Men's Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award with Distinction

LEXINGTON, Ky.- More than 1,400 collegiate and high school volleyball programs maintained a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale), to earn the award for their classroom excellence during the recently completed academic year. 

The Juniata men's volleyball team earned the Team Academic Award for the fifth time in six years. They had the added distinction of being in the top 20% of grade point averages across more than 400 schools that compete in Division III.  

About the American Volleyball Coaches Association

The association's mission is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development. The membership includes more than 9,500 collegiate, professional, high school, club, and youth volleyball coaches—primarily in the United States. The AVCA represents women's volleyball, men's volleyball, and beach volleyball coaches and works to increase exposure and recognition for the sport of volleyball.