avcaVPI™: How to Use Validated Physical Metrics Testing to Monitor Player Development Kathy DeBoer, Executive Director, AVCA Kyle Norris, M.S., ATC, AVCA Biomechanics and Sport Science Consultant
Why develop the avcaVPI™?
What is the avcaVPI™? Eight (8) Metrics Two anthropomorphic Height Reach
What is the avcaVPI™? Eight (8) Metrics Six testing VB-related Athleticism Pro-agility (15-30-15) Acceleration (15 feet) Standing Vertical Jump Two-handed Block Touch Height of Attack Arm swing speed
What is the avcaVPI™? Algorithm Player receives a value based on variance of their score from the maximum – normal distribution curve based on 800+ college players Each test weighted equally
AVCA Testing Sites 2013 USAV Women’s National Team Tryout - 240 2013 NAIA National Championship - 240 2014 DI Spring Tournament - 120 2014 NJCAA Pre-season Tournament - 110 2014 DII Premier Tournament - 100
AVCA Testing Equipment SoloSpike VERT Brower Timing Device Stadiometer
AVCA Testing Team Kyle Norris, M.S., A.T.C. Kathy DeBoer, AVCA AVCA Staff
New Equipment
Case Study: Texas Women’s University VB
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2016: 9-20 2017: 16-18 2018: 18-13 TWU Volleyball
Volleyball 11/14/17 Seven signed to TWU volleyball
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