AVCA

2026 ArVCA Coaches Clinic
2026-04-08 | Fort Smith Southland High School, 4100 Gary St., Fort Smith, AR, 72903, United States
2026 ArVCA Coaches Clinic
The 2026 Arkansas Volleyball Coaches Association (ArVCA) Coaches Clinic is April 8, at Fort Smith Southland High School (4100 Gary St., Fort Smith, AR 72903). Please visit the ArVCA website or ArVCA Instagram to learn more.

Learn from some of the great practitioners in our sport, attend the upcoming high school volleyball coaches clinic hosted by AVCA Signature Affiliate Partner Arkansas Volleyball Coaches Association (ArVCA)! DON’T MISS OUT ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW, and CONNECT AT THE ARKANSAS COACHES CLINIC! Visit with coaching colleagues and prepare for the upcoming season!

2026 JVA World Challenge
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY, 40209, United States
Registration is CLOSED. Visit JVA website for more information.

JVA World Challenge is a three-day event run by the JVA at the Kentucky Exposition Center (EXPO) and Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) in Louisville, Kentucky April 10-12, 2026. 12U-17U Girls teams of any affiliation are welcome and will be insured!
WAVE TIMES:
Kentucky Exposition Center (EXPO) – 12s, 13s, 14 Open-Club, 15 Open-Club, 16 Open-Club, and 17s
Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) – 13 Classic, 14 Classic, 15 Classic, and 16 Classic

2026 GVCA Coaches Clinic
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-11 | Gordon Lee High School, 105 Lee Circle, Chickamauga, GA, 30707, United States
2026 GVCA Coaches Clinic
Join us for the 2026 Georgia Volleyball Coaches Association (GVCA) Coaches Clinic will be on Friday, April 10, in downtown Cand Saturday, April 11, at Gordon Lee High School (105 Lee Circle, Chickamauga, GA 30707).

Learn from some of the great practitioners in our sport, attend the upcoming high school volleyball coaches clinic hosted by AVCA Signature Affiliate Partner Georgia Volleyball Coaches Association (GVCA)! DON’T MISS OUT ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW, and CONNECT AT THE GEORGIA COACHES CLINIC! Visit with coaching colleagues and prepare for the upcoming season!

Early Registration: February 2 – March 22 (GVCA/AVCA Members $65 | Non-Members $80)
Pre-Registration: March 23 – April 3 (GVCA/AVCA Members $75 | Non-Members $90)
On-Site Registration: April 11 (GVCA/AVCA Members $85 | Non-Members $100)

Register and learn more: gavolleyball.net/coaching-clinic.

2026 LOVB Championship
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-18
Learn more about the 2026 LOVB Championship, which is coming up April 16 & 18 in Los Angeles. The championship round will follow the semifinals, which take place April 10-12 in Louisville at Freedom Hall.
Please visit the LOVB website for more details on this year’s postseason play, which includes four teams.

AVCA Small College Beach Volleyball Championships
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | Gulf Shores Public Beach, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, United States
The AVCA Small College Beach Volleyball Championships is the largest collegiate beach volleyball event in the country with 37 teams competing in over 500 total matches during the championship weekend. The event brings together the top beach teams in the country from NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and the NAIA. A champion is crowned in each division along with recognition of All-America/All-Tournament teams. The championships also include a Pairs Challenge event for participating teams.
When: April 17-19, 2026
Where: Gulf Shores Public Beach – Gulf Shores, AL
Location: Public beach area in front of The Hangout Restaurant, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Admission: Free
Championship Schedule: Click here to view the overall 2026 championship schedule. All times are listed in Central time.
Match Results: Please click here to view 2026 match results.
Division II Championship (April 17-19): Click here to view the 2026 Division II championship format. Click here for 2026 DII team seeding and pool play matchups. (Division II team seeding and pool play matchups will be announced on April 12)
Division III Championship (April 17-18): Click here to view the 2026 Division III championship format. Click here for 2026 DIII team seeding and pool play matchups. (Division III team seeding and pool play matchups will be announced on April 12)
NAIA Championship (April 17-18): Click here to view the 2026 NAIA Championship format. Click here for 2026 NAIA team seeding and pool play matchups. (NAIA team seeding and pool play matchups will be announced on April 12)
Pairs Challenge (April 17): Click here to view the 2026 Pairs Challenge pool assignments and schedule. (Schedule and pool assignments will be announced on April 13)
Social Media: Please use #AVCABeach, the official event hashtag
Please contact Jason Jones at jason.jones@avca.org with questions regarding the AVCA Small College Beach Championships.
Please click here to see a history of past AVCA Small College Beach National Championship teams along with All-America and All-Tournament selections.
Please click here for product and sponsorship engagement opportunities. Please contact AVCA Senior Sales Director Toby Bishop at toby.bishop@avca.org for additional information.
Thank you to Baden and The Hangout for their support of the AVCA Small College Beach Championships.

