Wednesday, December 17
AVCA Convention First-Time Attendee Reception (presented by USMC)
6 – 7 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 2215C
*Open to first-time convention attendees
Celebration of Diversity Social
NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Association “Connect at the Convention” Coaches Social
6 – 7 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 2202
*Open to all NJCAA coaches
AVCA Diversity Development Team Recognition Ceremony
6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 2215B
FCA/AIA Coaches Connection
7 – 8 p.m.
Marriott Andy Kirk AB
Celebration of Diversity Social
7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 2215A
Convention Kick-Off Party & Game Night
8 – 10:15 p.m.
Marriott Basie Ballroom (Second Level)
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or ACE seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
Thursday, December 18
AVCA Match Point Networking Breakfast
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Kansas City Convention Center Lobby 2300 Hallway
*Open to all participants in the AVCA Match Point Mentoring Program
Breakfast Buffet
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Kansas City Convention Center Lobby 2300 Hallway
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or ACE seminar/full registration packages.
The AVCA USMC Honors Banquet
International Coaches Networking Brunch & Orientation (presented by Sports Attack)
10:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 2207
*Open to all international volleyball coaches
The AVCA USMC Honors – featuring the Coach of the Year winners and Hall of Fame inductees
Noon – 1:45 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 2501BC
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or ACE seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
**Plated lunch will be served.
AVCA Semifinal Matches Tailgate Party (presented by USMC)
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 3501 E-H
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or ACE seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
**Open bar with beer and wine will be available
Friday, December 19
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coaches Breakfast
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Marriott Basie Ballroom C (Second Level)
Spouse/Partner Breakfast
9 – 10 a.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 207
AVCA Pro Volleyball Federation All-America/Players of the Year Banquet presented by Nike
10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 2501BC
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or ACE seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
**Plated lunch will be served.
AVCA Pro Volleyball Federation All-America/Players of the Year Banquet presented by Nike
JVA Club Director Happy Hour
3 – 4 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 2215A
AVCA High School & Club Celebration (presented by USMC)
5 – 6 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 2501A
LGBTQ+ Happy Hour (presented by Equality Coaching Alliance)
5 – 6 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center – Tables near Mateflex Court 1 in Hall E
Men’s Team Coaches Happy Hour
5 – 6 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 2202
*Open to all men’s team coaches
Thirty Under 30 Award Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
5 – 6 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 2207
Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
5 – 6 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 2207
AVCA Friday Night Party & Coaches Skills Challenge/Open Play (presented by USMC)
5 – 7:30 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center Hall E
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, ACE seminar/full registration, or weekend only registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
Texas High School Coaches Association Social (presented by Baden)
6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Marriott Basie Ballroom C (Second Level)
Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association – Kansas Volleyball Association Social
6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Marriott Julia Lee AB (Third Level)
Kansas City Dine Around Night
7:30 p.m.
Downtown Kansas City restaurants
Saturday, December 20
Breakfast Buffet
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Kansas City Convention Center Hall E
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, ACE seminar/full registration, or weekend only registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge.
Marines High School Coaches Luncheon (by invitation only)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center 2215A
