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The AVCA Coach of the Year Super Clinic in-person in Kansas City is Saturday, July 29. In addition to in-person event, this year’s also includes on-court virtual sessions July 28 – August 2. LIVE in-person sessions will also be streamed to virtual attendees. Register herefor AVCA Super Clinic to access 40+ award-winning coaches live-streamed, in-person, & on-demand sessions!
Missouri Law Opens NIL Profits to High Schoolers
On Monday, Missouri lawmakers passed legislation amending the state’s rules around name, image and likeness payments for student athletes, allowing some to access the financial benefits before they even arrive on a college campus. The law will allow athletes to begin profiting from endorsement deals while still in high school—as long as they sign a letter of intent to attend a public university in Missouri. Read more.
The AVCA Phenom Watch List is for the top underclassmen high school athletes who have received some recognition for their outstanding volleyball play. All uncommitted athletes on the Phenom Watch List will be invited to participate in the AVCA Phenom College Prep Program, which will take place December 14-16, 2023, in Tampa, FL.
The AVCA High School All-America Watch List is for the top Seniors who have received some recognition for their outstanding volleyball play. These athletes must have earned some form of recognition such as, but not limited to: All-District, All-Region, All-State, PrepVolleyball Ranking List, USAV HP Volleyball Team, etc. Learn more here.
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JVA Event Registration Opens August 1st
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Dallas Joins Pro Volleyball Federation as League’s Newest Franchise
Pro Volleyball Federation has announced the addition of Dallas, Texas, as the home of its newest franchise. The team has been acquired by a Dallas-based investment group and other business community leaders.
Pro Volleyball Federation will launch in February 2024 with announced teams in Atlanta, Orlando, San Diego, Columbus, Grand Rapids, and Omaha. The Dallas team will take the floor in 2025 – Pro Volleyball Federation’s second season and following the 2024 Olympic Games. The new Dallas team will soon be making announcements related to its name and logo, executive staff, coaching staff, and playing venue. Read more.
Nebraska Pro Volleyball Reveals Official Team Name: Omaha Supernovas
“Omaha Supernovas both embodies the players on our team and reflects this historic moment in sports,” said Nebraska Pro Volleyball President Diane Mendenhall. “Nationally, there is this huge explosive energy around volleyball, and the PVF allows the best of the best athletes to shine brightly here in the United States.” Read more.
Multiple Federal Bill Proposals Drafted to Address NIL
College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act:Proposed standards would be created and enforced by a new entity called the “College Athletics Corporation.” The corporation would be charged with creating a formal certification process for people seeking to represent athletes in NIL dealings. It also would maintain a public database showing the number, average and total value of athlete endorsement contracts. In addition, the new entity would establish a medical trust fund that athletes could access during and after their playing careers. Read more.
Un-titled NIL legislation: Along with a section focused on liability, the proposed legislation states athletes are not employees and includes a state law preemption. The proposed bill ensures states are barred from enacting laws on compensation, employment status, athlete eligibility or NIL. Bill would also require NCAA member institutions to provide anonymized data on all NIL deals each year, specifically the description of services rendered and the amount of compensation provided. Read more.
Protecting Athletes, Schools, and Sports (PASS) Act: The Athletic’s Nicole Auerbach breaks it down and notes one way it’s different from other legislation is that it states student-athletes must complete their first three years of academic eligibility before allowing them to transfer without penalty. There are exceptions for a death in the family or a head coach/position that is fired or leaves.
CAA Changes Official Conference Name To Coastal Athletic Association
The Colonial Athletic Association has changed its name to the Coastal Athletic Association. The league, which will still be referred to as the CAA, will continue to use the same conference logo. The new name reflects the CAA’s recent expansion, with members spanning the Atlantic coast from Massachusetts to South Carolina. Read more.
Poland Defeats USA to win Volleyball Nations League gold; Japan takes bronze
Poland finished 13-2 in the tournament that began with the women’s first round on May 30. The USA men played three rounds, in Ottawa, Canada; Rotterdam, Netherlands; and Anaheim, California, compiling a record of 10-2. In the quarterfinals Wednesday, the knocked out France in five, and in Saturday’s semifinals swept Italy. Japan (12-3) beat Italy (10-5) in four sets in the bronze-medal match. Read more.
U.S. Women Finish 4th at VNL Finals in Arlington
The U.S. Women’s National Team finished the 2023 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in fourth place after falling to Poland on Sunday, 3-2 (25-15, 16-25, 25-19, 18-25, 17-15) at College Park Center. The U.S. Women, the defending Olympic champions, finished VNL with an 11-4 record. The team will compete next at the NORCECA Continental Championship on Aug. 28-Sept. 3 in Canada. Read more.
2023 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship – Coming to West Virginia!
2023 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship presented by USA Volleyball is coming to Charleston, West Virginia on Sept. 5-10, 2023. Teams competing at the Continental Championship will receive points toward their world rankings, which will help determine who qualifies for the 2024 Olympic Games. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets here.
We had a mission when we developed the MasterCoaches Wednesday Weekly BUZZ… to provide our viewers a chance to hear from our leaders in our sport who would come on our show to answer questions that address current issues and trends in volleyball. Check out the latest MasterCoaches content onFacebook or volleyballmastercoaches.com.Catch our next live show on August 26th, just at the start of the Women’s NCAA season!
Shonto Starlings Mark 20 Years of Club Volleyball on the Navajo Nation
This past June, the Shonto Starlings finished their club season of volleyball with high marks at the Starlings National Championships. Sports clubs are rare on the Navajo Nation, so the Starlings reaching the 20-year mark is a major milestone. Most young athletes on or near the Navajo reservation are only able to play school sports, but Head Coach Harrison Miles believes club sports can be just as beneficial as they give kids more time to play, hone their skills and offers them a chance of competing against a greater variety of teams. Read more.
Starlings Volleyball is a non-profit organization that seeks to support girls volleyball clubs operating in economically challenged areas. After developing a partnership with Starlings, Miles was able to get his athletes more exposure, help with fundraising, and make entry fees more affordable for the team.
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AVCA Career Center: Find Your Next Job or Hire a Coach
TheonlineAVCA Career Center allows 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. Click here to get started! Recent job listings include:
Assistant Coach, Women’s Volleyball – Le Moyne College (Syracuse, NY)
Part-Time Coach, Women’s Volleyball – Lone Star College (Houston, TX)
Men’s Volleyball Head Coach – Goshen College (Goshen, IN)
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Tarleton State tabs Tatyana Tuialii-Umi as 1st head coach of new beach volleyball program.
Chowan University announced the hiring of Kameron Beans as the new head women’s volleyball coach.
Former University of California, Berkeley coach Sam Crosson is the new West Valley College indoor and beach volleyball coach
Tacoma Community College is pleased to announce Pat Taitano as the next head volleyball coach.
Heather Benson hired as Thiel College’s women’s volleyball head coach.
Ashaun Baker joins Wabash College as the Little Giants’ new head volleyball coach.
Dallas Christian College has announced the hiring of Kisha Williams as the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach.
Mississippi Valley State announces new Head Volleyball Coach, Assata Conway.
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