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 12th

  • AVCA Registration
    4 - 7 p.m. • TCC East Registration - 2nd Floor

Wednesday, December 13th

  • AVCA Golf Tournament
    7 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. • Rocky Point Golf Course
  • AVCA Diversity Awards Workshop Court Session
    4:30 - 5:30 p.m. • TCC West Hall - 3rd Floor
  • AVCA Diversity Awards Workshop
    8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • TCC 113
  • AVCA Diversity Awards Workshop Classroom Session
    4:30 - 5:30 p.m. • TCC 120 - 121
  • AVCA Registration
    9 a.m. - 9 p.m. • TCC East Registration - 2nd Floor
  • NCAA Division I Conference Meetings
    4:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Various TCC meeting rooms
  • NCAA Semifinal Team A - Open Practice
    10 - 11:30 a.m. • Amalie Arena
  • NAIA - VCA Recognition Committee Forum
    5 - 6 p.m. • TCC 101 - 102
  • AVCA Diversity Awards & Coaches 4 Coaches Luncheon
    11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. • TCC 114
  • AVCA Convention First-Time Attendee Reception
    5 - 6 p.m. • TCC Landing - 1st Floor (Outdoor Location)
  • NCAA Semifinal Team B - Open Practice
    11:35 a.m. - 1:05 p.m. • Amalie Arena
  • Volleyball Business Exchange
    5:30 - 7:30 p.m. • TCC 306 - 309
  • Volleyball Marketplace Exhibitor Set-up
    1 - 9 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall - 3rd Floor
  • NAIA - VCA Competition Committee Forum
    6 - 7 p.m. • TCC 101 - 102
  • NCAA Semifinal Team C - Open Practice
    1:20 - 2:50 p.m. • Amalie Arena
  • NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Association "Connect at the Convention" Coaches Social
    6 - 7 p.m. • Marriott Grand Ballroom CD
  • Club Management Education Track (presented by JVA) - (see specific topics and speakers in Club Management Track section under the Education tab)
    1 - 6:30 p.m. • TCC 118 - 119
  • AVCA Diversity Development Team Recognition Ceremony
    6 - 7 p.m. • TCC 111 - 112
  • AVCA Diversity Awards Workshop
    2 - 4:15 p.m. • TCC 114
  • Opening Session: Title TBD - Speakers TBD (please see the Daily Schedule under the Events tab for details)
    6 - 7:30 p.m. • TCC Ballroom D - 1st Floor
  • Pre-Convention Seminar: Title TBD (presented by RIP-IT) - Speakers TBD (please see session description under the Education tab)
    2:30 - 5:30 p.m. • TCC Ballroom D - 1st Floor
  • FCA/AIA Coaches Connection
    7 - 8 p.m. • Marriott Grand Ballroom AB
  • Advanced Career Education (ACE) Seminar: Competencies Needed to Keep Your College Head Job - Speakers TBD (please see session description under the Education tab)
    2:30 - 5:30 p.m. • TCC 124 - 125
  • Celebration of Diversity Social
    7 - 8:30 p.m. • TCC 111 - 112
  • NCAA Semifinal Team D - Open Practice
    2:55 - 4:25 p.m. • Amalie Arena
  • NAIA Social Event (open to NAIA coaches only)
    7:15 - 9 p.m. • Check Convention App for Location
  • NAIA - VCA Officers Forum
    3:30 - 5 p.m. • TCC 101 - 102
  • AVCA Convention Kick-Off Party & Game Night
    8 - 10:15 p.m. • Marriott Grand Ballroom E - J
  • AVCA Convention 101: What Every First-Time Attendee Needs to Know - Kyrsten Becker-McBride & Zach Weinberg
    4 - 5 p.m. • TCC 122 - 123

