LEXINGTON, Ky. – The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced that 1,281 teams have earned the AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll Award for the 2020-2021 season. 
 
William Woods University volleyball team earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the fourth time in school history, announced the AVCA.
 
The award, which was initiated in the 1992-93 academic year, honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that display excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining a 3.30 cumulative grade point average.
 
"Even though teams might not have played during their usual season or may not have competed at all during the past year, coaches still found ways to lead their players to academic excellence." said AVCA Executive Director Kathy DeBoer. "This is a testament to the important role volleyball coaches play in their players success both on and off the court."
 
Out of 71 NAIA recipients, along with Columbia College and University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis represented the American Midwest Conference.
 
The AVCA, with its headquarters in Lexington, Ky., is managed by Associations International. The mission of the AVCA is to develop the sport of volleyball and its coaches. With a membership of over 6,000 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and promoting the sport. Members include collegiate, high school, club, youth and Olympic coaches, as well as volleyball club directors. The AVCA provides education to volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers. Further information is available at www.avca.org.