Special thanks to event partners Gulf Shores-Orange Beach Sports & Events and the City of Gulf Shores.

2025 DII Champions: University of Tampa

2025 DII All-Americans: From left – Hailey Wolfe of Tampa, Nevaeh Wolfe of Tampa, Sarah Ostojic of Concordia University Irvine, and Kelissa Lamoine of Concordia University Irvine are pictured with former AVCA Executive Director Kathy DeBoer (center). Not pictured: All-Americans Camdyn Albrecht of Palm Beach Atlantic, Katelyn Nadeau of Palm Beach Atlantic, Liana Huesca of Texas A&M-Kingsville, and Rylan Pollard of Texas A&M-Kingsville.

2025 DIII Champions: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

2025 DIII All-Americans: Kaylee Howell of Berry, Becky Blaydes of Berry, Tasha Thoms of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and Heidi Farrar of Mary Hardin-Baylor

2025 NAIA Champions: Webber International

2025 NAIA All-Tournament: Layton Adams, Mobile; Aspen Adams, Mobile; Lily Arnold, Webber; and Nadia Reid, Webber

2025 Pairs Challenge Pool Winners: Pool A — Annie Dziczkowski & Caroline Kantner, Carson Newman | Pool B — Sophie Harris & Madeline Sanders, Florida Southern | Pool C — Haylee Hopman & Bella Rosillo, Tampa | Pool D — Emily Buchberger & Rachel Russell, Wayland Baptist | Pool E — Jocelyn Escoffery & Madison Prois, Eckerd | Pool F — Ava Blanco & Brooke Hartman, Colorado Mesa | Pool G — Sarah Idler & Aubrey Wieser, Florida Southern | Pool H — Lauren Rohlwing & Stormi Tadlock, Colorado Mesa | Pool I — Rachele Braccio & Gabriela Garcia, Texas A&M-Texarkana | Pool J — Olivia Highstreet & Jordan Vander Veen, Concordia University Irvine

NAIA Women's Beach Volleyball Invitational
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-25
See who is crowned the NAIA Women’s Beach Volleyball Invitational champion. Please visit the NAIA beach volleyball site for more information.

2026 NJCAA DI Men’s Volleyball Championship
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-25 | College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137, United States
Catch the excitement of NJCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship! https://www.njcaa.org/sports/mvball/index

2026 3C2A Men’s Volleyball Championship
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-25 | TBD
Catch the excitement of 3C2A Men’s Volleyball Championship! https://3c2asports.org/sports/mvball/Championships

Webinar | Passing at the Next Level: The Underrated Skills and Cues That Build Elite Passers
2026-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom, Zoom
This session explores the often under-taught technical, vision and perceptual skills that separate average passers from elite serve receivers. Coaches will learn how specific cueing, language, and teaching progressions can accelerate athlete understanding and improve consistency in serve receive.

Presenter: Alyssa D’Errico (Head Coach – University of Utah)

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2026 NCAA Division III Men’s Volleyball Championship
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Blake Arena, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA, 01109, United States
See who is crowned the 2026 NCAA Division III men’s volleyball national champion. Please visit the NCAA DIII championship site for more information on tickets, bracket, and rankings.

2026 NAIA Men’s Volleyball Championship
2026-04-28 - 2026-05-02 | Alliant Energy Power House, 370 1st Avenue, NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401, United States
See who is crowned the NAIA men’s national champion this year. Please visit the NAIA Volleyball site for more information on tickets, bracket, and a visitors guide.

NJCAA Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship
2026-04-30 - 2026-05-02 | The John Hunt Park Sand Volleyball Complex, 2295 Airport Road, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
See who is crowned this year’s NJCAA women’s beach national champion. Please visit the NJCAA volleyball site for more information on this year’s event.

