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Check out the AHSVCA's new website at avca.org/ahsvca!!

2026-27 AHSVCA Awards Timeline

AHSVCA/AVCA membership is required to nominate & receive AHSVCA & AVCA awards.

Nominations are open for the 2026-27 AHSVCA Preseason Players to Watch List from July 27, to August 7.

  • Each AHSVCA/AVCA member coach can nominate UP TO FOUR (4) eligible student-athletes
  • Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Alabama high school athletes are eligible
  • Coaches MUST be a AHSVCA/AVCA active member to nominate.

Need to check your membership status? Log in to your AHSVCA/AVCA membership account to check your membership status, or click here to renew your membership.

AHSVCA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Announcement

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA (June 1, 2026) – The Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association (AHSVCA) is adding five members to its Hall of Fame: Gretchen Boykin, Kittilax “Apple” Kridakorn, Rebecca “Becky” Lee, Tanya Lybarger Childers, and Warren House. These highly regarded volleyball coaches have made significant contributions to advancement of high school volleyball in Alabama.

The Class of 2026 was selected by the AHSVCA Board of Directors and AHSVCA Awards and Recognition Committee from nominations submitted by AHSVCA member coaches and others involved in the Alabama high school volleyball community.  The induction ceremony will be held during the 2026 AHSAA Summer Conference – Volleyball Coaching School following the 2nd set of the All Star Match on Thursday, July 23, at the Montgomery Multiplex at Cramton Bowl (1037 Pelham Street, Montgomery, AL).  Learn more.

AHSVCA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Nominations Open April 1-15

The AHSVCA recognizes those who have reached the pinnacle of their profession and the sport of volleyball, by naming them to the AHSVCA Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors those who have made significant contributions to high school volleyball in Alabama.  Alabama high school volleyball coaches and contributors (i.e. trainers, administrators, officials, sportswriters, junior high coaches, association contributors, etc.) can be nominated.
Nominations are valid for three years, so don’t wait to recognize someone deserving.
 
Thank you for helping us celebrate those who have shaped Alabama high school volleyball! 
  • CLICK HERE for the Criteria for Nominees and to view our volleyball legends already inducted into the AHSVCA Hall of Fame.

2025-26 AHSVCA POST-SEASON AWARDS 

MONTGOMERY, AL (November 3, 2025) – The Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association is pleased to announce its 2025-26 Coaches of the Year, Players of the Year and All-State Teams.  AHSVCA awards were voted on by AHSVCA member coaches.

SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS:

  • Use one of the templates below to create an 2025-26 AHSVCA All-State individual player photo card for social media:
  • DOWNLOAD Player of the Year graphics to share on social media
  • DOWNLOAD Coach of the Year graphics to share on social media

Congratulations to all those honored with postseason awards. View the 2025-26 AHSVCA All-State Teams, Player of the Year and Coach of the Year award recipients by school classification.

2025-26 AHSVCA PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Congratulations to the 2025-26 AHSVCA Player of the Year award recipients!! The Player of the Year award recipients were nominated and selected by AHSVCA member head coaches in each school classification.  Players were selected based on their leadership, attitude on the court, athletic skills, academic achievement and work ethic in the gym.  CLICK HERE to read their bios and download graphics to share on social media.

  • Class 1A - Annie Ricard, Faith Christian School - 5’11” Junior | OH | HS Head Coach: Michaella Edwards
  • Class 1A - Kaylee Norton, Faith Christian School - 5’2” Freshman | S  HS Head Coach: Michaella Edwards
  • Class 2A – Ella Parris, Pleasant Valley High School - 5’7” Senior | MB | HS Head Coach: Jennifer Mann
  • Class 2A - Madison Schwabe, Pleasant Valley High School - 5’7” Senior | OH | HS Head Coach: Jennifer Mann
  • Class 3A - Melissa Patel, Mobile Christian School - 5’4” Senior | L/DS | HS Head Coach: Mallory Boyington
  • Class 4A - Nevaeh Gaidurgis, Cherokee County High School - 5’8” Senior | MB | HS Head Coach: Tiffany Rieger
  • Class 5A - Mary George Vandergriff, Guntersville High School - 5’8” Senior | S | HS Head Coach: Melissa-Paul Gardner
  • Class 6A - Cailyn Boykin, Spanish Fort High School - 5’8” Junior | S | HS Head Coach: Gretchen Boykin
  • Class 7A - Alice Wood, McGill-Toolen Catholic High School - 5’9” Junior | S | HS Head Coach: Kate Wood

