Averett University Volleyball 2013 Media & Fan Guide by Averett University Athletics (SID: Drew Wilson)

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What has defined Averettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success on the volleyball court? Learn more about the Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tradition and philosophy.

Publication Credits The 2013 Averett University volleyball media guide is a publication of the Averett sports information department. Design, layout, writing and editing by Sports Information Director Drew Wilson. Photographs by David Conner II, Drew Wilson and other contributors.

Averett head coach Danny Miller, winner of more than 450 games, has built a successful program during his tenure.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS & QUICK FACTS

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THE UNIVERSITY About Averett University Academic Success at Averett Danville, Virginia About the Averett Volleyball Program Averett’s Athletics Facilities Cougars in the Community

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COACHES & PERSONNEL Head Coach Danny Miller Assistant Coach Sara Porter Medical Support Staff Administration & Athletics Support Staff THE TEAM Returning Roster Player Bios

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THE 2013 SEASON 2013 Opponents USA South Conference USA South Conference History THE 2012 SEASON IN REVIEW 2012 USA South Conference In Review 2012 Results 2012 Statistics

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RECORDS, ACHIEVEMENTS & COUGAR CLUB MEMBERSHIP Year-By-Year Results All-Time Coaching Records Conference Championships & NCAA Tournament Appearances All-Time Honors & Awards Cougar Club Membership Information

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University Information President: Location:. Founded: Enrollment: Mascot: Colors: Afilliation: Conference: Athletics Director: Athletic Dept. Phone: Facility: Athletic Trainer: Training Room Phone:

Dr. Tiffany M. Franks Danville, Va. 1859 1,000 Cougars Blue and Gold NCAA Division III USA South Meg Stevens (434) 791-5700 Grant Center Carrie Hendrick (434) 791-5868

Volleyball Team Information Head coach: Danny Miller (Averett, ’91) Office Phone: (434) 791-5737 Email: dmiller@averett.edu Career Record: 455-225 (18 seasons) Record at Averett:. 455-225 (18 seasons) 2011 Record: 25-11, 8-3 USA South All-Time Program Record: 617-400 (265-128 Conference) USA South Conference championships: 13 NCAA Appearances: 4 Sports Information SID: Office Phone: Email: Fax: Athletics site: Media Information Webcast: Newspaper: TV Stations:

Drew Wilson (434) 791-5621 drew.wilson@averett.edu (434) 791-5740 AverettCougars.com AverettCougars.com Danville Register & Bee WSET 13, WDBJ 7, WSLS 10

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Founded in 1859 as a school for young women in Danville, Va., Averett University grew to a fully accredited, co-educational, four-year college in 1971. Today, the university attracts students from 24 states and 21 foreign countries.

Averett UNIVERSITY

QUICK FACTS ABOUT AVERETT:

l FOUNDED: 1859 l STATUS: Fully accredited, private, coeducational, residential four-year college l STUDENT BODY: 900 undergraduates from 24 states and 21 countries l ACADEMICS: 30-plus majors, minors and special programs l STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 14 to 1 l AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 13 l RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: Averett welcomes students of faith and non-faith backgrounds l VALUE: Financial aid packages lower costs by almost 40%, on average, making an investment in our small, private school comparable to that of a large state school. l LOCATION: Our main campus is in a quiet residential neighborhood in Danville, Virginia, a historic riverside town surrounded by countryside. Area attractions include lakes, parks, museums, arts and cultural centers, minor league baseball and auto racing.

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Big dreams become bold futures at Averett University. Our growing enrollment is testament to that! This unique, vibrant, liberal arts university is small enough to support you and expansive enough to challenge you with small classes, attentive professors and an academic philosophy centered on student learning, experience and success. We embody the small-college experience: close community, rigorous academics and a rich student life. What’s more, we improve on it, with a focus on personal attention that’s an Averett distinction. Averett will help you build a foundation for life – wherever life takes you. Find yourself at Averett.

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WHY AVERETT? 1. QUALITY EDUCATION

A quality education and the student experience is priority No. 1 and evident every day. This university is: l Faithful in supporting each student while challenging them to give and be his or her best. l Devoted to small classes taught by highly qualified and attentive professors. l Loyal in our academic philosophy, which is centered on student learning, experience and success. l Focused on the small-college experience within a close, safe and caring community. l Dedicated to rigorous academics that will graduate students of ability and conviction. l Committed to a rich student life of athletics, student clubs and activities and performing arts. l Attentive to improving the student experience with a focus on personal attention and excellence of services and resources. l Steadfast in maintaining our high graduate placement rates into jobs and graduate schools.

2. AFFORDABILITY

A college education is expensive … we don’t have to tell you that. But it should not be out of reach! Averett makes a quality education affordable by: l Awarding approximately $20 million in total in financial aid and scholarships to our students (our spending on financial aid has increased three times faster than our spending on operating expenses over the past decade). l Generously giving financial aid to 99% of our full-time undergraduate students and by designing scholarship packages that lower the cost of attending by almost 40% for most students. No student pays the full cost to attend Averett. l Soliciting financial supporters of Averett – our graduates, foundations, donors and friends – continue to help us pay our operating costs and provide student scholarships. l Increasing tuition annually by only 4% compared to the national average of 8% at most colleges and universities. l Keeping costs down – students’ costs at Averett are less than those of 80% of other private colleges in Virginia. l Consulting with families individually to maximize aid and set up workable payment options.

3. PRESTIGE

Averett is ranked as a top tier Regional College in the 2011 Best Colleges guide from U.S. News & World Report. Averett rated particularly well in these categories: l 76% of Classes Under 20 Students l 12 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio l 83% of Faculty Who are Full-time l 38% Minority Students

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Being a student-athlete at Averett University is more than going to class during the week and making big plays on game day. Averett’s coaches want their student-athletes to walk across the stage at graduation with a diploma in one hand and a ring on the other hand.

Academic SUCCESS

Volleyball players have earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors since 2002-03 under Averett Coach Danny Miller

Former Averett volleyball standout Paige Aaron (’13) is one of many Averett players who have defined the term “student-athlete” at Averett. Aaron earned Capital One Academic All-American First Team honors in 2012 after receiving Second Team honors in 2011. All four years at Averett, also Aaron received USA South Academic All-Conference recognition. In order to earn Acadmic All-Conference recognition, a student-athlete must have a minimum 3.00 GPA in each semester of the school year. In spring 2012, Aaron was named Averett’s Female Student-Athlete of the Year. She also received the USA South Conference’s most prestigious honor as the female recipient of the 2012 Don Scalf Award as the conference’s StudentAthlete of the Year. At commencement, Aaron also earned Averett’s C.L. Davenport Award for Excellence — the most prestigious award granted to an Averett graduate — as well as the Mary C. Fugate Award for the highest overall grade point average of her class (4.0). In addition, Aaron received the 2013 Dr. Frank Campbell Sportsmanship Award in athletics.

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Averett aims to help you achieve your “big dreams” in order for you to fulfill your “bold future.”

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OFFICE OF STUDENT SUCCESS

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The Office of Student Success, located in the Galesi Family Student Success Center, offers free academic support to Averett’s more than 300 student-athletes, as well as other members of the campus community. In accordance with Averett’s mission statement, we are here to help you achieve your “big dreams” in order for you to fulfill your “bold future.” Our counselors offer confidential, personable service in person. Our aim is to help with general learning skills and offer individualized tutoring for almost every course. We also provide assistance and accommodations for student-athletes with learning disabilities. The center offers group study nights for math, the sciences and sociology. In addition, we can help you prepare for standardized tests, such as the GRE or Praxis. Finally, we also proctor some exams and the director oversees CLEP exams.

TUTORING PROGRAMS Averett’s Office of Student Success offers individual assistance to students for any class or project. Individual tutoring sessions may be scheduled by appointments and the center also offers walk-in study group sessions at scheduled times each week.

STUDY HALL Averett’s Department of Athletics requires all freshmen to participate in study hall each week to ensure that all first-year students have an opportunity to begin their academic careers on the right foot. The study hall program also is made available to any student-athlete who may require additional academic support during their time at Averett.

LEARNING DISABILITY SERVICES The Office of Student Success works with special needs students who require classroom and testing

CHAMPS/LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM Averett University and the Department of Athletics encourage student-athletes to take part in the NCAA’s CHAMPS/Life Skills Program (Challenging Athletes’ Minds for Personal Success). Averett offers various workshops and activities throughout the academic school year to promote student-athletes’ ownership of their academic, athletic, career, personal and community responsibilities. The CHAMPS/Life Skills Program assists student-athletes in identifying and applying transferable skills and encourages the development of character, integrity and leadership skills.

