AHSVCA Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Class of 2026 - Gretchen Boykin

Over a remarkable 21-year career, Coach Gretchen Boykin has established herself as one of the most accomplished coaches in AHSAA volleyball history, compiling a 1,157–208 record and an outstanding 85% winning percentage. She has led her teams to six state championships, including five at Spanish Fort and one at McGill-Toolen, while becoming the 15th volleyball coach in Alabama to reach 1,000 career victories.

A 2020 NFHS State Coach of the Year and AVCA milestone award recipient, Boykin has consistently developed championship programs. Her legacy is defined by sustained excellence, elite-level success, and a lasting impact on generations of athletes and the growth of volleyball across Alabama. Read more.

Class of 2026 - Kittilax “Apple” Kridakorn

Kittilax “Apple” Kridakorn has been a cornerstone in the growth of high school volleyball in Alabama for more than 45 years as an AHSAA official. Her impact dates back to the sport’s earliest days in the state, when she officiated one of the first AHSAA state volleyball tournaments while still a college student—helping establish the foundation for the game’s future.
 
A former coach and lifelong educator, she brought both knowledge and passion to every level she served. Through leadership roles, mentoring, and national officiating experience, Kridakorn has helped shape generations of officials while playing a vital role in building and elevating volleyball across Alabama. Read more.

Class of 2026 - Rebecca “Becky” Lee

Rebecca “Becky” Lee is a true pioneer of Alabama high school volleyball, helping shape the sport and establish a foundation that continues to impact players, coaches, and fans statewide. Beginning her career at East Lawrence High School in 1978, she quickly built a successful program before returning to Hatton High School, where she achieved remarkable success, including four consecutive state championships.
 
Across her career, Lee developed championship teams, produced standout athletes, and set a standard of excellence that elevated the sport. Beyond her accomplishments, her lasting impact lies in the expectations, discipline, and passion she instilled, influencing generations and helping grow volleyball throughout Alabama. Read more.

Class of 2026 - Tanya Lybarger Childers

Over a 25-year career at Hartselle High School, Tanya Lybarger Childers established one of Alabama’s most consistently competitive volleyball programs. She compiled an outstanding 1,101–463 record, guiding her teams to 13 state tournament appearances, nine Final Four trips, and the 2012 AHSAA State Championship, along with a runner-up finish in 2020.
 
Her teams regularly contended for titles, collecting 18 area championships and advancing deep into postseason play year after year. Known for her strategic approach and ability to maximize team performance, Childers built disciplined and cohesive squads that sustained success over time. Her work stands as a model of consistency and competitiveness in Alabama high school volleyball. Read more.

Class of 2026 - Warren House

Over 36 years as a head volleyball coach, House has compiled an outstanding 1,199–568 record, placing him among the most successful coaches in AHSAA history. His teams have consistently competed at a high level, achieving deep postseason success and a Class 2A State Championship in 1995.

House’s legacy is not measured solely in wins and championships, but in the countless lives he has influenced as a coach, educator, and athletic director. His players speak of life lessons he instilled—discipline, accountability, and a commitment to doing things the right way.  His induction into the AHSVCA Hall of Fame honors a career defined by respect, character, and the true impact on his players, his school, and the Alabama volleyball community. Read more.

Class of 2025 – Barbara Henry

Barbara Henry’s name is etched into the history of Alabama high school volleyball as a coach who built competitive programs, inspired generations of athletes, and left a lasting legacy across four schools in the Mobile area.  Over 26 years, she built powerhouse programs at Bayside Academy, Davidson, UMS-Wright, and Baker High School — earning multiple Final Four and Elite 8 appearances. Her leadership, passion, and mentorship left a lasting mark on the sport and the lives she touched. Coach Henry’s induction into the AHSVCA Hall of Fame honors a career defined by passion, leadership and profound impact on Alabama high school athletics. Read more.

Class of 2025 – David Clark

The Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association proudly welcomes Coach David Clark into the 2025 Hall of Fame! Over three decades, Coach Clark built Jacksonville High School’s volleyball program into a powerhouse, earning 1,228 wins, three state championships, and 23 area titles—ranking him among the top ten winningest coaches in AHSAA history. His teams were known for their consistency, discipline, and championship culture, with 19 straight area titles and multiple Final Four appearances. After stepping away from high school coaching in 2023, he continued his volleyball journey as an assistant coach at Gadsden State Community College. Coach Clark’s legacy is one of excellence, leadership, and a lasting impact on Alabama volleyball. Read more.

