AVCA Polls, Players of the Week; High School outdoor matches
At The Net – September 3, 2025
Don’t miss the 2025 AVCA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri – register by 9/19 to save $100!The AVCA Annual Convention is the most comprehensive learning & networking event of the year for volleyball coaches.
AVCA Polls
Congratulations to Coach Heather Pavlik and the #1 ranked Division III Juniata women’s volleyball team: with a pair of wins on Saturday, the Eagles sit at 100 consecutive wins dating back to September 2022. The Eagles have dropped just 25 sets in that time. Penn State holds the current NCAA record of 109 consecutive victories in 2007-10.
The 5th Annual AVCA Fall Volleyball Officials Appreciation Week is September 26 – October 4, 2025. This nine day period is set aside for girls and women’s volleyball teams to make sure our officials know how grateful the volleyball community is for the integral role they play. Learn more!
Across the country, high school volleyball is breaking tradition and heading outdoors, drawing big crowds and creating unforgettable moments. Inspired by the University of Nebraska’s record-setting outdoor match, these events mark a growing national trend aimed at boosting visibility and excitement around high school volleyball. States joining the movement include:
The [DIII] College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin is proud to announce the CCIW Network, a new streaming platform launched with Hudl. Live broadcasts for all sports on the network will be free of charge for viewers and will not require a subscription.
Daniel and Mick recap a LOADED weekend of college women’s volleyball and break down the first AVCA Coaches Poll of the season. Watch here! Make sure to email your Six Rotations Team of the Week on Sunday nights to win a giveaway.
The latest MasterCoaches Wednesday Weekly Buzz features Anders Nelson, Vanderbilt’s Head Volleyball Coach. Interview topics include: starting a program from scratch, the opening season and playing top competition out of the gate, plus this past week’s Broadway Bash and establishing Nashville, TN as the next major volleyball hub. Watch on Facebook at 2pm ET!
ESPN/Fox/Big Ten Network analyst Emily Ehman joins 900 Square Feet editor Lee Feinswog for the first of their weekly NCAA Zooms to talk all things NCAA volleyball and more.Watch here!
Partner Highlights
AVCA Convention Features a Club Management Track powered by JVA
Don’t miss one of the most impactful in-person networking and learning opportunities for Club Directors and Club Leaders. The Club Management Track is a 6 hour event during the AVCA Convention and NCAA DI Women’s Volleyball Championships. It’s an afternoon consisting of six 30-minute educational sessions, each followed by a 10-minute Q&A. NEW THIS YEAR: Separate Beach and Indoor Tracks from 10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Every session is focused on an area specific to junior volleyball club management. Lunch will be provided for attendees. Please RSVP to reserve your spot and enter to win BIG prizes!
Attack vs. Gloves Hitting Drill with Todd Chamberlain – Univ. of Louisville
Educating Athletes That Social Media Is Their Life Resume with Kim Karr – ICANHELP
In-Season Maintenance: Med Ball Circuit with Jon Kosrow – JK Strength and Fitness
AVCA Member Benefits Highlight
Check out the AVCA Resource Library! Browse our ever-expanding collection of seminars, webinars, drills and more created by coaches for coaches.
Coaching Careers
NCAA Division I
Stephen F. Austin State University has hired coaches for its women’s golf and beach volleyball teams amid an ongoing Title IX lawsuit involving the programs. Beach Volleyball will be led by Gretchen Hand.
FIU Athletics has announced the hiring of Lauren DeTurk as the third FIU Beach Volleyball head coach in program history.
NCAA Division II
Chico State Athletics announced that Ricci Luyties will serve as interim head coach for the 2025 season.
