Celebrating 34 years of academic excellence in volleyball, nominations for the 2026 AVCA Team Academic Award will be open June 1-30, at 5:00 p.m. ET!
High school and collegiate VARSITY teams with a minimum team cumulative 3.30 GPA on 4.0 scale for the 2025-26 academic year are eligible.
Coaches are encouraged to prepare now by requesting academic records for their athletes.
Early registration is open for the 2026 AVCA Coach of the Year Virtual Super Clinic—your chance to learn from the very best in the game at the best price.
Your registration unlocks on-demand access to brand-new 2026 Super Clinic sessions, plus Volleyball Coaches Insider +Plus, giving you year-round learning at your fingertips. That means access to AVCA Super Clinics from 2021–2025.
Don’t miss this year’s impressive lineup of nationally and state-recognized presenters, including current and former Coaches of the Year.
Stay tuned as the Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association (AHSVCA) prepares to unveil its Hall of Fame Class of 2026 on June 1, honoring outstanding coaches and contributors whose impact has helped shape and elevate high school volleyball across the state. These distinguished individuals will be formally inducted this July at the AHSAA Summer Conference – Volleyball Coaching School.
Attend the 2026 GHVCA Coaches Clinic
on Saturday, May 30, at Deer Park High School – North Campus, with on-site registration and check-in beginning at 8 a.m., and a standout lineup of presenters including Mark Pryor (UMHB), Keanne Burt (St. Thomas), Felipe Coronel (World Volleyball), Robert Andrews (Institute of Sports Performance), Phillip Ramsey (Deer Park HS), and Virginia Flores (UIL).
Coaches are encouraged to attend the 2026 IVCA Coaches Clinic on Saturday, August 8 at Bolingbrook High School (365 Raider Way, Bolingbrook, IL).
Learn from presenters: Lorelee Smith and Dan Friend (Lewis University), Jeanne Czipri (Central College), Ed Wrather (Fort Valley State), Joe Kenzinger (Bolingbrook HS), Theresa “Tree” Beeckman (Tree Roots Culture), and Christine Giunta Mayer (Glenbard West HS).
The 92nd KSHSAA Coaching School takes place August 3-4 at the Salina Fieldhouse in Salina, Kansas. Early-bird registration is open. Coaches can also get CPR/AED certified for an additional fee. Presenter information coming soon!!
Coaches, check out the 2026 NCA Volleyball Coaches Clinic, held July 21–22 as part of the NCA Multi-Sports Clinic Week (July 19–22) in Lincoln, Nebraska, for professional development and connection with coaches across the state.
Hosted at Lincoln North Star High School, this clinic features top-level presenters and sessions designed to help you learn, grow, and prepare for the upcoming season alongside thousands of coaches from multiple sports.
The NYVCA proudly celebrated its Hall of Fame Class of 2026 — Mike Fusare, Jeff Moulton, Sue Pernick, and Debbie Schruefer—recognizing their outstanding contributions to high school volleyball across the state.
The volleyball community came together at this month’s NYVCA Coaches Clinic in Lake George to celebrate their lasting impact, excellence, and dedication to the sport.
The North Carolina High School Athletics Association voted this month to sanction boys high school volleyball as a championship sport. A big thanks and congratulations to Sarah Conklin and the coaches, players, and parents who worked so hard to make this a reality!
Don’t miss the 94th Annual THSCA Coaching School and Convention July 19-21, at the George R. Brown Convention Center (Houston). This three-day conference offers volleyball coaches focused education, networking, rules meetings, an on-site job room, and a robust exhibit hall. The THSCA Convention attracts more than 18,000 coaches, administrators, and exhibitors each year.
Check out coaches clinics around the country hosted by AVCA Signature Affiliate and Affiliate Partners, and Membership Organizations. These local clinics offer high school coaches the opportunity to receive quality volleyball coaching education close to home.
Thank you to all who attended the 2026 NYVCA Coaches Clinic!
We were grateful to welcome 78 attendees to Lake George High School (NY) to engage in a weekend of learning, collaboration, and connection within our volleyball community. Congratulations to our four 2026 Hall of Fame inductees and thank you to our incredible presenters, athlete demonstrators, vendors, and volunteers for their participation!
The AVCA, in partnership with VolleyStation, has launched AVCA VolleyLine, a new digital hub designed to connect the volleyball community through accessible, reliable match results. Built with AVCA’s membership and the volleyball community in mind, AVCA VolleyLine aggregates scores in one place.
The Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) is offering a grant program
to support innovative youth volleyball initiatives—providing funding for projects that grow the game, expand access, and enhance player and club development—applications are open through May 29, 2026.