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. 

2023 AVCA Boys Showcase

The 2023 AVCA Boys Showcase will take place in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 16.  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

College Program Lists

Check out the list of men’s collegiate programs at 2022 AVCA Boys Showcase

A list of programs planning to attend the 2023 AVCA Boys Showcase will be coming later this fall.

Hotel Options

The AVCA has reserved a room block available for Boys Showcase athletes and their families. Here is the hotel info and link:

Embassy Suites Tampa Westshore – Located approximately 5 miles and a 10-minute drive from the Tampa Convention Center and Amalie Arena.

Embassy Suites Tampa Westshore
555 North Westshore Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609
813-875-1555

Embassy Suites Tampa Westshore Reservation Link

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/avca-convention-2023/

Rate:  $179 + tax for 2-queen bed suites

For call-in reservations contact the Embassy Suites Westshore directly at 813-875-1555 and ask for the AVCA group rate. Guests may also call the Hilton reservation center at 800-446-6677 and ask for the American Volleyball Coaches Association group rate using group code AVC.

*The AVCA block at the Embassy Suites includes complimentary made-to-order breakfast, evening reception, guestroom internet, access to outdoor pool, and airport shuttle.

**Please note that guests who reserve rooms at Embassy Suites will have their credit card charged for one night room and tax in the event of cancelling the reservation.

 

Fairfield Inn & Suites Tampa Westshore – Located approximately 5 miles and a 10-minute drive from the Tampa Convention Center and Amalie Arena.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Tampa Westshore
2215 N Louis Ave.
Tampa, FL 33607
813-872-0044

Fairfield Inn & Suites Tampa Westshore Reservation Link

https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1696275595265&key=GRP

Rate:  $139 + tax for king rooms; $159 + tax for king suites

For call-in reservations contact the Fairfield Inn & Suites directly at 813-872-0044 and ask for the AVCA group rate. Guests may also call the Fairfield Inn & Suites reservation center at 877-550-3529 and ask for the American Volleyball Coaches Association group rate.  

*The AVCA block at the Fairfield Inn & Suites includes complimentary hot breakfast, parking, guestroom internet, access to outdoor pool, and airport shuttle during specific hours.

**Please note that guests who reserve rooms at the Fairfield Inn & Suites will have their credit card charged for one night room and tax in the event of cancelling the reservation.

 

Showcase Schedule on Saturday, December 16 (all times ET):

  • 7:30 – 8:30 am – Boy’s Talent Showcase Registration
  • 8:30 – 9:00 am – Boy’s Talent Showcase OrientationHear information several college coaches and learn about college recruiting
  • 9:00 – 10:00 am – Boy’s Talent Showcase VPI Testing
  • 10:00 am – Noon – Boy’s Talent Showcase
  • 12:15 – 1:00 pm – Coach-Athlete Meetings

Download the full 2023 Boys Talent Showcase Schedule.

Questions?

Contact Brad Wilson via email or 859-219-3520.

Please note: All cancellations are subject to a 25% processing fee. The deadline to submit a cancellation is Friday, November 10. No refunds will be given after this date.