The AVCA is proud to announce its2023 Division III All-Americans! The 2023 class includes 42 players—14 on the first, second, and third teams—from 23 schools. Twenty-six of the players become All-Americans for the inaugural time, and first-team selection Jennifer Ngo of becomes the first player ever from Case Western Reserve to be an All-American. The 2023 Freshman of the Year is Grace Nelson of NYU. The Division III Player of the Year will be announced later this week.
The AVCA is pleased to announce its 2023 Division II Women’s Volleyball All-Region teams and award winners! There are 14 All-Region team members and six honorable mention selections for each of the eight regions, as well as a Player, Freshman, and Coach of the Year. Division II All-Americans will be announced December 6th.
Since 2009, the AVCA has recognized up and coming volleyball coaches with the establishment of the Thirty Under 30 awards program which encompasses the original at-large award as well as addition of recognition for beach coaches,club directors/coaches, and high school coaches. Now the AVCA introduces the Thirty OVER 30 Award to recognize those with 30 years of AVCA membership AND/OR 30 years of active volleyball coaching. The AVCA is pleased to recognize these honorees who have demonstrated their commitment to the AVCA, the volleyball community, and the volleyball coaching profession. #WeAreAVCA
Coffee with Coaches at the AVCA Convention is back for 2023! Want to win a chance to participate in a roundtable with some of the top coaches in the industry? Enter for a chance to spend an hour with Kevin Hambly, Michelle Collier, and Salima Rockwell! Contest open to Convention attendees only.
The 2023 NAIA Women’s Volleyball Championship will continue in Sioux City, Iowa, culminating with the championship on December 5. The NAIA Network will broadcast all matches, excluding the semifinal and championship. The semifinal and championship matches on December 4th and 5th will be streamed on ESPN3.
Postseason excitement gets another boost with the announcement of the field for the 2023 National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC), produced by Triple Crown Sports. The bracket launches with eight host schools, with action set to begin on Wednesday, Nov. 29.
In case you missed it: the American Volleyball Coaches Association unveiled its new logorks, providing a fresh look for the 42-year-old organization. You can download the new logo in the AVCA Brand Kit.
Register today: 2023 AVCA Convention in Tampa, Florida!
College Coaches: RSVP for the 2023 AVCA Phenom College Prep Program Showcase!The Showcase will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16 in the Tampa Convention Center West Hall. The Showcase is only open to current collegiate coaches who are registered for Convention. New this year:player contact information, wave assignments, avcaVPI™ and physical metrics data, TAP Behavioral Assessment results, etc. will be all available on the University Athlete platform.
Did your team set an attendance record? Share with the AVCA!
The AVCA is seeking to promote schools breaking program, conference, or overall attendance records during the 2023 season! Email Pat Henderson or tag AVCA on social media!
The AVCA Boys Talent Showcase is a recruiting event designed to provide high school boys the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of the collegiate coaches that attend the AVCA Convention in Tampa, Florida. The cost $99 per athlete. Athletes that choose to register will participate in the talent showcase on Saturday, December 16, complete athletics metric testing, and receive insight into the collegiate recruiting process and tips to improve their visibility. Learn more and register here!
The MasterCoaches College Transfer Showcase is a recruiting event open to uncommitted college student-athletes who have officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, junior college transfers who have completed their two years of eligibility, as well as NAIA and international athletes. Any coach registered for the AVCA Convention can attend for no extra charge – register here.Athletes interested in participating can register here. There will be one wave of student-athletes participating on Dec. 16. Click here for more information, and here for an informational flyer.
Join the Next Club Direction LIVE Wednesday, December 6th!
Join the next Club Direction LIVE discussion for Club Directors and Club Administrators This call is for JVA Club Directors and Program Leads to share ideas, gather feedback and bring up issues currently on your plate. Club Direction Live is led by JVA Club Directors to bring club directors together, foster guidance, mentorship, and connection among our members. Learn more and register here.
Las Vegas’ home team in the newly established Pro Volleyball Federation, Vegas Pro Volleyball, officially revealed the name for its world-class volleyball team – the Vegas Thrill. Led by Head Coach Fran Flory, the Vegas Thrill is one of seven teams for the inaugural PVF season in 2024.
ESPN and Big Ten Network volleyball analyst Emily Ehman and VolleyballMag.com editor Lee Feinswog hit the ground running after the NCAA volleyball selection show on ESPN.
Guest interviews include: Nebraska libero Lexi Rodriguez; Pittsburgh coach Dan Fisher; Stanford setter Kami Miner; Holly Strauss-O’Brien, the chair of the NCAA Division I women’s volleyball committee; Oregon coach Matt Ulmer; Wisconsin coach Kelly Sheffield; and Kentucky coach Craig Skinner. Watch here!
Six Rotations: Bracket Breakdown
It is finally here… The Field of 64 is out and it is beautiful. There is nothing better than a bracket with infinite possibilities!
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:
Part-Time Coach, Women’s Volleyball – Lone Star College (TX)
Head Women’s Indoor Volleyball Coach – Coastal Carolina University (Conway, SC)
Ryan Pastuch has been named the head coach of the men’s volleyball program at SUNY Old Westbury.
Contact Alice Rogers to report a coaching transaction for At the Net.
