Advanced Career Education (ACE) Seminar: Competencies Needed to Keep Your College Head Job
New college head coaches need a variety of skills to be successful. To get a college head coaching job you must have proven success in player development, teaching fundamentals, establishing systems, and understanding statistics. The ACE Program goes beyond these fundamental proficiencies and digs into other “non x’s and o’s” competencies needed to be successful as a college head coach.
Wednesday, December 18th, 4 – 7 p.m.
Topics & Speakers:
- Recruiting Strategies in Today’s Collegiate Landscape – Dan Tudor (Tudor Collegiate Strategies)
(ACE Competency: Recruiting)
Wednesday, December 18th, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
KICC M112 (Main Level)
In today’s rapidly changing collegiate landscape, recruiting the best talent requires innovative strategies and a keen understanding of emerging trends. Learn about effective scouting techniques, the impact of social media and digital platforms, and how to build a compelling program narrative that attracts top-tier athletes. This session will provide actionable insights and practical tips to help you refine your recruiting approach and secure the future stars of your team. This session is designed to equip college head coaches with the tools needed to excel in today’s recruiting environment.
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Building Strong Partnerships: Engaging Administrators for Success – TJ Meagher (Houston), Holly Strauss-O’Brien (Loyola Chicago) & Michelle Durban (Samford)
Wednesday, December 18th, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
(ACE Competency: Working with Administrators)
KICC M112 (Main Level)
Learn the art of managing up and transforming your relationship with administrators into a powerful partnership. Discover effective communication strategies, persuasive techniques, and collaborative approaches that will help you align your goals with those of your administrators. By fostering mutual understanding and commitment, you’ll create a supportive environment that enhances team performance and program success.
ACE Program Information:
The AVCA has identified eight competency areas for new college head coaches that focus on building a program and culture that uses volleyball to add value to both the institution and community.
The ACE Program was created for AVCA-member college head coaches in their first five years as a college head coach but veteran head coaches and assistant coaches are welcome to attend.. The AVCA will offer at least two 90-minute sessions at each AVCA Convention covering two of the program’s eight competencies.
After each event the AVCA will send a letter of acknowledgment to the Athletic Director of every college head coach that attends an ACE Seminar and college head coaches that complete sessions on all eight competencies will receive a certificate.
Interested? Make sure you sign-up for the ACE Seminar & Full Convention registration package. Please click here for an FAQ document and overview of the ACE Program.
