The AVCA Convention will include a dedicated education track specifically for coaches of men’s and boys’ teams. Led by some of the top coaches in the men’s game, these sessions will explore a range of topics including innovative drills, team systems, coaching philosophy, and effective training techniques. In addition to the educational programming, attendees won’t want to miss the Men’s Coaches General Meeting on Friday afternoon, the Men’s Team Coaches Happy Hour on Friday evening, and the Boys’ Talent Showcase on Saturday morning. The Showcase is a recruiting event designed for men’s college coaches attending the convention and is open to uncommitted and unsigned high school and two-year college players. Please see the schedule below for all men’s and boys’ programming during the convention, and check back regularly for updates as new sessions are added.
Thursday, Dec. 18
- Classroom Session – Ryan Mason
8:45 – 9:45 a.m. | 2502A - Collegiate Men’s Beach Volleyball Meeting
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | KCCC 2205 - Leading the Game Early: Building a Coaching Career Before 30 – Jordan Rosenberg, Kelly Magliano, Jimmy Dwyer & Morgan Lemner
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. | KCCC 2504A - Training with Intent: Creating Purpose Behind Every Touch in the Gym – Allison Regan & Tyler Zowaski
1:45 – 2:30 p.m. | KCCC 2504A - Classroom Session – Nickie Sanlin
2:45 – 3:30 p.m. | KCCC 2502A - On-Court Session – Alan Knipe
3:45 – 4:30 p.m. | Mateflex Court 2 – Hall E
Friday, Dec. 19
- NAIA Men’s Volleyball Business Meeting
10:30 – 12:00 p.m. | KCCC 2215B - Classroom Session– Alan Knipe
Noon – 1 p.m. | KCCC 2503A - Men’s Coaches General Meeting
1 – 2:15 p.m. | KCCC 2503A - On-Court Session – Karch Kiraly
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Mateflex Court 1 – Hall E - On-Court Session – Robert Poole
3:45 – 4:45 p.m. | Mateflex Court 2 – Hall E - Men’s Team Coaches Happy Hour
5 – 6 p.m. | KCCC 2202
Saturday, Dec. 20
- Block and Defense System: From Club to Pro – Andrii Diachkov and Nataliia Klimenova
9 – 10 a.m. | Mateflex Court 2 – Hall E - Boys’ Talent Showcase
10 a.m. – noon | KCCC Hall D (Courts 1 – 4) - Boys’ Talent Showcase Coach-Athlete Meetings
12:15 – 1 p.m. | KCCC 2501BC - State of the Union: Boys’ Volleyball Growth, Title IX Reality, and the Short‑Season Blueprint – Sarah Conklin
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. | KCCC 2504A
