Apply to present at 2024 AVCA Convention – Louisville
March 20, 2024
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.
Apply to Present at the 2024 AVCA Convention!The AVCA is inviting members and industry professionals to submit a proposal to be considered as a speaker for on-court, beach or classroom presentations. Applications will be accepted through May 1, 2024. The convention will be held December 18-21 in Louisville, KY. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your expertise with volleyball coaches from across the country!
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 Match Point Mentoring Program is designed exclusively for volleyball coaches at all levels of expertise. Our program centers on creating mentoring trios where these coaches serve as both mentors and mentees to create a collaborative learning experience. Applications for the 2024-2025 program will close April 30, and Trios will be announced in Mid-June.
Don’t miss the AVCA/USAV Region Partners College Coaches Recruiting Panels! In these live Q&A sessions, college coaches from each division will discuss recruiting and scholarship opportunities in their division. Prospective student-athletes, parents, club and high school coaches are invited to attend.
Competitive Mindset for the Beginner Player – March 26 This presentation will take a look at applying strategies from sport psychology directly to players “young” to volleyball despite their actual age. Presenter: Lauren Caiaccia
League One Volleyball (LOVB) – the largest brand in youth volleyball with its professional volleyball league launching in the U.S. later this year – announced that famed coach, long-time volleyball advocate, and AVCA Hall of Fame Member Kathy DeBoer has joined the LOVB Foundation board as its chairwoman. With a mission to increase access to volleyball for youth across the United States, DeBoer will guide the directional strategy and efforts of the LOVB Foundation as it looks to accelerate its impact across the United States. Read the full press release.
The Ferris State University Women’s Volleyball program is celebrating Women’s History Month by welcoming back one of its legendary coaches, former AVCA Exective Director Kathy DeBoer. “Volleyball is the only sport that grew into mainstream without a more popular and broadly played male counterpart,” DeBoer stated. “I feel as if I’ve come full circle in my career – from a pro basketball league that was built on and mimicking a men’s model to a volleyball league where a women’s sport is standing on its own merits.” Read more.
The JVA is pleased to announce the top male volleyball athletes in the country nominated for the 2024 JVA Boys’ Watch List powered by Fivestar. Hundreds of boys indoor junior volleyball athletes from across the country made this year’s list. The players nominated are among the best in the nation in their age division this season. Read full release.
New and Up-and-Coming JVA Club Directors and Club Leaders: Join our call on Wednesday, March 20th at 12:30pm ET / 11:30 AM CT
JVA NEXT is designed to provide a support system to lean on as you climb up the ladder in your career as a Club Director, Youth Sports Administrator, or aspiring Club Leader. There is no additional charge to be a part of this group, simply a JVA membership. Register for the call here.
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:
Key Account Manager – Volleyball – Gerflor USA
Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach – Albion College
Temporary Assistant Beach Volleyball Coach (part-time) – Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach – Texas A&M University Corpus Christ
Assistant Coach – Men’s and Women’s Volleyball – St. Norbert College
Coaching Hires and Contracts
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Hannah Barrett has been named the new head women’s volleyball coach at Tusculum University.
Wiley University announces it has appointed Obadiah Montgomery as head volleyball coach.
Dominican University women’s volleyball announced the hiring of Tim Loesch as its new head coach.
Baldwin Wallace University is pleased to announce that Kate Latkovic will take over the women’s volleyball program as its next head coach.
West Texas A&M announced that the 2022 Lone Star Conference Coach of the Year Brittany Harry has been named the 16th head volleyball coach in program history.
John Wasielewski has been named the next Head Volleyball Coach for Meredith College.
Southeastern University Athletics has announced the hiring of Amanda Phelps as the new head coach of the Fire women’s volleyball team.
Mount Marty University announces volleyball coaching change: Belen Albertos has announced her resignation as Head Volleyball Coach, and taking her place will be Sophia Lobo Paes, who served as the assistant coach under Albertos.
Ithaca College head volleyball coach Johan Dulfer will be stepping down from his coaching post. Dulfer elevated the Ithaca volleyball program from a consistent regional power into a true player on the national stage. Under his watch, the Bombers advanced to the NCAA Regional Round Championships in four of the past six seasons, while IC won back-to-back NCAA Regional Championships during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Read more.