2025-26 AHSVCA COACHES OF THE YEAR

Congratulations the 2025-26 AHSVCA Coaches of the Year!!  The Coach of the Year recipients were nominated by their fellow Alabama girls volleyball coaches. AHSVCA members voted to select the award recipients. CLICK HERE to read their bios and download graphics to share on social media.

  • Class 1A - Ginger McArthur, Fayetteville School
  • Class 2A - Jennifer Mann, Pleasant Valley High School
  • Class 3A - Beverly Barron, Dadeville High School
  • Class 4A - Kaylon Cantrell, Prattville Christian Academy
  • Class 5A - Melissa-Paul Gardner, Guntersville High School
  • Class 6A - Justin Kisor, Spain Park High School
  • Class 7A - April Marsh, Austin High School Volleyball

Vote Now for 2025-26 AHSVCA All-State and Coach of the Year: October 15-22!

AHSVCA/AVCA active membership is required to vote. Still need to join the AHSVCA/AVCA or renew your membership so your vote can count? Join online now!

ALL-STATE Voting Instructions:

EACH AHSVCA MEMBER HEAD COACH MAY SUBMIT ONE ALL-STATE VOTING BALLOT BY CLICKING ON YOUR CLASS BELOW. You may only vote for All-State in your school classification.

LEARN MORE about the All-State nominees.
 

ALL-STATE Selection Process:

  • Voting ballots received from AHSVCA varsity head coach members will determine All-State Teams.
  • Up to 25 student-athletes with the highest vote totals in each class will receive All-State.
  • Player of the Year will be awarded per class to the athlete with the highest vote total.
     

COACH OF THE YEAR Voting Instructions & Selection Process:

ALL AHSVCA MEMBER COACHES MAY VOTE FOR ONE COACH OF THE YEAR IN EACH SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION. Coaches are NOT required to vote in every class.

  • Coach of the Year will be selected for each class.
  • Voting is not necessary for Classes 1A, 2A, and 3A, as each class has a single outstanding nominee.
  • LEARN MORE about the Coach of the Year nominees.

2025-26 AHSVCA All-State and Coach of the Year Nominations Open

Submit your nominations from September 29 to October 12, 2025, for 2025-26 Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association (AHVCA) All-State and Coach of the Year. Awards will be selected by class. AHSVCA/AVCA active membership is required to nominate.

  • NOMINATE ALL-STATE - Each varsity head coach member can nominate UP TO FOUR eligible student-athletes for All-State. Athletes do NOT have to be from your school/team, but MUST be from your class and received some recognition this season. 
     
  • NOMINATE COACH OF THE YEAR - All member coaches may nominate to Coach of the Year in any school classification. Members may nominate more than one coach. Coach of the Year nominees must be an active member. 

Nominations must be submitted by Sunday, October 12.

2025-26 AHSVCA Preseason Watch List Announcement

Montgomery, AL (August 18, 2025) – The Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association (AHSVCA) is pleased to announce its 2025-26 AHSVCA Preseason Student-Athletes to Watch List. This year's Watch List honors 327 student-athletes from high schools through the state.

The Preseason Watch List sets the stage for the AHSVCA All-State and Player of the Year awards programs named later this fall.

Make sure to mark your calendar, 2025-26 AHSVCA All-State and Coach of the Year nominations will be open September 29, to October 10. To participate in these awards programs, AHSVCA/AVCA Membership is required.

Congratulations to this year's Watch List student-athletes!!

2025-26 AHSVCA Preseason Watch List Nominations Open

2025-26 AHSVCA Preseason Players to Watch List nominations are open Monday, July 28, until Sunday, August 10.

  • Each AHSVCA/AVCA member coach can nominate UP TO FOUR (4) eligible student-athletes
  • Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Alabama high school athletes are eligible
  • Coaches MUST be a AHSVCA/AVCA active member to nominate.

