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The BIC: 2 New DIII Programs Announced

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Check out the latest issue of THE BIC, the official mens volleyball newsletter of the AVCA.

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August 17, 2023

The BIC

The BIC is the official AVCA newsletter for men and boys volleyball. If there is a specific topic or news you would like shared in a future issue, please contact Brad Wilson at bradley.wilson@avca.org.

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Gold Medal Squared Tip

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Location, Decision Making, and Tempo For Our Setters

In this weeks video presented by Gold Medal Squared, Rob Browning gives us his top 3 priorities for setters. We value repeatability over deception, but setters can become deceptive by mastering their fundamentals. Enjoy!

Click Here to Watch the GMS Video of the Week

New Men’s Volleyball Programs

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University of Lynchburg to Add Men’s Volleyball

University of Lynchburg, a NCAA Division III college, announced the Hornets will add men’s volleyball in the 2024-25 academic year. The team begins practices November 2024 and will play its inaugural regular-season schedule in January 2025. Men’s volleyball represents Lynchburg’s 26th intercollegiate offering.

Read the full press release here.

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Wheaton Athletics to Add Men’s Volleyball

Wheaton College (NCAA DIII) will add Men’s Volleyball as the 26th varsity athletic program at the school, it was announced by Associate Vice President for Athletics & Strategic Programs, Gavin Viano.

The Lyons’ men’s volleyball team is slated to begin competition during the 2025-26 academic year with a season that begins in mid to late January and concludes with the NCAA Championship in the final week of April.

Read the full press release here.

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To keep up with men’s college volleyball news, bookmark Off the Block’s homepage, FrogJump, a site dedicated to Men’s NCAA Division III volleyball, and Volleyballmag.com’s men’s page.

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College Volleyball News

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Menlo, Vanguard Headed for MPSF Volleyball in 2025

The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) has announced the new memberships of Menlo College and Vanguard University in the conference for men’s volleyball beginning with the 2025 season.

The Oaks and Lions are immediately beginning a three-year reclassification period from NAIA competition. Both programs will play their final seasons in the NAIA’s Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) in 2023-24. Menlo and Vanguard’s final year of provisional NCAA membership will be 2025-26, after which they will be fully integrated into Division-II.

Read the full press release.

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NCAA Championship Selection Process Changes

The NCAA Championship bid process has been adjusted from a four-year process to a two-year process, with hosts and sites being awarded for approximately 88 of the 90 NCAA championships for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic years. Additionally, the opening of the bid portal and publication of bid specifications have been rescheduled for Sept. 6. None of the other key dates have been adjusted. The timeline for the bid process is as follows:

  • Aug. 29, 2023: Host symposium at the NCAA national office.
  • Sept. 6, 2023: Bid specifications published; bid portal opens.
  • Feb. 7, 2024: Bid responses due.
  • March-September 2024: Committee deliberations, recommendations and approvals.
  • Oct. 2, 2024: Hosts/sites announced.

Click here for more information and links to bidding process for each NCAA Championship.

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Thomas More Will Host 2024 IVA Conference Tournament

The Independent Volleyball Association (IVA) announced Thomas More University as the host institution for the 2024 IVA Tournament, which will take place inside the Connor Convocation Center. This will be the Saints first season in the IVA and will be their first season playing a Division II schedule in their second season as a provisional member of NCAA Division II.

The tournament will be hosted on April 12th and 13th, 2024 and the matches will be streamed on the Great Midwest Digital Network.

Read the full press release.

Collegiate Program Listings and Map

The AVCA is constantly updating its NCAA, NAIA, and Two-Year College program lists as new programs get announced:

  • NCAA Division I – II
  • NCAA Division III
  • NAIA
  • Two-Year Colleges
  • NCVF: Men’s College Club Team Listing

Did we miss one? Contact bradley.wilson@avca.org and let us know. Programs are also visible on the AVCA’s map:

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Boys Volleyball News

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First Point Volleyball Foundation recently published an extremely helpful database that shows the most important leadership members in that state’s high school sports legislature and the person(s) most involved with growing boys volleyball. The list proudly features contacts from all 50 states.

Looking for help growing boys volleyball in your state or region? Check out the database and check out your states.

Beach Volleyball

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2023 USA Volleyball Men’s Beach Collegiate Challenge Signups Still Available

The USA Volleyball Men’s Beach Collegiate Challenge is returning to Stevenson University on September 15-17.

Entry Requirements:

  • Be eligible to compete for the United States
  • Be a currently registered member of USAV.
  • Be at least 18 and less than 25 years of age on September 17, 2023.
  • Athletes on a pair can be from different colleges/university.

Click for More Details and Register Online

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AVCA Fall Collegiate Beach Championships

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) is proud to announce that Huntsville, Alabama, will be the site of the Second Annual AVCA Fall Collegiate Beach Championships. The championships will feature a women’s pairs national championship and a men’s team national championship. The men’s event will bring four schools to Huntsville to compete for the first men’s collegiate beach team national championship. Read more here.

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AVCA Men’s Volleyball Alliance

To join the Men’s Collegiate Beach Volleyball Alliance an active member coach of the AVCA must complete the registration information. The nominating coach serves as the official representative for all men’s collegiate beach activities at the college.

