Welcome to your Weekly Assist!

This Fall, the AVCA is proud to launch the new mini-newsletter: Weekly Assist

This forum will continue sharing important dates and events, while providing coaches an opportunity to learn with weekly educational tips and content.

Serve and Serve Receive Drill – “P.A.S.S.” by Montgomery Academy Head Coach Julie Gordon (AL)

Watch as Montgomery Academy Head Coach Julie Gordon (AL) explains the Serve and Serve Receive Drill called “P.A.S.S.” P.A.S.S. stands for P – serve receive passes; A – attackers working on play sets; S – setters connecting with hitters; and S – servers’ goal is to serve 4 in a row game-like.

Just 2 Weeks Remain to Submit 2022 AVCA Thirty Under 30 High School Award Nominations

Recognize rising leaders in the coaching profession – submit your AVCA Thirty Under 30 High School Award nomination by October 31.

All high school girls and boys head volleyball coaches, assistant coaches, and JV head coaches from the AVCA’s Affiliate Partners, AVCA Signature Affiliate Partners, or AVCA Member Organization Partner are eligible for nomination. Eligible nominees must be 30 years old or younger before December 31, 2022.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the AVCA Thirty Under 30 Awards.

AVCA/USA TODAY Super 25 National High School Girls Volleyball Rankings

Check out the AVCA/USA TODAY Super 25 and the AVCA/USA TODAY Regional Top 10 girls volleyball rankings as of October 13, 2022. The Super 25 National Rankings are based on the 2022-23 season and determined by AVCA member coaches. Regions are determined by the AVCA.

The latest Super 25 includes four teams not ranked the previous week. While the top half of the rankings shuffled a bit, the 10 highest-ranked teams continue to hold firm, led by Cathedral Catholic (CA).

The MaxPreps/AVCA High School Player of the Week

Each week, MaxPreps and the AVCA recognize deserving high school student-athletes who have demonstrated outstanding play on the court throughout the week of competition.

Want your athletes considered for Player of the Week? Update their stats in your free MaxPreps account by Sunday evening of each week!

For questions regarding Player of the Week selections, contact Alex Fitzmorris-Sorn.

2022 AVCA Victory Club Applications

Hit a wins record milestone this season? Apply for recognition in the AVCA Victory Club by November 28. The AVCA Victory Club Awards honor all AVCA member high school or collegiate head coaches who have won 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, or 1000+ volleyball matches at their current level of coaching. The awards are presented annually at the AVCA Convention.

AVCA Best and Brightest, All-Region Teams and Girls’ High School All-America Teams Awards Schedule

• October 26 – AVCA Best and Brightest Awards Announced
• November 2 – AVCA All-Region Teams Announced
• November 9 – AVCA Girls’ High School All-America Teams announced

Click here for more information about these awards programs. If you have any questions, please contact the AVCA.

Don’t wait to register for the Annual AVCA Convention in Omaha, NE, December 14 – 17, 2022!

• Hotels are filling up fast – book yours soon!
• NCAA match tickets are hard to find this year, but we have a block held just for Convention registrants. Get your lower level match tickets before they’re gone!
• Early bird registrants get first dibs on signing up for small group education sessions with the top names in our sport!

Can’t Make it to Omaha? No problem, join us virtually!

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