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Tuesday, December 17th

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Wednesday, December 18th

AVCA Diversity Awards Workshop
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • KICC L007-008 (Lower Level)
Pre-Convention Seminar: Olympic Review - Trends from Paris that will Change the Game - Karch Kiraly & Nate Ngo (please see session description under the Education tab)
4 - 7 p.m. • KICC M108/111 (Main Level)
NCAA Semifinal Team A - Open Practice
10 - 11:30 a.m. • KFC Yum! Center
Advanced Career Education (ACE) Seminar: Competencies Needed to Keep Your College Head Job - Dan Tudor, TJ Meagher, Holly Strauss O'Brien & Michelle Durban (please see session description under the Education tab)
4 - 7 p.m. • KICC M112 (Main Level)
AVCA Diversity Awards Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. • KICC L006 (Lower Level)
AVCA Convention 101: What Every First-Time Attendee Needs to Know - Kyrsten Becker-McBride
5 - 6 p.m. • KICC L016 (Lower Level)
NCAA Semifinal Team B - Open Practice
11:35 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. • KFC Yum! Center
NAIA - VCA Recognition Committee Forum
5 - 6 p.m. • KICC L017-018 (Lower Level)
AVCA Registration
1 - 9 p.m. • KICC South Pre-Function (Upper Level)
AVCA Convention First-Time Attendee Reception (presented by USMC)
6 - 7 p.m. • KICC L015/019 (Lower Level)
NCAA Semifinal Team C - Open Practice
1:20 - 2:50 p.m. • KFC Yum! Center
NAIA - VCA Competition Committee Forum
6 - 7 p.m. • KICC L017-018 (Lower Level)
AVCA Diversity Awards Workshop
2 - 4:15 p.m. • KICC L011-012 (Lower Level)
NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Association "Connect at the Convention" Coaches Social
6 - 7 p.m. • KICC L005/009 (Lower Level)
Volleyball Marketplace Exhibitor Set-up
2 - 9 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC (Upper Level)
AVCA Diversity Development Team Recognition Ceremony
6 - 7 p.m. • KICC L013 (Lower Level)
NCAA Semifinal Team D - Open Practice
2:55 - 4:25 p.m. • KFC Yum! Center
FCA/AIA Coaches Connection
7 - 8 p.m. • Marriott Bluegrass 1 & 2 (Second Level)
NAIA - VCA Officers Forum
3:30 - 5 p.m. • KICC L017-018 (Lower Level)
Celebration of Diversity Social
7 - 8:30 p.m. • KICC L010/014 (Lower Level)
AVCA Diversity Awards Workshop Court Session
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. • KICC Hall DE (Upper Level)
AVCA Convention Kick-Off Party & Game Night
8 - 10:15 p.m. • Marriott Ballroom I - VI (Second Level)

