Lady Lion volleyball picks up AVCA Team Academic Award

July 27, 2023

by Dustin Semore, FHU Sports Information Director

LEXINGTON, Tenn. — The American Volleyball Coaches Association and the United States Marine Corps have continued their partnership in recognizing the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award.

In 2023, 1,333 collegiate and high school teams earned the distinction by maintaining a year-long GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The 2022 Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lions were able to win the award with their work in the classroom

Full list of 2022–23 Team Academic Recipients

About the AVCA

The AVCA, an educationally-based nonprofit headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, 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, as well as a wide variety of product and service providers. Further information is available at avca.org.

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 please visit us at connect.marines.com.