Webinar | Coach, what do you really want in your playmaker? (It might be you!)
2026-04-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, Zoom
What do coaches really want in their playmakers? Join this highly practical and engaging webinar to find out how and why volleyball is unique (and what it has in common with other team sports), and what is most critical to get right as a volleyball coach. The findings may reveal something you’ve never thought about before which could have a significant impact on your relationship with your players and your entire team.

Presenter: Dr. Liz Masen (CEO – Athlete Assessments)

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National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Gulf Shores Public Beach, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, United States
See who is crowned the NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Champion. Please visit the NCAA National Collegiate Beach Championship site for more information on tickets, bracket, and rankings.

2026 USA Volleyball Girls 18s Junior National Championships
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Wave Schedule will be released in April 2026.

Visit the USA Volleyball event page to learn more.

2026 National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-11 | Pauley Pavilion, 301 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
See who is crowned the 2026 National Collegiate men’s volleyball national champion. Please visit the National Collegiate MVB championship site for more information on tickets and the bracket.

2026 Major League Volleyball Championship
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-11 | Comerica Center, 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
Learn more about the 2026 Major League Volleyball Championship, which is coming up May 7 & 9 at the Comerica Center in Dallas. Please visit the MLV website for more details on this year’s league tournament, which will bring four teams to the final site.

2026 NYVCA Coaches Clinic
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-16 | Georgian Lakeside Resort, 384 Canada St., Lake George, NY, 12845, United States
2026 NYVCA Coaches Clinic: May 15-16
Register for the 12th Annual New York Volleyball Coaches Association (NYVCA) Coaches Clinic on Friday, May 15, at Georgian Lakeside Resort (384 Canada St, Lake George, NY 12845), and Saturday, May 16, at Lake George Jr-Sr High School (381 Canada St., Lake George, NY 12845). The clinic will feature on-court demonstrations, volleyball drills and strategies, education sessions, awards presentations, and networking. LEARN MORE!
REGISTRATION

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REGISTRATION DATES

EARLY REGISTRATION: Thursday, February 5 – Sunday, April 19, 2026 (*NYVCA/AVCA Members $80 | Non-Members $95)
PRE-REGISTRATION: Monday, April 20 – Friday, May 8, 2026 (*NYVCA/AVCA Members $90 | Non-Members $110)
ON-SITE REGISTRATION: Saturday, May 16, 2026 (*NYVCA/AVCA Members $100 | Non-Members $125)
*Includes the Coaches Social on May 15, and continental breakfast and lunch on May 16, 2026

PRESENTERS

Renee Saunders, Skutt Catholic High School Volleyball Head Coach (NE)
Christi Kelsey, Williams College Women’s Volleyball Head Coach (MA)
Matt Guifre, SUNY-New Paltz Assistant Athletic Director/Head Women’s Volleyball Coach (NY)

Learn from some of the great practitioners in our sport, attend the upcoming high school volleyball coaches clinic hosted by AVCA Signature Affiliate Partner New York Volleyball Coaches Association (NYVCA)! DON’T MISS OUT ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW, and CONNECT AT THE NEW YORK COACHES CLINIC! Visit with coaching colleagues and prepare for the upcoming season.

Men's College Coaches Recruiting Panel - AVCA and USAV Region Partners
2026-05-19 19:30 - 20:30
Register Here
Prospective student athletes, parents, and club/high school coaches: don’t miss the AVCA-USAV Regions Men’s College Coaches Recruiting Panel! LIVE on Zoom, May 19 at 7:30pm ET. Head college volleyball coaches from all divisions will answer Q&A about recruiting and scholarship opportunities in their division. Plus, get the scoop on the AVCA Boys Showcase and Skills Clinic.
Can’t attend live? All registrants will receive a link to the recording. Questions? Contact alice.rogers@avca.org
Recruiting Resources:
AVCA Boys Showcase and Skills Clinic – Athlete skills clinic and recruiting event for high school boys to showcase their talents in front of collegiate coaches at the AVCA Convention.
NCAA Eligibility Center – College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
NAIA Volleyball: Resources for Coaches and Prospective Athletes – Discover the unique aspects of NAIA volleyball with resources to empower coaches and inspire athletes. Developed by the AVCA’s NAIA Head Coaches Committee, these materials are crafted by coaches, for coaches, to share valuable information with prospective high school and club coaches and their student-athletes.
NCSA Men’s Volleyball Recruiting and Scholarship Guide – Men’s volleyball is a fast-growing sport—in 2019, there were 66,908 high school volleyball players. However, only 4.6 percent of those athletes play on a college volleyball team and just 0.6 percent will earn a Division 1 roster spot. In order to get recruiting exposure and compete at the next level, recruits will need to effectively navigate the volleyball recruiting process.
Collegiate Men’s Programs List & Map – AVCA has compiled an interactive map of collegiate varsity men’s volleyball programs. Explore teams in your area!

