Deep in the Heart....of Texas!

The lineup of speakers and topics for the 16th annual PAVO Officials Convention is possibly the best ever!  Don't miss this opportunity!

December 15-17, 2011

Session highlights:

• A Verbal Judo expert will help with coach interactions by teaching about diffusing situations through conversation.
• Sand volleyball officiating - A classroom session for officials who want to gain knowledge about working NCAA sand volleyball events.  
• Vision training, presented by the professionals from iSports Vision, sure to help every official with their focus.
• Coordinator’s Breakfast - Meet Division I Conference Coordinators, hear their criteria for working in their conference, and get your questions answered as you meet in an informal, small group environment.
• Coordinator’s Panel – A select group of assignors and conference coordinators from all divisions and levels of play will discuss the ways officials can help (or diminish) their chances of inclusion or advancement on conference rosters.
• National Coordinator Joan Powell will be on a panel with the Regional Advisors to discuss the recent developments in the new NCAA Central Hub website and other NCAA policies and procedures that will affect collegiate officials.
• Coaches Panel - Hear from coaches from a variety levels of play and learn more about the coach-official relationship from their side of the fence.
• Semi-final Analysis - Watch highlights of the two semi-final matches with video replay including slow motion and stop action, and discuss calls made and the performance of the officials working at the highest level of our game.
• Reception and Awards Banquet - Network, meet and greet officials and leaders of volleyball from across the country, and share in the recognition of the recipients of this year’s PAVO awards.
• Board Chair Assembly and USAV Referee Chair Assembly - Meetings for the grass roots leadership to share ideas and concerns about officiating, recruiting, mentoring, legal and insurance issues, and more.

Register now!

Discounted early registration period ends November 15! 

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PAVO-sponsored food drive:

PAVO members are some of the most concerned and generous people we know.  With that in mind, PAVO is hosting a food drive to "give back" to the people of San Antonio.  Click here to get more information on this effort - you can participate in the food drive effort whether or not you are able to come to San Antonio!