Class of 2025 – Janie Wiggins

With over 30 years of coaching excellence, Coach Wiggins has led volleyball programs at Kinston & Enterprise High Schools, LBW Community College, Enterprise State Junior College, and Deep South & The Link Volleyball Academies, amassing a remarkable 708 career wins. A two-time state champion in volleyball and softball, she’s earned numerous accolades, including NFHS State Coach of the Year, ACCC Coach of the Year, and the Bubba Scott Lifetime Achievement Award. Beyond the wins, she’s been a pillar of leadership—serving on the AHSAA Volleyball Committee for 18 years and mentoring countless athletes through The Link Volleyball Academy. A former standout at Troy University, Coach Wiggins continues to shape the future of Alabama volleyball with passion, integrity, and faith-driven purpose. Read more.

Class of 2025 – Pam Robinson

Pam Robinson dedicated 25 years to coaching volleyball at Benjamin Russell High School. She is ranked amongst the top coaches in the state for most volleyball wins. She has been a trailblazer for women’s athletics, earning accolades such as the 2013 AHSADCA Athletic Director of the Year, the Class 6A Making A Difference Award, and the Inaugural Tallapoosa County Woman of the Year. Coach Robinson served on the AHSAA Volleyball Coaches Committee, the AL Volleyball Coaches Association Board, and AHSAA Medical Advisory Committee. Her influence lives on through the many former players who now lead programs of their own, including head coaches at Benjamin Russell, Reeltown, Holtville, and Alex City Middle School. Read more.

Class of 2024 - Brenda Mayes

Coach Brenda Mayes spent her entire teaching career at Muscle Shoals High School, where she coached volleyball, basketball, track, and softball for a total of 27 years and served as associate athletic director. She ranks ninth in the state for most volleyball career wins (1,143).  As Muscle Shoals Volleyball Head Coach, her teams captured four consecutive state titles and one runner-up.  Mayes currently serves as the inaugural head coach of Northeast Mississippi Community College’s new women’s volleyball program.  Her induction to the AHSVCA Hall of Fame will be her sixth such honor. Read more.

Class of 2024 - Melanie Donahoo

Melanie Donahoo has dedicated 27 years to coaching, including over 25 years coaching volleyball with a 847-171 career record and impressive 83.2% win rate. During her 22 years as Huntsville High School (HHS) Volleyball Head Coach, the Lady Panthers captured to 10 State Championships. According to the AHSAA, she is listed third for most state volleyball championships won by any Alabama high school coach. Donahoo was also inducted into the Huntsville Madison County Hall of Fame in 2022. Read more.

Class of 2024 - Pam Wilkins

Coach Pam Wilkins joined Addison High School as the volleyball assistant coach in 2002, the program’s first of 13 straight years to qualify for the state. She built Addison into a small school volleyball powerhouse leading her teams to seven State Championships. The AHSAA list her as one of the highest achieving volleyball coaches in the state for most career wins (731-52) and best winning percentage (93.4%). In Wilkin’s 22 years coaching, she inspired many to better their futures - educationally and athletically, and inspired many of her players to become volleyball coaches. Read more.

Class of 2021 - Tanya Broadway

Coach Tanya Broadway has compiled an impressive career record of 1257-395.  She has served as head volleyball coach 25-years at Grissom High School with two state championships (1998, 2009). She earned Huntsville City Coach of the Year seven times (1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005); Huntsville Times All-Metro Coach of the Year four times (1996, 1998, 2001, 2002); Birmingham News and Huntsville Times Coach of the Year (2003); and North-South All Star Team Coach twice (1998, 2003).  She graduated from Pleasant Valley High School where she was a five year letter winner in volleyball, basketball, and softball. She played volleyball and basketball at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She also served as the Alabama Volleyball Coaches Association President in 2000 and 2001.

Class of 2021 - Julie Gordon

Julie Gordon has served as the Montgomery Academy Head Volleyball Coach during the past 43 years, leading the Eagles to seven state championships in 1986, 2005, 2006, 2013, 2018, 2019 and 2020.  Julie also serves on the Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association Board of Directors as the Vice President.  Coach Gordon was inducted into the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Hall of Fame Class of 2013, and is past recipient of the Montgomery Coach of the Year award.  According to the NFHS Record Book, she is listed nationally fourth on the all-time volleyball coaching leaders.  Coach Gordon is one of just five state coaches with 1,200-plus career wins.