2026 GHVCA Coaches Clinic
2026-05-30 | Deer Park High School, 402 Ivy Ave., Deer Park, TX, 77536, United States
The 2026 Greater Houston Volleyball Coaches Association (GHVCA) Coaches Clinic is Saturday, May 30, at Deer Park High School – North Campus (402 Ivy Avenue, Houston, TX 77536). The clinic will feature coaching drills, on-court demonstrations, educational sessions and networking uniquely designed to meet the needs of high school volleyball coaches in the Greater Houston Area. Check the GHVCA website for more details.
REGISTRATION DATES

EARLY REGISTRATION: Monday, February 23 – Sunday, April 19, 2026 (GHVCA/AVCA Members $65 | Non-Members $80)
PRE-REGISTRATION: Monday, April 20 – Monday, May 18, 2026 (GHVCA/AVCA Members $75 | Non-Members $95)
ON-SITE REGISTRATION: Saturday, May 30, 2026 (GHVCA/AVCA Members $80 | Non-Members $100)

Learn from some of the great practitioners in our sport, attend the upcoming high school volleyball coaches clinic hosted by AVCA Signature Affiliate Partner Greater Houston High School Volleyball Coaches Association (GHVCA)! DON’T MISS OUT ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW, and CONNECT AT THIS GREATER HOUSTON COACHES CLINIC! Visit with coaching colleagues and prepare for the upcoming season!

2026 AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships
2026-06-15 - 2026-07-10 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Information is subject to change. Visit the AAU website to register.

Wave 1: 10U, All 11U, All 12U, 13 Open, 13 Premier, 13 Club, 13 Spirit, 13 Classic, 18 Club, 18 Classic
Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Competition Dates: June 16-19, 2026
Check-In: June 15, 2026 | Time & Location TBA
Wave 2: 13 Aspire, 14 Open, 14 Premier, 14 Elite, 14 Select, 14 Club, 14 Spirit, 14 Classic, 15 Open, 15 Premier, 15 Elite

Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Competition Dates: June 20-23, 2026
Check-In: June 19, 2026 | Time & Location TBA
Wave 3: 14 Aspire, 16 Open, 16 Premier, 16 Club, All 17U

Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Competition Dates: June 24-27, 2026
Check-In: June 23, 2026 | Time & Location TBA
Wave 4: 15 Select, 15 Club, 15 Spirit, 15 Classic, 16 Elite, 16 Select, 16 Spirit, 16 Classic

Venue: Orange County Convention Center
Competition Dates: June 28-July 1, 2026
Check-In: June 27, 2026 | Time & Location TBA
Wave 5: 15 Ascend, 16 Aspire

Venue: Orange County Convention Center (West Concourse Only)
Competition Dates: July 3-6, 2026
Check-In: July 2, 2026 | Time & Location TBA
Wave 6: 15 Aspire, 16 Ascend

Venue: Orange County Convention Center (West Concourse Only)
Competition Dates: July 7-10, 2026
Check-In: July 6, 2026 | Time & Location TBA

2026 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships: 11-13s
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-22 | Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United States
Age 11s: June 19-21: Onsite Check-in 6/18/26
Ages 12s-13s: June 19-22: Onsite Check-in 6/18/26
Divisions
11s – National, American
12s – National, USA, American
13s – Open, National, USA, Liberty, American

Visit the USA Volleyball event page to learn more.

2026 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships: 14-17s
2026-06-25 - 2026-07-03 | Indiana Convention Center, 100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
USAV National Championships – Girls
Ages 14-15: June 25-June 28 (Onsite Check-In: June 24)
Ages 16-17: June 30- July 3 (Onsite Check-In: June 29

Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium
Each age group will include the following bid divisions: Open, National, USA, Liberty, American, and Freedom
Visit the USA Volleyball event page to learn more.

2026 AAU Boys Junior National Volleyball Championships
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-10 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Information is subject to change. Visit the AAU website to register.

Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL (North/South Concourse).
Dates:

Wave 1: July 3–6, 2026 (Check-in: July 2).

