AVCA Convention:
Where Passion, Expertise
& Innovation Collide

December 18–22

Louisville, Kentucky

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The AVCA Annual Convention is the most comprehensive learning and networking event of the year for volleyball coaches.

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Tuesday, December 17th

  • No events scheduled
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Wednesday, December 17th

  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Workshop
    8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Kansas City Convention Center (KCCC) 2208
  • Pre-Convention Seminar: Title TBD - Speakers TBD (please see session description under the Education tab)
    4 - 7 p.m. • KCCC 2505A
  • NCAA Semifinal Team A - Open Practice
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • T-Mobile Center
  • Advanced Career Education (ACE) Seminar: Title TBD - Speakers TBD (please see session description under the Education tab)
    4 - 7 p.m. • KCCC 2504A
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Luncheon
    11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. • KCCC 2207
  • AVCA Convention 101: What Every First-Time Attendee Needs to Know - Kyrsten Becker-McBride
    5 - 6 p.m. • KCCC 2503A
  • NCAA Semifinal Team B - Open Practice
    11:35 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. • T-Mobile Center
  • NAIA - VCA Recognition Committee Forum
    5 - 6 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • AVCA Registration - sponsored by Traveling Teams
    1 - 9 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • AVCA Convention First-Time Attendee Reception (presented by USMC)
    6 - 7 p.m. • KCCC 2215C
  • NCAA Semifinal Team C - Open Practice
    1:20 - 2:50 p.m. • T-Mobile Center
  • NAIA - VCA Competition Committee Forum
    6 - 7 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Workshop
    2 - 4:15 p.m. • KCCC 2209
  • NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Association "Connect at the Convention" Coaches Social
    6 - 7 p.m. • KCCC 2202
  • Volleyball Marketplace Exhibitor Set-up
    2 - 9 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Recognition Ceremony
    6:15 - 7:15 p.m. • KCCC 2215B
  • NCAA Semifinal Team D - Open Practice
    2:55 - 4:25 p.m. • T-Mobile Center
  • FCA/AIA Coaches Connection
    7 - 8 p.m. • Marriott Andy Kirk AB
  • NAIA - VCA Officers Forum
    3:30 - 5 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Social
    7:15 - 8:30 p.m. • KCCC 2215A
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Workshop Court Session
    3:30 - 5:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall D
  • AVCA Convention Kick-Off Party & Game Night
    8 - 10:15 p.m. • Marriott Basie Ballroom (Second Level)

Thursday, December 18th

  • Rise & Shine Sweatworking: Class TBD
    6:30 - 7:15 a.m. • Marriott Well Beats Fitness Room (22nd Floor)
  • High School Coaches General Meeting (presented by Sports Attack)
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC 2503A
  • USA Volleyball Board Meeting
    8 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Loews Northland
  • International Coaches Networking Brunch & Orientation (presented by Sports Attack)
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC 2207
  • AVCA Registration - sponsored by Traveling Teams
    8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Check-in for Coaches Receiving Luncheon Awards
    11 a.m. - Noon • Outside KCCC 2501BC
  • AVCA Silent Auction (auction proceeds benefit AVCA T.E.A.M Awards)
    8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Collegiate Men's Beach Volleyball Meeting
    11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • Breakfast Buffet - Pick-up breakfast items before heading off to your meeting or favorite education session
    8:15 - 9:15 a.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300 Hallway
  • The AVCA USMC Honors - Featuring Coach of the Year Winners and Hall of Fame Inductees
    Noon - 1:45 p.m. • KCCC 2501BC
  • AVCA Match Point Mentoring Breakfast - Grab breakfast and meet up with your mentor/mentee at your leisure
    8:15 - 9:15 a.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300 Hallway
  • 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 KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • Division I Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:30 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2210
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    12:30 - 1:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Division II Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:30 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2209
  • AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
    1 - 5:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • Division III Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:30 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2208
  • 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. • KCCC Hall E
  • Two-Year College Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:30 - 10 a.m. • KCCC2205
  • Career Counseling Appointments (see Career Center counseling times under the Education tab)
    1:30 - 5:30 p.m. • Career Center - KICC Hall ABC
  • Assistant Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:30 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2204
  • Paws & Play - AVCA and KC Humane Society have partnered to bring puppies to the convention that are ready to be adopted
    1:30 - 3:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • High School Leadership Council Meeting - By Invitation Only
    8:30 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2203
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    2 - 3 p.m. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • JVA Board Meeting (JVA Board Members and By Invitation Only)
    8:30 - 10:30 a.m. • KCCC 2201
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    2 - 3 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    9 - 10 a.m. • Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • Pro Volleyball Federation Meeting
    2 - 4 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • Volleyball Marketplace Exhibitor Set-up
    9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    3:15 - 4:15 p.m. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • NCAA Beach Issues Meeting
    10:15 - 11:15 a.m. • KCCC 2205
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    3:15 - 4:15 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Division I Coaches General Meeting
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC 2505A
  • NAIA VCA Business Meeting
    3:15 - 4:15 p.m. • KCCC 2215A
  • Division II Coaches General Meeting
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC 2215C
  • AVP Planning Meeting
    3:15 - 5:15 p.m. • KCCC 2204
  • Division III Coaches General Meeting
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC 2504A
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    4:30 - 5:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • NAIA - VCA Coaches General Meeting
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC 2215A
  • AVCA Semifinal Matches Tailgate Party (presented by USMC) - Open bar with beer/wine available
    5:30 - 6:30 p.m. • KCCC 3501E-H
  • Two-Year College Coaches General Meeting
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC 2215B
  • NCAA Semifinal Match #1
    Time TBD • T-Mobile Center
  • Club Coaches General Meeting (presented by NCSA)
    10:15 - 11 45 a.m. • KCCC 2502A
  • NCAA Semifinal Match #2
    30 Minutes Following Semifinal #1 • T-Mobile Center

