Men’s volleyball is a well-established sport at the collegiate and Olympic levels. There are 239 colleges across the country offering the sport, with 133 of those being Division III institutions. John Carroll will be the 12th school in Ohio to offer Men’s Volleyball. John Carroll will compete in the Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League (MCVL).
The Continental Volleyball Conference has long been known as a league willing to make adjustments. The changes continue in the 2027 season when the CVC welcomes in three new members: Regent University, Warren Wilson College, and William Peace University. The three new additions will join current members Rutgers University-Newark and Southern Virginia University to form the five-team conference that will compete in NCAA Division III Men’s Volleyball for the 2027 season.
2026 AVCA Boys Showcase Registration – Prices Increase in 1 Week
The AVCA Boys Talent Showcase is a recruiting event designed to provide high school boys the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of the collegiate coaches that are planning to attend the AVCA Convention. The AVCA will also be offering an athlete skills clinic on the Friday before the Talent Showcase on Saturday.
The 2026 AVCA Boys Showcase will take place at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, December 19. The cost $99 per athlete prior to Friday, November 20. For an additional $25, athletes can take part in the AVCA Boys Showcase Clinic in the evening on Friday, December 18 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.
Erskine Wins 2026 AVCA Beach Collegiate National Championship
First Time National Championship for the Flying Fleet
The 2026 AVCA Beach Collegiate National Championship was held in Huntsville, AL this past weekend.
In the Men’s Team Championship, Erskine faced Barry in the hard-fought championship match, ultimately winning 3-1. Hope International took home the 3rd-place title after beating Stevenson 3-2.
See pictures from the event on our AVCA Facebook Page or the Huntsville Sports Commission Page.
The AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards(opens in new tab)—which promote Togetherness, Empowerment, Accessibility, and Mentoring—are a demonstration of the association’s commitment to the volleyball coaching profession and the sport itself.
The coach development program, which originated in 2015, will bring these volleyball leaders to the 2026 AVCA Convention in San Antonio, Texas. At the event, recipients will participate in a series of educational seminars—many of which focus on professional and personal development for coaches—and take part in additional relationship-building experiences during the Convention.
Congratulations to boys volleyball coaches, Rachel Kass and Joe Lim, on being selected.
Whether you want to continue your professional development, network with your friends, or go to the NCAA championship matches, there are many reasons to attend the AVCA Convention including:
Over 120 court and classroom education sessions
World’s largest volleyball specific exhibit show
Career Center with job postings, salary survey information, and career counseling services
Recruiting events including the Boys’ Talent Showcase
The Reshuffle: What 14 Becoming 16 Means in Men’s DIII
Dave de Tenley examines how the growth of NCAA Division III men’s volleyball is reshaping conference alignments.
Several conferences are adding men’s volleyball and gaining automatic NCAA tournament bids in 2027, creating more opportunities for programs while also forcing established teams into tougher conference competition.
However, the realignment creates challenges for programs left in shrinking conferences, particularly Southern Virginia in the CVC, while powerhouse programs like Springfield, NYU, New Paltz, and Vassar will have to compete against one another for postseason opportunities.
The FrogJump Division III Preseason All-American Team recognizes the NCAA Division III men’s volleyball players projected to be the best in the nation during the upcoming season.
Master Coaches: “Crossing the Net: Transition from Men’s to Women’s Volleyball” with Matt Werle
The MasterCoaches Wednesday Weekly Buzz interviewed Matt Werle, who shared his experience transitioning from coaching men’s volleyball at Grand Canyon University to women’s volleyball at UCLA. Matt discussed the differences in coaching men and women, the challenges of the current collegiate landscape including RevShare and NIL, and the importance of building strong relationships with athletes and staff.
There is a growing movement to have boys’ high school volleyball officially sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) in Texas. The push centers on expanding opportunities for male athletes, providing more students access to organized school sports, and recognizing the growing popularity of boys’ volleyball across the state.
Top-seeded Middleton (35-2) won its second straight championship at the 2026 State Volleyball Tournament with a convincing 25-21, 25-17, 25-19 victory over second-seeded Hamilton (34-7) in the title game at the Resch Center Saturday.
Another banner is about to be hanging from the gym at Carolina Forest High School.
The Panthers boys volleyball team was exceptional on Saturday, Oct. 31 in the South Carolina High School League Class 5A state championship, taking down Rock Hill by a score of 3-1 to earn the state title victory.
Just one year after falling in the 2025 state title match, the Panthers got their redemption.
Indian Land High School won the South Carolina High School League Class 4A boys volleyball state championship Saturday, Oct. 31, beating Lucy Beckham High School 3 to 1 in the state final.
Indian Land entered the playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Upper State bracket. Lucy Beckham, from Mount Pleasant, was the No. 1 seed in the Lower State and had dropped only two sets in three playoff matches before the final.
Episcopal Wins 2nd Consecutive SPC Championship in Texas
The Knights enjoyed another outstanding SPC championship weekend in Dallas, highlighted by another SPC championship for the Boys Volleyball team.
The Knights brought an undefeated record to Dallas and earned a spot in their fourth straight championship game thanks to opening wins over St.
John’s (3-0) and St. Mark’s (3-1). In the championship game, the Knights faced #2 seed Trinity Valley, a team they had defeated 3-1 just two weeks prior.
The Knights once again proved up to the challenge as they defeated the Trojans 3-2 in a thriller.
USA Secures Men’s Beach Volleyball Olympic Berth to LA28
The American duo of Trevor Crabb and Chase Budinger claimed the title at the NORCECA Continental Beach Volleyball Olympic Qualifier and secured a direct berth for the United States to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after defeating Mexico in a thrilling final on Sunday at the Areia Sports Complex in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.
The Kevin Pratte Foundation is opening its grant program to support boys’ and men’s volleyball teams and help more athletes discover the game.
The Foundation is offering three program grants and one grant for uniforms and gear. Programs may apply for both opportunities. Eligible applicants include elementary and middle schools, high schools, clubs, college clubs, NCAA and NAIA programs, community colleges, and community-based teams. The Foundation hopes to make these grants an annual opportunity.
To apply, tell the Foundation what makes your program special, why it needs support, and how you would use the funds. Share how you’re helping grow the game and making a difference in your community. If applicable, include your team GPA and graduation rate. Photos, graphics, data, and videos are welcome.
Edgewood University’s search for a new head men’s volleyball coach has led to a familiar face. Edgewood University is excited to announce the hiring of Dylan Griffith
as the next head men’s volleyball coach, ushering in a new chapter for Eagle volleyball.
The University of Redlands is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Burkhardt
as the Bulldogs’ inaugural Head Men’s Volleyball Coach. Burkhardt brings a wealth of collegiate and club coaching experience to Redlands, along with a proven record of building successful teams and developing student-athletes on and off the court.
