PAVO - Professional Association of Volleyball Officials

PAVO Welcomes New Deputy Executive Director.

Meet PAVO's New Deputy Executive Director - Daphne Nelson Email from PAVO Read the Full Press Release [Ashburn, VA] — [August 22, 2026] — Professional Association of Volleyball Officials (PAVO) announces the hiring of Daphne Nelson as the next Deputy Executi

The PAVO family extends our deepest condolences to Steve Thorpe and his family on the passing of his father, Curtis Arthur Thorpe.

Steve has been a vital, long-standing member of our community, serving with incredible dedication in leadership and earning the respect and friendship of so many across our organization. Our thoughts, hearts, and prayers are with Steve and his loved ones during this difficult time.

Please join us in lifting up the Thorpe family with love, strength, and support.

May Curtis rest in peace.

🚨 Calling our Volleyball Family 🚨

If you’ve spent any time around the volleyball community—especially in the NY/NJ/CT area or at major national events—chances are you know Craig Boston.

Maybe you know him as the guy working tirelessly behind the scenes, spending long hours assembling, repairing, and taking down countless net systems. Maybe you know him from his time refereeing DII and DIII NCAA matches, line judging at all levels (including DI), or as a former college men’s coach. At 57 years old, Craig has dedicated his life to our sport in the most kind, thoughtful, and generous ways imaginable.

Now, Craig needs our help.

Within the past week, while working a youth volleyball camp in South Dakota, Craig suffered a devastating stroke. Currently, half of his body is paralyzed, and he is unable to speak.

To make an unimaginably hard situation even more difficult, Craig is hospitalized in a state far from his home in Yonkers, NY, without nearby family. Like many hardworking people of modest means, Craig had to give up his health insurance when purchasing coverage through the portal became too difficult and expensive to maintain. Consequently, he is facing this medical emergency entirely out of pocket.

Craig's sister has organized a GoFundMe. While his volleyball family has started to contribute quickly and generously, he has a massive mountain to climb. Stroke rehabilitation and long-term care are incredibly expensive, and Craig is facing this without a safety net.

Please consider donating to help a man who has given so much time, sweat, and love to our sport. If you are not in a position to donate, please SHARE this post to help spread the word. Let’s rally behind Craig and get him the care he desperately needs. 🏐❤️

👉 Donate here: https://gofund.me/d63085bda

In observance of the July 4th Federal holiday, the Central Office will be closed on Friday July 3 and will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, July 6.

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In observance of the Juneteenth Federal Holiday, the PAVO Central office will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026.

This day marks a significant milestone in American history, reminding us of the importance of freedom and equality. Acknowledging such milestones is crucial in fostering a supportive officiating community. We encourage everyone to reflect on the values of diversity and inclusion this Juneteenth.