Friday, December 19th

  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coaches Breakfast
    7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • Marriott Basie Ballroom C (Second Level)
  • Beach Club Management Education Track (presented by JVA) - see specific topics and speakers on the Beach page under the Education Tab
    1 - 4 p.m. • KCCC 2215B
  • Big East Conference Meeting
    8 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2205
  • Career Counseling Appointments (see schedule in Career Center section under the Education tab)
    1 - 6 p.m. • Career Center - KCCC Hall E
  • AVCA Registration - sponsored by Traveling Teams
    8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    1:15 - 2:15 p.m. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Silent Auction (auction proceeds benefit AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards)
    8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    1:15 - 2:15 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Volleyball Business Exchange
    8:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Mateflex Court 1 - KCCC Hall E
  • AAU Executive Committee Meeting
    2 - 5 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • Demonstrator Group Discussion
    9 - 9:45 a.m. • KCCC 2502A
  • Baden Challenge
    2:15 - 2:30 p.m. • Mateflex Court 1 - KCCC Hall E
  • JVA NEXT: Providing a Support System as Club Professionals Climb up the Ladder
    9 - 10 a.m. • kCCC 2204
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    2:30 - 3:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • Spouse/Partner Breakfast (Breakfast open to all attendees with Spouse/Partner registration package)
    9 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2207
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Meeting
    2:30 - 3:30 p.m. • KCCC 2204
  • Collegiate Beach Coaches General Meeting
    9 - 10:15 a.m. • KCCC 2215C
  • USAV RVAA Meeting
    3 - 5:30 p.m. • KCCC 2203
  • NAIA Women's Beach Volleyball Business Meeting
    9 - 10:15 a.m. • KCCC 2215B
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Super Session: Title TBD - Speakers TBD
    9 - 10:30 a.m. • KCCC 2501A
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • AVCA Convention 101: What Every First-Time Attendees Needs to Know (open to all first-time attendees) - Speaker TBD
    9:30 - 10:30 a.m. • KCCC 2504A
  • AVCA Thirty Under 30 Award Winner & Alumni Session
    3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • KCCC 2215C
  • Club Management Education Track & Happy Hour (presented by JVA) - see specific topics and speakers on the Club Management Track page under the Education tab
    10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • KCCC 2215A
  • AVCA Coaches 4 Coaches Winner & Alumni Session
    3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • KCCC 2503A
  • Weekend Registration Package Begins - does not include AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet
    10:30 a.m. •
  • JVA Beach Club Directors and Coaches Meeting (open to all junior and college beach coaches)
    4 - 5 p.m. • KCCC 2204
  • NAIA Men's Volleyball Business Meeting
    10:30 a.m. - Noon • KCCC 2215B
  • 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, and High School Region Coach of the Year winners
    5 - 6 p.m. • KCCC 2501A
  • AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
    10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • LGBTQ+ Happy Hour presented by Equality Coaching Alliance
    5 - 6 p.m. • Tables Near Mateflex Court 1 - KCCC Hall E
  • 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 KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • Men's Team Coaches Happy Hour
    5 - 6 p.m. • KCCC 2202
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    10:45 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • AVCA Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
    5 - 6 p.m. • KCCC 2207
  • AVCA Pro Volleyball Federation All-America/Players of the Year Banquet presented by Nike
    10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. • KCCC 2501BC
  • AVCA Thirty Under 30 Award Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
    5 - 6 p.m. • KCCC 2207
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    Noon - 1 p.m. • Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Friday Night Party & Coaches Tournament (presented by USMC)
    5 - 7:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    Noon - 1 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Texas High School Coaches Association Social (presented by Baden)
    6:15 - 7:15 p.m. • Marriott Basie Ballroom C (Second 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. • KCCC Hall E
  • Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association - Kansas Volleyball Association Social
    6:15 - 7:15 p.m. • Marriott Julia Lee AB (Third Level)
  • Men's Coaches General Meeting
    1 - 2:15 p.m. • KCCC 2503A
  • AVCA Silent Auction Closing
    7:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • NJCAA Meeting
    1 - 2:15 p.m. • KCCC 2204
  • Kansas City Dine-Around (See the KC Dine-Around section under the Events tab for more information)
    7:30 p.m. • Various downtown Kansas City restaurants
  • Paws & Play - AVCA and KC Humane Society have partnered to bring puppies to the convention that are ready to be adopted
    1 - 3 p.m. • KCCC Hall E

