Connect with other coaches at the many AVCA networking opportunity at AVCA Convention.
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Wednesday, December 16
AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Luncheon and Recognition Ceremony (By invitation only)
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 008AB
AVCA Convention First-Time Attendee Reception (presented by The Marines)
6 – 7 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 213B
*Open to first-time convention attendees
AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Networking Social
NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Association “Connect at the Convention” Coaches Social
6 – 7 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 008AB
*Open to all NJCAA coaches
Taraflex Happy Hour
6 – 8 p.m.
Location TBD
*Open to all coaches
AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Networking Social
6:45 – 8 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 007CD
FCA/AIA Coaches Connection
7 – 8 p.m.
Marriott Pearl 2 (Rivercenter Tower – 2nd Floor)
NAIA Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Social
7:15 – 9 p.m.
Location TBD
Convention Kick-Off Party & Game Night
8 – 10:15 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center The LDR & Grotto
*Open to attendees with full registration or pre-convention seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
Thursday, December 17
AVCA Match Point Networking Breakfast
8 – 9 a.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center The LDR & Grotto
*Open to all participants in the AVCA Match Point Mentoring Program
Breakfast Buffet
8 – 9 a.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center The LDR & Grotto
*Open to attendees with full registration or pre-convention seminar/full registration packages.
AVCA Honors presented by The Marines
International Coaches Networking Brunch & Orientation (presented by Sports Attack)
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 007CD
*Open to all international volleyball coaches
AVCA Honors presented by The Marines – featuring the Coach of the Year winners and Hall of Fame inductees
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Hemisfair Ballroom C2-C3
*Open to attendees with full registration or pre-convention seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
**Plated lunch will be served.
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)
*As an alternative to attending the NCAA matches in person, meet up with your friends at Smoke Skybar for a watch party! Smoke Skybar offers multiple large screens for viewing as well as private indoor/outdoor space for AVCA coaches overlooking the city. The party will include games, music, prize giveaways and fun. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Open to attendees with full, pre-con/full or weekend registration packages.
Friday, December 18
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coaches Breakfast
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Marriott Pearl 1 & 2 (Rivercenter Tower – 2nd Floor)
Spouse/Partner Breakfast
9 – 10 a.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 007CD
AVCA Major League Volleyball All-America/Players of the Year Banquet presented by Nike
10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Hemisfair Ballroom C2-C3
*Open to attendees with full registration or pre-convention seminar/full registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
**Plated lunch will be served.
AVCA MLV All-America/Players of the Year Banquet presented by Nike
JVA Club Management Track Luncheon
Noon – 12:30 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 206AB
AVCA High School & Club Celebration
5 – 6 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 206AB
LGBTQ+ Happy Hour (presented by Equality Coaching Alliance)
5 – 6 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center – Tables near the Beach Court and Court 2 in Hall 4
Men’s Team Coaches Happy Hour
5 – 6 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 008AB
*Open to all men’s team coaches
Thirty Under 30 Award Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
5 – 6 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 007CD
Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
5 – 6 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 007CD
AVCA Season Celebration (presented by The Marines)
5 – 7:30 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Hall 4
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or weekend only registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge or ticket.
AVCA Coaches Indoor & Beach Volleyball Tournament – Connect and Compete (presented by The Marines)
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Hall 4
*Sign-up by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17 at the kiosk near AVCA Registration.
Texas High School Coaches Association Social (presented by Baden)
6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center The LDR
Saturday, December 19
Breakfast Buffet
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Hall 4
*Open to attendees with full registration, pre-convention seminar/full registration, or weekend only registration packages. Attendees admitted with name badge.
The Marines High School Coaches Luncheon (By invitation only)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center 206AB
If you would like to organize a social meet up for a specific group of coaches, contact Sarah Martin to help organize.
