AVCA Convention:
Refine Your Craft,
Redefine What’s Possible

December 17–21

Kansas City, Missouri

Maximize Your Potential.
Maximize Your Team's Performance.

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

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Balance on-court skills with off-court knowledge for holistic coaching success

Tuesday, December 15th

  • No AVCA events scheduled - LOVB programming only
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Wednesday, December 16th

  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Workshop
    8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (HBGCC) 007CD
  • Pre-Convention Seminar Part 1: Title TBD - Speakers TBD (please see session description under the Education tab)
    4 - 5:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 - Court 1
  • NCAA Semifinal Open Practice - Team A
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • Alamodome
  • USAV Foundation Board Reception
    4:30 - 6:30 p.m. • Marriott Pearl 1 (Rivercenter Tower - 2nd Floor)
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Luncheon and Recognition Ceremony (By Invitation Only)
    11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • HBGCC 008AB
  • AVCA Convention 101: What Every First-Time Attendee Needs to Know - Kyrsten Becker-McBride
    5 - 6 p.m. • HBGCC 217CD
  • NCAA Semifinal Open Practice - Team B
    11:35 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. • Alamodome
  • NAIA - VCA Recognition Committee Forum
    5 - 6 p.m. • HBGCC 006D
  • AVCA Registration - sponsored by Traveling Teams
    1 - 9 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration
  • Pre-Convention Seminar Part 2: Title TBD - Speakers TBD (please see session description under the Education tab)
    5:30 - 7 p.m. • HBGCC 217AB
  • AVCA Silent Auction (auction proceeds benefit AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards)
    1 - 9 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration
  • AVCA Convention First-Time Attendee Reception (presented by The Marines)
    6 - 7 p.m. • HBGCC 213B
  • NCAA Semifinal Open Practice - Team C
    1:20 - 2:50 p.m. • Alamodome
  • NAIA - VCA Competition Committee Forum
    6 - 7 p.m. • HBGCC 006D
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Workshop
    2 - 3:30 p.m. • HBGCC 007B
  • NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Association "Connect at the Convention" Coaches Social
    6 - 7 p.m. • HBGCC 008AB
  • Volleyball Marketplace Exhibitor Set-up
    2 - 9 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4
  • Taraflex Happy Hour
    6 - 8 p.m. • TBD
  • NCAA Semifinal Open Practice - Team D
    2:55 - 4:25 p.m. • Alamodome
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Networking Social
    6:45 - 8 p.m. • HBGCC 007CD
  • Coaches 4 Coaches Orientation
    3 - 4 p.m. • HBGCC 216AB
  • FCA/AIA Coaches Connection
    7 - 8 p.m. • Marriott Pearl 2 (Rivercenter Tower - 2nd Floor)
  • NAIA - VCA Officers Forum
    3:30 - 5 p.m. • HBGCC 006D
  • NAIA Men's and Women's Volleyball Social
    7:15 - 9 p.m. • TBD
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Workshop Court Session
    3:30 - 5 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 3
  • LOVB Professional Match
    8 - 10 p.m. • Frost Bank Center
  • Volleyball Business Exchange
    4 - 6 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 - Court 2
  • AVCA Convention Kick-Off Party & Game Night
    8 - 10:15 p.m. • HBGCC The LDR & Grotto (River Level)

