The mission of the American Volleyball Coaches Association is to advance the sport of volleyball and its coaches. AVCA Vision: Volleyball becomes a mainstream sport in America and the AVCA is the epicenter for leadership, advocacy and professional development. The following core values shall guide the AVCA in the attainment of its goals: *Diversity - We are inclusive of all levels of our sport and value the diversity of our members and other stakeholders. *Integrity - We set and demonstrate the highest standards both for the coaching profession and our organization. *Service - We are knowledgeable and accessible. We listen and share. We put our people first, without compromising standares, policies and quality. *Influence - We represent a strong voice for the profession and the sport promoting exposure, understanding and appreciation for the game of volleyball.