Thursday, December 19th

Rise & Shine Sweatworking: Accumulator Class with Bre Johnson
6:30 - 7:15 a.m. • Marriott Bluegrass 1 & 2
Club Coaches General Meeting (presented by NCSA)
10:15 - 11 45 a.m. • KICC M100/103 (Main Level)
AVCA Registration
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • KICC South Pre-Function (Upper Level)
High School Coaches General Meeting (presented by Sports Attack)
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KICC M104/107 (Main Level)
AVCA Silent Auction (auction proceeds benefit Diversity Awards Program)
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • KICC South Pre-Function (Upper Level)
International Coaches Networking Brunch & Orientation (presented by Sports Attack)
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KICC L006 (Lower Level)
Breakfast Buffet - Pick-up breakfast items before heading off to your meeting or favorite education session
8:15 - 9:15 a.m. • KICC Pre-Function Space Outside M100/103 & M112 (Main Level)
Check-in for Coaches Receiving Luncheon Awards
11 a.m. - Noon • Outside KICC Ballroom CDE (Main Level)
AVCA Match Point Mentoring Breakfast - Grab breakfast and meet up with your mentor/mentee at your leisure
8:15 - 9:15 a.m. • KICC Pre-Function Space Outside M100/103 & M112 (Main Level)
Collegiate Men's Beach Volleyball Meeting
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • KICC L007 - 008 (Lower Level)
Division I Head Coaches Committee Meeting
8:30 - 10 a.m. • KICC M101 - 102 (Main Level)
The AVCA USMC Honors - Featuring Coach of the Year Winners and Hall of Fame Inductees
Noon - 1:45 p.m. • KICC Ballroom CDE (Main Level)
Division II Head Coaches Committee Meeting
8:30 - 10 a.m. • KICC M105 - 106 (Main Level)
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. • Various KICC Meeting Rooms
Division III Head Coaches Committee Meeting
8:30 - 10 a.m. • KICC L011 - 012 (Lower Level)
AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
1 - 5:30 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC (Upper Level)
Two-Year Head Coaches Committee Meeting
8:30 - 10 a.m. • KICC L026 (Lower Level)
AVCA Career Center - review job openings, post a resume, advertise open positions, review salary survey information, conduct a mock interview, and schedule career counseling appointments
1- 5:30 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC (Upper Level)
Assistant Coaches Committee Meeting
8:30 - 10 a.m. • KICC L007 - 008 (Lower Level)
Interview Rooms Available (reserve rooms in the Career Center)
1 - 5:30 p.m. • KICC L021 & L022 (Lower Level)
High School Leadership Council Meeting - By Invitation Only
8:30 - 10 a.m. • KICC L004 (Lower Level)
Career Counseling Appointments (see Career Center counseling times under the Education tab)
1:30 - 5:30 p.m. • Career Center - KICC Hall ABC
JVA Board Meeting (JVA Board Members and By Invitation Only)
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. • KICC M116 (Main Level)
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
2 - 3 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC & Various KICC Meeting Rooms
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
9 - 10 a.m. • Various KICC Meeting Rooms
Title IX Consulting - Arthur Bryant
2 - 3 p.m. • Career Center - KICC Hall ABC
Volleyball Marketplace Exhibitor Set-up
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC (Upper Level)
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC & Various KICC Meeting Rooms
NCAA Beach Issues Meeting
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. • KICC L007 - 008 (Lower Level)
NAIA VCA Business Meeting
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. • KICC L016 (Lower Level)
Division I Coaches General Meeting
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KICC Ballroom A (Main Level)
AVP Planning Meeting
3:15 - 5:15 p.m. • KICC L007 - 008 (Lower Level)
Division II Coaches General Meeting
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KICC Ballroom B (Main Level)
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC & Various KICC Meeting Rooms
Division III Coaches General Meeting
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KICC M108/111 (Main Level)
AVCA Semifinal Matches Tailgate Party (presented by USMC) - Light individually packaged snacks and drinks will be available
5:30 - 6:15 p.m. • KICC Ballroom B (Main Level)
NAIA - VCA Coaches General Meeting
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KICC M112 (Main Level)
NCAA Semifinal Match #1
6:30 p.m. ET • KFC Yum! Center
Two-Year College Coaches General Meeting
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KICC L016 (Lower Level)
NCAA Semifinal Match #2
30 Minutes Following Semifinal #1 • KFC Yum! Center