Need to check your membership status? Log in to your AHSVCA/AVCA membership account to check your membership status, or click here to renew your membership.

*NOTE: Coaches must nominate student-athletes for the AHSVCA Preseason Watch List using the AHSVCA Preseason Watch List Nomination Form to be eligible for the AHSVCA Preseason Watch List. AHSVCA/AVCA active member coaches wishing to nominate their student-athletes for the AHSVCA Watch List and AVCA Phenom/All-America Watch Lists MUST submit both the AHSVCA Watch List Nomination Form AND the AVCA Phenom/All-America Watch Lists Nomination Form.
 
For questions about AVCA Awards, please email AHSVCA President Amy Patterson. 

2024-25 Alabama AVCA - AHSVCA Awards Report

DOWNLOAD the 2024-25 Alabama AVCA - AHSVCA Awards Report including the below awards.

  • 2025-26 AHSVCA Awards Timeline
  • AHSVCA Leadership
  • AHSVCA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inductees
  • 2024-25 AHSVCA Coaches of the Year, Players of the Year, and All-State Teams
  • 2024 AVCA Team Academic Awards
  • 2024 AVCA Best and Brightest Awards
  • 2024 AVCA Region Coach of the Year
  • 2024 AVCA Thirty Under 30 High School
  • 2024 AVCA Victory Club
  • 2024 AVCA/USA Today Super 25 High School National and Region Poll Rankings
  • 2024 AVCA/MaxPreps Player of the Year
  • 2024 AVCA Phenom Watch List
  • 2024 AVCA All-American Watch Lists
  • 2024 AVCA Girls High School All-Region Team
  • 2024 AVCA Girls High School All-Americans

2025 AHSVCA Hall of Fame Announcement

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA (June 2, 2025) – The Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association (AHSVCA) is adding five members to its Hall of Fame: Barbara Henry, David Clark, Janie Wiggins, Pam Robinson and Ryan Roberson. These highly regarded volleyball coaches have made significant contributions to advancement of high school volleyball in Alabama.

The Class of 2025 was selected by the AHSVCA Board of Directors and AHSVCA Awards and Recognition Committee from nominations submitted by AHSVCA member coaches and others involved in the Alabama high school volleyball community.  The induction ceremony will be held during the 2025 AHSVCA Summer Conference – Volleyball Coaching School following the 2nd set of the All Star Match on Thursday, July 24, at the Montgomery Multiplex at Cramton Bowl (1037 Pelham Street, Montgomery, AL).

CLICK HERE to view a list of the AHSVCA Hall of Fame members, and DOWNLOAD the AHSVCA Hall of Fame Announcement.  DOWNLOAD/SHARE infographics to honor AHSVCA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees on social media.  Please read below for the Class of 2025 inductees’ bios

2024-25 AHSVCA ALL-STATE TEAMS, PLAYERS OF THE YEAR AND COACHES OF THE YEAR!!

MONTGOMERY, AL (November 4, 2024) – The Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association is pleased to announce its 2024-25 All-State Teams, Players of the Year and Coaches of the Year.  AHSVCA awards were voted on by AHSVCA member coaches.

2024-25 AHSVCA ALL-STATE TEAMS

Congratulations to the 2024-25 AHSVCA All-State Teams!!  CLICK HERE for more information on All-State Teams, including to save and download All-State Teams and individual player awards infographics.

  • AHSVCA All-State Team Certificates are available to download and print from the AVCA Certificate Database (includes First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention)
  • Click on your school classification below to view the 2024-25 AHSVCA All-State First Teams by Class, including downloadable individual player photo cards (First Team athletes only)

2024-25 AHSVCA PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

  • CLASS 1A - Kenleigh McArthur, Fayetteville High School
  • CLASS 2A - AnnaClaire Free, GW Long High School
  • CLASS 3A - Alanah Fitch, Ohatchee High School
  • CLASS 4A - Addy Gustafson, Madison County High School
  • CLASS 5A - Harper Howell, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School
  • CLASS 6A - Addi Vinson, Montgomery Academy
  • CLASS 7A - Alice Wood, McGill-Toolen Catholic High School

2024-25 AHSVCA COACHES OF THE YEAR

Congratulations the 2024-25 AHSVCA Coaches of the Year! CLICK HERE to read their bios.

