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 3rd 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.
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 Allison Ivetic for more information.
The sign-up link for Learnings Labs will be posted here in early December if session openings remain after the link is sent out to those registered by November 3.
UPDATE 12/11: Small group signups are now open to all convention registrants. Click here to signup!
Please see the schedule below for Learning Labs during the convention:
Thursday, Dec. 15
• Court Learning Lab: Setting – Ed Tolentino, Xavier
11 a.m. – noon
• Classroom Learning Lab: Defense – Jen Flynn Oldenburg, Ohio State
11 a.m. – noon
• Court Learning Lab: Developing Your Range – Cathy George, Grand Rapids RISE
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
• Classroom Learning Lab: Defensive Strategies in Beach Volleyball – Martin Plessl, Austria Beach
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
• Court Learning Lab: Outside Attacking – Footwork, Arm Swing, Shot Selection & More – John Klanac, Rice
4 – 5 p.m.
• Classroom Learning Lab: Setting – Chuck Waddington, Angelo State
4 – 5 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 16
• Classroom Learning Lab: Coaching World Class Team Dynamics & Culture – Donald Suxho, IMG Academy
1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
• Classroom Learning Lab: In-Season Training, Evaluation, & Implementation – Shannon Wells, Virginia
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
• Classroom Learning Lab: Staff Development – Leah Johnson, Michigan State
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 17
• Classroom Learning Lab: Topic TBD – Presenter TBD
9 – 10 a.m.
• Coaching, Process & Culture: How to go from 0 – 200 Beach Athletes in 3 Years – Marty Suan, Spiker Beach Volleyball Club (presented by JVA)
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
• Classroom Learning Lab: Training Offense – JJ Van Niel, Arizona State
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