CAREER SERVICES Averett teaches success by providing students with career development support. Located in the Galesi Family Student Success Center, the Gregory Career

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accommodations to ensure needs are met. We can provide guidance as well if you think you may need testing for a disability, such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).

Services Center serves students and alumni. We help student-athletes identify career interests and training needs and assist them with résumés, cover letters and portfolios. We offer career fair and recruitment opportunities and provide training in such skills as interviewing and etiquette. We offer access to our free job listings and help student-athletes search for jobs, internships and graduate school opportunities.

WRITING CENTER Averett’s Writing Center works one-on-one with student-athletes to help them make their writing more vibrant, clear and effective. We assist students in all stages of the process from generating ideas to proofreading the final draft. Our goal is to support your long-term development as a writer, giving you new skills to use in future projects.

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Danville VIRGINIA

Danville is the heart of Southern Virginia. It has all the qualities of small-town charm as well as the assets of a city ready to burst with excitement. Sitting majestically on the banks of the Dan River, Danville exceeds expectations with a wide variety of activities ranging from outdoor festivals and events to concerts featuring nationally-acclaimed artists in a renovated amphitheatre. Shopping choices abound in our revitalized downtown, as well as national favorites conveniently located throughout the city. Victorian architecture, history, art, science, culture to outdoor adventure ... whatever you desire, Danville has it.

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Averett University is located in the heart of Southern Virginia. In Danville, you can ... WORK

With a diverse economy that includes career opportunities in research, technology, advanced manufacturing, retail, health care and education, Danville, Va., has a place for you to work.

PLAY

Danville is a great place to play, have fun and get away from the everyday hustle and bustle. Maybe you want to relax by fishing in the Dan River or strolling down the scenic Riverwalk Trail. If biking is your forte, Danville has 7.5 miles of multiuse trail and 15 miles of dirt, mountain bike trails that will surely impress you. The city has a place for you to play as well, including 10 recreation centers, 26 athletic fields, 24 playgrounds and 475 park acres. The Danville Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department offers diverse programs for all ages from preschoolers to senior citizens, from basket weaving to belly dancing. Children of all ages will find a summer camp designed especially for them, whether it’s an Averett Sports Camp or something through the city. Everyone will enjoy Danville’s special events such as the annual Festival in the Park, concerts at the Carrington Pavilion and various other festivals at the Community Market.

VISIT

Danville is known for its southern hospitality, but what will keep you wanting more is its vast history, beautiful architecture and a variety of entertainment. Danville is the home of the last capital of the Confederacy, the train wreck of the Old 97 and many other museums and attractions. There’s always something to do in Danville. Visit the Crossing at the Dan that encompasses the Carrington Pavilion, Farmers Market and Danville Science Museum. The Carrington Pavilion hosts nationally known artists for the Harvest Jubilee

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Concert Series and local bands during Fridays at the Crossing events. The Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning from May through October and offers the best and freshest local produce, as well as baked goods and unique gift items. If sports are an interest, you’ll want to check out the Danville Braves, the rookie league baseball affiliate for the Atlanta Braves. Danville is sure to catch your attention from the beginning, making you a fan for life.

LIVE

Nestled along the banks of the Dan River, Danville is full of southern charm. You will discover its relaxing atmosphere and very comfortable cost of living. Danville’s rich cultural heritage has fostered several museums, a symphony orchestra and various performing and visual arts, providing ample opportunities for cultural activities. The moderate climate with four distinct seasonal changes make it easy to enjoy many outdoor activities and venues. Danville offers a variety of housing options, whether you prefer a downtown loft apartment, a home in the heart of town, the suburbs, on a golf course or in an elegant retirement community.

PHOTOS (clockwise from top left of opposite page): The Atlanta Braves’ rookie league affiliate is located in Danville; The Community Market hosts a farmers market every Saturday from May through October; The Carrington Pavilion hosts notable concerts during the summer; The Danville Braves compete from June through the end of August; The historic train station is also home to the Danville Science Center; The Sutherlin Mansion, a Civil War landmark, is also the museum of history and fine arts; Danville offers a scenic Riverwalk Trail along the Dan River.

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The Averett volleyball program boasts 13 conference championships, four NCAA Tournament appearances, two All-Americans, 12 conference players of the year and numerous other accolades.

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TRADITION & PHILOSOPHY

Averett University’s volleyball program is rich in history and tradition. As one of the school’s most accoplished programs, the Averett volleyball team has won 13 conference championships and made four NCAA Tournament appearances. The program has also produced a number of individual honors such as two American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Americans, 12 Conference Players of the Year, six Virginia Sports Information Directors State Players of the Year and five AVCA All-Region players, in addition to countless all-conference selections. While the program’s past has certainly been memorable, long-time head coach Danny Miller continues to look to the future. With more than 450 career wins, Miller has made his program an annual contenter in the conference.

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TEAM DEVELOPMENT

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AVERETT ATHLETICS OVERVIEW

Averett volleyball head coach Danny Miller looks for players who want to compete at a high level. Part of that process begins with team development. Miller preaches teamwork and schedules many team-building events in order to promote good team chemistry on and off the court.

Baseball Averett’s baseball team, which began play in 1997, has been an annual contender in one of the toughest DIII conferences in the country. The Cougars won the 2003 USA South championship and appeared in the NCAA Tournament. The program has produced several All-Americans and pro draft picks.

ACADEMICS FIRST Long-time Averett Head Coach Danny Miller not only produces successful teams on the court, he produces successful student-athletes off the court. The volleyball team is perenially one of the campus’s top academic sports teams and has produced a host of all-academic student-athletes. During a student-athlete’s four years at Averett, the coaches aim to teach their players skills that will help them be successful for the next 40 years of their life. Three areas are important to the coaching staff when recruiting. They want their players to be successful academically, athletically and socially at Averett.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PROGRAM The major goals of the Athletic Training and Strength and Conditioning departments at Averett are to reduce injuries and improve performance during competition and training. Averett provides a unique situation where we perform a Functional Movement screen on the athletes which determines their specific weaknesses. Based on these

Men’s Basketball The Averett men’s basketball program enjoyed four consecutive conference championship seasons (three regular season and three tournament), as well as three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths from 2007-2009 and four total as a program. The program has also produced multiple All-Americans.

weaknesses a more individualized strength and performance program can be created. The Functional Movement Systems (www. functionalmovement.com) was co-created by Lee Burton, Averett’s Program Director of Athletic Training. Burton and co-creator Gray Cook are internationally known consultants in their field and their Functional Movement screening system is used by numerous NFL, NHL and MLB teams for rehabilitating injured players, as well as for strength and conditioning.

Women’s Basketball The Averett women’s basketball program has risen to the top half of the conference in recent years. The Cougars have four 11-win seasons in the last five years. Men’s & Women’s Cross Country The cross country programs have seen a steady improvement in recent years. The women’s team has a conference title to its credit.

ATHLETIC TRAINING

Football The Averett football team has claimed one conference championship, produced more than 100 all-conference performers and numerous professional players despite its young existence (program began play in 2000).

Averett’s Athletic Training staff is composed of three certified trainers who work closely with a student staff member majoring in athletic training.

Men’s Golf The men’s golf program at Averett boasts the 2003 Division III NCAA national championship and has made three NCAA appearances as a team. Men’s Soccer The men’s soccer program, which enjoyed several NCAA Tournament appearances early in its existence, has returned to the top of the conference in recent years. The Cougars have made four consecutive conference semifinals appearances. Women’s Soccer The women’s soccer team has become a front-runner in the USA South Conference after winning the 2012 USA South Conference championship and reaching the NCAAs. Softball The softball program, winner of one conference regular season title and one tournament championship, has two 20-win seasons in the last three years. Men’s Tennis The men’s tennis program has a history of success, ranging from 11 conference championships to numerous All-Americans. Women’s Tennis The women’s tennis program has claimed six conference championships and produced several individual award-winners.

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Grant Center & ATHLETICS FACILITIES

The E. Stuart James Grant Convocation Center

The Grant Center arena houses the main hardwood court used by the Averett volleyball team. Bleachers that seat more than 1,500 fans surround the main court and may be retracted to expose an additional two courts that can be utilized for warmups or additional teams during tournament play. The arena also houses the volleyball locker rooms, weight room and athletic training room. The Grant Center also hosts Averettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduation ceremonies, concerts and other sporting events such as the Harlem Globetrotters (as seen above).

