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Publication Credits The 2015 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. Other contributions by Karmen Robinson and Davin Wilson.
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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 Coaches Nicole Barringer & Kelsey Smith Medical Support Staff Administration & Athletics Support Staff THE TEAM 2015 Roster Player Bios
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THE 2015 SEASON 2015 Opponents USA South Conference USA South Conference History THE 2014 SEASON IN REVIEW 2014 USA South Conference In Review 2014 Results 2014 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: Dr. Tiffany M. Franks Location:. Danville, Va. Founded: 1859 Enrollment: 900 Mascot: Cougars Colors: Blue and Gold Afilliation: NCAA Division III Conference: USA South Athletics Director: Meg Stevens Athletic Dept. Phone: (434) 791-5700 Facility: Grant Center Athletic Trainer: Thomas Underwood Training Room Phone: (434) 791-7270 Volleyball Team Information Head coach: Danny Miller (Averett, ’91) Office Phone: (434) 791-5737 Email: dmiller@averett.edu Career Record: 504-249 (21st season) Record at Averett:. 504-249 (21st season) 2014 Record: 22-15, 15-4 USA South All-Time Program Record: 666-424 (297-134 Conference) USA South Conference championships: 14 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 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
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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 Academic All-Conference recognition, a student-athlete must have a minimum 3.0 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 14 conference championships, four NCAA Tournament appearances, five All-Americans, 13 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 14 conference championships and made four NCAA Tournament appearances. The program has also produced a number of individual honors such as five American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Americans, 13 Conference Players of the Year, seven Virginia Sports Information Directors State Players of the Year and eight 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 500 career wins, Miller has made his program an annual contender 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 1996, 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 Miller not only produces successful teams on the court, he produces successful studentathletes off the court. The volleyball team is perenially one of the campus’s top academic sports teams and has produced a host of allacademic student-athletes. During a studentathlete’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 weaknesses a more individual-
Men’s Basketball The Averett men’s basketball program won the 2014-15 USA South Conference regular season for its sixth championship. It had three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths from 20072009 and four total as a program. The program has also produced multiple All-Americans.
ized strength and performance program can be created. The Functional Movement Systems (www. functionalmovement.com) was co-created by Lee Burton, Averett’s former 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.
ATHLETIC TRAINING Averett’s Athletic Training staff is composed of four certified trainers who work closely with a student staff member majoring in athletic training.
Women’s Basketball The Averett women’s basketball program has risen to the top half of the conference in recent years. The Cougars have five 11-win seasons in the last seven 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. 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). 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 five straight conference tournament semifinals appearances. Women’s Soccer The women’s soccer team earned its first USA South Conference championship in 2012, winning a program-best 17 games and making its first NCAA Tournament appearance. Softball The softball program, winner of two conference regular season title and one tournament title, has been an up-and-coming team in the USA South. In 2015, Averett set numerous records, was nationally ranked, won the USA South regular season and earned an at-large bid into the NCAA Regional. Men’s Tennis The men’s tennis program has a history of success, ranging from 11 conference titles 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 Averett’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 Daly Field, which features state-of-the-art synthetic turf and lights, adjacent to the football field house and press box. The stadium seats more than 2,500 faithful Cougar fans and also boasts a twostory 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 Daly Field, Averett’s baseball team plays and practices on its own 2.75 acre Owen-Fulton 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 Daly Field 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, approximately 25,000-30,000 cans and other items are collected by the league’s schools annually. 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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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: 21 Hometown: Meadowview, Va. Education: Averett University (1991/1995) Coaching Timeline: 1990-1994 Averett University Assistant Coach
Danny Miller HEAD COACH
The 2015 season marks the 21st year of Averett University volleyball under the guidance of Danny Miller. Since taking over the program at Averett, Miller has led the Cougars to a 504-239 record and four NCAA Tournament appearances. He has also won seven conference tournament titles and 10 regular season crowns, including the 2013 USA South Conference North Division championship. Miller has raised the bar in the USA South, while his teams have posted victories in nearly 70 percent of their contests. He ranks in the top-40 among active Division III coaches in career winning percentage at .678. 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 245-49 against USA South opponents and has won more than 83 percent of his league games. In 2013, his team set a program single-season record with 17 conference wins. Averett went 27-9 (17-2 USA South) in
