Premieres January 9, 2027
Register to watch live or on demand
Get prepared for the upcoming boys volleyball season with skills, systems, and mindset training from some of the best in the game
Get everything you need for boys season in one day
This clinic brings together some of the greatest minds in boys and men’s volleyball to deliver training designed specifically for the boys game. From innovative drills to proven systems, you’ll gain the tools and confidence you need to start your season strong and keep building all the way to nationals.
Learn from top coaches on the court
See how elite boys coaches structure practices, teach skills, and interact with players, then apply their proven methods to your own team.
Get your questions answered
Stick around after each session for live Q&As where you can ask about training methods or get advice that applies directly to your own team.
Take home notes and drills in the clinic handbook
Follow along with a digital handbook of key takeaways from every session and keep it as a reference guide throughout the season.
Watch every session on your schedule
Replay multi-angle video of every session on demand whenever your schedule allows, and keep access for life.
Earn continuing education hours
Need CEUs? You’ll receive a downloadable certificate documenting your clinic hours that can be submitted for professional development credit.
Earn continuing education hours
Need CEUs? You’ll receive a downloadable certificate documenting your clinic hours that can be submitted for professional development credit.
Learn from the greatest minds in boys and men’s volleyball
These presenters have trained Olympians, won NCAA and club championships, and developed the next generation of elite boys players. Now they’re here to share their systems, drills, and coaching wisdom with you. No matter your background or level, you’ll leave this clinic inspired and equipped to bring out the best in your athletes.
Karch Kiraly
Head Coach, U.S. Men’s National Team
3-time Olympic Gold Medalist
Karch Kiraly is one of volleyball’s all-time greats, winning three Olympic gold medals as a player in indoor and beach volleyball. As head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team, he led the program to its first-ever Olympic gold in Tokyo (2021). Named head coach of the Men’s team in 2024, Kiraly is now preparing the program for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
Karch Kiraly
Head Coach, U.S. Men’s National Team
3-time Olympic Gold Medalist
Karch Kiraly is one of volleyball’s all-time greats, winning three Olympic gold medals as a player in indoor and beach volleyball. As head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team, he led the program to its first-ever Olympic gold in Tokyo (2021). Named head coach of the Men’s team in 2024, Kiraly is now preparing the program for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
Learn from the greatest minds in boys and men’s volleyball
These presenters have trained Olympians, won NCAA and club championships, and developed the next generation of elite boys players. Now they’re here to share their systems, drills, and coaching wisdom with you. No matter your background or level, you’ll leave this clinic inspired and equipped to bring out the best in your athletes.
Karch Kiraly
U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach,
3-time Olympic Gold Medalist
Andy Halaz
High Performance STL
Boys Director
Matt McCarthy
Pipeline Volleyball Club
Boys Director
Tony Jalan
Mamba Volleyball Club
Club Director
Niko Lambert
Winter Park Volleyball Club
18s Head Coach
Victoria Henson
MAVS Volleyball
18s Head Coach
The Virtual Clinic Schedule
Saturday, January 9
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT
Sample schedule and topics are listed below. Actual event schedule will be posted soon. All times are listed in Pacific Time.
9:00 AM
Welcome & Clinic Introduction
9:10 AM
Ball control
9:40 AM
Serve receive systems work
10:10 AM
Q&A
10:20 AM
Break
10:30 AM
Attacking with power
11:00 AM
Practice planning
11:30 AM
Q&A
11:40 AM
Lunch break
12:10 PM
Drills for training defense
12:40 PM
Setter training
1:10 PM
Q&A
1:20 PM
Break
1:30 PM
Speeding up your offense
2:00 PM
Improving out-of-system training
2:30 PM
Q&A
2:40 PM
Break
2:50 PM
Server training
3:20 PM
Team drills
3:50 PM
Q&A
4:00 PM
Clinic wrap-up
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16 Years of Clinics, by the Numbers
Since 2011, The Art of Coaching Volleyball has brought together coaches from every level of the game to learn, connect, and grow. Our clinics have become a trusted space for sharing ideas, sparking inspiration, and shaping better coaching for thousands of teams.