If you are interested in starting men’s collegiate beach volleyball at your college and need support please email Becca Just. We are happy to help!

AVCA News

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AVCA Convention Registration Now Available

AVCA Convention registration for our event in TAMPA, December 13-17, is now open. The AVCA Annual Convention is the most comprehensive learning & networking event of the year for volleyball coaches and this year we’re adding sunshine and waterfront views to the mix.

Sign up by 9/15 to save $100, plus get early access to discounted hotel rooms and NCAA match tickets.

Register for the AVCA Convention Today!

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AVCA Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship Now Accepting Applications and Contributions

Coaches 4 Coaches provides scholarships, through contributions from AVCA members, to young coaches and recent college graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in volleyball coaching & attending their first AVCA Convention.

Scholarships will cover convention registration and hotel for the 2023 AVCA Annual Convention in TAMPA, December 13-17.

Applications are due by 5:00 pm ET on Monday, October 2

Apply Here!

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AVCA.org Has a Brand New Look!

The AVCA is excited to officially launch our new website. Over the last year AVCA has completely revamped the look, feel and functionality of avca.org. We put a focus on showcasing the excitement of our sport and breadth of our community with most photos used on the site being submitted by members. Check out the NEW avca.org:

  • Groups pages with resources, news, events and awards curated for your needs.
  • Interactive poll dashboard where all poll information can be accessed from one place. Plus AVCA poll archives dating back to 1982!
  • Filterable awards directory where you can find awards accepting nominations that you or your athletes are eligible for. You can also explore past awards recipients.
  • An ever-expanding resource library featuring a collection of seminars, webinars, drills and more (created by coaches for coaches) that curates and filters content.
  • Access to the latest news across the sport of volleyball from all disciplines.
  • A sortable event calendar so you never miss an opportunity to watch volleyball, or participate in educational & networking opportunities
  • AND SO MUCH MORE!

USA Volleyball

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Boys U19 Team Has Best Worlds Finish Ever at 4th

The U.S. Boys U19 National Team finished the FIVB World Championship with its best placement ever, taking fourth on Friday in San Juan, Argentina.

In Friday’s bronze medal match, the U.S. Boys (5-3) lost to Korea 3-1 (25-18, 25-19, 21-25, 25-23). The U.S. Boys came close to taking Korea to a fifth set, but a late fourth-set rally came up short.

Learn more here.

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U.S. Men Finish Pan Am Cup Pool Play 2-0

The U.S. Men’s National Team defeated Chile, 3-1 (25-14, 21-25, 25-12, 25-21) on Wednesday at the Astros Arena in Guadalajara, Mexico. The U.S. finished NORCECA Pan American Cup pool play 2-0.

The U.S. Men (2-0) return to the court Friday against an opponent to be determined.

Learn more here.

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2023 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship coming to West Virginia in September

2023 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship presented by USA Volleyball is coming to Charleston, West Virginia on Sept. 5-10, 2023. Teams competing at the Continental Championship will receive points toward their world rankings, which will help determine who qualifies for the 2024 Olympic Games. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets here.

Professional Volleyball

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New York Legion VC Wins 2023 VLA Title

Congratulations to manager Chris Hosley and the entire New York Legion program on their second straight VLA title. New York LVC took down Boston Bounce VBC in the final to claim the title.

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Stunners Sweep Wild to Capture their Second NVA Title

The Orange County Stunners’ mixture of veteran and youthful talent proved too much for the San Diego Wild in the NVA Cup Finals, as the Stunners 25-22, 25-19, 25-19 at Long Beach City College.

Corey Chavers, who was named Tournament MVP and man of the match, led the Stunners while Matt Hilling added 10 kills and three service aces. The Wild, competing in their inaugural season in 2023, were led by Brandon Rattray who had 14 kills while Matt Knigge added six winners.

Read the full match report.

Job Changes and Openings

New Hires

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A graduate of the university and alumnus of the program, Yigit Erkek was announced as the head men’s volleyball coach at Mount Olive this month.

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Jeff Phillips will serve as the Director of Volleyball at Goshen College, as announced by Director of Athletics Dr. Erica Albertin on Monday. In this role, Phillips will serve as the head coach of the men’s and women’s volleyball teams.

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Olivet Nazarene University Acting Director of Athletics Justin Glenn announced Monday the hiring of Aleksander Malinic as the interim head men’s volleyball coach.

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Ryan Thompson, who has spent the last two years as an assistant coach for Missouri S&T’s volleyball programs, has been elevated to the head coaching position for the Miner men’s volleyball program effective immediately.

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Head coach Jonathan Winder hired Will Craft to the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team’s coaching staff, as announced on Wednesday.

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Dominican University athletics has named Doug Burchett the new interim men’s volleyball head coach effective immediately.

Job Opportunities

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Thomas College – Head Men’s Volleyball Coach

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D’Youville University – Head Men’s Volleyball Coach

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Baruch College – Head Men and Women’s Volleyball Coach

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Goshen College – Men’s Volleyball Head Coach

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Great Lakes Region – Marketing Communication Manager

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Adrian College – Assistant Men’s Volleyball Coach

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August 17, 2023

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