Learn latest information affecting men’s and boys volleyball.
THE BIC – November 8, 2024
NCAA Settlement Leaving Olympic Sport Athletes in Peril
Hundreds of college prospects, many of them participating in Olympic sports, are in a precarious position as the signing date approaches. Schools have eliminated roster spots and, for some, scholarship offers that they were once promised. Meanwhile, several dozen current college athletes are being notified that they are no longer part of their teams — some of the notifications arriving after the fall semester even began.
The actions are a result of a significant and overshadowed roster change affiliated with the NCAA’s historic settlement of an antitrust lawsuit (House). While the NCAA and power conferences agreed to expand upon scholarships as part of the settlement, they also imposed roster limits for sports, many of which did not previously exist.
AVCA Boys Showcase and Skills Clinic this December in Louisville. Registration currently open.
The 2024 AVCA Boys Showcase will take place at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, December 21. The cost $99 per athlete prior to Friday, November 22.
*New for 2024* – The AVCA is offering a new opportunity for registered athletes. For an additional $25, athletes can take part in the AVCA Boys Showcase Clinic in the evening on Friday, December 20 at the convention center. Registered athletes will have a chance to learn and develop their skills with the guidance of elite men’s college coaches from across the country.
William Woods University will add two sports for the 2025-26 academic year – men’s volleyball and women’s beach volleyball – which will begin play in the Spring 2026 semester. The current volleyball coaching staff, led by second-year head coach Kandace Cook, will guide both new programs.
The American Volleyball Coaches Association is happy to announce the results of its 2024 Board of Directors election. Collegiate men’s volleyball will now be represented by two new board members:
Men’s National Collegiate – Donan Cruz, Ball State University
Men’s NCAA DIII – Kyle Exline, North Central College
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, these coaches become part of the AVCA Board, which includes a blend of elected representatives and appointed members.
Big West Leaders to Vote on Hawaii as Affiliate Member
The University of Hawaii must wait until the Big West meetings in early December to learn the fate of four of its sports programs that will not be part of the school’s football-driven move to the Mountain West.
UH is hopeful that its men’s volleyball, beach volleyball, women’s water polo and men’s swimming and diving programs can remain in the Big West as affiliate members. The MWC, of which UH will be a full member in 2026, does not sponsor those sports.
AVCA Men’s Beach Team Championship Teams Announced
Huntsville, Alabama will play host to the AVCA Men’s Beach Team Championsips on November 16 & 17. The 4 teams that will compete for the championship are:
Manhattan University will assemble its first-ever men’s volleyball team for their season beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year with Chris Schortgen as the head coach for the program.
The Quadrangle, Manhattan’s student newspaper, recently outlined the team’s addition.
AVCA Diversity and Coach 4 Coaches Scholarships Announced
The AVCA recently announced the winners or the AVCA Diversity Awards and Coaches 4 Coaches scholarships. Congratulations to the following men’s and boys’ coaches:
Diversity Awards:
Dustin Banh, Fox Valley Performance
Andres Morales, University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College
Did we miss one? Contact bradley.wilson@avca.org and let us know. Programs are also visible on the AVCA’s map:
Coaching Changes & Contracts
Loyola University Chicago is proud to announce the return of former Rambler student-athlete and coach Shane Davis as the new leader of the men’s volleyball program.
