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Tuesday, December 17th

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Wednesday, December 17th

AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Workshop
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Kansas City Convention Center (KCCC) 2208
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 Team A - Open Practice
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 Team B - Open Practice
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 Team C - Open Practice
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 Team D - Open Practice
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 18th

Rise & Shine Sweatworking with Bre Johnson: Power Circuit Class
6:30 - 7:15 a.m. • Marriott Well Beats Fitness Room (22nd Floor)
High School Coaches General Meeting (presented by Sports Attack)
10 - 11:30 a.m. • KCCC 2503A
AVCA Registration - sponsored by Traveling Teams
7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
International Coaches Networking Brunch & Orientation (presented by Sports Attack)
10 - 11:30 a.m. • KCCC 2207
Breakfast Buffet - Pick-up breakfast items before heading off to your meeting or favorite education session
8 - 9 a.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300 Hallway
Check-in for Coaches Receiving Luncheon Awards
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. • Outside KCCC 2501BC
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
Collegiate Men's Beach Volleyball Meeting
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • KCCC 2205
USA Volleyball Board Meeting
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Loews Northland
AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
AVCA Silent Auction (auction proceeds benefit AVCA T.E.A.M Awards)
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
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
Division I Head Coaches Committee Meeting
8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • KCCC 2210
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 II Head Coaches Committee Meeting
8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • KCCC 2209
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 III Head Coaches Committee Meeting
8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • KCCC 2208
Career Counseling Appointments (see Career Center counseling times under the Education tab)
12:30 - 4:30 p.m. • Career Center - KCCC Hall E
Two-Year College Head Coaches Committee Meeting
8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • KCCC 2205
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
Assistant Coaches Committee Meeting
8:15 - 9:45 a.m. • KCCC 2204
Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
12:45 - 1:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
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
NCAA Beach Issues Meeting
10 - 11 a.m. • KCCC 2205
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
Division I Coaches General Meeting
10 - 11:30 a.m. • KCCC 2505A
Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
2:45 - 3:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
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

Friday, December 19th

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: Title TBD - Speakers TBD
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
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
Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
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 Thirty Under 30 Award Winner & Alumni Session
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • KCCC 2215C
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 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. •
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
NAIA Men's Volleyball Business Meeting
10:30 a.m. - Noon • KCCC 2215B
LGBTQ+ Happy Hour presented by Equality Coaching Alliance
5 - 6 p.m. • Tables Near Mateflex Court 1 - KCCC Hall E
AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
Men's Team Coaches Happy Hour
5 - 6 p.m. • KCCC 2202
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 Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship 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 Thirty Under 30 Award Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
5 - 6 p.m. • KCCC 2207
AVCA Major League Volleyball All-America/Players of the Year Banquet presented by Nike
10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. • KCCC 2501BC
AVCA Friday Night Party & Coaches Tournament (presented by The Marines)
5 - 7:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
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
Texas High School Coaches Association Social (presented by Baden)
6:15 - 7:15 p.m. • Marriott Basie Ballroom C (Second Level)
Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
Noon - 1 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association - Kansas Volleyball Association Social
6:15 - 7:15 p.m. • Marriott Julia Lee AB (Third 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
AVCA Silent Auction Closing
7:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
JVA Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
1 - 1:20 p.m. • KCCC 2215A
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

Saturday, December 20th

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 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
The 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. - 1:30 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
2:30 p.m. • 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