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. • Kansas City Convention Center (KCCC) 2215A
  • Pre-Convention Seminar Part 2: Out of System Systems - Offensive and Defensive Solutions (presented by LOVB) – Nicole Fawcett and Kim Hill (please see session description under the Education tab)
    5 - 6 p.m. • KCCC 2505A
  • NCAA Semifinal Open Practice - Pittsburgh
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • T-Mobile Center
  • AVCA Convention 101: What Every First-Time Attendee Needs to Know - Kyrsten Becker-McBride
    5 - 6 p.m. • KCCC 2503A
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Luncheon and Recognition Ceremony (By Invitation Only)
    11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • KCCC 2207
  • NAIA - VCA Recognition Committee Forum
    5 - 6 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • NCAA Semifinal Open Practice - Texas A&M
    11:35 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. • T-Mobile Center
  • Advanced Career Education (ACE) Seminar Part 2 - The Art of the Ask: Fundraising Strategies for Early Career Coaches - Matt Ginipro (please see session description under the Education tab)
    5:30 - 7 p.m. • KCCC 2504A
  • AVCA Registration - sponsored by Traveling Teams
    1 - 9 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Pre-Convention Seminar Part 3: Attack and Block - Tactical Tools for Winning the Net Battle (presented by MLV) – Lauren Bertolacci (please see session description under the Education tab)
    6 - 7 p.m. • KCCC 2505A
  • NCAA Semifinal Open Practice - Kentucky
    1:20 - 2:50 p.m. • T-Mobile Center
  • AVCA Convention First-Time Attendee Reception (presented by The Marines)
    6 - 7 p.m. • KCCC 2215C
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Workshop
    2 - 3:30 p.m. • KCCC 2209
  • NAIA - VCA Competition Committee Forum
    6 - 7 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • Volleyball Marketplace Exhibitor Set-up
    2 - 9 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Association "Connect at the Convention" Coaches Social
    6 - 7 p.m. • KCCC 2202
  • NCAA Semifinal Open Practice - Wisconsin
    2:55 - 4:25 p.m. • T-Mobile Center
  • Taraflex Happy Hour
    6 - 8 p.m. • Marriott BarCentral (Marriott Tower Lobby - First Level)
  • NAIA - VCA Officers Forum
    3:30 - 5 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Networking Social
    6:45 - 8 p.m. • KCCC 2215A
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Workshop Court Session
    3:30 - 5 p.m. • KCCC Hall D
  • FCA/AIA Coaches Connection
    7 - 8 p.m. • Marriott Andy Kirk AB (Marriott Tower - Third Level)
  • Pre-Convention Seminar Part 1: From Platform to Pursuit - Integrating Serve Receive and Defensive Coverage Strategies (presented by Athletes Unlimited) – Cassidy Lichtman (please see session description under the Education tab)
    4 - 5 p.m. • KCCC 2505A
  • NAIA Men's and Women's Volleyball Social
    7:15 - 9 p.m. • NAIA National Office - 120 W. 12th Street, 7th Floor
  • Advanced Career Education (ACE) Seminar Part 1 - Legacy in the Details: Building a Program with Purpose and Culture - Ray Bechard (please see session description under the Education tab)
    4 - 5:30 p.m. • KCCC 2504A
  • AVCA Convention Kick-Off Party & Game Night
    8 - 10:15 p.m. • Marriott Basie Ballroom (Marriott Tower - Second Level)

Thursday, December 17th

  • Rise & Shine Sweatworking with Bre Johnson: Power Circuit Class
    6:30 - 7:15 a.m. • Marriott Well Beats Fitness Room (22nd Floor)
  • International Coaches Networking Brunch & Orientation (presented by Sports Attack)
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • KCCC 2207
  • AVCA Registration - sponsored by Traveling Teams
    7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Check-in for Coaches Receiving Luncheon Awards
    10:45 - 11:45 a.m. • Outside KCCC 2501BC
  • Breakfast Buffet - Pick-up breakfast items before heading off to your meeting or favorite education session
    8 - 9 a.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300 Hallway
  • Collegiate Men's Beach Volleyball Meeting
    11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • AVCA Match Point Mentoring Breakfast - Grab breakfast and meet up with your mentor/mentee at your leisure
    8 - 9 a.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300 Hallway
  • AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
    11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • USA Volleyball Board Meeting
    8 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Loews Northland
  • 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 KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Silent Auction (auction proceeds benefit AVCA T.E.A.M Awards)
    8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • 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. • KCCC 2501BC
  • Division I Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • KCCC 2210
  • 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. • KCCC Hall E
  • Division II Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • KCCC 2209
  • Career Counseling Appointments (see Career Center counseling times under the Education tab)
    12:30 - 4:30 p.m. • Career Center - KCCC Hall E
  • Division III Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • KCCC 2208
  • 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 KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • Two-Year College Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • KCCC 2205
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    12:45 - 1:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Assistant Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • KCCC 2204
  • Sports Imports Challenge
    1:30 - 1:45 p.m. • Mateflex Court 1 - Hall E
  • High School Leadership Council Meeting - By Invitation Only
    8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • KCCC 2203
  • 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
  • JVA Board Meeting (JVA Board Members and By Invitation Only)
    8:30 - 10:30 a.m. • KCCC 2201
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    1:45 - 2:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • USAV Foundation Board Meeting
    8:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Loews Bacchus
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    1:45 - 2:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • 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 KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • Major League Volleyball (MLV) Meeting
    1:45 - 3:45 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • Volleyball Marketplace Exhibitor Set-up
    9 - 11:30 a.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • AVP Planning Meeting
    1:45 - 3:45 p.m. • KCCC 2204
  • Kansas City Convention Center Concessions Schedule for Thursday (see convention app for specific times and locations)
    9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E & Lobby 2200
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    2:45 - 3:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • NCAA Beach Issues Meeting
    10 - 11 a.m. • KCCC 2205
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    2:45 - 3:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Division I Coaches General Meeting
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • KCCC 2505A
  • Coaches 4 Coaches DISC Debrief
    2:45 - 3:30 p.m. • KCCC 2208
  • Division II Coaches General Meeting
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • KCCC 2215C
  • NAIA VCA Business Meeting
    2:45 - 3:45 p.m. • KCCC 2215A
  • Division III Coaches General Meeting
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • KCCC 2504A
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    3:45 - 4:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • NAIA - VCA Coaches General Meeting
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • KCCC 2215A
  • AVCA Semifinal Matches Tailgate Party (presented by The Marines) - Open bar with beer/wine available
    4:30 - 5:30 p.m. • KCCC 3501E-H
  • Two-Year College Coaches General Meeting
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • KCCC 2215B
  • NCAA Semifinal Match #1
    5:30 p.m. • T-Mobile Center
  • Club Coaches General Meeting (presented by NCSA)
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • KCCC 2502A
  • NCAA Semifinal Match #2
    30 Minutes Following Semifinal #1 • T-Mobile Center
  • High School Coaches General Meeting (presented by Sports Attack)
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • KCCC 2503A