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NORTH CAMPUS FACILITIES The E. Stuart James Grant Convocation and Athletic Center and North Campus Athletics Facility were opened in the fall of 1998. It is a 55,863-square-foot facility that houses offices for all of Averett’s coaching and administrative staff members. Located in the Grant Center, the main athletics complex, are classrooms used by Averett’s physical education department, six home and six visitor locker areas, an athletic training room used for treatments of all athletes, and a fitness room accessible by all Averett students, faculty and staff. The grounds surrounding the Grant Center include five fields used by all of the outdoor sports for practice and play. Football and men’s and women’s soccer use the Cougar Den, a natural grass field adjacent to the football field house and press box. The stadium seats more than 2,500 faithful Cougar fans and also boasts a two-story press box, which can accommodate up to 30 media representatives and game day personnel. The 7,830-square-foot football field house is the home to offices for all of the football coaching staff, as well as a separate locker room for the football players. There is also a weight room for strength training and as many as four film-study rooms can be utilized at one time by the football team for game preparation. In addition to the Cougar Den, Averett’s baseball team plays and practices on its own 2.75 acre OwenFulton Field. The field is a pitcher’s ballpark, with 410 feet between the plate and the center-field wall, and has stands for fans, batting cages, and its own press box. The Averett softball team practices and plays on the one-acre Cougar Field, which is adjacent to

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www.averettcougars.com/map Owen-Fulton Field. It too has bleachers for fans, batting cages, and a press box for media accommodation. Completing the North Campus facility are two practice fields on each side of the Cougar Den for the soccer and football teams. The North Campus Facility is one of the premiere

athletic venues in Division III. Averett’s tennis facility is currently located on the school’s Main Campus. The venue features six outdoor tennis courts where both the men’s and women’s tennis teams compete and practice. The courts are also open to the Averett and Danville community.

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Averett University Athletics is committed to giving back to both the campus and surrounding Danville community. By providing opportunities for student-athletes to serve, these young men and women make meaningful contributions to society. Teams, as well as individual student-athletes, are involved in numerous charity and community organizations and events. Some student-athletes have also created, initiated and implemented service projects and activities in the community. Each year, the Averett volleyball team works together on selected community projects. In the past, the volleyball program has held clinics in conjunction with the Special Olympics of Danville. The Cougars also schedule an outreach get-together dinner with an area middle school volleyball team. In October, the volleyball team also designates a match as its “Dig Pink” game to support breast cancer awareness. The team wears pink accessories and raises money for breast cancer research. The volleyball team and, as a whole, Averett University team up with the rest of the schools in the USA South Conference for an annual food drive during the fall. Averett collected canned goods and non-perishable items and delivered them to God’s Storehouse in Danville just before Thanksgiving. Averett University donates nearly 2,000 canned goods as a part of the USA South’s Cans Across the Conference each year. Across the conference, 29,233 cans and other items were collected by the league’s schools in 2012, which was the ninth year of the can drive. The event was created by the members of the USA South Athletic Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in order to help those in need around the holiday season. REMOVE BACKGROUND BEFORE PRINTING

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Giving back

COUGARS IN THE COMMUNITY

ORGANIZATIONS AVERETT TEAMS UP WITH

Big Brothers Big Sisters: Numerous Averett student-athletes work with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville to reach out to the city’s youth. Averett studentathletes mentor area kids and once a week they eat lunch at school with their “little.” Averett teams also invite the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization to group outings at games. Cancer Awareness: Each year, Averett teams and student-athletes promote cancer awareness. In addition to the volleyball program’s “Dig Pink” game, other Averett teams also get involved, such as football, which also wears pink wristbands and tape during select games in October. Habitat For Humanity: Averett student-athletes and coaches give back to the community throughout the school year. Many teams coordinate with the local Habitat

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For Humanity efforts. Teams work on numerous Habitat house in the Danville area. Pennies for a Purpose: In an effort to help worthy organizations during the spring semester, the USA South Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) developed “Pennies for a Purpose” in 2008. This community service initiative has raised more than $21,000 for local organizations. Averett has donated its collections in the past for such things such as earthquake relief in Haiti and to help local elementary schools. Youth Camps/Outreach: Averett student-athletes enjoy reaching out to kids in the Danville area. Several teams hold youth clinics throughout the school year and encourage kids to come and learn new skills and techniques. Other teams also act as positive role models through various activities such as talking to kids in area schools or working with local youth sports organizations.

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Danny Miller Seasons at Averett: 19 Hometown: Meadowview, Va. Education: Averett University (1991/1995) Coaching Timeline: 1990-1994 Averett University Assistant Coach

Danny Miller HEAD COACH

The 2013 season marks the 19th year of Averett volleyball under the guidance of Danny Miller. Since taking over the program at Averett, Miller has led the Cougars to a 455-225 record and four NCAA Tournament appearances. He has also won seven conference tournament titles and nine regular season crowns. Miller has raised the bar in the USA South, while his teams have posted victories in almost 63 percent of their contests. He ranks in the top-40 among active Division III coaches in career winning percentage at .669. That is a remarkable feat, considering he has done it against some of the top teams in the nation. In conference play, Miller’s resume is second to none. He has a career record of 213-43 against USA South opponents and has won more than 83 percent of his league games. In 2003, he set a school record with 15 conference wins and matched that in 2011. Averett went 25-11 (8-3 USA South) in 2012 while playing several of the nation’s

top teams, including the eventual national champion, the University of St. Thomas. Miller manages to put great teams on the court year in and year out. He wins with young squads and with veterans. Miller is Averett’s winningest coach and has been named the USA South Conference Coach of the Year seven times, as well as the Virginia State Coach of the Year on five occasions. He coached and recruited Averett’s two All-Americans in volleyball and has developed seven conference players of the year. He has led the Cougars to at least 20

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overall wins in 17 of his 18 seasons. Miller’s teams have also succeeded in the classroom. Since 2002-03, 65 Averett volleyball players have earned USA South Academic All-Conference Team honors. Numerous players have been named to the Academic All-District teams, and since 2011, MIller had three players who earned Academic All-America honors. On April 20, 2010, Miller became the ninth person inducted into the Cougar Club Sports Hall of Fame. Before his record-setting head coaching career began in 1995, Miller served as an assistant on the Averett staff from 1990-94 and was the school’s first sports information director until 2000. Miller, who has served as the university’s Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Operations since 2009, also served as Interim Director of Athletics for the 2012-2013 academic year, 2012. He holds both a bachelor’s (‘91) and master’s (‘95) degree from Averett. Miller resides in Danville with his daughters, McKenzie and Kayden.

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Assistant Coach l Second Season Toledo, Ohio l Defiance (‘11)

Head Athletic Trainer l First Season Roanoke, Va. l Bluefield (‘04)/Virginia Tech (‘06/’10)

Sara Porter is in her second season as an assistant coach at Averett. A native of Toledo, Ohio, Porter played four seasons at Defiance College from 2007-2010. An outside hitter, Porter played in 429 sets over 118 matches and averaged 2.23 kills and 3.17 digs per set. She earned Heartland Collegiate Athletic All-Conference Honorable Mention honors in 2009 and was named to the conference all-tournament team the same season. She graduated with a degree in Wellness and Corporate Fitness.

Carrie Hendrick is in her first year as Averett’s head athletic trainer. Hendrick served as the assistant athletic trainer at Lenoir Rhyne University, as an assistant athletic trainer at Carson Newman College and as a high school head athletic trainer. Hendrick worked with a number of athletics programs during a graduate assistantship at Virginia Tech and gained experience as a student at Bluefield College and through an internship with the Bluefield Orioles. Hendrick received her bachelor’s degree from Bluefield in 2004. She earned her master’s in education, health and physical education from Virginia Tech in 2006 and completed her doctorate degree of philosophy, curriculum and instruction from Virginia Tech in 2010.

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Underwood Assistant Athletic Trainer l Third Season Providence, N.C. l Averett (‘08)

Thomas Underwood is in his third year as Averett’s Assistant Athletic Trainer. Underwood was hired in September 2011 after spending the previous year working at Guilford Orthopaedic Clinic in Greensboro, N.C. Thomas is a graduate of Averett University with a bachelor’s degree in sports medicine. While at Averett as a student, Thomas worked with the football, baseball and men’s soccer teams. He also interned with the Green Bay Packers in the summer of 2008. He currently resides in Danville with his wife, Jennifer, and their children, Colton and Collins.

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Grandia Intern Athletic Trainer l Second Season Albuquerque, N.M. l New Mexico (‘12)

Alex Grandia has served as Averett’s intern trainer since July 2012. A native of Albuquerque, N.M., Alex graduated in May of 2012 from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelors of Science degree in Athletic Training. Throughout her time as an undergrad, Alex worked with the various Division I sports at New Mexico.

