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AVCA CONVENTION CAP COURSE

December 15, 2009 to December 20, 2009 - Tampa, Florida, United States

December 15 - 20, 2009

Host: USAV & AVCA at AVCA Annual Convention
Level: IMPACT/Instructor Training, CAP Level I & II, BCAP & VCAP Clinics/Instructor Training
Site: Tampa Convention Center and others TBD
Location: Tampa Bay Convention Center 333 S Franklin St Tampa, FL 33602-5331
AVCA Convention Daily Schedule
FAQ for more INFO

In order to participate in the USAV-CAP courses & programs offered in conjunction with the AVCA Annual Convention you must register for BOTH events through the USA Volleyball website. However, if you have already registered online with the AVCA you can still just register online for USAV.

STEP 1: Be sure to read the descriptions of the course offerings in Tampa below and identify which AVCA Convention option and which CAP Course Level you will register for. Remember that CAP Level I is open to ANY coach; CAP II is only open to currently certified Level I coaches. IMPACT and VCAP Conditioning Clinics are open to any coach. IMPACT Instructors and VCAP Instructor Trainings are open to pre-approved candidates only.

STEP TWO: Click on the AVCA Registration Form link on this page. Register for one of the AVCA Convention options (either the Weekend Convention OR the FULL Convention) by filling in the information on that form… you can also add extras like Match Tickets, Pre-Convention Seminar, Golf Tournament, etc. on this form. ALL CAP students will need to stay through Sunday at 5 pm to complete their certification by attending the CAP-Only sessions that day.

STEP THREE: Print a copy of the completed AVCA Registration Form for your records by clicking the PRINT THIS FORM button, then click the EMAIL THIS FORM button at the top of the first page to submit your registration to the AVCA (USAV-CAP will be copied).

STEP FOUR: Next, on this web page, choose your CAP Registration Membership Category (see below) and click to complete the registration for your CAP Course Level, IMPACT and VCAP Clinics. Remember that CAP Students must attend the CAP-Only sessions on Sunday December 20th (ending at 5 pm) to complete their certification.

Please Click the 1st statement that applies to you:

YES I want to register for the Beach CAP course in Tampa

YES I am interested in attending the VCAP INSTRUCTOR Training

YES I am a CURRENT Member of Florida Region Volleyball

YES I am a CURRENT Florida Schoolastic High School or Middle School Coach

YES I am a CURRENT Member of BOTH AVCA and USAV/Regions

YES I am a CURRENT Member of EITHER AVCA or USAV/Regions

YES I am NEITHER a Member of AVCA or USAV/Regions

STEP FIVE: Once you have identified your Registration Category above, choose either CAP Level I (open to all coaches) or CAP Level II (open to current CAP Level I coaches) to add to your shopping cart. You may also select the IMPACT Clinic or VCAP Conditioning Clinic, or if pre-approved you may select the IMPACT Instructor or VCAP Instructor Training. Proceed to checkout and payment for your CAP Course and clinics/trainings.

Be sure to check your email for confirmation notices from both the AVCA and USAV-CAP.

Any questions please contact Andy.Pai@usav.org

FULL Convention+CAP allows coaches to attend any open AVCA meeting or session (including CAP sessions) beginning Wed Dec 16 through Sat evening on Dec 19 (CAP students must also attend the off-site CAP-Only sessions on Sunday Dec 20). The CAP Level I course is open to all coaches. The CAP Level II course is open to all previously accredited Level I coaches for initial Level II accredidation or to previously accreditated Level II coaches who wish to re-accredit. This registration includes all banquets, receptions, educational sessions, meetings and Volleyball Marketplace. Does NOT include Pre-convention Seminar, Golf Tournament, Texas Hold’Em Party, Under Armour® All-America Match tickets, Championship Match Party or Semi-Final/Championship match tickets! Coaches may ADD-ON these items and/or ADD-ON the IMPACT or VCAP Conditioning Clinics, or if qualified may add on the IMPACT Instructor Training and/or the VCAP Instructor Training.