Saturday, December 20th

  • Rise & Shine Sweatworking: Class TBD
    6:45 - 7:30 a.m. • Marriott Well Beats Fitness Room (22nd Floor)
  • USA Volleyball Sitting Commission Meeting
    10:30 a.m. - Noon • KCCC 2204
  • 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. • KCCC Hall E
  • AVCA Scavenger Hunt Drawing
    11:15 - 11:30 a.m. • Mateflex Court 1 - Hall E
  • AVCA Registration - sponsored by Traveling Teams
    8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • 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. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
    8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    9 - 10 a.m. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Girls' Talent Showcase Coaches Check-in
    Noon - 5:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall D
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Workshop
    9 - 11 a.m. • KCCC 2205
  • Boys' Talent Showcase Coach-Athlete Meetings
    12:15 - 1 p.m. • KCCC 2501BC
  • AVCA Silent Auction Winners Posted & Item Pick Up
    9 - 11:30 a.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Marines High School Coaches Luncheon & Workshop
    12:30 - 5:30 p.m. • KCCC 2215A
  • 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. • KCCC Hall E
  • AVCA Girls' Talent Showcase
    12:30 - 5:45 p.m. • KCCC Hall D Courts 1 - 10
  • Coaches 4 Coaches DISC Debrief
    9:15 - 10:15 a.m. • KCCC 2215B
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    1 - 2 p.m. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • Boys' Talent Showcase Coaches Check-in
    9:30 - 11 a.m. • KCCC Hall D
  • Coaches 4 Coaches Wrap Up Session
    1 - 2 p.m. • KCCC 2215B
  • Career Counseling Appointments (see schedule in Career Center section under the Education tab)
    9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Career Center - KCCC Hall E
  • Exhibitor Move Out
    2 - 6:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • Boys' Talent Showcase
    10 a.m. - Noon • KCCC Hall D Courts 1 - 4
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    2:15 - 3:15 p.m. • Various KCCC 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. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • 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 KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    10:15 - 11:15 a.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Experience KC – Spend your Saturday evening visiting downtown Kansas City holiday events, attractions, and restaurants.
    5 - 8 p.m. • Downtown Kansas City

Sunday, December 21st

  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    10 - 11 a.m. • Various KCCC meeting rooms
  • NCAA Championship Match
    Time TBD • T-Mobile Center
  • AVCA Closing Session - Sunday Stories: Insights from Top Coaches and Leaders - Speakers TBD
    11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • KCCC 2505A

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