Thursday, December 17th

  • Rise & Shine Sweatworking: Class TBD
    6:30 - 7:15 a.m. • Marriott Room 3 & 4 (Rivercenter Tower - 3rd Floor)
  • Collegiate Men's Beach Volleyball Meeting
    11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • HBGCC 007A
  • AVCA Registration - sponsored by Traveling Teams
    7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration
  • AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
    11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4
  • AVCA Silent Auction (auction proceeds benefit AVCA T.E.A.M Awards)
    7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration
  • AVCA Timeout Lounge (see lounge activities under the Events tab)
    11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4
  • Breakfast Buffet - Pick-up breakfast items before heading off to your meeting or favorite education session
    8 - 9 a.m. • HBGCC The LDR & Grotto (River Level)
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    11:45 - 12:30 p.m. • Various HBGCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Match Point Mentoring Breakfast - Grab breakfast and meet up with your mentor/mentee at your leisure
    8 - 9 a.m. • HBGCC The LDR & Grotto (River Level)
  • AVCA Honors presented by The Marines - Featuring Coach of the Year Winners and Hall of Fame Inductees
    11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hemisfair Ballroom C2 - C3
  • USA Volleyball Board Meeting
    8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Marriott Room 20 (Rivercenter Tower - 3rd Level)
  • 431 Sports Workshop
    11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • HBGCC 207AB
  • Division I Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • HBGCC 006A
  • Hudl Lunch & Learn
    Noon - 2:30 p.m. • HBGCC 206AB
  • Division II Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • HBGCC 006B
  • 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
    Noon - 4:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4
  • Division III Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • HBGCC 006C
  • Career Counseling Appointments (see Career Center counseling times under the Education tab)
    12:30 - 4:30 p.m. • Career Center - HBGCC Hall 4
  • Two-Year College Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • HBGCC 006D
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    12:45 - 1:30 p.m. • Various HBGCC Meeting Rooms
  • Assistant Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • HBGCC 007A
  • Complimentary Chair Massage
    1 - 4 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 - Timeout Lounge
  • High School Leadership Council Meeting - By Invitation Only
    8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • HBGCC 007B
  • Paws & Play - AVCA and Animal Defense League of San Antonio have partnered to bring puppies to the convention that are ready to be adopted
    1:30 - 3:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 - Timeout Lounge
  • JVA Board Meeting (JVA Board Members and By Invitation Only)
    8:30 - 10:30 a.m. • HBGCC 213A
  • Sports Imports Challenge
    1:30 - 1:45 p.m. • Court 1 - Hall 4
  • USAV Foundation Board Meeting
    8:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Marriott Room 16 - 17 (Rivercenter Tower - 3rd Level)
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    1:45 - 2:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 & Various HBGCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    8:45 - 9:45 a.m. • Various HBGCC Meeting Rooms
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    1:45 - 2:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration - Podcast Theater
  • Volleyball Marketplace Exhibitor Set-up
    9 - 11:30 a.m. • HBGCC Hall 4
  • Major League Volleyball (MLV) Meeting
    1:45 - 3:45 p.m. • HBGCC 006C
  • NCAA Beach Issues Meeting
    10 - 11 a.m. • HBGCC 007A
  • AVP Planning Meeting
    1:45 - 3:45 p.m. • HBGCC 006D
  • Division I Coaches General Meeting
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • HBGCC 214AB
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    2:45 - 3:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 & Various HBGCC Meeting Rooms
  • Division II Coaches General Meeting
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • HBGCC 206AB
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    2:45 - 3:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration - Podcast Theater
  • Division III Coaches General Meeting
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • HBGCC 214CD
  • Coaches 4 Coaches DISC Debrief
    2:45 - 3:30 p.m. • HBGCC 218
  • NAIA - VCA Coaches General Meeting
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • HBGCC 207AB
  • NAIA VCA Business Meeting
    2:45 - 3:45 p.m. • HBGCC 207AB
  • Two-Year College Coaches General Meeting
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • HBGCC 205
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    3:45 - 4:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 & Various HBGCC Meeting Rooms
  • Club Coaches General Meeting (presented by NCSA)
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • HBGCC 217AB
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    3:45 - 4:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration - Podcast Theater
  • High School Coaches General Meeting (presented by Sports Attack)
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • HBGCC 217CD
  • AVCA Semifinal Matches Watch Party (presented by Otto Sport)
    5 - 11 p.m. • Smoke Skybar - 1100 E. Houston St. (6-minute walk from Marriott Rivercenter/Riverwalk)
  • International Coaches Networking Brunch & Orientation (presented by Sports Attack)
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • HBGCC 007CD
  • NCAA Semifinal Match #1
    5:30 p.m. • Alamodome
  • Check-in for Coaches Receiving Luncheon Awards
    10:45 - 11:45 a.m. • Outside HBGCC Hemisfair Ballroom C2-C3
  • NCAA Semifinal Match #2
    30 Minutes Following Semifinal #1 • Alamodome

