The 2024 AVCA Convention, which takes place Dec. 18–22, in Louisville, Kentucky, is where you can enjoy over 100 court and classroom education sessions, network with other coaches, and explore the world’s largest volleyball-specific exhibit show. Whether you are searching for a new job, want to continue your professional development, connect with your friends, or go to the NCAA championship matches, there are many reasons to attend!

Voting for the following representatives on the AVCA Board of Directors will be conducted October 23-25:

• President-Elect
• National Collegiate (DI/II) Men
• NCAA DIII Men
• NCAA DII Women
• Beach Volleyball
• High School
• Club Volleyball

AVCA members in these divisions – check your inbox for the voting link. Questions: kennedy.wells@avca.org

Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Season Four continues through November 4, with 44 of the world’s best volleyball players on the court in Mesa, Arizona. Watch live on ESPN, VBTV, and Bally Sports networks. Following the completion of the season, all matches will be added to the Athletes Unlimited YouTube channel.

Next match: Team Hentz vs Team De La Cruz-Mejía. Friday, 10/25, 7:00pm ET

On Saturday, the sport’s legends took center stage at the 2024 International Volleyball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Volleyball in the News

• Pro Volleyball Federation Draft to be Held November 25
• Former NCAA athletes can now file NIL claims in NCAA-House settlement
• SoCon moves volleyball tournament from Asheville amid hurricane recovery

READ MORE NEWS ON AVCA.ORG ➡️

Save the Date:

2024 AVCA All-Region/All-America Nomination Deadlines

NCAA Division I Women

• Monday, November 25, 8:00 am ET: Nominations OPEN
• Sunday, December 1, 3:00 pm ET: Nominations CLOSE
• Monday, December 2, 8:00 am ET: Voting for All-Region Team OPEN
• Wednesday, December 4, 5:00pm ET: Voting for All-Region Team CLOSE

 NCAA Division II Women

• Wednesday, November 13: Nominations OPEN (after RAC rankings released)
• Sunday, November 17, 11:59 pm ET: Nominations CLOSE
• Monday, November 25, 8:00am ET: Voting for All-Region Team OPEN
• Wednesday, November 27, 5:00pm ET: Voting for All-Region Team CLOSE

 NCAA Division III Women

• Wednesday, November 6: Nominations OPEN (after NPI rankings published)
• Monday, November 11, 5:00pm ET: Nominations CLOSE
• Wednesday, November 13, 8:00am ET: Voting for All-Region Team OPEN
• Friday, November 15, 5:00pm ET: Voting for All-Region Team CLOSE

2024 AVCA Club Awards – Nominations Due November 8

• AVCA Club Directors of the Year – Girls, Boys, Beach
• AVCA Club Coaches of the Year –  Girls 12s-18s, Boys, Beach
• AVCA Winners Circle Club – Club teams with 70% or higher wins record, competed at nationals

Questions? Contact Alice Rogers.

Nominations now accepted for the 2024 AVCA Thirty Under 30 High School award! Eligible nominees must be:

• 30 or younger as of December 31, 2023 [born 1993 or later]
• Active AVCA members
• Currently coaching High School volleyball (girls, boys, beach)

Questions? Contact Alice Rogers.

Nominations now accepted for the AVCA Victory Club! Celebrate your milestone career wins – High School and Collegiate (indoor and beach) AVCA member head coaches are eligible for recognition.

Back to school… back to volleyball!
Keep your athletes motivated on the court and in the classroom. If you earned the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT, order your plaque now and let your team’s accomplishments shine bright! Visit www.rixstine.com/avca to get started.

AVCA/USA Today Girls High School Super 25

AVCA/USA Today Girls High School Region Poll

2024 AVCA/MaxPreps Girls High School Players of the Week

AVCA/GameChanger

Division I Player of the Week:

Olivia Babcock, Pittsburgh

AVCA Players of the Week:

• NCAA Division II: Emily Elliott, Cal State L.A.
• NCAA Division III: Coco Shultz, Franklin & Marshall
• Two-Year College: Laura Bonomi, Cowley College

NOTE: Collegiate partner rankings are not managed by the AVCA.

NAIA Women’s Volleyball Coaches Top 25 Rating

NAIA Women’s Volleyball Players of the Week

DI Women’s Volleyball Coaches

DII Women’s Volleyball Coaches

NJCAA Division I

NJCAA Division II

NJCAA Division III

CCCWVCA Women’s Volleyball Rankings

Ticketsmarter NWAC Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Where to Watch This Week’s Top Matches: Stay in the know on television and streaming info for top college volleyball matches between ranked teams.

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 2024 season! Email Pat Henderson or tag AVCA on social media.

The women’s volleyball season is continuing to enjoy an attendance boom on the Division I level. The AVCA has confirmed several DI schools who set home attendance records so far in 2024, including Ohio State, Georgia, USC, and Purdue.

2024 AVCA Phenom College Prep Program Registration

Coaches and parents: check your inbox for your unique registration link! The AVCA Phenom College Prep Program is an invitation-only event for uncommitted girls volleyball athletes (seniors on the AVCA All-American Watch List and uncommitted underclassmen on the AVCA Phenom List).

2024 AVCA Boys Talent Showcase: Register Today!

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 attending the AVCA Convention. The 2024 AVCA Boys Showcase will take place at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, December 21, and the optional add-on AVCA Boys Showcase Clinic is the evening of Friday, December 20.

• Creating Transformational Teams
• Developing your new boys program: Creating culture, practice plans and goals
• Community Engagement and Belonging

Chris Schortgen has been named the first head coach for the Manhattan University Men’s Volleyball program.

JVA is Hiring a Full-Time Member Development and Services Manager

The JVA is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as the JVA Member Development and Services Manager. This role is out of our office in Naperville, Illinois, and offers the opportunity to provide exceptional value to our members and foster an engaged club volleyball community.

Nearly 40 Beach Events Unite in the 2025 BVCA Club Challenge Series powered by JVA
The JVA is excited to announce that the 2024-2025 BVCA Club Challenge Series powered by the JVA is expanding to nearly 40 beach events across 15 states, a testament to the incredible cooperative effort of our beach club community.

Latest educational content includes:

• Point Blank Defense – Kellen Petrone – University of Pittsburgh

• Create a Positive Self-Talk Routine – Zack Etter – University of Massachusetts

• The Mental Approach to Coaching – Adam Sarancik

Mick and Daniel recap a historic week in the Big Ten, and an October to remember for the ACC, as they break down the first NCAA Volleyball Committee’s Top 16 as well as the usual polls ahead of a Pitt-Louisville match that will be COLOSSAL!

Fall foliage, Indiana football, and a lot of NCAA volleyball, from the rankings to under-appreciated players to hotels in State College and more. ESPN and Big Ten Network volleyball analyst Emily Ehman and VolleyballMag editor Lee Feinswog talk about the week past and what’s ahead.

New episode Wednesday: “Program Development – what is involved and the steps to move forward” with guest John Foreman, Strategic Manager for Talent and Indoor Performance Director – Volleyball England. Tune in on Facebook Wednesdays at 2pm ET.  Last week’s episode:  Ben Josephson, Kentucky Associate Head Coach.