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Dr. Tiffany M. Franks Averett University President Dr. Tiffany McKillip Franks became the president of Averett University on July 1, 2008. Through her collaborative, high energy, interpersonal leadership style, Averett has embarked on an exciting voyage of change and growth. The University is a place where big dreams can become bold futures. The University is experiencing record new student enrollment, and is consistently ranked in the Top Tier of Regional Colleges in the South in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges guide. Averett also recently learned that it has been included among Princeton Review’s Best Regional Colleges, that it has been ranked one of Virginia’s top colleges for return on investment by Affordable Colleges Online, and that it has been named one of America’s most military-friendly schools by G.I. Jobs magazine for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, Colleges of Distinction recently announced that Averett has been named a 2013-2014 College of Distinction, “chosen for its continued commitment to the Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community, and Successful Outcomes.” With the first-hand knowledge she gained through conversations with constituents, Franks and her leadership team constructed a strategic plan and have embarked on the University’s first comprehensive capital campaign that will grow Averett to becoming a premier higher education leader in Southern Virginia. With 25 years of senior-level administrative experience in higher education that began when she was 23 as the dean of students, Franks’ leadership style and problem-solving expertise have led her through leadership roles in admissions, financial aid, student life, marketing and communications, public relations and fundraising. Before taking the helm at Averett, she served as the executive vice president at Greensboro College in North Carolina. Franks earned her BA from Ohio Dominican University; a master’s of science in education from The Ohio State University; and her doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania in higher education management. Franks sees Averett’s role as a community building one and she currently serves on the board of directors for the A.L. Philpott Manufacturing Extending Partnership, the Future of the Piedmont, the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce, The Boys and Girls Club and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Franks is the pastchair of the Smart Beginnings Leadership Council of Danville Pittsylvania County and is a member of the Rotary Club of Danville and the Wednesday Club. She is married to Joe Franks, who recently retired as a long-time high school teacher and head men’s and women’s golf coach at Grimsley High School in Greensboro. Joe still serves as the assistant director of the North Carolina Coaches Association.

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Meg Stevens Director of Athletics

Danny Miller Assistant A.D. for Compliance & Operations

Drew Wilson Sports Information Director

Joanne Spalding Sports Information Assistant

Carly Pearce Senior Woman Administrator

Mavis Brantley-Lloyd Administrative Assistant

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No. Name 2 Leslie Fulton 3 Alicia Carey 4 Lisa Santos 5 Nicole Barringer 6 Chloe Clarridge 7 Katlin Liggon 8 Shayna Keen 9 Allison Sparks 10 Megan Sawyer 11 Katelyn Holley 12 Chenoa Blodgett 13 Sarah Sparks 14 Ali Wall 16 Brittany Daley 17 Lindsey Boles Head coach: Danny Miller Assistant coach: Sara Porter

Year So. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So.

Position Middle Hitter Defensive Specialist Right Side Setter Defensive Specialist Defensive Specialist Outside Hitter Outside Hitter Outside Hitter Defensive Specialist Middle Hitter Middle Hitter Right Side/Outside Hitter Middle Hitter/Right Side Defensive Specialist

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Height 5-10 5-5 5-8 5-9 5-6 5-0 5-11 5-10 5-8 5-3 5-10 5-11 5-9 5-10 5-3

Hometown/High School Mocksville, N.C./Davie County High School Williamsburg, Va./Denbigh Baptist Christian School Yorktown, Va./Grafton High School Landis, N.C./South Rowan High School Chatham, Va./Chatham High School Ringgold, Va./Dan River High School Blairs, Va./Chatham High School Ruffin, N.C./Rockingham County High School Virginia Beach, Va./Ocean Lakes High School Dry Fork, Va./Westover Christian Academy Concord, Va./Rudtburg High School Ruffin, N.C./Rockingham County High School Bassett, Va./Bassett High School Harrisburg, N.C./Hickory Ridge High School Stokesdale, N.C./McMichael High School

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Season 2011 2012 TOTAL

SP-MP 72-32 123-36 195-68

K K/S 60 0.83 56 0.46 116 0.59

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Junior l Setter l 5’9” Landis, N.C. l South Rowan High School

Sophomore l Setter/Defensive specialist l 5’3” Stokesdale, N.C. l McMichael High School

TA Pct 137 .321 153 .268 290 .293

CAREER STATISTICS A A/S SA SA/S SE 637 8.85 31 0.43 29 1273 10.35 30 0.24 36 1910 9.79 61 0.31 65

DIG 117 205 322

D/S RE BS 1.62 3 1 1.67 0 1 1.65 3 2

BA 15 38 53

TB 16 39 55

B/S BE BHE 0.22 3 23 0.32 7 26 0.28 10 49

2013: Elected as one of 23 representatives to the NCAA Division III National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. 2012: Played in 123 sets over 36 matches ... Led the team with 10.35 assists per set ... Had 1.67 digs per set and 30 serivce aces ... Named to the USA South All-Conference Third Team ... Selected to the all-tournament team and named the MVP of the Roanoke College Invitational on Oct. 6-7 ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 2011: Played in 72 sets over 32 matches ... Had a team-high 8.85 assists per set ... Had 1.62 digs per set and 31 service aces ... Named to the USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention Team ... Selected as the USA South Rookie of the Week four times (Sept. 6, Oct. 3, Oct. 10 and Oct. 17) ... Earned USA South Academic AllConference honors. Personal: Daughter of Tim and Annette Barringer ... Majoring in criminal justice ... Born on June 12, 1993.

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Blodgett Freshman l Middle hitter l 5’10” Concord, Va. l Rustburg High School

Chenoa is in her first year at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Travis Blodgett and Brooke Mlaka ... Majoring in biomedical sciences ... Born on Jan. 8, 1995.

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Season SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct 2012 106-35 5 0.05 2 12 .250 TOTAL 106-35 5 0.05 2 12 .250

CAREER STATISTICS A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 30 0.28 31 0.29 32 170 1.60 10 0 0 0 0.00 0 1 30 0.28 31 0.29 32 170 1.60 10 0 0 0 0.00 0 1

2012: Played in 106 sets over 35 games ...1.60 digs per set and 31 service aces ...Named USA South Rookie of the Week on Oct. 8. Personal: Daughter of John and Ange Liebsly ... Majoring in nursing ... Born on June 10, 1994.

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Carey Sophomore l Defensive specialist l 5’5” Williamsburg, Va. l Denbigh Baptist Christian School

Season SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct 2012 1-1 0 0.00 0 1 .000 TOTAL 1-1 0 0.00 0 1 .000

CAREER STATISTICS A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0

2012: Played in one match before her season was cut short by an injury ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. Personal: Daughter of Mike and Jeanne Carey ... Majoring in athletic training ... Born on May, 12, 1994.

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Freshman l Defensive specialist l 5’6” Danville, Va. l Chatham High School

Sophomore l Middle hitter l 5’10” Mocksville, N.C. l Davie County High School

Chloe is in her first year at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Neil and Stephanie Clarridge ... Majoring in education ... Born on July 30, 1995.

Season SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct 2012 19-13 24 1.26 6 52 .346 TOTAL 19-13 24 1.26 6 52 .346

CAREER STATISTICS A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 0 0.00 1 0.05 0 1 0.05 0 0 3 3 0.16 2 0 0 0.00 1 0.05 0 1 0.05 0 0 3 3 0.16 2 0

2012: Played 19 sets over 13 matches ...Had 1.26 digs per set and 0.16 blocks per set and a 3.46 hitting percentage. Personal: Daughter of Michael and Tracey Fulton ... Majoring in biomedical sciences ... Born on Oct. 14, 1993.

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Daley Freshman l Middle hitter/Right side l 5’10” Harrisburg, N.C. l Hickory Ridge High School

Brittany is in her first year at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Michael and Michelle Daley ... Majoring in criminal justice and psychology ... Born on Dec. 22, 1994.

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Holley Sophomore l Setter/Defensive specialist l 5’3” Dry Fork, Va. l Westover Christian Academy

Season SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct 2012 32-15 0 0.00 0 1 .000 TOTAL 32-15 0 0.00 0 1 .000

CAREER STATISTICS A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 1 0.03 6 0.19 8 30 0.94 1 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 1 0.03 6 0.19 8 30 0.94 1 0 0 0 0.00 0 0

2012: Played 32 sets over 15 matches ... Averaged 0.94 digs per set ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. Personal: Daughter of Kevin and Rose Holley ... Majoring in education ... Born on Feb. 3, 1994.

