Learning Labs
Learning Labs are small group education sessions led by some of the top coaches in volleyball that allow participants to ask directed questions and dig deeper into a specific topic. Learning Labs are designed to be informal discussions between the topic expert and attendees to share insights, find solutions to problems, and talk shop.
Sign-ups for Learning Labs will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Those registered for the convention by the November 8th standard registration discount deadline will receive an e-mail with a sign-up link for these sessions. Please note AVCA can take a maximum of (30) coaches per Learning Lab. Small group signups are now open to all convention registrants. Click here to signup
Coaches must sign-up in advance in order to keep the Learning Labs to a limited capacity and maintain the small group format. Please contact Becca Just for more information.
The sign-up link for Learnings Labs will be posted here if session openings remain after the link is sent out to those registered by November 8.
Please see the schedule below for Learning Labs during the convention:
Thursday, Dec. 19
• Classroom Learning Lab: The Servant Leadership Approach in Volleyball – Kelli Miller Phillips
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Classroom Learning Lab: Time Management for Coaches – Balancing Recruiting, Game Prep, and Personal Commitments – Craig Dyer
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
• Court Learning Lab: Daily Reps for Better Ball Control – Julie Dennis
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
• Classroom Learning Lab: Ask Me Anything – Samantha Erger
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 20
• Classroom Learning Lab: Developing Attack Variations – Training Players to Hit with Power, Precision, and Creativity – Luke Slabe
1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
• Classroom Learning Lab: Offensive and Defensive Systems – Ryan Theis
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
• Classroom Learning Lab: Climbing the Ladder – Breaking into Collegiate Coaching and Advancing – Donan Cruz
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
• Classroom Learning Lab: Maximizing Your Impact as an Assistant Coach – Brian Gerwig
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 21
• Classroom Learning Lab: Practice with Purpose – Designing Effective 6v6 Game-Based Drills – Tim Nollan
9 – 10 a.m.
• Classroom Learning Lab: Ecological Principles of Practice Design – Kasey Crider
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
• Beach Learning Lab: Finding Balance and Collaboration: How to Navigate Working with Indoor Programs and Other Sports to Grow Your Beach Club (presented by JVA) – TJ Staples
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
• Classroom Learning Lab: Turning Digs into Points – Ideas on Transition Offense – Josh Steinbach
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
