Grand Canyon University has announced its intention of cutting its men’s volleyball program. The AVCA has released a statement and is coordinating efforts with USA Volleyball and other key stakeholders to advocate for the preservation and expansion of men’s volleyball. Please click here to join our efforts!
The 2024 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship and accompanying AVCA Convention had a significant economic impact on the city of Louisville. That figure ties for the highest total of any NCAA Championship the city has hosted.
University of New Haven will move to DI and join the Northeast Conference during the 2025-26 academic year. The Chargers recently hired new WVB Head Coach Andre Foster.
Cal Begins Construction Of New Beach Volleyball Facility Key features include: Five sand volleyball courts designed for NCAA competition; team rooms, locker rooms, restrooms, coaches’ offices and storage; lighting, scoreboard, public address system and an area for spectators.
The White House considers executive order on college athlete payments The administration is considering an executive order that could increase scrutiny of payments to college athletes, after the president met with former Alabama coach Nick Saban on May 1. Read more:
TCU won its first-ever beach volleyball championship, defeating Loyola Marymount 3-2 in the title matches. This was the first time in NC Beach Volleyball history that UCLA or Southern Cal did not take home the trophy. TCU completes its historic season on a win streak of 12 with a record of 32-5.
The No. 1 The Master’s (CA) Mustangs won their first 2025 NAIA Men’s Volleyball National Championshiptitle over the No. 2 Saint Xavier (IL) Cougars in four sets. Both teams went undefeated through the season.
The Palm Beach State Panthers beat State College of Florida 3-0 to
claim their third consecutive NJCAA Beach Volleyball Championship title. Leading up to the championship match, Palm Beach State went undefeated in the national tournament with a record of 15-0.
AVCA Events
2025 AVCA Coach of the Year Super Clinic: July 25-30 Save with early registration for the 2025 AVCA Coach of the Year Virtual Super Clinic, powered by Coaches Insider. This 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. Register Now!
Eleven players who will compete in the Pro Volleyball Federation Championship this weekend are among the 14 players named to the 2025 PVF All-League Teams.
All season throughout the six-team, four-month campaign there were setbacks, losing streaks, injuries, bounce backs and comebacks, capped with a thrilling three days of high-level pro volleyball inside the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, that will go down as a great chapter in American volleyball.
AVCA Awards
Submissions now accepted for the 2025 AVCA Victory Club! Celebrate your milestone career wins – High School and Collegiate (indoor and beach) AVCA member head coaches are eligible for recognition at the 2025 AVCA Convention.
Nominations for the 2025 AVCA Hall of Fame are now being accepted. Please help in determining who will be the next group of volleyball coaches and administrators to be inducted at the 2025 AVCA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Nominations are due by Friday, May 30.
Save the Date: AVCA Team Academic Award nominations open May 29, 2025!Get ready – FAQs here.
AVCA Polls
2025 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Boys Volleyball Rankings
Submit a proposal to be considered as a speaker for on-court, beach court or classroom presentations at the AVCA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, December 17-21, 2025. Applications due soon!
2025 AVCA Match Point Mentoring Program Designed 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 due May 9.
Upcoming Webinars – free for AVCA members who register in advance!
USA Volleyball is proud to announce that Kerri Walsh Jennings and the late Flo Hyman have been selected for induction into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, Class of 2025. This prestigious honor recognizes not only their legendary athletic careers, but also their enduring contributions to the sport of volleyball and the broader Olympic & Paralympic movement.
JVA Grant Program Applications Open May 12th! The mission of the JVA Grant Program is to promote the growth and accessibility of youth and junior volleyball by financially supporting JVA Clubs in their efforts to provide new programs and services in their community. Learn more.