Class of 2021 - Pat Martin

Pat Martin was a founding member of the Alabama Athletic Association’s volleyball officiating program and one of the original volleyball officials when the AHSAA introduced volleyball as a championship sports.  She served with distinction for 43 years, including officiating during the recently completed 2015 season. One of the most decorated volleyball officials in AHSAA history, Mrs. Martin received the AHSAA Distinguished Service Award in 2008. She received the National Federation Officials Association (NFOA) Distinguished Official Award for the South Section in 2002 and served as an officer in the Etowah Volleyball Officials Association and was a charter member. She also officiated at the collegiate level helping to form the Alabama Board of Officials. She was inducted into the Etowah County Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.

Class of 2021 - Tammy Richardson

Tammy Richardson earned the honor to become the winningest high school volleyball coach in the history of Alabama high school athletics. She has earned more than 1,400 victories and played a key role in the development of the AHSAA Volleyball Elite Eight tournament. Richardson has spent more than three decades in the sport of volleyball with coaching stints at several high schools in Alabama. Richardson ’80, is a graduate of Selma High School, was a student assistant for the volleyball team from 1976-1980. She was also inducted into the University of Montevallo Athletics Hall of Fame 2021 class.

Class of 2021 - Ann Schilling

Ann Schilling has won 27 state championships as the Bayside Academy Volleyball Head Coach (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993).  As a leader in volleyball, she has won more championships than any other volleyball coach.  According to the NFHS Record Book, she is listed nationally third on the all-time volleyball coaching leaders.  Schilling has received two John L. Finley Awards for Superb Achievement as a coach and an R. L. Lindsay Service Award for club volleyball. She is founder and director of the Eastern Shore Volleyball Club.  She was elected to the Bayside Academy Hall of Fame in 2004, Mobile Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, and AHSAA Hall of Fame in 2018.

Class of 2021 - Nancy Shoquist

Nancy Shoquist dedicated 39 years to coaching volleyball and tennis. She leaves a winning legacy at three Mobile-area schools.  She won 1,270 volleyball matches overall – ranking seventh in state history in victories. She spent 21 years at St. Paul’s, 16 at Murphy and the last four at Mary G. Montgomery. She won five state volleyball titles at St. Paul’s (1984-1986, 1990, 1995) to go along with six runner-up finishes. She led Murphy to three Elite Eight appearances and one final four and took MGM to an Elite Eight in her first year there. Shoquist has been named volleyball coach of the year seven times. She was inducted into the Fairhope High School Hall of Fame in 1990 and the AHSAA Hall of Fame in 2014.

Class of 2021 - Barry Walker

Barry Walker’s served as teacher of math and physics for 34-years.  He coached basketball, tennis, volleyball, math team, robotics, and science Olympiad competitions. He was a teacher at Briarwood Christian High School (1985-current) Faith Academy, Manila, Philippines (1978-1985), John Carroll High School (1977-1978), Bozeman Senior High School (1972-1973), and was in the United States Air Force (1961-1964). He led the Briarwood Christian Volleyball Team to seven State Championships (1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1991).

Class of 2019 - Sherry Ammons

A pioneer for girls’ athletics in Huntsville City schools for 31 years as a coach and teacher. She was a catalyst in rejuvenating girls’ athletics at Huntsville High School where she coached volleyball for 23 years with an overall record of 802-211, including a state championship in 1994 and seven other top four finishes, the city female athlete of the year scholarship award was named in her honor. Also, a leader for girls’ athletics statewide, she was instrumental in the reinstatement of the girl’s state basketball tournament that she hosted in 1978. She served on the AHSAA volleyball and basketball committees. A graduate of Vigor High School and the University of Montevallo.

Class of 2019 - Gloria Birmingham

Influential in developing the girls’ athletic programs at Grissom High School for 24 years, she built the volleyball program into a state powerhouse that won four state championships, was runner-up four times and made 13 consecutive appearances in the state final four. A wonderful coach with 848 career wins. Her contributions to girls’ athletics had been recognized by the Huntsville City Schools and her induction into the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996. A graduate of Butler High School and the University of Montevallo.  

Class of 2019 - Susan Cook

This pioneer of girls’ sports in Alabama built the volleyball program along with the entire girl’s program at Homewood High School during her 32 years as a coach, teacher and girls athletic director. Her volleyball teams won over 700 games, including state championships in 1991 and 1992 and four runner-up finishes. She also coached basketball, softball, track, gymnastics and swimming and received state coach of the year honors twice. She started the volleyball officials’ association in the Birmingham area in the 1970s and the volleyball program at UAB. A graduate of Satsuma High School and the University of Montevallo.

