The 2025 AVCA First Serve will feature a star-studded lineup of 10 Division I women’s volleyball teams, who will play in a series of matches at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Aug. 22–24, and at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Aug. 25. Check out the matchups here! The general public sale for both sites will begin on March 14. Presale for Sioux Falls tickets begins March 6 at 10am CT. AVCA members – check your inbox for an exclusive presale code!

Get ready for a thrilling season of sun, sand, and fierce competition! The 2025 National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship brings the heat with a high-stakes, single-elimination showdown featuring sixteen elite teams. Don’t miss your chance to witness the action – get your tickets today!

Tickets for the 2025 NCAA Men’s National Collegiate Volleyball Championships are currently on sale! The eight teams that qualify for the 2025 NCAA Championships will compete in Columbus May 8-12. The championship will also be livestreamed on ncaa.com by using the NCAA Championships Pass app.

Jill Wilson, the associate women’s volleyball coach at LSU, is joining the AVCA Board of Directors as the Assistant Coaches Representative. Effective immediately, Wilson joins the other 16 members of the AVCA Board, which includes a blend of elected representatives and appointed members.

The inaugural season of Minnesota boys high school volleyball as a fully sanctioned MSHSL sport begins this month, with the state tournament scheduled for June 9-13. The Star Tribune shared the campaign to win approval and examined the impact of the sport among Asian students.

Save the date: 2025 Division III Week runs April 7 through April 13. Every Division III school and conference office is encouraged to conduct an outreach activity related to: academic accomplishment; athletic experience; or leadership/community service.

AVCA National Collegiate Men’s Player of the Week

AVCA Division III Men’s

Player of the Week

AVCA/CollegeBeachVB

Pair of the Week

Where to Watch This Week’s Top Matches: Stay in the know on television and streaming info for top college volleyball matches between ranked teams.

Men’s Volleyball Coaches Poll

• Men’s Volleyball Standings
• Women’s Beach Volleyball Standings

Submit a proposal to be considered as a speaker for on-court, beach court or classroom presentations at the AVCA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, December 17-21, 2025. Applications due May 7. Benefits of presenting include:

• Position yourself as an expert
• Added exposure for your school or organization
• Develop valuable professional relationships
• First access to sign up for small group education with elite coaches

Applications are now open for the 2025 AVCA Match Point Mentoring Program! Designed exclusively for volleyball coaches at all levels of expertise, our program centers on creating mentoring trios where these coaches serve as both mentors and mentees to create a collaborative learning experience. Coaches will be grouped into trios, comprising individuals at various career stages, to enrich the mentoring experience with diverse perspectives. Applications due May 9.

Upcoming Webinars – free for AVCA members who register in advance!

• Advantages and Innovations of Increasing Feedback in Youth Sports
• Redefining Mental Toughness: Coaching the Modern Athlete with Purpose and Presence

Nominations now accepted for AVCA Thirty Under 30 awards! Celebrate your young up-and-coming coaches.

• Thirty Under 30 College – all divisions, Women/Men, Indoor/Beach
• Thirty Under 30 High School –Girls/Boys, Indoor/Beach
• Thirty Under 30 Club – Any level/age group, Girls/Boys, Indoor/Beach

Senior athletes will be added to AVCA Boys High School All-America Watch List. Non-senior high school athletes will be featured on the AVCA High Risers List. Please nominate all of your deserving athletes to ensure they are recognized and we bring more attention to the sport!

Exclusive Club Volleyball Education Summit | Align | May 13-14, 2025 | Chicago, Illinois
Get ready to Align your vision, strategy, and leadership with the leaders of junior volleyball! Over the course of 1.5 days, attendees will experience a deeper understanding of how to effectively lead and grow a junior volleyball club in today’s competitive landscape. With plenty of networking opportunities and collaborative workshops, Align will foster new relationships and ideas that will drive success both on and off the court. USA Volleyball CEO John Speraw is the opening keynote. REGISTER TODAY!

Nominate Your Top Volleyball Athletes for the 2025 JVA Boys’ Watch List powered by VKTRY Performance Insoles This award recognizes indoor boys volleyball athletes from JVA member clubs for outstanding achievement on the volleyball court. Nominate by Friday, March 7th! Learn more and Nominate HERE.

Latest educational content includes:

• Dig or Die Drill – Nancy Dorsey – St. James Academy (KS)

• Middles Warmup: Tracking the Ball – Jessica Burke – St. Thomas More Catholic HS

• There Is Nobility in the Struggle – Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA

Jim Giacomazzi, Wayland Baptist Director of Athletics, joins NAIA.ticker’s Small College Conversations to discuss his decision to focus solely on his role as an AD after coaching volleyball for 40 years.

NCAA Division I

Tom Mendoza named Marquette University Head Volleyball Coach.

Eastern Illinois has announced the hiring of Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Millar as the Panthers new volleyball and beach volleyball head coach.

NCAA Division II

Reed Sunahara has been named the Hawai’i Hilo Vulcans Women’s Volleyball program’s head coach.

The University of New Haven is pleased to announce the hiring of Andre Foster as the head coach of its women’s volleyball program.

Missouri Southern has announced the hiring of Kelly Richardson as the new head volleyball coach.

Saint Martin’s University is excited to announce the appointment of Haley Domeck as the new head coach of the women’s volleyball program.

NAIA

Alumnus Cara MacFarland has been named the new head coach for Middle Georgia State University volleyball.