Check out the latest issue of THE BIC, the official mens volleyball newsletter of the AVCA.
September 14, 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.
Gold Medal Squared Tip
Middle Blocker Commit Examples
In this week’s video presented by Gold Medal Squared, we share two examples of a middle blocker “commit blocking.” For those who may be newer to coaching volleyball, the commit is typically more common in men’s volleyball. This is basically an “all in” blocking move and is used when a team has reason to believe the opponent is going to set quick. The downside is it typically leads to a 1 on 1 swing for the offensive in the event they don’t set quick. It’s a cost benefit tactic that should be used sparingly.
U.S. Men Win NORCECA Gold for the First Time Since 2017
The U.S. Men’s National Team took the gold medal at the NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship for the first time since 2017 when it beat Canada 3-0 (25-20, 25-14, 25-22) on Sunday at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.
The United States finished the tournament undefeated at 5-0. Canada (3-1) took the silver medal. Earlier in the day, Cuba took the bronze medal with a 3-0 win over the Dominican Republic.
U.S. setter Micah Christenson was named Most Valuable Player and libero Erik Shoji was named Best Receiver.
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Boys Volleyball News
AVCA Boys Talent Showcase Registration New OPEN
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 cost $99 per athlete. Athletes that choose to register will:
participate in the talent showcase
be put through a round of athletics metric testing called the AVCA Volleyball Performance Index
receive some insight into the collegiate recruiting process and tips to improve their visibility
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.
2023 USA Volleyball Men’s Beach Collegiate Challenge this Weekend
The USA Volleyball Men’s Beach Collegiate Challenge is returning to Stevenson University this weekend.
Now in its third year, the Men’s Beach Volleyball Collegiate Challenge will have a 32-team main draw, and every athlete will have the opportunity to be scouted through the Beach National Team Development Program (NTDP) Scouting Network.
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 men’s collegiate beach team national championship. Read more here.
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
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.
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
Rosters Announced for 2023 Fall Boys Indoor Training Series
Approximately 130 athletes from around the country will work with top coaches and look to improve their skills at the USA Volleyball National Team Development Program’s (NTDP) Boys Indoor Fall Training Series event on Sept. 15-17 at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
It’s the first time NTDP Training Series athletes will have the opportunity to work at the headquarters of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movement.
Colorado Springs Training Series athletes represent 22 USA Volleyball regions and 21 states, and range in age from under-16 to under-20. As part of the series, athletes have a chance to train with and against other top players.
Stevenson University Athletics has announced the hiring of Ian Capp as head men’s beach volleyball coach.
UC Santa Cruz Department of Athletics & Recreation has hired Jacob Landel to be its next Head Coach for Men’s Volleyball. Landel has served the Banana Slugs as Interim Head Coach for the past two seasons and touts an illustrious history as a Banana Slug.
D’Youville University and the Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Ona Halladay, announced the hiring of Jaime Snyder as the new Head Men’s Volleyball Coach.
Saint Elizabeth University Director of Athletics, Jennifer Virgil, recently announced Pedro “Jordan” Yantin as the Head Men’s Volleyball Coach.
Job Opportunities
The Baruch CollegeAthletic Department is currently conducting a job search for Head Men’s Volleyball Coach.
