Watch as Jordan Armstrong, University of Toledo Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach & General Manager (previously Jacksonville University Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach), presents “Improving Defensive Range & Floor Skills.” Learn a drill you can implement at your next team practice, and view bonus content on overcoming hesitation when making a floor move and improving communication between defenders.
An AVCA 30 Under 30 Award recipient, Armstrong helped lead Toledo to its first MAC Tournament Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in 2025. He has also served with the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program, helping develop elite youth athletes.
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Is your team ready for AVCA Fall Volleyball Officials Appreciation Week
September 25 – October 3, 2026? This event is especially for girls and women’s volleyball teams to show appreciation to our volleyball officials.
Participate in 5-easy-steps:
Choose a match during Sept.
25 – October 3
Plan a small token of appreciation for officials pre-match – include both teams
Snap a group photo with officials, both teams and coaches
Post to social media tagging #OFFICIATIONWEEK2026 and @avcavolleyball
For the 15th year, the AVCA will host the invitation only Phenom College Preparatory Program on December 17-19, in San Antonio. Since the start of the program, 80% of participating athletes end up on college rosters! Invitations to athletes on the Phenom List will be sent out September 23!
The AVCA Boys Talent Showcase 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.
Watch this clip from the 2026 AVCA Coach of the Year Super Clinic session – “Box Drill Passing Progression” with Coach Brendon Park, Dallas Skyline Juniors/ Texas Christian University.
2026 AVCA Super Clinic sessions presented by Coaches Insider are now available on-demand! Registration is open.
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