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Season SP-MP K 2010* 15-10 9 2011 23-20 27 2012 69-27 26 TOTAL 107-57 63 * At Roanoke College

K/S 0.60 1.17 0.38 0.59

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Senior l Outside hitter l 5’11” Blairs, Va. l Chatham High School

Senior l Right side l 5’8” Yorktown, Va. l Grafton High School

TA 23 101 113 237

CAREER STATISTICS Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE .130 0 0.0 2 0.13 4 -.030 5 0.22 7 0.30 11 -.027 6 0.09 7 0.10 18 -.027 11 0.10 16 0.15 33

DIG 7 37 88 132

D/S RE 0.47 0 1.61 4 1.28 29 1.23 33

BS 3 0 0 3

BA 2 2 3 7

TB 5 2 3 10

B/S BE BHE 0.33 0 0 0.09 1 0 0.04 2 0 0.09 3 0

2012: Played in 69 sets over 27 matches ... Averaged 1.28 digs and 0.38 kills per set ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 2011: Appeared in 23 sets over 20 matches in her first season at Averett after transferring from Roanoke College ... Averaged 1.17 kills and 1.61 digs per set. 2010 (at Roanoke): Appeared in 15 sets over 10 matches. Personal: Daughter of Oadie Ray and Glori Sue Keen ... Majoring in Athletic Training ... Born on April 1, 1992.

Katlin

Season 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

CAREER STATISTICS SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE 31-19 34 1.10 29 108 .046 9 0.29 9 0.29 11 53-28 42 0.79 39 145 .021 13 0.25 9 0.17 13 44-23 36 0.82 26 133 .075 7 0.16 6 0.14 13 128-70 112 0.88 94 386 .047 29 0.23 24 0.19 37

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DIG 22 45 33 100

D/S RE 0.71 2 0.85 3 0.75 3 0.78 8

BS BA 0 5 1 9 1 14 2 28

TB 5 10 15 30

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B/S BE BHE 0.16 1 1 0.19 1 4 0.34 2 2 0.23 4 7

2012: Played in 44 sets over 23 matches ... Averaged 0.75 digs and 0.82 kills per set ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 2011: Appeared in 53 sets in 28 matches ... Averaged 0.79 kills and 0.85 digs ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 2010: Appeared in 19 matches, playing in 31 sets ... Averaged 1.10 kills per set ... Named to the USA South Academic All-Conference Team. Personal: Daughter of Chris and Tina Santos... Majoring in psychology ... Born on June 15, 1992.

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Freshman l Defensive specialist l 5’0” Ringgold, Va. l Dan River High School

Senior l Right side l 5’8” Virginia Beach, Va. l Ocean Lakes High School

Katlin is in her first year at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Douglas and Veronica Liggon ... Majoring in nursing ... Born on Aug. 14, 1995.

Season SP-MP K 2010* 103-30 92 2011* 123-33 210 2012 91-32 181 TOTAL 317-95 483 * At Chowan University

K/S 0.89 1.71 1.99 1.52

CAREER STATISTICS E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE 41 249 .205 40 0.40 29 0.28 18 86 600 .207 74 0.60 71 0.58 36 103 553 .141 7 0.08 26 0.29 19 230 1402 .180 121 0.38 126 0.40 73

DIG 94 236 95 425

D/S RE 0.91 6 1.92 41 1.04 29 1.34 76

BS BA 5 29 0 38 1 17 6 84

TB 34 38 18 90

B/S BE BHE 0.33 3 1 0.31 4 1 0.20 0 0 0.28 7 2

2012: Played in 91 sets over 32 matches as a junior in her first season at Averett after transferring from Chowan University ... Averaged 1.17 kills, 1.04 digs, and 0.20 blocks per set ... Had 26 service aces ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 2011 (at Chowan): Played in 123 sets as a sophomore ... Averaged .171 kills, 1.92 digs and 0.31 blocks ... Voted to the 2011 CIAA AllConference First Team ... Named to the 2011 Preseason CIAA All-Conference Team. 2010 (at Chowan): Appeared in 103 sets as a freshman ... Averaged 0.89 kills, 0.91 digs and 0.33 blocks per set, along with a .205 hitting percentage ... Named to the 2010 CIAA All-Rookie Team. Personal: Daughter of Chris and Cheryl Smith ... Majoring in art education ... Born on April 18, 1992.

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Season 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

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K K/S 180 2.37 440 3.67 449 3.84 1069 3.42

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Senior l Outside hitter l 5’10” Ruffin, N.C. l Rockingham County High School

Senior l Middle hitter l 5’11” Ruffin, N.C. l Rockingham County High School

CAREER STATISTICS E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG 81 527 .188 16 0.21 19 0.25 14 94 165 1125 .244 11 0.09 52 0.43 57 294 161 1122 .257 12 0.10 25 0.21 29 338 407 2774 .239 39 0.12 96 0.31 100 726

D/S RE BS 1.24 11 1 2.45 49 5 2.89 43 4 2.32 103 10

BA 23 34 36 93

TB B/S BE BHE 24 0.32 2 3 39 0.32 11 0 40 0.34 4 4 103 0.33 17 7

2012: Played in 117 sets over 36 matches ... Averaged 3.84 kills per set and finished with a .257 hitting percentage ... Averaged 2.89 digs and 0.34 blocks per set ... Had 25 service aces ... Selected to the USA South All-Conference First Team ... Voted to the VaSID All-State Second Team ... Named the USA South Conference Player of the Week on Sept. 17 ... Selected to the Roanoke College Invitational All-Tournament Team on Oct. 6-7 ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 2011: Appeared in 120 sets over 37 matches ... Averaged a team-high 3.67 kills per set and finished with a .244 hitting percentage ... Averaged 2.45 digs and 0.32 blocks per set ... Named to the USA South All-Conference First Team ... Selected to the USA South Conference All-Tournament Team ... Voted to the VaSID All-State Second Team ... Selected as the USA South Player of the Week on Oct. 3 ... Named to the Washington & Lee Invitational All-Tournament Team ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 2010: Appeared in 76 sets over 34 matches ... Averaged 2.37 kills and 1.24 digs ... Named to the Washington & Lee Invitational All-Tournament Team ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. Personal: Daughter of Carl and Wanda Sparks ... Majoring in elementary education ... Born on June 3, 1992.

Season 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL

SP-MP 104-37 107-36 122-36 333-109

K 185 194 262 641

K/S 1.78 1.81 2.15 1.92

CAREER STATISTICS E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE 54 437 .300 1 0.01 33 0.32 27 56 489 .282 2 0.02 39 0.36 38 44 598 .365 5 0.04 35 0.29 34 154 1524 .320 8 0.02 107 0.32 99

DIG 43 49 68 160

D/S RE 0.41 6 0.46 1 0.56 3 0.48 10

BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 26 48 74 0.71 4 3 20 47 67 0.63 7 3 37 86 123 1.01 12 3 83 181 264 0.79 23 9

2012: Played 122 sets over 36 matches ... Averaged 2.15 kills and finished with a .365 hitting percentage ... Averaged 0.56 digs and 1.01 blocks per set ... Had 35 service aces ... Named to the USA South All-Conference Third Team ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 2011: Appeared in 107 sets over 36 matches ... Finished with 1.81 kills per set and a 0.61 blocking average ... Led the team with 67 total blocks ... Voted to the USA South All-Conference Third Team ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 2010: Appeared in all 37 matches, playing 104 sets ... Averaged 1.78 kills and 0.71 blocks per set ... Named to the USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention Team ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. Personal: Daughter of Carl and Wanda Sparks ... Majoring in education (Math) ... Born on June 3, 1992.

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Wall Freshman l Right side/Outside hitter l 5’9” Bassett, Va. l Bassett High School

Ali is in her first year at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Stephen and Janie Wall ... Majoring in biomedical sciences ... Born on July 27, 1995.

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2013 Averett Volleyball Schedule Aug. 31 Aug. 31 Sept. 1 Sept. 1

Austin College Guilford College Roanoke College Greensboro College

19th Annual Cougar Classic Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va.

4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

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Randolph-Macon College Tournament Emory University Ashland, Va. Hardin-Simmons University Ashland, Va. Trinity University Ashland, Va. Virginia Wesleyan College Ashland, Va.

2:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 10 Sept. 14 Sept. 14 Sept. 19 Sept. 21 Sept. 21 Sept. 26 Sept. 27 Sept. 27 Oct. 3 Oct. 5 Oct. 5 Oct. 8 Oct. 11 Oct. 13 Oct. 13 Oct. 16 Oct. 19 Oct. 19 Oct. 22 Oct. 26 Oct. 26 Oct. 29 Nov. 2 Nov. 2

Southern Virginia University Virginia Wesleyan College Washington & Lee University Ferrum College* Methodist University* Meredith College* Mary Baldwin College* N.C. Wesleyan College* William Peace University* Greensboro College* Maryville College* Covenant College* Methodist University* Southern Virginia University Piedmont College* Ferrum College* Meredith College* LaGrange College* Huntingdon College* Mary Baldwin College* N.C. Wesleyan College* William Peace University* Greensboro College* Bridgewater College Virginia Wesleyan College

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Quarterfinals

Danville, Va. Lexington, Va. Lexington, Va. Ferrum, Va. Ferrum, Va. Ferrum, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Greensboro, N.C. Maryville, Tenn. Maryville, Tenn. Danville, Va. Buena Vista, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Raleigh, N.C. Ferrum, Va. Ferrum, Va. Staunton, Va. Raleigh, N.C. Raleigh, N.C. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va.

USA South Conference Tournament Martinsville, Va.

7 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 12 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 8 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 a.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 12 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 12 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 12 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 11 a.m. 5 p.m. TBA

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One of the oldest Division III conferences in the nation, the USA South Conference was born as the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 1963 when six institutions with similar philosophies of academics and athletics joined as founding members. Those colleges were Charlotte College (now UNC-Charlotte), College of Charleston (S.C.), Methodist College (now Methodist University), North Carolina Wesleyan College, St. Andrews Presbyterian College and Lynchburg College. The basis for the new athletic conference was that participation would be strictly amateur, and thus no athletically awarded financial aid or athletic scholarships would be awarded. That philosophy still exists today. In February 2003, it was announced that the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference would change its name to the USA South Athletic Conference. The name change was made official on July 1, 2003, and the first USA South Athletic Conference championships were awarded in the fall of 2003. The Conference was originally affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and remained with that affiliation until 1973. At that time, the NCAA divided into three legislative and competitive divisions, with Division III allowing membership for nonathletic scholarship institutions only. The Dixie joined the NCAA, and in so doing, became one of the first conferences accepted into Division III. Since the inception of Division III, the USA South has been a leader in many areas, and has gained an outstanding regional and national reputation in a number of sports. The Conference sponsored athletic programs for men only until 1981. In that year, the NCAA expanded its sponsorship to include women’s sports, and the Dixie followed that lead by including women’s sports. The Conference now sponsors championships in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, golf and women’s lacrosse for a total of 14 sports. Presently, the Conference features 15 institutions, four in Virginia, five in North Carolina, four in Georgia, one in Tennessee and one in Alabama. Averett University, Covenant College, Ferrum College, Greensboro College, Huntingdon College, LaGrange College, Mary Baldwin College, Maryville College, Meredith College, Piedmont College and William Peace University have joined Methodist and N.C. Wesleyan and make up today’s conference full-time membership. Christopher Newport University competes in football only, while Agnes Scott College competes in women’s lacrosse only. Covenant and Huntingdon join the conference for the 2013-14 academic year.

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Year 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

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Regular Season Champion(s) N.C. Wesleyan UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro, Greensboro, St. Andrews UNC Greensboro St. Andrews, Christopher Newport, UNC Greensboro Greensboro St. Andrews Methodist Greensboro Greensboro Averett Averett Averett Averett Averett Averett Averett Averett Averett, Greensboro Averett, Greensboro Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Averett Christopher Newport, Greensboro, Averett Greensboro, Christopher Newport Averett, Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport

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Tournament Champion UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro St. Andrews Methodist St. Andrews Methodist Greensboro Greensboro Greensboro Averett Averett Averett Averett Averett Greensboro Averett Averett Averett Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Averett Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Averett Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport

NCAA Berth(s) None UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro St. Andrews None None None None Greensboro None None None None None None None None Averett Averett Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Averett Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Averett Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport Christopher Newport

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2012 Final Conference/Regular Season Standings

---------------USA South Conference--------------- Record Win % 11-0 1.000 10-1 .909 9-2 .818 8-3 .727 6-5 .545 5-6 .454 5-6 .454 5-6 .454 4-7 .364 2-9 .182 1-10 .091 0-11 .000

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----- ----------------------Overall----- ---------------------Record Win % 40-3 .930 21-12 .636 21-10 .677 25-11 .694 21-12 .636 16-12 .571 14-13 .519 15-17 .469 16-13 .552 9-20 .310 3-22 .120 0-25 .000

Player of the Year Bailey Jensen, Christopher Newport Rookie of the Year Olivia Gough, Greensboro Libero of the Year Abby Hogge, Christopher Newport Coach of the Year Lindsay Birch, Christopher Newport

All-Conference Honorable Mention Team Mallory Bonee, Maryville Paige Eslinger, Piedmont Olivia Gough, Greensboro Maddie Irvin, William Peace Taylor Johnson, N.C. Wesleyan Kristi Lucas, N.C. Wesleyan Meredith Smith, N.C. Wesleyan

All-Tournament Team Kelsey Handel, Maryville Cory Harris, Christopher Newport (MVP) Abby Hogge, Christopher Newport Alyssa Kidd, Christopher Newport Chastity Lacy, Christopher Newport Teri Lind, Maryville Kara Strickland, Maryville

All-Conference First Team Anna Hart, N.C. Wesleyan Alyssa Kidd, Christopher Newport Jessie Kolden, Christopher Newport Bailey Jensen, Christopher Newport Allison Sparks, Averett Kara Strickland, Maryville

All-Sportsmanship Team Savanna Butts, Averett Katie Jarrett, Christopher Newport Gretchen Whitlock, Ferrum Danielle Simpson, Greensboro Erin McKinstry, LaGrange Kayla Wheeler, Mary Baldwin Morgan Hall, Maryville Caroline Cobb, Meredith Allison Graves, Methodist Heather Hunter, N.C. Wesleyan Kaitlin Norman, Piedmont Connor Davis, William Peace

USA South Tournament Results Quarterfinals: Christopher Newport 3, Methodist 0; Averett 3, Piedmont 0; N.C. Wesleyan 3, William Peace 0; Maryville 3, Meredith 0. Semifinals: Christopher Newport 3, Averett 0; Maryville 3, N.C. Wesleyan 1. Finals: Christopher Newport 3, Maryville 0.

All-Conference Second Team Christie Fellows, Christopher Newport Kelsey Handel, Maryville Cory Harris, Christopher Newport Abby Hogge, Christopher Newport Chastity Lacy, Christopher Newport Teri Lind, Maryville All-Conference Third Team Shana Ayers, N.C. Wesleyan Nicole Barringer, Averett Kaitlin Norman, Piedmont Sarah Sparks, Averett Liz Widenhouse, Greensboro Stephanie Wood, Methodist

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NCAA Tournament Results First Round: Christopher Newport 3, Washington & Lee 0. Second Round: Christopher Newport 3, RandolphMacon 2. Regional Finals: Christopher Newport 3, Emory 2. National Quarterfinals: Christopher Newport 3, Massachusetts-Boston 1. National Semifinals: Calvin 3, Christopher Newport 1.

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2012 Averett Volleyball Results Sept. 1 Sept. 1 Sept. 2 Sept. 2

Guilford College Emory & Henry College Roanoke College Hollins University

18th Annual Cougar Classic Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va.

W, 3-0 W, 3-0 W, 3-0 W, 3-1

Sept. 7 Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 8

Transylvania University Berry College #4 Emory University #7 University of St. Thomas

Emory University Invitational Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga.

L, 3-1 L, 3-0 L, 3-0 L, 3-0

Sept. 14 Sept. 15 Sept. 15 Sept. 19 Sept. 22 Sept. 22 Sept. 25 Sept. 29 Sept. 29 Sept. 30

Lynchburg College Randolph College Washington & Lee University Southern Virginia University N.C. Wesleyan College* William Peace University* Greensboro College LaGrange College* Ferrum College* Bridgewater College

Lexington, Va. Lexington, Va. Lexington, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Greensboro, N.C. Ferrum, Va. Ferrum, Va. Bridgewater, Va.

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Hollins University Roanoke College Ferrum College U.Va.-Wise

Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 13 Oct. 13 Oct. 17 Oct. 20 Oct. 20 Oct. 24

Southern Virginia University Mary Baldwin College* Maryville College* Meredith College* Greensboro College* Piedmont College* #5 Christopher Newport University* Methodist University*

Oct. 26 Oct. 26 Oct. 27 Oct. 27 Nov. 2 Nov. 3

L, 3-1 W, 3-1 W, 3-2 W, 3-0 L, 3-0 W, 3-0 W, 3-1 W, 3-0 W, 3-0 W, 3-2

Roanoke College Invitational Salem, Va. Salem, Va. Salem, Va. Salem, Va.

