Eastern Michigan Athletics
Volleyball Earns AVCA Voting Community Award
11/16/2020 10:30:00 AM | Volleyball
The Eagles were one of six teams in the MAC to be honored
LEXINGTON, Ky. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University volleyball program was recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) for exercising its civic duty through participation in the democratic process with the inaugural AVCA Voting Community Award, the organization announced Thursday, Nov. 12.
To receive this award, 100 percent of eligible student-athletes and coaches had to participate in the 2020 Presidential election.
"Our goal as leaders of young people is to model responsible behavior and instill good habits," said AVCA Executive Director Kathy DeBoer. "Whether it's the court, the classroom, or the voting booth, coaches matter in the lives of their players. This award is another way to highlight that fact."
NCAA Women's Division I teams led the way with 96 recipients, followed by NCAA Women's Division III with 41. In total 10 collegiate men's programs received the award. A total of 14 club and high school staffs also qualified based on their participation.
Eastern was one of six teams to represent the Mid-American Conference. Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Miami, and Western Michigan also received the award.
The AVCA Community Voting Award will be offered again in November of 2022, the next national election day.
About AVCA
The AVCA, with its headquarters in Lexington, Ky., is managed by Associations International. The mission of the AVCA is to advance the sport of volleyball with the AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development. With a membership of over 8,000 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and promoting the sport. Members include collegiate, high school, club, youth, and Olympic coaches, as well as volleyball club directors. The AVCA provides education to volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers. Further information is available at www.avca.org.
To receive this award, 100 percent of eligible student-athletes and coaches had to participate in the 2020 Presidential election.
"Our goal as leaders of young people is to model responsible behavior and instill good habits," said AVCA Executive Director Kathy DeBoer. "Whether it's the court, the classroom, or the voting booth, coaches matter in the lives of their players. This award is another way to highlight that fact."
NCAA Women's Division I teams led the way with 96 recipients, followed by NCAA Women's Division III with 41. In total 10 collegiate men's programs received the award. A total of 14 club and high school staffs also qualified based on their participation.
Eastern was one of six teams to represent the Mid-American Conference. Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Miami, and Western Michigan also received the award.
The AVCA Community Voting Award will be offered again in November of 2022, the next national election day.
About AVCA
The AVCA, with its headquarters in Lexington, Ky., is managed by Associations International. The mission of the AVCA is to advance the sport of volleyball with the AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development. With a membership of over 8,000 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and promoting the sport. Members include collegiate, high school, club, youth, and Olympic coaches, as well as volleyball club directors. The AVCA provides education to volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers. Further information is available at www.avca.org.
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