Member Benefits
The mission of the AVCA is to advance the professionalism, development and growth of the sport of volleyball by providing coaches with educational programs, a forum for opinion exchange and recognition opportunities. Member participation is vital to the Association accomplishing this mission.
PARTICIPATION
The philosophy of the AVCA is simple: encouragement of active participation from its members. The AVCA wants to hear from its coaches as it takes direction in developing policy for an ever-changing sport.
RECOGNITION
Each year more than 400 coaches and student-athletes from high school to the collegiate ranks are recognized through one of the most comprehensive single-sport awards programs available today.
SERVICE
Above all, the AVCA stands for service. Your national office staff takes great pride in continually seeking new and innovative ways to better serve its membership. More than 4,900 coaches agree membership in the AVCA is your professional lifeline to volleyball.
PROFESSIONALISM
The AVCA continues to elevate coaching to a higher level by expanding the knowledge base of our members through publications, regional and national clinics and seminars, promotional initiatives and participation opportunities, all under the umbrella of the AVCA Code of Ethics.
TESTIMONIALS
Joe Sagula - University of North Carolina Head Women's Volleyball Coach
former AVCA President, AVCA member since 1981
"The AVCA is focused on providing you the opportunity to reach out to coaches at all levels from across the country. I invite you to embrace this organization as a professional by doing your part in support of fellow coaches."
Mary Wise - University of Florida Head Women's Volleyball Coach
AVCA Past-President, AVCA member since 1981
"The charge of the AVCA is to help promote volleyball at all levels. We have an opportunity by joining the AVCA to become better volleyball coaches. I think it's our responsibility to work hard to become better and we have an avenue to do so by the AVCA."
John Dunning - Stanford University Head Women's Volleyball Coach
AVCA member since 1981
"Volleyball is a sport that grows by groundswell and you need someone to organize it. For the volleyball world, the AVCA has been the guiding light. The attention that is being drawn to our sport has been drawn through the AVCA."
AVCA MEMBER BENEFITS
AVCA Web Site | AVCA Annual Convention | Educational Benefits
AVCA Awards Program | Member Pricing | Publications
AVCA Web Site
The AVCA's comprehensive Web site includes pages designed for each membership category and provides online membership and convention registration options, as well as access to online features such as:
- AVCA Product Store, with special pricing for members
- Coaches Education
- AVCA Awards Program
- Member Directory
- AVCA Convention information
- Forums, including an Open Job posting
- Legislative News
- AVCA Publications
- and more!
AVCA Annual Convention
The AVCA Annual Convention is the largest gathering of volleyball coaches and vendors in the nation. Held in December in conjunction with the NCAA Women's Division I Volleyball Championship, nearly 1,700 attendees choose from nearly 70 educational sessions that are both on-court and in the classroom. Volleyball Marketplace attracts over 100 exhibitors annually. AVCA members received a discounted price on AVCA Convention registration.
Click here for the Web site of the 2009 AVCA Annual Convention in Tampa
Educational Benefits
Below are some of what is available for AVCA members in the Education/Resources section of the AVCA Web site..
- AVCA Convention Seminars
- Educational Articles
- Volleyball Drills
- Web Seminars
- Publications
Click here for a sample of some of the member benefits located in the Education/Resources section of the AVCA Web site.
AVCA Awards Programs
General Recognition and Awards Programs
- AVCA Team Academic Award Program
- AVCA Victory Club Program
- Grant Burger Media Award
Collegiate Recognition & Awards Programs
- AVCA Coach of the Year Program
- Sports Imports/AVCA Player of the Week Program
- Nfinity/AVCA Player of the Year Recognition
- AVCA All-America and All-Region Recognition
- AVCA National Newcomer of the Year Program (Men)
- AVCA National and Regional Freshman of the Year Program (Women)
High School Recognition & Awards Programs
- Under Armour/AVCA Girls' High School Senior All-America Recognition
- MaxPreps/AVCA Player of the Week Program
- AVCA Boys' High School Senior All-America Recognition
- AVCA National High School Coach of the Year
Member Pricing
- AVCA Annual Convention Member Pricing
- AVCA Product Store Member Pricing
Publications
Coaching Volleyball
Award-Winning Technical Journal
Coaching Volleyball is the award-winning technical journal of the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Published bi-monthly, Coaching Volleyball provides in-depth analysis and advice on coaching technique, systems and strategy, administrative issues, and physiological, psychological and nutritional elements related to volleyball. Click here for a sample of Coaching Volleyball Online.
At the Net
Electronic Newsletter
At The Net keeps members informed of the latest news, activities, and events in the world of volleyball. At the Net is distributed to members bi-weekly. Click here for a sample of At the Net.
Volleyball Ace Power Tips
Drill BulletinVolleyball Ace Power Tips is published bi-weekly and provides coaches with the latest drills, techniques and strategies. Click here for a sample of Volleyball Ace Power Tips.
VolleyBiz
Official Newsletter of the Junior Volleyball AssociationVolleyBiz is the official newsletter of the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA). This monthly newsletter contains information to help inform club directors and club coaches on the different facets of running the business of club volleyball.