Thursday, December 14th

  • Rise & Shine Sweatworking - Class TBD
    6:30 - 7:15 a.m. • Marriott Ballroom AB
  • AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
    10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall - 3rd Floor
  • Volleyball Marketplace Exhibitor Set-up
    8 - 10 a.m. • TCC East-Central Hall - 3rd Floor
  • 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
    10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall - 3rd Floor
  • AVCA Registration
    8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • TCC East Registration - 2nd Floor
  • Interview Rooms Available (reserve rooms in the Career Center)
    10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • TCC 405 & 406
  • AVCA Silent Auction (auction proceeds benefit Diversity Awards Program)
    8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • TCC East Registration - 2nd Floor
  • JVA Board Meeting (JVA Board Members & By Invitation Only)
    10:30 - 12:30 p.m. • TCC 409
  • College Open Dates & Tournament Scheduling Center
    8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • TCC East Registration - 2nd Floor
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    11 a.m. - Noon • TCC East-Central Hall & Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • Breakfast Buffet - Pick-up breakfast items before heading off to your general meeting
    8:15 - 9:30 a.m. • TCC Riverwalk Porch - 1st Floor (Outdoor Location)
  • Concessions Open for Lunch and Snacks
    11 a.m. - 3 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall & Rotunda
  • AVCA Match Point Mentoring Breakfast - Grab breakfast and meet up with your mentor/mentee at your leisure
    8:15 - 9:30 a.m. • TCC Riverwalk Porch - 1st Floor (Outdoor Location)
  • AVCA Lunch & Learn Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    12:30 - 1:15 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall & Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • Collegiate Men's Beach Volleyball Meeting
    8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • TCC 412 - 413
  • The AVCA USMC Honors - Featuring Coach of the Year Winners and Hall of Fame Inductees
    12:30 - 2:15 p.m. • TCC Ballroom BC - 1st Floor
  • Division II Coaches General Meeting
    8:45 - 10:45 a.m. • TCC 120 - 121
  • Career Counseling Appointments (see Career Center counseling times under the Education tab)
    1 - 5 p.m. • Career Center - TCC East-Central Hall
  • Division III Coaches General Meeting
    8:45 - 10:45 a.m. • TCC 122 - 123
  • AVCA Lunch & Learn Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    1:30 - 2:15 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall & Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • Two-Year College Coaches General Meeting
    8:45 - 10:45 a.m. • TCC 118 - 119
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    2:45 - 3:45 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall & Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • First Point Volleyball Foundation Board Meeting
    9 a.m. - Noon • TCC 414 - 415
  • NAIA VCA Business Meeting
    2:45 - 3:45 p.m. • TCC 120 - 121
  • Division I Coaches General Meeting
    9:15 - 10:45 a.m. • TCC Ballroom D - 1st Floor
  • AVP Planning Meeting
    2:45 - 4:45 p.m. • TCC 414 - 415
  • NAIA - VCA Coaches General Meeting
    9:15 - 10:45 a.m. • TCC 124 - 125
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    4 - 5 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall & Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • Club Coaches General Meeting (presented by NCSA)
    9:15 - 10:45 a.m. • TCC Ballroom A - 1st Floor
  • AVCA Semifinal Matches Tailgate Party - Light individually packaged snacks and drinks will be available
    5 - 6 p.m. • TCC Riverwalk Porch - 1st Floor (Outdoor Location)
  • High School Coaches General Meeting (presented by Sports Attack)
    9:15 - 10:45 a.m. • TCC 115 - 117
  • NCAA Semifinal Match #1
    7 p.m. • Amalie Arena
  • International Coaches Networking Breakfast & Orientation
    9:15 - 10:45 a.m. • TCC 111 - 112
  • NCAA Semifinal Match #2
    9:30 p.m. • Amalie Arena
  • NCAA Beach Issues Meeting
    9:45 - 10:45 a.m. • TCC 412 - 413

