
The 2024 AVCA Coach of the Year Virtual Super Clinic, powered by Coaches Insider, education experience is designed to add value and help prepare you for the upcoming season. It will feature current and past coaches of the year and volleyball practitioners from our community.
Browse our ever-expanding collection of seminars, webinars, drills, research, and more created by coaches for coaches. Search by content category or group/division.
The online AVCA Career Center allows 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 Volleyball Coach – Women’s Volleyball – East Carolina University
Volleyball Intern & RA – DME Academy (Daytona Beach, Florida)
Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach – Kenyon College
Director of Operations for Women’s Volleyball – Northwestern University
Assistant Coach – Women’s Volleyball – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Texas A&M International University is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tammie Jimenez as the new head coach of the TAMIU volleyball program.
John Wood Community College has announced the appointment of Jordan Boyer as its new women’s volleyball head coach.
Mississippi University for Women Athletics has announced Breylee Linder as its new volleyball head coach.
The St. Andrews Knights have hired Henry Gorton as the new men’s volleyball head coach.
Missouri Valley College announces the hiring of Nicole Murphy as the new head coach for women’s volleyball.
Coming off two of the most successful seasons in program history, TCU Athletics announced a contract extension for head volleyball coach Jason Williams through the 2028 season.
AVCA Hall of Fame, Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook is set to be in Lincoln at least five more seasons. NU athletics announced a contract extension for Cook through January 2029.
Recruiting Solutions: 6 Steps to Get Recruited to Play College Beach Volleyball
Transitioning from indoor to beach volleyball comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities, but with the right strategy, you can increase your chances of getting recruited for college beach volleyball. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the recruitment process.
An Official’s Impact: Celebrating the Success of the Next Generation One TikTok Video at a Time
At a young age, Monica Wang’s dad would toss the volleyball to her until she was skilled enough to pass the ball back to him. She jokes that he pushed her to become a setter so he could have someone to reliably set the ball for him to hit. Today, Monica is sharing her passion for volleyball as “The TikTok Ref,” posting entertaining and relatable videos of her day as a Volleyball Official. A TikTok sensation, she’s approached by players at every tournament, who excitedly request a selfie and connect about one of her videos.
This week, MasterCoaches interview Andy Inveiss, President of SportsNet International, Registered FIVB agent and California licensed attorney. He will be giving our viewers a different perspective on women’s professional volleyball in the United States. Watch Wednesdays at 2pm ET.