All 12U, All 13U, All 16U, All 18U

Wave 2: July 7–10, 2026 (Check-in: July 6)

All 14U, All 15U, All 17U

Divisions: Includes 12U-18U club, open, and elite divisions.
Registration: Opens December 1, 2025.

2026 THSCA Coaching School and Convention
2026-07-19 - 2026-07-21 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
2026 THSCA Coaching School and Convention: July 19-21
The 94th Annual Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Coaching School and Convention is July 19-21, in Houston, TX. This three-day annual conference offers a wide range of education sessions on both boys and girls sports, athletic administration, as well as health and safety topics, multiple networking opportunities, rules meetings, an on-site job room, an awards banquet, and an astounding array of exhibits. On average the THSCA Convention draws an attendance of over 18,000 coaches, athletic administrators and exhibitors.
Learn from some of the great practitioners in our sport, attend this upcoming high school volleyball coaches clinic hosted by AVCA Membership Organization Texas High School Coaches Association!
CLICK HERE FOR CLINIC INFORMATION

2026 NCA Coaches Clinic
2026-07-21 - 2026-07-22 | Lincoln North Star High School, 5801 N 33rd St., Lincoln, NE, 68504, United States
2026 NCA Volleyball Coaches Clinic: July 21-22
The 2026 Nebraska Coaches Association (NCA) Volleyball Coaches Clinic will be on July 21-22, at Lincoln North Star High School (5801 N 33rd St., Lincoln, NE 68504). Please visit the NCA website for clinic updates.

Learn from some of the great practitioners in our sport, attend the upcoming high school volleyball coaches clinic hosted by AVCA Signature Affiliate Partner Nebraska Coaches Association (NCA)! DON’T MISS OUT ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW, and CONNECT AT THE NEBRASKA COACHES CLINIC! Visit with coaching colleagues and prepare for the upcoming season!

2026 AHSAA Summer Conference
2026-07-22 - 2026-07-24 | Renaissance Montgomery Convention Center, 201 Tallapoosa St., Montgomery, AL, 36104
2026 AHSAA SUMMER CONFERENCE: VOLLEYBALL COACHES CLINIC & RULES MEETING
The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Summer Conference is July 22-24, 2026. The conference will feature a volleyball coaches sessions, rules meeting, AHSVCA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony and All-Star Match. Don’t miss this opportunity to LEARN, GROW AND CONNECT with Alabama high school volleyball coaches and the Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association (AHSVCA)!!
More information: https://www.ahsaa.com/

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE AHSVCA/AVCA?
The Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association (AHSVCA) is a proud member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s Signature Affiliate Program. The AVCA Signature Affiliate Program was designed to incentivize AVCA membership, advance the high school volleyball community, and establish the AVCA as the official coaching education partner with the states that participate in the program.
Join the AHSVCA and be a part of the connecting the volleyball community.
Visit www.ahsvca.com to learn more.

2026 Women’s Volleyball Nations League
2026-07-22 - 2026-07-26 | Macau East Asian Games Dome, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Macau, Cotai, China
The 2026 VNL schedule includes three weeks of pool play, leading up to Championship Week in Macao, China, July 22-26. Please visit the event website for more information on competing teams, dates/sites, standings, and tickets for the 2026 VNLs.

2026 AVCA Coach of the Year Virtual Super Clinic
2026-07-24 - 2026-07-29
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AVCA Coach of the Year Super Clinic
July 24-29, 2026 | Virtual Clinic
The American Volleyball Coaches Association is excited to announce the 2026 Coach of the Year Super Clinic. Multiple sessions created by current and past AVCA Coach of the Year award winners and volleyball coach practitioners will be released each day of the six-day digital coaching education experience. On-demand access to sessions will be available after the clinic.
Check back for more information.

2026 IHSVCA Coaches Clinic
2026-07-26 | Cathedral High School, 5225 E. 56th St., Indianapolis, IN, 46226, United States
2026 IHSVCA Coaches Clinic
The 2026 Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association (IHSVCA) Coaches Clinic will be on Sunday, July 26. Please visit the IHSVCA website for clinic updates and registration.

Learn from some of the great practitioners in our sport, attend the upcoming high school volleyball coaches clinic hosted by AVCA Affiliate Partner Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association (IHSVCA)! DON’T MISS OUT ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, GROW, and CONNECT AT THIS INDIANA COACHES CLINIC! Visit with coaching colleagues and prepare for the upcoming season!