Weekend-Only Convention+CAP allows coaches to attend any open CAP/AVCA meeting or session beginning Fri Dec 18 through Sat evening on Dec 19 (CAP students must also attend the off-site CAP-Only sessions on Sunday Dec 20). The CAP Level I course is open to all coaches. The CAP Level II course is open to all previously accredited Level I coaches for initial Level II accredidation or to previously accreditated Level II coaches who wish to re-accredit. This registration includes the Friday Player of the Year Banquet and the Spalding Reception and Coaches Tournament. This registration does NOT include party/reception/banquet tickets on other days, Pre-Convention Seminar, Golf tournament, Texas Hold’Em Party, Under Armour® All-America Match tickets, Championship Match Party or Semi-Final/Championship match tickets! Coaches may ADD-ON these items and/or ADD-ON the IMPACT or VCAP Conditioning Clinics, or if qualified may add on the IMPACT Instructor Training and/or the VCAP Instructor Training.

The IMPACT Instructor Training is open to currently accredited Level II or higher coaches, who have been recommended by their Region Office. This training will be held on Tuesday, December 15; check-in will be at 3:30pm; training runs from 4:00pm until 10:00pm
The on-site IMPACT Clinic will be held on Tuesday, December 15; check-in will be at 4:30pm; the Clinic will be held from 5:00pm - 9:00pm and is open to all coaches. This Clinic will certify coaches to coach within the USAV Junior Club system and will also meet the "Foundations Course" requirement for CAP Level I purposes. This stand-alone clinic is available for an additional registration fee.
The VCAP Clinics are stand alone 4-hour sessions that are also open to all coaches for an additional registration fee. The12 Week Off-Season version of the VCAP clinic will be held the evening of Sunday, December 20 from 5:00pm until 10:00pm. Coaches may register to attend the VCAP Clinic either as a stand-alone event or as an add-on to thier CAP at the Convention
VCAP Instructor Class: Volleyball Conditioning Instructor Training class is open to all Strength & Conditioning coaches/ professionals and Volleyball Coaches with an interest in conditioning volleyball athletes in a volleyball-specific manner. This VCAP Training will certify coaches to teach USAV VCAP Clinics to their local volleyball athletes and coaches, as well as possibly be hired by the USAV-CAP National Office to teach such Clinics across the US. Sessions will be held on the afternoon of Thursday Dec. 17th through 5:30pm Saturday Dec. 19th.
BCAP Clinic Descripton Link: On-court and in-classroom hands-on learning. The emphasis of BCAP Basic is on Teaching the Skills of the Game. Sessions include but are not limited to practicum in Teaching the Fundamental Skills (with Cadre feedback), Motor Skill Learning Theory, Coaching Principles/Foundations, Developing the Coaching Philosophy, the USAV Code of Ethics and Legal Duties, Drill Design and Implementation, Practice Preparation and Execution, Basic Offensive/Defensive/Serve Receive Organization Systems, etc. Additional Module topics may vary.

CADRE/Clinicians:

Bill Neville, USA Volleyball Gold Medal Men's Volleyball Coach
Hugh McCutcheon-USA Women's National Team Head Coach
Alan Knipe- USA Men's National Team Head Coach
Karch Kiraly- USA Women's National Team Assistant Coach
Ceceile Reynauad, Former Florida State Women's Volleyball Coach
John Kessel, USA Volleyball Director of Membership
Bill Hamiter, USA Volleyball Men's & Women's Paralympic Head Coach
Pati Rolf, East Carolina Women's Head Volleyball Coach
Don Burroughs- USAV Master IMPACT Instructor & current University of Findlay Assistant Coach
Stu Sherman, Former Graceland Men's Volleyball Coach
Robert Brown, VCI, Master VCAP Instructor, Robert Brown's Sport Complex, Dallas TX
Diana Cole, USA Volleyball Director of Education