Volleyball Recognized With USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award
The Central Connecticut volleyball team was recognized with the 2023 Team Academic Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association and United States Marine Corps it was announced by the organization on Wednesday. The Blue Devils have achieved the team academic honor for 17 consecutive seasons, which is the sixth-longest active streak in Division I.
The Central Connecticut volleyball team was recognized with the 2023 Team Academic Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association and United States Marine Corps it was announced by the organization on Wednesday. The Blue Devils have achieved the team academic honor for 17 consecutive seasons, which is the sixth-longest active streak in Division I.
"Our student-athletes take pride in pushing themselves to reach their potential in the classroom and on the court," CCSU head coach Linda Sagnelli said. "They continue to set the standard for CCSU Volleyball every year."
The United States Marine Corps and the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced that more than 1,300 collegiate and high school volleyball teams earned the award. The USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award was instituted in 1992-93 to honor collegiate and high school volleyball teams that maintained at least a 3.30 cumulative team grade-point average on a 4.0 scale or a 4.10 cumulative team GPA on a 5.0 scale.
The Blue Devils had 12 student-athletes named to the Northeast Conference Fall Academic Honor Roll, including eight being named to the NEC Commissioner's Honor Roll for a 3.75+ GPA. The volleyball team was also recognized for having the highest team GPA among CCSU's 16 Division I sports.
About the United States Marine Corps
Our long-standing partner, the United States Marine Corps, extends its support to AVCA's administrators and coaches. Just as you make every effort to help your student-athletes succeed, the Marine Corps strives to help every Marine reach their potential. Whether engaging local Marines to work with your athletes or recognizing and referring high-achieving students, your support as an influencer ensures the success of our youth and the future of our nation. For more information about the Marine Influencer Program or to invite a Marine to spend time with your team, please email community@marines.usmc.mil.
About the AVCA
The AVCA, an educationally based nonprofit headquartered in Lexington, KY, is the largest and most diverse volleyball coaches' association in the world. With a broad mandate to develop the sport, the AVCA provides leadership, recognition, advocacy, and professional development opportunities to over 8,200 volleyball coaches. Members include college, high school, club, and youth coaches, and well as a wide variety of product and service providers. Further information is available at avca.org.
