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 at the 2024 AVCA Convention. Applications will be accepted March 4 – 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!
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. Can’t attend live? All registrants will receive the recording.
Creating your brand is ultimately about developing into a more decisive, authentic, and distinctive coach and leader.
Presenter: McKenna Reitz
AVCA Members are invited to apply to participate in the United States Marine Corps Coaches Workshop Program. If selected, we are confident that you will receive valuable tools and information to enhance your coaching and leadership skills, which will allow you to better connect with your students and athletes, positively influencing their overall performance and character.
University of Antelope Valley [NAIA], which sponsors Women’s VB, has been ordered to close according to an emergency decision by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
Austin Peay State University athletics Deputy Director of Athletics Niesha Campbell was named to the NCAA Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship committee.
UTSA announced investments which will include a new volleyball and basketball training facility that will provide student-athletes with 24-hour access.
Oregon issued a response regarding the ongoing lawsuit filed last year by current and former Ducks women beach volleyball players and rowers, which alleges discrepancies in NIL opportunities as Title IX noncompliance.
JVA Boys’ Watch List Nominations Close on March 8th
Nominate your top male athletes competing in the 15U, 16U, 17U and 18U divisions for outstanding achievement on the volleyball court. Learn more and nominate here.
Balancing Business Operations and Club Management
One of the biggest mistakes a club director can make is not fully appreciating how much work goes into managing and understanding the financial aspects of running a volleyball club. Many club owners are athletes and/or coaches first, without a formal business background, which can result in challenges as they navigate through the year. Read more.
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 is now accepting nominations for the 2024 AVCA Boys Watch Lists: 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!
Volleyball MasterCoaches – Wednesday Weekly Buzz
This week’s show: “A conversation with Jordyn Poulter.” The MasterCoaches will ask Jordyn about playing volleyball at the highest level: What has college volleyball not done to prepare you for the international game? How big a leap is it for a top collegiate player to play overseas? We will discuss playing pro domestically vs internationally and her thoughts about League One. Tune in Wednesday at 2pm ET on Facebook or at volleyballmastercoaches.com. Coaches can also listen to our 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:
Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach – Oberlin College
Head Volleyball Coach – Youngstown State University
Part-Time Coach, Women’s Volleyball – Lone Star College
Head Coach – Davis & Elkins College
Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball/Full-Time Faculty – Lee College
Head Volleyball Coach – West Texas A&M University
Assistant Club Director – Club Savannah Volleyball
Coaching Hires and Contracts
Contact Alice Rogers to report a coaching transaction for At the Net.
Kayla Black has been named head coach of the Centenary College Ladies’ volleyball program.
The Fresno Pacific Sunbird Volleyball program will be under the leadership of head coach Kelsee Montagna.
April Elsbernd has been named the new volleyball head coach at Augsburg University.
