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AVCA Educational & Recruiting Insights

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) has teamed up with the Florida Region of USA Volleyball in order to provide our members with insights to navigate the recruiting process and tips to better the game. 

About the AVCA

The mission of the AVCA is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy and professional development. With a membership of almost 7,000 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and promoting the sport. The AVCA provides education to volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers.
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The Breakdown
​The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the most well-known governing body of college volleyball. Roughly 1,200 NCAA schools, all four-year schools, are self-separated into three levels: Division I, Division II and Division III. Division I is the highest level of competition in all of college volleyball, and, for women’s indoor, offers full tuition coverage and room and board for those who receive one of 12 available scholarships. Division I men’s indoor student-athletes may receive an athletic scholarship up to full tuition and fees, books plus room and board, however each men’s volleyball team only has the the equivalent of 4.5 full scholarships to be shared among the entire roster. Beach volleyball has six scholarships for the entire roster.
Division II may offer a up to a full athletic scholarship, although each school may distribute them throughout the roster as the coach sees fit; women’s indoor teams receive the equivalent of eight scholarships, men’s indoor 4.5, and beach receives five. Division III schools may not offer athletic scholarships, although these schools do offer regular academic aid.
Additional links
​NCAA Recruiting Home
  • Comparison of NCAA Divisions (.JPG)
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  • NCAA Core Courses Information
tHE BREAKdown
​​The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is smaller than the NCAA with about 300 schools, also all four-year institutions. It is split into two divisions, with NAIA Division I being competitively comparable to the NCAA’s Division II. NAIA schools at either level may offer athletic aid, the amount of which varies widely.
Each team, men’s and women’s, may distribute the equivalent of eight scholarships throughout the roster.
ADDITIONAL LINKS
​​NAIA Play Home
  • NAIA School Search
The breakdown
​​The National Junior College Athletic Association governs athletics at two-year schools across the nation. It too splits its roughly 525 schools into three divisions. Division I schools may offer up an athletic scholarship up to the full cost of attendance including room and board, Division II can offer up to the full cost of tuition and class fees and materials, while Division III does not offer athletic scholarships. Not every Division I or II school, however, must offer an athletic scholarship.
Both Division I and II schools may distribute 14 scholarships across the entire roster.
additional links
​NJCAA Recruiting Home
  • NJCAA School Search



things TO CONSIDER:

Choosing a school
Choosing a College – Questions to Ask
How to Choose A College That’s Right for You
Finding Your College Fit
Men's indoor
​The men’s collegiate indoor volleyball season occurs in the winter and early spring, typically from January to early May.
Men’s Indoor Volleyball Recruiting Overview
women's indoor
​he women’s collegiate indoor volleyball season occurs in the fall, typically from late August/early September to early December.
The ability for players to play both indoor and beach volleyball varies depending on the institution.
Women’s Indoor Volleyball Recruiting Overview
Recruiting
​Recruiting Contact and Calendar Definitions
The Ins and Outs of Camps, Combines and Other Summer Events
College Recruitment Timeline
College Recruiting and Club Tournaments
Your College Recruiting Questions Answered
Five Recruiting Tips from College Coaches
Creating a Recruiting Highlight Video
  • Webinar – How to Gain Exposure with Video
Potential college athletes may wish to use a recruiting service for help establishing a recruiting profile and reaching out to potential schools. Such companies providing this entirely optional service include Next College Student Athlete (paid) and University Athlete (free).
Men's beach
​Men’s collegiate beach volleyball is fledging, and there are currently six programs across the nation. These programs are new, and athletic scholarship availability depends on the institution.
View a complete list of men’s collegiate beach programs.
women's beach
​The women’s collegiate beach volleyball season occurs in the late winter and spring, typically from February to early May.
The ability for players to play both indoor and beach volleyball varies depending on the institution.
Women’s Beach Volleyball Recruiting Overview

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