  • CLASS 1A - Ricky Austin, Spring Garden High School
  • CLASS 2A - Jennifer Mann, Pleasant Valley High School
  • CLASS 3A - Meredith Donald, St. Luke's Episcopal School
  • CLASS 4A - Jana Killen, Deshler High School
  • CLASS 5A - Emily Logan, Priceville High School
  • CLASS 6A - Perry Robinson, Pelham High School
  • CLASS 7A - Kate Wood, McGill-Toolen Catholic High School

vote for 2024-25 AHSVCA All-State Team and Coach of the Year: October 16-23!

COACH OF THE YEAR Voting Instructions & Selection Process:

  • ALL AHSVCA MEMBER COACHES MAY VOTE FOR ONE COACH OF THE YEAR IN EACH SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION. Coaches are NOT required to vote in every class.
  • Coach of the Year will be selected for each class.
  • Write-in nominees are permitted only for Classes 1A, 2A and 3A via the online voting form due to no nominations previously submitted for these school classifications.
  • LEARN MORE about the Coach of the Year nominees.

ALL-STATE Voting Instructions:

  • EACH AHSVCA MEMBER HEAD COACH MAY SUBMIT ONE ALL-STATE VOTING BALLOT IN YOUR CLASS. You may only vote for All-State in your school classification.
  • LEARN MORE about the All-State nominees.

  • Click on your Class below for the voting ballot for your school classification.

ALL-STATE Selection Process:

  • Voting ballots received from AHSVCA member coaches will determine All-State Teams.
  • Up to 25 student-athletes with the highest vote totals in each class will receive All-State.  All nominees will receive All-State in classes with less than 25 nominees (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A); however, it is still important to vote to determine the Player of the Year.
  • Player of the Year will be awarded per class to the athlete with the highest vote total.

2024-25 AHSVCA All-state & coach of the year nominations closed

2024-25 Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association (AHVCA) All-State and Coach of the Year nominations ended on October 13. Thank you to those AHSVCA/AVCA member coaches who submitted nominations.

2024-25 AHSVCA Preseason Watch List announced

Montgomery, AL (August 19, 2024) – The Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association (AHSVCA) is pleased to announce its 2024-25 AHSVCA Preseason Student-Athletes to Watch List. This year's Watch List honors 227 student-athletes from high schools through the state. The Preseason Watch List sets the stage for the AHSVCA All-State and Player of the Year awards programs named later this fall. 

Make sure to mark the dates on your calendar now as 2024-25 AHSVCA All-State and Coach of the Year nominations open September 30, to October 11. To participate in these awards programs, AHSVCA/AVCA Membership is required.

Congratulations to this year's Watch List student-athletes!!

2024-25 AHSVCA Preseason Watch List NOMINATIONS OPEN 7/22 - 8/2

The Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association (AHSVCA) is accepting nominations for the 2024-25 AHSVCA Preseason Players to Watch List. Please read the instructions carefully complete all information to submit your nomination by midnight on Friday, August 2.

  • EACH AHSVCA/AVCA member coach can nominate UP TO FOUR (4) ELIGIBLE STUDENT-ATHLETES for the 2024-25 AHSVCA Preseason Watch List
  • Coaches MUST be a AHSVCA/AVCA member to nominate
  • Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior athletes are eligible for the Watch List

CLICK HERE to submit your nomination. Please submit questions via email to AHSVCA President Amy Patterson at [email protected]. 

*NOTE: Coaches must nominate student-athletes for the AHSVCA Preseason Watch List using the AHSVCA Preseason Watch List Nomination Form to be eligible for the AHSVCA Preseason Watch List. AHSVCA/AVCA active member coaches wishing to nominate their student-athletes for the AVCA Phenom Watch List and AVCA All-America Watch List MUST complete a separate nomination form. This means if you nominated your student-athletes for the AVCA Phenom and All-America Watch Lists, they will NOT be eligible for the AHSVCA Preseason Watch List unless you also nominate them using the AHSVCA nomination form.