Friday, December 20th

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coaches Breakfast
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • Marriott Bluegrass 1 & 2 (Second Level)
Club Management Education Track & Happy Hour (presented by JVA) - see specific topics and speakers on the Club Management Track page under the Education tab
1 - 6:15 p.m. • KICC L013 (Lower Level)
Big East Conference Meeting
8 - 10 a.m. • KICC M105 - 106
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC & Various KICC Meeting Rooms
AVCA Registration
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • KICC South Pre-Function (Upper Level)
AAU Executive Committee Meeting
2 - 5 p.m. • KICC L017 - 018 (Lower Level)
AVCA Silent Auction (auction proceeds benefit Diversity Awards Program)
8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • KICC South Pre-Function (Upper Level)
Baden Challenge
2:15 - 2:30 p.m. • Mateflex Court 1 - KICC Hall ABC
JVA NEXT: Providing a Support System as Club Professionals Climb up the Ladder
9 - 10 a.m. • KICC L007 - 008 (Lower Level)
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC & Various KICC Meeting Rooms
Collegiate Beach Coaches General Meeting
9 - 10:15 a.m. • KICC M112 (Main Level)
AVCA Diversity Development Team Meeting
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. • KICC L001 (Lower Level)
NAIA Women's Beach Volleyball Business Meeting
9 - 10:15 a.m. • KICC L016 (Lower Level)
USAV RVAA Meeting
3 - 5:30 p.m. • KICC L007 - 008 (Lower Level)
AVCA Super Session: Title TBD
9 - 10:30 a.m. • KICC Ballroom A (Main Level)
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC & Various KICC Meeting Rooms
JVA Beach Club Directors and Coaches Meeting (open to all junior and college beach coaches)
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. • KICC L007 - 008 (Lower Level)
AVCA Thirty Under 30 Award Winner & Alumni Session
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • KICC M108/111 (Main Level)
Weekend Registration Package Begins - does not include AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet
10:30 a.m. •
AVCA Coaches 4 Coaches Winner & Alumni Session
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • KICC L016 (Lower Level)
NAIA Men's Volleyball Business Meeting
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • KICC L016 (Lower Level)
AVCA High School & Club Celebration (presented by USMC) - Join the AVCA as we recognize the best in our sport as we honor AVCA Club Award winners, RAPP Club Award winners, and High School Region Coach of the Year winners
5 - 6 p.m. • KICC Ballroom B (Main Level)
AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC (Upper Level)
LGBTQ+ Happy Hour presented by Equality Coaching Alliance
5 - 6 p.m. • Tables Near Mateflex Court 1 - KICC Hall ABC
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. • Various KICC Meeting Rooms
Men's Team Coaches Happy Hour
5 - 6 p.m. • KICC L015/019 (Lower Level)
AVCA Pro Volleyball Federation All-America/Players of the Year Banquet presented by Nike
10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. • KICC Ballroom CDE (Main Level)
AVCA Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
5 - 6 p.m. • KICC L005/009 (Lower Level)
Club Director Mentoring Huddle (presented by JVA)
11 a.m. - Noon • KICC L006 (Lower Level)
AVCA Thirty Under 30 Award Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
5 - 6 p.m. • KICC L005/009 (Lower Level)
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
Noon - 1 p.m. • Various KICC Meeting Rooms
Coaches with Kids Networking Happy Hour
5 - 6 p.m. • KICC L010/014 (Lower Level)
AVCA Career Center - review job openings, post a resume, advertise open positions, review salary survey information, conduct mock interviews, and schedule career counseling appointments
12:30 - 7:30 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC
Bourbon Tasting Experience (open to attendees with Premium Registration Upgrade only)
5 - 6 p.m. • KICC Boardroom A (Main Level)
Interview Rooms Available (reserve rooms in the Career Center)
12:30 - 7:30 p.m. • KICC L021 & L022 (Lower Level)
AVCA Friday Night Party & Coaches Tournament (presented by USMC)
5 - 7:30 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC (Upper Level)
Men's Coaches General Meeting
1 - 2:15 p.m. • KICC L016 (Lower Level)
Texas High School Coaches Association Social (presented by Baden)
6:15 - 7:15 p.m. • Marriott Bluegrass 1 & 2 (Second Level)
NJCAA Meeting
1 - 2:15 p.m. • KICC L007 - 008 (Lower Level)
AVCA Silent Auction Closing
7:30 p.m. • KICC South Pre-Function (Upper Level)
Sports Medicine and Performance Commission Meeting
1 - 2:15 p.m. • KICC L011 - 012 (Lower Level)
Louisville Dine-Around (See the Louisville Dine-Around section under the Events tab for more information)
7:30 p.m. • Various downtown Louisville restaurants
Career Counseling Appointments (see schedule in Career Center section under the Education tab)
1 - 6 p.m. • Career Center - KICC Hall ABC