Class of 2019 - Ida Corbett

Was a pioneer in Barbour County girls’ athletics for 41 years as a teacher/coach at Rebecca Comer, Barbour County/Clio and Clayton high schools. She had a 471-107 career record as a basketball coach and an even more impressive record in volleyball with a 394-86 mark and two state championships and three runner-up finishes in 17 appearances. She received two coachof-the-year honors and served on several girls’ sport committees. A graduate of Pearl High School (TN) and Tennessee State University.

Class of 2019 - Becky Dickinson

Referred to as the “queen of volleyball in the state”, Dickinson’s Dirty Dozen volleyball teams combined for a 1,274-129 record. She had three undefeated seasons (1978, 1980 and 1985) and was named national coach of the Year in 1998. Her McGill-Toolen teams finished in the top three in the state 17 of 18 years and have won 11 state titles. She also has a 235-81 basketball record with three state titles and two boy’s tennis crowns. A graduate of Russellville High and Florence State.  

Class of 2019 - Rose Fiorella

A pioneer for volleyball in the Birmingham City School system, she coached 30 of her last 31 years at Ramsay where her teams won five state championships in six years—including four- straight in 1985-88—and finished runner-up twice. Her career record is 785-332. With her work ethic and competitive drive, she earned the respect of coaches statewide and became a legend as an outstanding teacher and coach. She helped found the Alabama-Mississippi all-star basketball games. A graduate of Sheffield High School and Florence State College. 

Class of 2019 - Sandra Hunter

Spent 20 of her 24 years in coaching at Pleasant Valley High School where her softball, volleyball and track teams won 13 state championships. Known for her phenomenal coaching and motivational abilities, she guided her 20 volleyball teams to a 798-160 overall record and five championships. Her 15 softball squads compiled a 546-93 mark with seven state titles. She coached three years at Weaver High School where her track team won a state crown in 1981. She also coached a year at Ohatchee. She was a member of the volleyball all-star staff twice, served on the All-Star Week games committee and was a member of two state coaches’ committees. A graduate of Weaver High School and Jacksonville State University. 

Class of 2019 - Noona Kennard

Of her 37 years in education, she spent 21 at Bradshaw High where she was a true pioneer in Alabama girls’ athletics. A coach of all girls’ sports at Bradshaw, she produced seven championships along with six runner-up finishes in volleyball, two titles in track, five in archery, three each in bowling and badminton and an overall basketball record of 150-82. A graduate of Starkville High (Miss.) and Mississippi State University. 

Class of 2019 - Louise Marbut

Spent 20 of her 28 years in education at The Donoho School where she coached for 15 years, winning five state volleyball championships and finishing runner-up six times while posting more than 600 wins. A promoter of girl’s athletics for more than three decades, she hosted three AHSAA state volleyball tournaments. She served as principal at Donoho and coached for a short time at Anniston. A graduate of Jacksonville High School and Jacksonville State University. 

Class of 2019 - Connie McGuire

Has been a pioneer in promoting girls’ athletics in North Alabama during her 20-year coaching career at Lexington. She organized the first volleyball and track teams at her school and was instrumental in getting coaching supplements for girls’ sports. Her volleyball teams won five state championships and compiled a 441-97 overall record during 20 straight winning seasons. She had a 210-128 career record in basketball and coached track, gymnastics and cheerleading. A graduate of Lexington High School and the University of North Alabama. 

Class of 2019 - Amelia Rhoades

Has been a pioneer for girl’s athletics in Southeast Alabama during her 32 years in coaching at Kinston and Elba. She brought volleyball to prominence during her 27 years at Kinston where her team won a state championship in 1997 and she earned state coach of the year honors. Her teams were runner-up five times and she coached in the all-star game. She also coached softball for 22 years basketball for 12 years and served as Kinston athletic director for nine years. A graduate of Kinston High School and Troy State University. 

Class of 2019 - Glenda Wright

Spent 24 of 31 years in coaching at Hazel Green where she built one of the most successful volleyball programs in the state with six state championships and a final hour finish for 16 years. She had a fantastic career record of 1060-433. She never had a losing season in any sport she coached and received 17 coach of the year awards in volleyball and track. She initiated some of the first girls’ teams in Madison County and Lifetime Achievement Award from Alabama Women’s Athletic Association. A graduate of East Tallahatchie High School (Miss.) and Delta State University.