AHSVCA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Announcement

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.