Friday, December 18th

  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coaches Breakfast
    7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • Marriott Pearl 1 & 2 (Rivercenter Tower - 2nd Floor)
  • Men's Coaches General Meeting
    1 - 2:15 p.m. • HBGCC 214AB
  • Big East Conference Meeting
    8 - 10 a.m. • HBGCC 006A
  • NJCAA Meeting
    1 - 2:15 p.m. • HBGCC 006B
  • AVCA Registration - sponsored by Traveling Teams
    8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration
  • Paws & Play - AVCA and Animal Defense League of San Antonio have partnered to bring puppies to the convention that are ready to be adopted
    1 - 3 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 - Timeout Lounge
  • AVCA Silent Auction (auction proceeds benefit AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards)
    8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration
  • Complimentary Chair Massage
    1 - 5 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 - Timeout Lounge
  • Demonstrator Group Discussion
    9 - 9:45 a.m. • HBGCC 205
  • Career Counseling Appointments (see schedule in Career Center section under the Education tab)
    1 - 6 p.m. • Career Center - HBGCC Hall 4
  • JVA Beach Club Directors and Coaches Meeting
    9 - 10 a.m. • HBGCC 207AB
  • Coach Teambuilding: Mobile Escape Room - Save the Alamo!
    1 - 7 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4
  • Spouse/Partner Breakfast (Breakfast open to all attendees with Spouse/Partner registration package)
    9 - 10 a.m. • HBGCC 007CD
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    1:15 - 2:15 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 & Various HBGCC Meeting Rooms
  • Exhibitor Sales Education Session
    9 - 10 a.m. • HBGCC 217AB
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    1:15 - 2:15 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration - Podcast Theater
  • NAIA Women's Beach Volleyball Business Meeting
    9 - 10:15 a.m. • HBGCC 214AB
  • AAU Executive Committee Meeting
    2 - 5 p.m. • HBGCC 006C
  • Club Management Education Track (presented by JVA) - see specific topics and speakers on the Club Management Track page under the Education tab
    9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • HBGCC 206AB
  • Baden Challenge
    2:15 - 2:30 p.m. • Court 1 - HBGCC Hall 4
  • Weekend Registration Package Begins - does not include AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet
    9:30 a.m. •
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    2:30 - 3:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 & Various HBGCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Super Session: Please see Daily Schedule under Events tab for specific topics and speakers
    9:30 - 10:30 a.m. • HBGCC Hemisfair Ballroom C1
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    2:30 - 3:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration - Podcast Theater
  • 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. • HBGCC 214CD
  • AVCA Ad Hoc T.E.A.M. Awards Meeting
    2:30 - 3:30 p.m. • HBGCC 006D
  • Building Bright Futures Board Meeting
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • HBGCC 213A
  • USAV RVAA Meeting
    3 - 5:30 p.m. • HBGCC 007A
  • Beach Club Management Education Track (presented by JVA) - see specific topics and speakers on the Beach page under the Education Tab
    10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • HBGCC 207AB, 206AB & Beach Court
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 & Various HBGCC Meeting Rooms
  • Collegiate Beach Coaches General Meeting
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • HBGCC 205
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration - Podcast Theater
  • NAIA Men's Volleyball Business Meeting
    10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. • HBGCC 214AB
  • AVCA Thirty Under 30 Award Winner & Alumni Session
    3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • HBGCC 214AB
  • AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
    10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4
  • AVCA Coaches 4 Coaches Winner & Alumni Session
    3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • HBGCC 214CD
  • AVCA Timeout Lounge (see lounge activities under the Events tab)
    10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4
  • AVCA High School & Club Celebration - Join the AVCA as we honor the AVCA Club Award winners and High School Region Coach of the Year winners
    5 - 6 p.m. • HBGCC 206AB
  • 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 HBGCC Meeting Rooms
  • LGBTQ+ Happy Hour
    5 - 6 p.m. • Tables Near Beach Court - HBGCC Hall 4
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    10:45 - 11:45 a.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration - Podcast Theater
  • Men's Team Coaches Happy Hour
    5 - 6 p.m. • HBGCC 008AB
  • AVCA Major League Volleyball All-America/Players of the Year Banquet presented by Nike
    10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. • HBGCC Hemisfair Ballroom C2 - C3
  • AVCA Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
    5 - 6 p.m. • HBGCC 007CD
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    Noon - 1 p.m. • Various HBGCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Thirty Under 30 Award Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
    5 - 6 p.m. • HBGCC 007CD
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    Noon - 1 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration - Podcast Theater
  • AVCA Season Celebration (presented by The Marines)
    5 - 7:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4
  • JVA Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
    12:30 - 1 p.m. • HBGCC 206AB
  • AVCA Coaches Indoor & Beach Volleyball Tournament - Connect and Compete (presented by The Marines)
    5:30 - 7:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4
  • 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. • HBGCC Hall 4
  • Texas High School Coaches Association Social (presented by Baden)
    6:15 - 7:15 p.m. • HBGCC The LDR (River Level)
  • Volleyball Steering Committee Meeting
    1 - 2 p.m. • HBGCC 006A
  • AVCA Silent Auction Closing
    7:30 p.m. • HBGCC Hall 4 West Registration

Saturday, December 19th

  • Rise & Shine Sweatworking with Bre Johnson: Metabolic Circuit Class
    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 Girls' Talent Showcase Coaches Check-in
    11 - 2:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall D
  • Boys' Talent Showcase Coaches Check-in
    8:30 - 10 a.m. • KCCC Hall D
  • 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
  • Boys' Talent Showcase Coach-Athlete Meetings
    11:15 - 12:15 p.m. • KCCC 2501BC
  • AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
    8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • 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
  • Kansas City Convention Center Concessions Schedule for Saturday (see convention app for specific times and locations)
    9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • KCCC Hall D, Hall E & Lobby 2200
  • AVCA Girls' Talent Showcase
    11:30 - 3 p.m. • KCCC Hall D Courts 1 - 9
  • 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
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Boys' Talent Showcase
    9 - 11 a.m. • KCCC Hall D Courts 1 - 4
  • The Marines High School Coaches Luncheon & Workshop
    12:30 - 5:30 p.m. • KCCC 2215A
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Workshop
    9 - 11 a.m. • KCCC 3501B
  • 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
  • AVCA Silent Auction Winners Posted & Item Pick Up
    9 - 11:30 a.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Coaches 4 Coaches Wrap Up Session
    1 - 2 p.m. • KCCC 2215B
  • 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. - 1:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • Exhibitor Move Out
    2 - 6:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • 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
  • 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
  • Concert for NCAA Championship Fans & AVCA Convention Attendees (concert is free - no ticket required)
    8 - 10 p.m. • KC Power & Light District Live Stage

Sunday, December 20th

  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    10 - 11 a.m. • Various HBGCC meeting rooms
  • NCAA Championship Match
    2:30 p.m. • Alamodome
  • AVCA Closing Session - Sunday Stories: Insights from Top Coaches and Leaders - Speakers TBD
    11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • HBGCC 217AB

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