Friday, December 18th

  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coaches Breakfast
    7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • Marriott Basie Ballroom C (Second Level)
  • Men's Coaches General Meeting
    1 - 2:15 p.m. • KCCC 2503A
  • Big East Conference Meeting
    8 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2205
  • NJCAA Meeting
    1 - 2:15 p.m. • KCCC 2204
  • AVCA Registration - sponsored by Traveling Teams
    8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • 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
  • AVCA Silent Auction (auction proceeds benefit AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards)
    8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Career Counseling Appointments (see schedule in Career Center section under the Education tab)
    1 - 6 p.m. • Career Center - KCCC Hall E
  • Volleyball Business Exchange
    8:30 - 10:30 a.m. • Mateflex Court 1 - KCCC Hall E
  • 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
  • Demonstrator Group Discussion - Jona Braden
    9 - 9:45 a.m. • KCCC 2502A
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    1:15 - 2:15 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • JVA NEXT: Providing a Support System as Club Professionals Climb up the Ladder
    9 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2215A
  • AAU Executive Committee Meeting
    2 - 5 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • JVA Beach Club Directors and Coaches Meeting
    9 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2202
  • Baden Challenge
    2:15 - 2:30 p.m. • Mateflex Court 1 - KCCC Hall E
  • Spouse/Partner Breakfast (Breakfast open to all attendees with Spouse/Partner registration package)
    9 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2207
  • 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
  • Collegiate Beach Coaches General Meeting
    9 - 10:15 a.m. • KCCC 2215C
  • AVCA Ad Hoc T.E.A.M. Awards Meeting
    2:30 - 3:30 p.m. • KCCC 2204
  • NAIA Women's Beach Volleyball Business Meeting
    9 - 10:15 a.m. • KCCC 2215B
  • USAV RVAA Meeting
    3 - 5:30 p.m. • KCCC 2203
  • AVCA Super Session: Please see Daily Schedule under Events tab for specific topics and speakers
    9 - 10:30 a.m. • KCCC 2501A
  • 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
  • Kansas City Convention Center Concessions Schedule for Friday (see convention app for specific times and locations)
    9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall D, Hall E & Lobby 2200
  • 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 - Kathy DeBoer
    3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • KCCC 2215C
  • Club Management Education Track (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
  • Beach Club Management Education Track (presented by JVA) - see specific topics and speakers on the Beach page under the Education Tab
    10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • KCCC 2202 & 2215A
  • AVCA High School & Club Celebration (presented by The Marines) - 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
  • Weekend Registration Package Begins - does not include AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet
    10:30 a.m. •
  • LGBTQ+ Happy Hour presented by Equality Coaching Alliance
    5 - 6 p.m. • Tables Near Mateflex Court 1 - KCCC Hall E
  • NAIA Men's Volleyball Business Meeting
    10:30 a.m. - Noon • KCCC 2215B
  • Men's Team Coaches Happy Hour
    5 - 6 p.m. • KCCC 2202
  • AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
    10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • AVCA Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship 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)
    10:45 - 11:45 a.m. • Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Thirty Under 30 Award Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
    5 - 6 p.m. • KCCC 2207
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    10:45 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • AVCA Friday Night Party & Coaches Tournament (presented by The Marines & SquadLocker)
    5 - 7:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • AVCA Major League Volleyball All-America/Players of the Year Banquet presented by Nike
    10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. • KCCC 2501BC
  • Texas High School Coaches Association Social (presented by Baden)
    6:15 - 7:15 p.m. • Marriott Basie Ballroom C (Second Level)
  • 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
  • Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association - Kansas Volleyball Association Social
    6:15 - 7:15 p.m. • Marriott Julia Lee AB (Third Level)
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    Noon - 1 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • AVCA Silent Auction Closing
    7:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • 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
  • 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
  • JVA Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
    1 - 1:20 p.m. • KCCC 2215A
  • Concert for NCAA Championship Fans & AVCA Convention Attendees - Post Clarity (concert is free - no ticket required)
    8 - 11 p.m. • KC Power & Light District Live Stage

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 KCCC meeting rooms
  • NCAA Championship Match
    2:30 p.m. • T-Mobile Center
  • AVCA Closing Session - Sunday Stories: Insights from Top Coaches and Leaders - Matt Ulmer, Charita Stubbs & Bailey Ortega
    11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • KCCC 2505A

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