Friday, December 15th

  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coaches Breakfast
    7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • Marriott Ballroom Salons A-D
  • 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. • TCC East-Central Hall
  • Marines-AVCA Ambassador Breakfast
    7:30 - 8:30 a.m. • TCC 114
  • Interview Rooms Available (reserve rooms in the Career Center)
    12:30 - 7:30 p.m. • TCC 405 & 406
  • AVCA Registration
    8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • TCC East Registration - 2nd Floor
  • Director of Volleyball Operations (DOVO) Group Q&A
    12:45 - 1:15 p.m. • TCC 113
  • AVCA Silent Auction (auction proceeds benefit Diversity Awards Program)
    8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • TCC East Registration - 2nd Floor
  • Men's Coaches General Meeting
    1 - 2:15 p.m. • TCC 122 - 123
  • College Open Dates & Tournament Scheduling Center
    8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • TCC East Registration - 2nd Floor
  • Assistant Coaches General Meeting
    1 - 2:15 p.m. • TCC 124 - 125
  • Collegiate Beach Coaches General Meeting
    9 - 10:15 a.m. • TCC 124 - 125
  • NJCAA Meeting
    1 - 2:15 p.m. • TCC 416 - 417
  • International Issues Meeting
    9 - 10:15 a.m. • TCC 122 - 123
  • Sports Medicine and Performance Commission Meeting
    1 - 2:15 p.m. • TCC 409
  • Choose Your Own Adventure Morning - attend an education session, participate in a yoga class, or choose a city experience activity near the convention center (see the Daily Schedule under the Events tab for options)
    9 - 10:30 a.m. • All activities are walkable from TCC
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    1:15 - 2:15 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall & Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Super Session - Title TBD - Speakers TBD
    9 - 10:30 a.m. • TCC Ballroom D - 1st Floor
  • AAU Executive Committee Meeting
    2 - 5 p.m. • TCC 418 - 419
  • Yoga Class on the Bay
    9 - 10:30 a.m. • TCC Riverwalk - 1st Floor (Outdoor Location)
  • Baden Challenge
    2:15 - 2:30 p.m. • Mateflex Court 1 - East-Central Hall
  • Division I Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    9 - 10:30 a.m. • TCC 101 - 102
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    2:30 - 3:30 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall & Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • Division II Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    9 - 10:30 a.m. • TCC 103 - 104
  • AVCA Diversity Development Team Meeting
    2:30 - 3:30 p.m. • TCC 409
  • Division III Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    9 - 10:30 a.m. • TCC 412 - 413
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall & Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • Two-Year College Head Coaches Committee Meeting
    9 - 10:30 a.m. • TCC 416 - 417
  • AVCA Thirty Under 30 Award Winner & Alumni Session - Molly Grisham
    3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • TCC 124 - 125
  • Assistant Coaches Committee Meeting
    9 - 10:30 a.m. • TCC 418 - 419
  • AVCA Coaches 4 Coaches Winner & Alumni Session
    3:45 - 4:45 p.m. • TCC 120 - 121
  • High School Leadership Council Meeting - By Invitation Only
    9 - 10:30 a.m. • TCC 403 - 404
  • AVCA High School & Club Celebration (presented by RIP-IT) - Join the AVCA as we recognize the best in our sport as we honor AVCA Club Award winners, RAPP Club Award winners, and High School Region Coach of the Year winners
    5 - 6 p.m. • Marketplace Theater - East-Central Hall - 3rd Floor
  • JVA Beach Club Directors and Coaches Meeting (open to all junior and college beach coaches)
    10 - 11 a.m. • TCC 414 - 415
  • LGBTQ+ Happy Hour presented by Equality Coaching Alliance
    5 - 6 p.m. • Concessions Area Near Beach Court - East-Central Hall - 3rd Floor
  • Weekend Registration Package Begins - does not include AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet
    10:30 a.m. •
  • Men's Team Coaches Happy Hour
    5 - 6 p.m. • TCC Landing - 2nd Floor (Outdoor Location)
  • NAIA Men's Volleyball Caucus
    10:30 - 11:30 a.m. • TCC 124 - 125
  • AVCA Coaches 4 Coaches Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
    5 - 6 p.m. • TCC Riverwalk Patio - 1st Floor (Outdoor Location)
  • AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
    10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall - 3rd Floor
  • AVCA Thirty Under 30 Award Winner & Alumni Happy Hour
    5 - 6 p.m. • TCC Riverwalk Patio - 1st Floor (Outdoor Location)
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    10:45 - 11:30 a.m. • TCC East-Central Hall & Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • Coaches with Kids Networking Happy Hour
    5 - 6 p.m. • TCC Riverwalk Porch - 1st Floor (Outdoor Location)
  • AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet presented by NVA
    10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. • TCC Ballroom BC - 1st Floor
  • AVCA Friday Night Party & Coaches Tournament
    5 - 7:30 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall - 3rd Floor
  • JVA NEXT Meeting
    11 a.m. - Noon • TCC Landing (2nd Floor) - Outdoor Location
  • Victory Club Award Celebration
    6:15 - 6:45 p.m. • Marketplace Theater - East-Central Hall - 3rd Floor
  • Concessions Open for Lunch and Snacks
    11 a.m. - 3 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall & Rotunda
  • Texas High School Coaches Association Social (presented by Baden)
    6:15 - 7:15 p.m. • TCC 111 - 112
  • NAIA Men's Volleyball Business Meeting
    11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. • TCC 124 - 125
  • AVCA Silent Auction Closing
    7:30 p.m. • TCC East Registration - 2nd Floor
  • AVCA Lunch & Learn Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    Noon - 12:45 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall & Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • Tampa Dine-Around (See the Tampa Dine-Around section under the Events tab for more information)
    7:30 p.m. • Various downtown Tampa restaurants
  • Career Counseling Appointments (see schedule in Career Center section under the Education tab)
    12:30 - 6 p.m. • Career Center - TCC East-Central Hall