W, 3-1 W, 3-1 W, 3-0 W, 3-1

Buena Vista, Va. Staunton, Va. Raleigh, N.C. Raleigh, N.C. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Fayetteville, N.C.

W, 3-2 W, 3-0 L, 3-0 W, 3-0 W, 3-1 W, 3-0 L, 3-0 W, 3-0

Christopher Newport University Invitational Lynchburg College Newport News, Va. Virginia Wesleyan College Newport News, Va. #17 Salisbury University Newport News, Va. Moravian College Newport News, Va.

L, 3-0 W, 3-1 L, 3-0 W, 3-0

USA South Conference Tournament Piedmont College Martinsville, Va. #5 Christopher Newport University Martinsville, Va.

W, 3-0 L, 3-0

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The Automated ScoreBook Averett 2012 Combined TeamVolleyball Statistics (as of May 06, 2013) Averett Statistics All matches

Overall record: 25-11 Conf: 8-3 Home: 8-2 Away: 9-1 Neutral: 8-8

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Team Statistics ATTACK Ki l l s Errors Total Attacks Attack Pct Kills/Set SET As s i s t s Assists/Set SERVE Aces Errors Attempts Serve Pct Aces/Set SERVE RECEPTIONS Errors Errors/Set DEFENSE Digs Digs/Set BLOCKING Block Solo Block Assist Total Blocks Blocks/Set Block Errors Ball handling errors ATTENDANCE Total Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral site #/Avg Current win streak Home win streak

122 19 117 123 117 106 98 124 91 47 44 4 32 1 69 124 124

k/s

Attack e

262 2.15 44 24 1.26 6 221 1.89 72 56 0.46 15 449 3.84 161 5 0.05 2 147 1.50 60 15 0.12 6 181 1.99 103 98 2.09 53 36 0.82 26 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 26 0.38 29 1520 12.26 577 1247 10.06 670 AU

pct

1247 670 4072 .142 10.1

1405 11.3

1147 9.2

242 276 2781 .901 2.0

217 242 2468 .902 1.8

215 1.7

242 2.0

1867 15.1

1717 13.8

70 304 222.0 1.8 37 44

34 230 149.0 1.2 53 46

1166 10/117 16/81 0 0

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Serve se sa/s

598 .365 5 0.04 35 34 52 .346 0 0.00 1 0 522 .285 1 0.01 1 0 153 .268 1273 10.35 30 36 1122 .257 12 0.10 25 29 12 .250 30 0.28 31 32 422 .206 24 0.24 0 1 60 .150 34 0.27 63 63 553 .141 7 0.08 26 19 342 .132 5 0.11 11 22 133 .075 7 0.16 6 13 2 .000 0 0.00 0 1 1 .000 1 0.03 6 8 1 .000 0 0.00 0 0 113 -.027 6 0.09 7 18 4086 .231 1405 11.33 242 276 4072 .142 1147 9.25 217 242 Date Sep 1 Sep 01 Sep 02 Sep 02 Sep 07 Sep 07 Sep 08 Sep 08 Sep 14 Sep 15 Sep 15 Sep 19 *Sep 22 *Sep 22 Sep 25 *Sep 29 *Sep 29 Sep 30 Oct 05 Oct 05 Oct 06 Oct 06 Oct 10 *Oct 11 *Oct 13 *Oct 13 *Oct 17 *Oct 20 *Oct 20 *Oct 24 Oct 26 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 27 Nov 02 Nov 03

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1520 577 4086 .231 12.3

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Dig dig dig/s

0.29 3 68 0.56 0.05 0 1 0.05 0.01 1 19 0.16 0.24 0 205 1.67 0.21 43 338 2.89 0.29 10 170 1.60 0.00 0 45 0.46 0.51 64 618 4.98 0.29 29 95 1.04 0.23 17 156 3.32 0.14 3 33 0.75 0.00 1 1 0.25 0.19 1 30 0.94 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.10 29 88 1.28 1.95 215 1867 15.06 1.75 242 1717 13.85

Opponent GUILFORD EMORY & HENRY ROANOKE HOLLINS vs Transylvania vs Berry at Emory University vs St. Thomas vs Lynchburg vs Randolph at Washington and Lee SOUTHERN VIRGINIA N.C. WESLEYAN WILLIAM PEACE at Greensboro vs LaGrange at Ferrum at Bridgewater vs Hollins at Roanoke vs Ferrum vs UVA-Wise at Southern Virginia at Mary Baldwin vs Maryville at Meredith GREENSBORO PIEDMONT #5 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT at Methodist University vs Lynchburg vs Virginia Wesleyan vs Salisbury vs Moravian vs Piedmont vs #5 Christopher Newport

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Score 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-1 1-3 0-3 0-3 0-3 1-3 3-1 3-2 3-0 0-3 3-0 3-1 3-0 3-0 3-2 3-1 3-1 3-0 3-1 3-2 3-0 0-3 3-0 3-1 3-0 0-3 3-0 0-3 3-1 0-3 3-0 3-0 0-3

Blocking ba total blk/s be bhe

37 86 123 0 3 3 24 59 83 1 38 39 4 36 40 0 0 0 2 44 46 0 0 0 1 17 18 0 4 4 1 14 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 70 304 222.0 34 230 149.0

1.01 12 0.16 2 0.71 5 0.32 7 0.34 4 0.00 0 0.47 3 0.00 0 0.20 0 0.09 0 0.34 2 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.04 2 1.79 37 1.20 53

3 0 2 26 4 1 2 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 44 46

Score by set 25-13,25-18,25-13 26-24,25-8,25-23 25-15,25-13,25-22 22-25,25-22,25-17,25-8 20-25,25-21,18-25,16-25 15-25,15-25,20-25 13-25,13-25,14-25 13-25,24-26,15-25 25-21,24-26,18-25,21-25 21-25,25-17,25-19,25-18 25-19,19-25,15-25,25-22,15-8 25-20,25-20,25-17 23-25,20-25,18-25 25-12,25-20,25-14 21-25,25-17,25-18,25-8 25-17,25-23,25-15 25-18,25-5,25-12 28-30,25-14,19-25,25-16,20-18 24-26,25-14,25-16,25-18 25-14,23-25,25-10,25-16 25-11,25-18,25-20 25-17,17-25,25-13,25-14 25-22,20-25,25-20,17-25,15-13 25-12,25-9,25-11 24-26,22-25,20-25 25-23,25-12,26-24 23-25,25-23,25-18,25-17 25-14,25-14,25-17 19-25,14-25,18-25 25-15,25-14,25-18 21-25,20-25,21-25 25-17,25-12,23-25,25-19 16-25,14-25,10-25 25-13,25-19,25-16 25-21,25-21,25-22 15-25,19-25,20-25

points

Att. 180 123 103 86 68 85 50 55 46 47 103 82 75 85 215 105 211 105 100 200 100 0 200 68 54 78 200 102 130 162 101 111 101 36 113 176

Record in 3-set matches:14-9 • Record in 4-set matches:8-2 • Record in 5-set matches:3-0

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Overall Conference Year Record PCT Record PCT Head Coach 1983 3-23 .115 0-12 .000 n/a 1984 1-19 .050 0-12 .000 n/a 1985 4-24 .143 0-12 .000 Joy M. Richman 1986 7-18 .280 2-10 .167 Joy M. Richman 1987 8-16 .333 2-10 .167 Joy M. Richman 1988 2-18 .100 2-8 .200 Joy M. Richman 1989 8-14 .364 1-9 .100 Barbara Kushubar 1990 19-9 .679 5-5 .500 Barbara Kushubar 1991* 28-10 .737 8-2 .800 Barbara Kushubar 1992*# 27-13 .675 8-2 .800 Barbara Kushubar 1993*# 25-7 .781 12-0 1.000 Barbara Kushubar 1994*# 30-4 .882 12-0 1.000 Barbara Kushubar 1995*# 25-12 .676 12-0 1.000 Danny Miller 1996*# 29-6 .829 11-1 .917 Danny Miller 1997* 27-14 .659 12-0 1.000 Danny Miller 1998*# 27-11 .711 12-0 1.000 Danny Miller 1999!#^ 28-12 .700 11-1 .917 Danny Miller 2000!#^ 31-11 .738 11-1 .917 Danny Miller 2001 20-15 .571 11-3 .786 Danny Miller 2002 24-15 .615 11-3 .786 Danny Miller 2003*#^ 31-10 .756 15-1 .938 Danny Miller 2004! 25-11 .694 12-2 .857 Danny Miller 2005 23-13 .639 10-4 .714 Danny Miller 2006!#^ 29-7 .806 13-1 .929 Danny Miller 2007 25-14 .641 14-4 .778 Danny Miller 2008 17-20 .459 12-6 .750 Danny Miller 2009 23-15 .601 13-5 .722 Danny Miller 2010 20-17 .541 10-8 .556 Danny Miller 2011 26-11 .703 15-3 .833 Danny Miller 2012 25-11 .694 8-3 .727 Danny Miller ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Totals 617-400 .607 265-128 .674 REMOVE BACKGROUND BEFORE PRINTING