Saturday, December 21st

Rise & Shine Sweatworking: Tabata Bootcamp with Bre Johnson
6:45 - 7:30 a.m. • Marriott Bluegrass 1 & 2
USA Volleyball Sitting Commission Meeting
10:30 a.m. - Noon • KICC L011 - 012 (Lower Level)
Breakfast Buffet - Start your day by picking-up breakfast items and then make your way to your favorite education session
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • KICC Hall ABC (Upper Level)
AVCA Scavenger Hunt Drawing
11:15 - 11:30 a.m. • Mateflex Court 1 - Hall ABC
AVCA Registration
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. • KICC South Pre-Function (Upper Level)
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC & Various KICC Meeting Rooms
AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC (Upper Level)
AVCA Silent Auction Winners Posted
Noon - 2 p.m. • KICC South Pre-Function (Upper Level)
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
9 - 10 a.m. • KICC Hall ABC & Various KICC Meeting Rooms
AVCA Girls' Talent Showcase Coaches Check-in
Noon - 5:30 p.m. • KICC Hall E (Upper Level)
Volleyball Business Exchange
9 - 11 a.m. • KICC Ballroom CDE (Main Level)
Boys' Talent Showcase Coach-Athlete Meetings
12:15 - 1 p.m. • KICC Ballroom CDE (Main Level)
AVCA Diversity Awards Workshop
9 - 11 a.m. • KICC L007 - 008 (Lower Level)
Marines High School Coaches Luncheon & Workshop
12:30 - 5:45 p.m. • KICC L006 (Luncheon) & KICC L016 (Workshop) (Lower Level)
AVCA Career Center - review job openings, post a resume, advertise open positions, review salary survey information, conduct mock interviews, and schedule career counseling appointments
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC (Upper Level)
AVCA Girls' Talent Showcase
12:30 - 5:45 p.m. • KICC Hall DE Courts 1 - 10 (Upper Level)
Interview Rooms Available (reserve rooms in Career Center)
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • KICC L021 & L022 (Lower Level)
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
1 - 2 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC & Various KICC Meeting Rooms
Coaches 4 Coaches DISC Debrief
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. • KICC L016 (Lower Level)
Coaches 4 Coaches Wrap Up Session
1 - 2 p.m. • KICC L017 - 018 (Lower Level)
Boys' Talent Showcase Coaches Check-in
9:30 - 11 a.m. • KICC Hall E (Upper Level)
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC & Various KICC Meeting Rooms
Career Counseling Appointments (see schedule in Career Center section under the Education tab)
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Career Center - KICC Hall ABC (Upper Level)
Exhibitor Move Out
3:15 - 7:45 p.m. • KICC Hall ABC (Upper Level)
Boys' Talent Showcase
10 a.m. - Noon • KICC Hall DE Courts 1 - 4 (Upper Level)
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. • Various KICC Meeting Rooms
AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. • KICC Hall ABC & Various KICC Meeting Rooms
Experience Louisville – Spend your Saturday evening visiting downtown Louisville museums, distilleries, and restaurants.
5 - 9 p.m. • Downtown Louisville

Sunday, December 22nd

AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
10 - 11 a.m. • Various KICC meeting rooms
NCAA Championship Match
3 p.m. ET • KFC Yum! Center
AVCA Closing Session - Sunday Stories: Insights from Top Coaches and Leaders - Sue Enquist, Jen Flynn Oldenburg & Speakers TBD
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • KICC M108/111 (Main Level)