Saturday, December 16th

  • Rise & Shine Sweatworking - Class TBD
    6:45 - 7:30 a.m. • Marriott Ballroom AB
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    10:15 - 11:15 a.m. • TCC East-Central Hall & Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Registration
    8 a.m. - 1 p.m. • TCC East Registration - 2nd Floor
  • USA Volleyball Sitting Commission Meeting
    10:30 a.m. - Noon • TCC 414 - 415
  • AVCA Silent Auction Winners Posted
    8:30 a.m. • TCC East Registration - 2nd Floor
  • Concessions Open for Lunch and Snacks
    11 a.m. - 4 p.m. • TCC Rotunda - 1st Floor
  • 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. • TCC East-Central Hall - 3rd Floor
  • AVCA Scavenger Hunt Drawing
    11:15 - 11:30 a.m. • Mateflex Court 1 - East-Central Hall
  • AVCA Volleyball Marketplace
    8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall - 3rd Floor
  • 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. • TCC East-Central Hall & Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • College Open Dates & Tournament Scheduling Center
    8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • TCC East Registration - 2nd Floor
  • AVCA Girls' Talent Showcase Coaches Check-in
    Noon - 4:30 p.m. • Outside TCC West Hall - 3rd Floor
  • AVCA Career Center - review job openings, post a resume, advertise open positions, review salary survey information, conduct mock interviews, and schedule career counseling appointments
    8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall - 3rd Floor
  • Boys' Talent Showcase Coach-Athlete Meetings
    12:15 - 1 p.m. • TCC 306 - 309
  • Interview Rooms Available (reserve rooms in Career Center)
    8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • TCC 405 & 406
  • Exhibitor Move Out
    12:30 - 5 p.m. • TCC East-Central Hall - 3rd Floor
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    9 - 10 a.m. • TCC East-Central Hall & Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Girls' Talent Showcase
    12:30 - 6:30 p.m. • TCC West Hall - 3rd Floor
  • Coaches 4 Coaches DISC Debrief
    9 - 10 a.m. • TCC 120 - 121
  • AVCA Lunch & Learn Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    1:30 - 2:30 p.m. • Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • AVCA Diversity Awards Workshop
    9 - 11 a.m. • TCC 412 - 413
  • Coaches 4 Coaches Wrap Up Session
    1:30 - 2:30 p.m. • TCC 113
  • Career Counseling Appointments (see schedule in Career Center section under the Education tab)
    9 a.m. - Noon • Career Center - TCC East-Central Hall - 3rd Floor
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    2:45 - 3:45 p.m. • Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • Boys' Talent Showcase Coaches Check-in
    9:30 - 11 a.m. • Outside TCC West Hall - 3rd Floor
  • AVCA Educational Sessions (see specific topics and speakers in Seminars At-A-Glance document under the Education tab)
    4 - 5 p.m. • Various TCC Meeting Rooms
  • College Transfer Showcase Coaches Check-in
    9:30 - 11 a.m. • Outside TCC West Hall - 3rd Floor
  • Tampa Experience Tours (see tour details and pricing in the Tampa Experience Tours section under the "Events" tab)
    6 - 9 p.m. •
  • Boys' Talent Showcase
    10 a.m. - Noon • TCC West Hall (Courts 3 - 6)
  • Championship Eve Party
    8 - 10 p.m. • TCC Ballroom BC
  • College Transfer Showcase
    10 a.m. - Noon • TCC West Hall (Courts 7 - 10)

Sunday, December 17th

  • Tampa Experience Tours (see tour details and pricing in the Tampa Experience Tours section under the "Events" tab)
    10 a.m. - 1 p.m. •
  • AVCA Champions Party - separate ticket required
    1 - 2:30 p.m. • Budweiser Biergarten Party Deck - Amalie Arena
  • AVCA Educational Session - Title TBD - Speakers TBD
    10:30 a.m. - Noon • TCC Ballroom D - 1st Floor
  • NCAA Championship Match
    3 p.m. • Amalie Arena

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