All-America nomination dates; 2025 AVCA Hall of Fame
At The Net – October 8, 2025
The AVCA is excited to reveal its 2025 Hall of Fame class, which includes Ray Bechard, Jenny Hahn, Alan Knipe, and Tracy Rietzke. All four have made significant contributions to the sport across their careers, Hahn in her role with the Junior Volleyball Association and Bechard, Knipe, and Rietzke as collegiate coaches. The induction ceremony will take place Thursday, Dec. 18, during the 2025 AVCA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.
Don’t miss the 2025 AVCA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri – register today!The AVCA Annual Convention is the most comprehensive learning & networking event of the year for volleyball coaches.
2025 AVCA Board of Directors Elections
Voting for the following positions on the AVCA Board of Directors will be conducted October 27-30, 2025:
AVCA President-Elect
NCAA DI Women’s Representative (incumbent seeking re-election)
The Delegate Assembly of the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) voted in boys volleyball as a sanctioned activity. Boys volleyball in Oregon will begin its first season as a sanctioned activity in the Spring of 2026 following two years as an emerging activity.
2025 AVCA Boy’s Talent Showcase – Register today! This recruiting event provides high school boys the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of collegiate coaches who attend the AVCA Convention. The AVCA will also be offering an athlete skills clinic.
Registration for the 2025 AVCA Phenom College Prep Program is open! The program is for uncommitted girls athletes on the AVCA Phenom Watch List or AVCA All-America Watch List. Athletes/parents should check their inbox for their unique link. If you need assistance, contact the AVCA.
Collegiate Volleyball
Save the Date: Collegiate All-Region/All-America Nominations
The AVCA has added 17 players to the 2025 Division I Watch List for its Player of the Year Award, presented by Nike Volleyball.
On Sept. 19th, 14th-ranked DIII UW-Eau Claire toppled the No. 1 UW-Whitewater Warhawks in front of the largest crowd in Blugold Volleyball history: 2,134 fans!
Penn State’s Katie Schumacher-Cawley made history as the 1st female volleyball coach to win the NCAA Division I championship, all while undergoing treatment for stage 2 triple-positive breast cancer. She recently shared her story on the TODAY Show.
Collegiate partner polls are managed by their respective organizations and not the AVCA.
Partner Highlights
JVA Hosts Club-Focused Programming at the 2025 AVCA Convention As a long-standing advocate for junior volleyball, the JVA will once again host a dynamic lineup of sessions tailored specifically for Club Directors, Coaches, and Administrators. This year’s offerings include the highly regarded Club Management Track, as well as dedicated sessions for both indoor and sand volleyball—providing valuable insight, strategies, and networking opportunities designed to elevate club operations and athlete development across the country. Here’s a look at the daily schedule of JVA-sponsored education and events at this year’s AVCA Convention.
Back by popular demand! Join Dennis Yu for a live JVA training on how volleyball clubs can use AI and SEO to save time, grow their brand, and reach more athletes and parents. At the JVA Align Volleyball Summit, Dennis showed how AI can turn raw content—like practice clips, event photos, and player highlights—into posts, emails, and updates that build trust and fill tryouts. This session takes it further with:
The newest AI agent tools and techniques
Real examples and success stories from clubs
Live audits of websites and social media and MORE!
Setting Routine – Kamalani Akeo – University of Pittsburgh
Out-of-System Hitting Drill – Jen DeJarld – Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School (IL)
Parents and Guardians – Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey
Volleyball Media
Daniel and Mick dive into a loaded week of conference play, filled with upsets and premier performances around the nation! They review the Top 25, discuss the new additions made by the AVCA for the Player of the Year watch list and look ahead towards an action-packed slate! Watch here.
This week on the MasterCoaches Wednesday Weekly Buzz, we have Part II of our series featuring an exclusive conversation with Fran Flory and SMU Coach Sam Erger, diving into how to make a successful transition from Assistant or Associate to Head Coach. Watch on Facebook!
ESPN/Fox/Big Ten Network analyst Emily Ehman visits with 900 Square Feet editor Lee Feinswog for their weekly NCAA Zoom. There was a lot to discuss, from upsets to what’s up this week to a story about meeting Harry Caray. Watch here.
USA Volleyball
USA Volleyball announces the 13 athletes who will compete for the U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team at the 2025 World ParaVolley World Cup, Oct. 12-18 in Fort Wayne, Indiana – hosted in the United States for the first time.
The U.S. Men’s National Team got its first win at the NORCECA Final Six after defeating Canada, 3-1 on Tuesday in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The U.S. (1-1) will play the Dominican Republic (1-1) at 1 p.m. PT on Wednesday.
AVCA Member Resources
All webinars are free to AVCA members who register in advance. Can’t make it to the live session? No worries! Webinars are recorded, so you can access them at your convenience and revisit the content whenever you need a refresher.
Coaching Careers
NCAA Division I
Queens University of Charlotte has announced the hiring of Roger Peluso as the new head coach of the Royals’ men’s volleyball program.
