Watch as St. James Academy Girls Volleyball Head Coach Nancy Dorsey (KS) demonstrates her version of the “Butterfly Drill.”(opens in new tab) Use this drill to build passing consistency, movement, and communication through a fast-paced progression from one-hand tosses to down balls.
Coach Dorsey, a former University of Kansas standout and co-founder of the St. James volleyball program, has led her teams to win numerous state titles and earn national recognition including two PrepVolleyball.com National Championships. Her coaching career is packed with highlights, including being named AVCA National Coach of the Year, All-USA Coach of the Year, and induction into the Kansas Volleyball Association Hall of Fame.
Special thanks to Volleyball Coaches Insider for their help in filming this video during the New York Volleyball Coaches Association (NYVCA) Coaches Clinic.
The #OFFICIATIONWEEK2026 50-State Challenge has reached all 50 states!
Thank you to every team, coach, official, school, conference, and organization that helped make this incredible milestone possible.
Your efforts have shined a spotlight on the officials who make our sport possible every day.
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But we’re not finished yet!
⏰ Events can be submitted through Sat., October 10, so keep the celebrations coming!
📲 Post to social media tagging #OFFICIATIONWEEK2026 and @avcavolleyball
Reach out to a coach who has made a difference in your life — with a note, a phone call, or a small token of appreciation at a match. Big or small, your gratitude matters.
2. Share Your Story
Post a photo with a memory on social media about a coach who inspired you. Tag #NationalCoachesDay and @AVCAVolleyball to spotlight the incredible leaders in our sport.
🧡From the AVCA: Thank You to Volleyball Coaches Everywhere🧡
To every coach who’s ever stayed late to run extra drills, offered a pep talk after a tough loss, or celebrated a player’s personal growth — thank you. Your dedication fuels the future of volleyball and leaves a legacy that lasts far beyond the court.
For the 15th year, the AVCA will host the invitation only Phenom College Preparatory Program(opens in new tab) on December 17-19, in San Antonio. Since the start of the program, 80% of participating athletes end up on college rosters! Registration is open.
The AVCA Boys Talent Showcase(opens in new tab) on Saturday, December 19, in San Antonio gives high school boys volleyball athletes the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of college coaches attending the AVCA Convention.
Athletes can register online for the Talent Showcase on Saturday, December 19, and the AVCA Boys Showcase Clinic on Friday, December 18.
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