Learn latest information affecting men’s and boys volleyball.
THE BIC – September 5, 2024
Men and Boys Stories
NKU Joining MIVA
The MIVA commissioner, executive council, and member school representatives have voted that the Northern Kentucky University men’s volleyball program will be welcomed into the MIVA effective July 1, 2025. Competition for Northern Kentucky in the MIVA will begin in the 2026 men’s volleyball season.
After changing ownership to Kevin Pratte, MiddleHitter.com received a massive overhaul in terms of look and content. MiddleHitter will continue to be a terrific resource for college commitments in men’s volleyball and information regarding college recruitment.
The Olympics always have a way of producing unlikely stars, but we’ve rarely had one quite like Taylor Averill. The middle blocker helped USA Volleyball men’s team bring home a bronze medal after finishing in tenth place at the previous Olympics.
The young U.S. Men’s National Team competing at the NORCECA Final Six won a second straight gold medal at the tournament, beating Canada 3-1 (25-19, 17-25, 25-20, 25-22) on Sunday in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. The U.S. Men finished the tournament at 5-1.
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Coaching Changes & Contracts
Elms College Athletic Director Rob Southall announced this week that Brandon Hapgood will be the College’s new Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Volleyball.