40+
Cities
150+
Presenting Coaches
3k+
Coaching Sessions
15k+
Attendees
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does a virtual ticket include?
Here’s what’s included when you purchase a virtual ticket:
- Access to the live clinic stream
- The opportunity to ask the clinicians questions in the live Q&As after each session
- A printable handbook PDF full of drills and notes from the clinicians
- A certificate showing time spent at the clinic that can be submitted for continuing education hours
- On-demand access to the virtual clinic recording for life
- Additional bonus sessions available to watch on demand after the clinic
- Access to discounts on gear and tools from AOC and its partners
Will this clinic help me if I'm new to coaching?
Definitely! This clinic is a great way to kick off your coaching journey. You’ll walk away with dozens of useful ideas, drills and strategies you can implement with you team, along with a network of fellow coaches you can tap into in the future.
What about if I’ve been coaching for decades?
Fantastic! This is a great opportunity for you to both share your own knowledge and pick up some fresh ideas from your peers and the presenting coaches.
Will I have to stay at my computer the whole day?
Not if you don’t want to! You have the option to come and go as you please. You can choose the sessions that most interest you and take a break whenever you need, or participate from start to finish. You can even close your computer and exit the clinic, then rejoin at a later time. Whatever works best for you.
When will the clinicians address questions?
They’ll be answering questions live at the end of every session period. There will be a short period dedicated to questions with the presenting coach before moving on to the next session.
What if I can't watch all/any of the clinic live?
That’s okay! We know coaches have busy schedules and the clinic date might not be available for everyone. Immediately after the live clinic ends we’ll add all of the recorded sessions to the AOC website where you can watch them on demand. If you purchase a clinic ticket, we’ll send you an email as soon as they’re ready to watch.
What technology do I need in order to participate?
All you need is a device that can connect to Zoom (computer, tablet, etc.). You can join from your smartphone, but the screen might not be big enough to give you the best clinic experience.
Can I participate if I’m not in the U.S.?
Definitely! Coaches all over the world have different methods of coaching, and this is a great format to learn and share new ideas. If you want to watch and join in the discussion live, you just need to be able to be on your computer between 9am and 4pm Pacific Time on the day of the clinic.
Will Premium members get free access to the clinic recordings?
No, Premium members will not be able to access the footage from the clinic unless they’ve purchased access. By purchasing a clinic ticket, you get to watch the event live and also get access to watch it on demand for life. Premium members receive a 10% discount off all clinic options: in-person tickets, virtual tickets and on-demand clinics.
How do I watch the bonus sessions?
The bonus sessions will be available to watch online after the clinic ends. All of the videos to be posted to the website immediately after the clinic concludes, and we’ll send an email out to let you know as soon as they’re ready. They’ll be added directly into your account and you can access them by going to Clinic Video from your account dashboard.
Are there any discounts available for clinic tickets?
AOC Premium members and JVA Members both receive a 10% discount on tickets, and they are stackable if you’re a member of both. Both discounts require a code to be entered during checkout. Discount codes can be found in your account dashboard under My Discounts. Limit one discount per purchase.
Where can I find a receipt showing what I paid?
When you purchase a ticket, a receipt will be emailed to you stating the amount paid. You can also sign in to your account and go here to view all of your past store purchases. If you cannot access your receipt either of these ways, please reach out to volleyball@theartofcoaching.com for assistance.
What is the refund policy?
Virtual ticket refund policy: You can receive a full refund of your virtual ticket up until 24 hours before the day of the clinic. Refund requests after the 24 hour mark will not be granted. For example, if the clinic begins on April 4, you can request a refund up until the end of the day on April 2.
Presented by AOC in partnership with the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA).
The JVA’s mission is to promote the growth of youth and junior volleyball through program and resource development, education and events. They offer Club Directors, Club Coaches and Junior Volleyball Educators all the tools needed for a successful junior volleyball club, tournament and program.
Learn more about how your club can benefit from joining the JVA here.
