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
- Designing the Ultimate Multi-Ball Training Template: A Versatile Framework for Offense, Blocking, Defense, and Transition Abstract (Updated with Champions Unlimited) – Alan Knipe
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 - Built Different: Culture Over Everything – Nickie Sanlin
2:45 – 3:30 p.m. | KCCC 2502A - How to Coach the Swipe While Pretending It’s ‘Within the Spirit of the Game’ – Jared Goldberg
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 - Men’s Coaches General Meeting
1 – 2:15 p.m. | KCCC 2503A - The Modern Mix: Balancing Skill Work, Systems, and Competitive Play – Karch Kiraly
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Mateflex Court 1 – Hall E - Engaging Ways to Enhance Volleyball IQ and Decision Making – 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
- Boys’ Talent Showcase
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. | KCCC Hall D (Courts 1 – 4) - State of the Union: Boys’ Volleyball Growth, Title IX Reality, and the Short‑Season Blueprint – Sarah Conklin
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | KCCC 2503A - Boys’ Talent Showcase Coach-Athlete Meetings
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | KCCC 2501BC - Block and Defense System: From Club to Pro – Andrii Diachkov and Nataliia Klimenova
1 – 2 p.m. | Mateflex Court 2 – Hall E
