Learn from the best minds in the game
USA Volleyball is proud to partner with The Art of Coaching Volleyball (AOC), a trusted leader in coaching education for over 15 years, to help bring world-class volleyball education to coaches nationwide.
Starting in April, AOC is hosting a nationwide series of immersive coaching clinics that can be attended in person or online. These 1.5-day events are designed for coaches at every level and focus on what matters most: practical training, honest conversations, and ideas you can actually use with your team.
Each clinic brings top coaches into the gym for live, on-court demonstrations and dedicated Q&As, offering multiple perspectives on how to teach skills, systems, and culture. Whether you attend courtside or watch virtually, you’ll leave with actionable takeaways and lifetime on-demand access to every session.
🎟 Discounts for USAV Coaches:
Coaches in clinic host regions (Carolina, Great Lakes, NCVA, Iowa, Great Plains, North Texas) are eligible for an exclusive region-specific discount. Your region has already sent out this code – check with them if you haven’t received it.
All other coaches can use code AOCRVA20 to save 20% on any in-person or virtual ticket. Explore clinics and get discounted tickets here.
🗓 2026 In-Person Clinics:
Charlotte, NC – April 25-26
Chicago, IL – May 16-17
San Jose, CA – June 6-7
Des Moines, IA – Junes 13-14
Dallas, TX – July 18-19
(All clinics available in person or online, with lifetime on-demand access)
🏐 Presenting coaches include:
Russ Rose – 7-time NCAA Champion at Penn State
John Dunning – 5-time NCAA Champion at Stanford
Ben Josephson – Associate Head Coach, Texas
Sam Erger – Head Coach, SMU
Matt Ulmer – Head Coach, Kansas
Christy Johnson-Lynch – Head Coach, Iowa State
Mike Schall – Head Coach, UNC
Genny Volpe – Head Coach, Rice
Dan Conners – Head Coach, UC Davis
Marie Zidek – Head Coach, DePaul & Team USA U23
(and many more across club, high school, collegiate, and international levels)
🎓 What you’ll get at every AOC clinic:
On-court training sessions led by experienced coaches
Honest Q&As and coaching conversations
A comprehensive clinic handbook with drills and notes
Lifetime on-demand access to all sessions
Professional development / CEU hours
World-class education trusted by coaches nationwide for the past 15 years.
“I am extremely happy with the amount of knowledge I gained in this clinic. I signed up to learn new drills to run in my high school program but I left with new ideas for every aspect of coaching that will help me not only better train my athletes, but build a strong volleyball culture at my school. I look forward to implementing many of the ideas I learned in this clinic and appreciate the opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches in the game!”
Whether you’re looking for fresh drills, new strategies, or a spark of inspiration, AOC’s clinics will help you grow as a coach and better serve your athletes.
If an in-person clinic doesn’t fit your schedule, AOC also offers virtual clinics throughout the year focused on middle school, high school, club, and boys volleyball. Check out their full clinic lineup to find the clinic that suits your needs and redeem your USA coach discount (code AOCRVA20).
For questions, visit the AOC website or contact [email protected].
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USA Volleyball
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Colorado Springs, CO 80907
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