North Carolina State University Athletics
Hampton-Keith to Present at 2017 AVCA Convention
12/11/2017 1:58:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Second-year Wolfpack head coach to speak at AVCA Convention
LEXINGTON, Ky. – NC State Head Coach Linda Hampton-Keith will be presenting at the 2017 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Convention held this week in Kansas City, Mo., from December 13-17. The annual event is the largest gathering of volleyball coaches in the world for education, networking, and social events.
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The second-year Wolfpack coach will be presenting on 'Making the Transition from Assistant to Head Coach: Next Steps and Considerations for Your New Role' as one of nearly 100 presenters from across the globe. Industry leaders and coaches from the every level of the sport for both genders in indoor and beach volleyball will converge on the Kansas City Convention Center to instruct and learn from their peers.
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This season, Hampton-Keith and her staff led NC State to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012 and the Wolfpack earned the program's first win in the NCAA Tournament with a 3-2 victory against Oregon State. The Pack also broke the program record for Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) wins with 15 and compiled a perfect 10-0 record in ACC home matches for the first time in program history.
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USA Women's and Men's National Team Head Coaches Karch Kiraly and John Speraw have sessions, while four-time Olympic Medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings will meet attendees and take pictures. In addition, club, high school, and college coaching legends have on-court presentations and panel discussions focusing on the on-court technical aspect of the sport as well as off-court issues.
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Kansas City will be the epicenter of volleyball in the United States in December, where it will also serve as the site for the NCAA Championship and the Under Armour High School All-America Match & Skills Competition at the Sprint Center. Also, the best college volleyball players and the top coaches in the country will be honored at the AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet and Jostens Coaches Honors Luncheon, respectively.
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With more than 2,500 coaches, administrators, and exhibitors expected to be in attendance, this convention is widely regarded as a must-attend in the volleyball community. More than 300 high school volleyball players will be there for a weekend of education and participate in the showcase to display their skills in front of hundreds of college coaches.
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Hampton-Keith was selected to serve on the AVCA Board of Directors earlier this year, assuming the role of Education and Publications Representative.
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For more information about the AVCA Convention, please visit the website.
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The second-year Wolfpack coach will be presenting on 'Making the Transition from Assistant to Head Coach: Next Steps and Considerations for Your New Role' as one of nearly 100 presenters from across the globe. Industry leaders and coaches from the every level of the sport for both genders in indoor and beach volleyball will converge on the Kansas City Convention Center to instruct and learn from their peers.
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This season, Hampton-Keith and her staff led NC State to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012 and the Wolfpack earned the program's first win in the NCAA Tournament with a 3-2 victory against Oregon State. The Pack also broke the program record for Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) wins with 15 and compiled a perfect 10-0 record in ACC home matches for the first time in program history.
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USA Women's and Men's National Team Head Coaches Karch Kiraly and John Speraw have sessions, while four-time Olympic Medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings will meet attendees and take pictures. In addition, club, high school, and college coaching legends have on-court presentations and panel discussions focusing on the on-court technical aspect of the sport as well as off-court issues.
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Kansas City will be the epicenter of volleyball in the United States in December, where it will also serve as the site for the NCAA Championship and the Under Armour High School All-America Match & Skills Competition at the Sprint Center. Also, the best college volleyball players and the top coaches in the country will be honored at the AVCA All-America/Players of the Year Banquet and Jostens Coaches Honors Luncheon, respectively.
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With more than 2,500 coaches, administrators, and exhibitors expected to be in attendance, this convention is widely regarded as a must-attend in the volleyball community. More than 300 high school volleyball players will be there for a weekend of education and participate in the showcase to display their skills in front of hundreds of college coaches.
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Hampton-Keith was selected to serve on the AVCA Board of Directors earlier this year, assuming the role of Education and Publications Representative.
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For more information about the AVCA Convention, please visit the website.
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