COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 12, 2023) – USA Volleyball coaches and staff will be presenting eight sessions at the AVCA Convention this week in Tampa. Plus, the USA Volleyball Show podcast team will also be on site, so look for them interviewing special guests throughout the week.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
- 6 p.m.: The USA Volleyball Show interview with Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Poulter (in the convention center)
Thursday, Dec. 14
- 10 a.m.: Marketplace opens (visit the USA Volleyball booth)
- 11 a.m.: The USA Volleyball Show interview with Olympic medalist Courtney Thompson (time tentative)
- 12:30-1:15 pm.: Beach Scouting and Analysis on International Athletes, with Beach National Team Performance Analyst Brian Hurler
- 2:45-3:45 p.m.: Parallels from the International Game: How We Should Train Collegiate Athletes, with Men’s National Team Head Coach John Speraw
- 4-5 p.m. Defense: Teaching How to Better Defend Shots, with Beach National Team Development Coach Scott Davenport
- 4-5 p.m.: Courtside Debrief: Q&A with John Speraw
Friday, Dec. 15
- 10:15 a.m.: The USA Volleyball Show interview with Excelsior Empire’s Hazel Goldstein
- 11:30 a.m.: The USA Volleyball Show interview with Beach National Team Development Coach Scott Davenport
- 10:30 a.m.: Marketplace opens (visit the USA Volleyball booth)
- 2:30 p.m.: The Art of Defense: Defensive Principles and Training Examples, with U.S. Women’s National Team Head Coach Karch Kiraly
- 3:45 p.m.: The USA Volleyball Show interview with McKendree Head Coach Nickie Sanlin in the AVCA Podcast Center
Saturday, Dec. 16
- 9 a.m.: Coaching Camp with Karch Kiraly (sign up in advance)
- 10:15 a.m.: Match Management Best Practices and How to Communicate Effectively During a Match, with Men’s Sitting Team Assistant Coach Joe Skinner
- 4 p.m. Scouting and Debriefing: Tools and Tweaks, with Karch Kiraly
USA Volleyball Show Interviews
Look for USA Volleyball Show hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson interviewing the following guests during the week at the convention center:
- Jordyn Poulter, Olympic gold medalist
- Nickie Sanlin, McKendree head coach
- Courtney Thompson, Two-time Olympic medalist
- Hazel Goldstein, Excelsior Empire commissioner
- Scott Davenport, USA Volleyball Beach National Team Development Coach