Events

Convention Schedule

AVCA Convention week is full of innovative and thought provoking educational sessions. However, the convention schedule includes much more than just education. It’s about interaction with other coaches to network, exchange, learn, and share. The convention schedule is filled with opportunities to meet up with old friends and make new connections at social events including parties, awards banquets, matches, and more!

Tuesday, December 17th

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Wednesday, December 17th

  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Workshop
    8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Kansas City Convention Center (KCCC) 2208
  • Pre-Convention Seminar Part 2: 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)
    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
    11:30 a.m. - 12:45 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: Offensive Architecture - Aligning Setter Choices with System Goals (presented by LOVB) - Speakers TBD (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 USMC)
    6 - 7 p.m. • KCCC 2215C
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Workshop
    2 - 4:15 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
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Recognition Ceremony
    6:15 - 7:15 p.m. • KCCC 2215B
  • NAIA - VCA Officers Forum
    3:30 - 5 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • FCA/AIA Coaches Connection
    7 - 8 p.m. • Marriott Andy Kirk AB
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Workshop Court Session
    3:30 - 5:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall D
  • AVCA T.E.A.M. Awards Social
    7:15 - 8:30 p.m. • KCCC 2215A
  • Pre-Convention Seminar Part 1: Attack and Block - Tactical Tools for Winning the Net Battle (presented by MLV) - Speakers TBD (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 (Second Level)

Thursday, December 18th

  • Rise & Shine Sweatworking: Class TBD
    6:30 - 7:15 a.m. • Marriott Well Beats Fitness Room (22nd Floor)
  • High School Coaches General Meeting (presented by Sports Attack)
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC 2503A
  • USA Volleyball Board Meeting
    8 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Loews Northland
  • International Coaches Networking Brunch & Orientation (presented by Sports Attack)
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC 2207
  • AVCA Registration - sponsored by Traveling Teams
    8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Check-in for Coaches Receiving Luncheon Awards
    11 a.m. - Noon • Outside KCCC 2501BC
  • AVCA Silent Auction (auction proceeds benefit AVCA T.E.A.M Awards)
    8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Collegiate Men's Beach Volleyball Meeting
    11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • Breakfast Buffet - Pick-up breakfast items before heading off to your meeting or favorite education session
    8:15 - 9:15 a.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300 Hallway
  • The AVCA USMC Honors - Featuring Coach of the Year Winners and Hall of Fame Inductees
    Noon - 1:45 p.m. • KCCC 2501BC
  • AVCA Match Point Mentoring Breakfast - Grab breakfast and meet up with your mentor/mentee at your leisure
    8:15 - 9:15 a.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300 Hallway
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    12:30 - 1:30 p.m. • Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • Division I Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:30 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2210
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    12:30 - 1:30 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • Division II Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:30 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2209
  • AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
    1 - 5:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • Division III Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:30 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2208
  • 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
    1- 5:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • Two-Year College Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:30 - 10 a.m. • KCCC2205
  • Career Counseling Appointments (see Career Center counseling times under the Education tab)
    1:30 - 5:30 p.m. • Career Center - KICC Hall ABC
  • Assistant Coaches Committee Meeting
    8:30 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2204
  • 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
  • High School Leadership Council Meeting - By Invitation Only
    8:30 - 10 a.m. • KCCC 2203
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    2 - 3 p.m. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • JVA Board Meeting (JVA Board Members and By Invitation Only)
    8:30 - 10:30 a.m. • KCCC 2201
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    2 - 3 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • USAV Foundation Board Meeting
    8:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Loews Bacchus
  • Pro Volleyball Federation Meeting
    2 - 4 p.m. • KCCC 2205
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    9 - 10 a.m. • Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    3:15 - 4:15 p.m. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • Volleyball Marketplace Exhibitor Set-up
    9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • KCCC Hall E
  • Podcast Theater (see podcast schedule under the Education tab)
    3:15 - 4:15 p.m. • KCCC Lobby 2300
  • NCAA Beach Issues Meeting
    10:15 - 11:15 a.m. • KCCC 2205
  • NAIA VCA Business Meeting
    3:15 - 4:15 p.m. • KCCC 2215A
  • Division I Coaches General Meeting
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC 2505A
  • AVP Planning Meeting
    3:15 - 5:15 p.m. • KCCC 2204
  • Division II Coaches General Meeting
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC 2215C
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    4:30 - 5:30 p.m. • KCCC Hall E & Various KCCC Meeting Rooms
  • Division III Coaches General Meeting
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC 2504A
  • AVCA Semifinal Matches Tailgate Party (presented by USMC) - Open bar with beer/wine available
    5:30 - 6:30 p.m. • KCCC 3501E-H
  • NAIA - VCA Coaches General Meeting
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC 2215A
  • NCAA Semifinal Match #1
    Time TBD • T-Mobile Center
  • Two-Year College Coaches General Meeting
    10:15 - 11:45 a.m. • KCCC 2215B
  • NCAA Semifinal Match #2
    30 Minutes Following Semifinal #1 • T-Mobile Center
  • Club Coaches General Meeting (presented by NCSA)
    10:15 - 11 45 a.m. • KCCC 2502A

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
    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 2204
  • 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 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 USMC) - 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 MLV 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 USMC)
    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: Class TBD
    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
  • 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 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
    Time TBD • 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

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