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NCAA Appearances 1999, 2000, 2003, 2006 NCAA Results 1999 : Austin 3, Averett 0 2000: Averett 3, Salisbury State 0 Emory 3, Averett 0 2003: Washington & Lee 3, Averett 1 2006: Southwestern 3, Averett 0

Conference Championships Regular Season Championships 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2006 Tournament Championships 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2006

Conference Coach of the Year Barbara Kushubar Danny Miller

1992, 1993, 1994 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998,2000, 2003, 2006

* Dixie or USA South Regular Season Champions ! Dixie or USA South Regular Season Co-Champions # Dixie or USA South Tournament Champions ^ NCAA Appearance

All-TIME COACHING RECORDS Coach Joy M. Richman Barbara Kushubar Danny Miller*

Years 1985-88 1989-94 1995-Present

Overall Pct. 21-76 .216 137-57 .706 455-225 .669

Conference 6-40 46-18 213-43

Pct. .130 .719 .832

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AWARDS & HONORS National/Regional Honors AVCA All-American Selections 1997 Brenda LaFlamme 2007 Samantha Kirby

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Capital One Academic All-America (CoSIDA) 2011 Paige Aaron Second Team Jesse Jones Second Team 2012 Paige Aaron First Team AVCA National Player of the Week Selections 1997 Brenda LaFlamme Sept. 29, 2005 Courtney Peters Oct. 3 NCAA Statistical Leader 2007 Samantha Kirby Hitting Percentage (.423) AVCA All-Region Selections 1992 Lynn Haden 1996 Brenda LaFlamme 1997 Brenda LaFlamme 2000 Brynn Hughes 2007 Samantha Kirby

South Region South Region South Region South Region South Region

Capital One Academic All-District (CoSIDA) 2010 Jesse Jones Second Team Shannon Andy Third Team 2011 Paige Aaron First Team Jesse Jones First Team 2012 Paige Aaron First Team VaSID All-State Player of the Year 1996 Brenda LaFlamme 1997 Brenda LaFlamme 1998 Courtney Coward 1999 Courtney Coward 2000 Brynn Hughes 2002 Courtney Carrington VaSID All-State Rookie of the Year 2006 Samantha Kirby VaSID All-State Selections 1995 Stephanie Elliott 1996 Brenda LaFlamme Courtney Cowart 1997 Brenda LaFlamme Courtney Cowart 1998 Courtney Cowart Brynn Hughes Cara Miller 1999 Courtney Cowart Brynn Hughes 2000 Brynn Hughes Jennifer Nunley Kristy Crews 2001 Jennifer Nunley Kristy Crews 2002 Courtney Carrington

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2011 2012

Courtney Carrington Courtney Peters Erin Moore Courtney Peters Lauren Wells Courtney Peters Samantha Kirby Christy Renegar Kasey Carpenter Samantha Kirby Allison Sparks Paige Aaron Allison Sparks

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VaSID Academic All-State Selections 2011 Jesse Jones Paige Aaron 2012 Jesse Jones Paige Aaron 2013 Paige Aaron Allison Sparks

Conference Honors USA South Conference Player of the Year 1991 Lynn Haden 1992 Lynn Haden 1993 Lynn Haden 1994 Michele Dillon 1995 Brenda LaFlamme 1996 Brenda LaFlamme 1997 Brenda LaFlamme 1998 Courtney Cowart Brynn Hughes 1999 Courtney Coward 2000 Brynn Hughes 2003 Courtney Carrington

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BRENDA LAFLAMME 1994-1997

Brenda LaFlamme holds make of Averett’s volleyball records, as well as some conference records. LaFlamme became Averett’s first volleyball All-American in 1997. A three-time Conference Player of the Year, LaFlamme (now Bren West) was hired as Averett’s softball head coach in 2010.

USA South Conference Libero of the Year 2009 Marie Keatts

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SAMANTHA KIRBY 2006-07

Samantha Kirby became Averett’s second volleyball All-American in 2007 after earning the USA South Conference Player of the Year. Kirby also helped Averett win the USA South championship in 2006 and earn the program’s fourth NCAA Tournament berth in the process.

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USA South All-Conference Selections Year Player Team 1988 Kim Thompson Second Team 1989 Tiffany Bratton Second Team 1990 Lynn Haden First Team Melanie Stanley Second Team 1991 Lynn Haden First Team Jill Rowland Second Team Tiffany Bratton Second Team Melanie Stanley Second Team 1992 Lynn Haden First Team Ruth Miller Second Team Jill Rowland Second Team 1993 Lynn Haden First Team Ruth Miller First Team Michele Dillon First Team Jill Rowland Second Team 1994 Michele Dillon First Team Jill Rowland First Team Stephanie Elliott Second Team Brenda LaFlamme Second Team 1995 Brenda LaFlamme First Team Stephanie Elliott First Team Julie Duvall Second Team Angie Ellis Second Team 1996 Brenda LaFlamme First Team Courtney Cowart First Team Angie Ellis First Team Cara Miller Second Team 1997 Brenda LaFlamme First Team Courtney Cowart First Team Cara Miller Second Team Brynn Hughes Second Team 1998 Brynn Hughes First Team Courtney Cowart First Team Cara Miller First Team Lisa Sands Second Team 1999 Courtney Cowart First Team Brynn Hughes First Team Annette Nolen Second Team 2000 Brynn Hughes First Team Annette Nolen First Team Lisa Sands Second Team Kristy Crews Second Team Jennifer Nunley Second Team 2001 Kristy Crews First Team Jennifer Nunley First Team Courtney Carrington Second Team 2002 Courtney Carrington First Team Courtney Peters Second Team Erin Moore Second Team 2003 Courtney Carrington First Team Courtney Peters First Team Erin Moore Second Team 2004 Courtney Peters First Team Lauren Wells First Team Cassie Byrd Second Team Jessica Hefner Honorable Mention REMOVE BACKGROUND BEFORE PRINTING

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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Courtney Peters Kasey Carpenter Amy Zecher Lauren Wells Kasey Carpenter Samantha Kirby Christy Renegar Kris Dunn Lauren Wells Samantha Kirby Kasey Carpenter Jordan Maupin Meredith Schwane Jordan Maupin Shannon Andy Jesse Jones Meredith Schwane Brittany Walters Shannon Andy Jesse Jones Marie Keatts Jesse Jones Paige Aaron Brooke Hensley Sarah Sparks Hannah Wetherald Allison Sparks Paige Aaron Sarah Sparks Nicole Barringer Jesse Jones Allison Sparks Nicole Barringer Sarah Sparks

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USA South All-Tournament Team 1990 Lynn Haden 1992 Lynn Hayden (MVP) 1993 Lynn Hayden (MVP) Michele Dillon 1994 Angie Ellis (MVP) Michele Dillon

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WHAT IS THE COUGAR CLUB?

Created in 1989, the Cougar Club is a non-profit organization whose primary objective is to raise money to provide a positive experience for Averett student-athletes and fans. The activities of the Cougar Club are varied, but are all designed with the student-athlete in mind. Each year, hundreds of Cougar supporters pledge their support of Averett University student-athletes by joining the Cougar Club. Thanks to our loyal supporters, Averett student-athletes have the opportunity to succeed in both the classroom and on the field.

Averett University is committed to success, and has a long tradition of excellence. The Cougar Club is committed to providing Averett student-athletes with the opportunity to succeed academically, as well as in their respective sport. At Averett, we recruit good students that happen to be talented athletes. Private support of academic and athletic programs is crucial to our student-athletes in the increasingly competitive landscape of intercollegiate athletics. By supporting the Cougar Club, alumni, fans and friends of Averett University can help carry on this proud tradition.

WHAT IS THE LETTERMAN CLUB?

This option for Cougar Club membership is exclusively for former Averett University student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, team managers and athletics administration members.

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