2013 while playing several of the nation’s top teams, winning the USA South North Division and advancing to the conference’s championship match. Despite losing five seniors from that team, Miller’s young 2014 squad finished 22-15 (15-4 USA South) while starting 4-5 freshmen in the lineup. He had two players earn American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-America Honors, with one of those players earning AVCA Region Freshman of the Year, USA South Rookie of the Year and Virginai Sports Information Directors (VaSID) State Rookie of the Year. 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 three All-Americans in volleyball and has developed seven players who have combined for 13 conference player of the year awards. He has led the Cougars to at least
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20 overall wins in 19 of his 20 seasons. Miller’s teams have also succeeded in the classroom. Since 2002-03, 73 Averett volleyball players have earned USA South Academic All-Conference Team honors. Numerous players have been named to the Capital One 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 199094 and was the school’s first sports information director until 2000. Miller, who serves as the university’s Associate Director of Athletics, served as the Interim Director of Athletics From September 2012 to July 2013. 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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Nicole Barringer joined the Averett volleyball staff as an assistant in May 2015 following a storied four-year playing career for the Cougars. A setter from Landis, North Carolina, Barringer finished her playing career with 4,654 assists with an average of 9.99 assists and 2.09 digs per set in 466 sets over 141 career matches. She also totaled 165 service aces and 126 blocks. As a senior, Barringer earned American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Honorable Mention All-America honors after being voted to the AVCA All-South Region Team. In addition, she was selected to the USA South All-Conference First Team and the USA South All-Tournament Team after finishing fifth in the nation in total assists. Barringer twice earned USA South All-Conference honors all four years at Averett, including First Team recognition twice. She also helped Averett win the 2013 USA South North Division championship. Barringer has also succeeded off the court as a three-time USA South Academic All-Conference selection. She is Averett’s StudentAthlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) president and is a national representative for SAAC at the NCAA. As a junior, Barringer earned Averett’s prestigious Frank Campbell Sportsmanship Award and was named Averett’s Barbara Kushubar Female Student-Athlete of the Year as a senior. She also received the two most prestigious honors from the USA South Conference following her senior year. Barringer was named the female recipient of the USA South’s prestigious Don Scalf Award as the conference’s student-athlete of the year and she was selected as the USA South’s Woman of the Year. Barringer gained valuable experience serving as a summer volleyball camp instructor and coaching club volleyball with Carolina Juniors Volleyball (Charlotte, North Carolina) and Sports Academy (Statesville, North Carolina). After serving as a student assistant coach during the spring of 2015, Barringer graduated from Averett in May 2015 with a degree in criminal justice. She is pursuing her master’s of business administration.
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Kelsey Smith joined the Averett University volleyball staff as an assistant coach in July 2015. A native of Cascade, Virginia, Smith played collegiately at Division II Elizabeth City State University, where she served as team captain of the volleyball team for two seasons and earned All-Conference honors. Smith was selected to the 2014 CIAA All-Conference First Team during her senior year and held a spot on 2013 All-Conference Second Team during her junior year. As a middle hitter in her senior season, Smith was ranked first in the CIAA in solo blocks with 54, second in blocks per set with 1.02 and fifth in kills during conference play with 187. She led her team in blocks during all four seasons to total 322 career blocks, and she also recorded 717 career kills. Additionally, Smith received the Pepsi Volleyball Award from ECSU Athletics in 2013 and 2014. Smith graduated in May 2015 from Elizabeth City State with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She is pursuing her master’s degree in business administration from Averett.
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Head Athletic Trainer l Fifth Season Providence, N.C. l Averett (‘08)
Athletic Training Assistant l Second Season Moundsville, W.Va. l Averett (‘14)
Thomas Underwood was named Averett’s head athletic trainer in July 2014 after serving as assistant athletic trainer since September 2011. Prior to joining Averett’s training staff, Underwood worked 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 football, baseball and men’s soccer teams. He also had the opportunity to intern with the Green Bay Packers the summer of 2008. Thomas currently resides in Danville with his wife, Jennifer, and their children, Colton and Collins.
Stefan Varner joined the Averett athletic training staff in the summer of 2014. Varner returned to Averett after playing four seasons with the football program. Varner is Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Level 1 certified and is a member of the National Athletic Training Association. Also, as an undergraduate student at Averett , Varner was a peer tutor in the field of science and physical education, a supplemental peer instructor for lectures and lab in the sports medicine classes and was inducted into the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, a part of Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.
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Assistant Athletic Trainer l Second Season Danville, Va. l Shenandoah (‘12/’14)
Athletic Training Assistant l First Season Columbia, S.C. l Western Carolina (‘15)
Angela McNeely joined Averett University as its assistant athletic trainer in July 2014. A native of Danville, McNeely came to Averett with a wealth of experience in athletic training at the collegiate and high school level. In the spring of 2014, she served as an athletic training student with the Shenandoah University men’s basketball and baseball teams. Prior to that, McNeely was a student athletic trainer with the University of Richmond football team and several high schools in the Winchester, Va., area. McNeely received her master’s of science degree in athletic training from Shenandoah in May 2014. She completed her bachelor’s of science degree in kinesiology and psychology from Shenandoah in 2012.
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Laura Branham joined the Averett athletic training staff in the summer of 2015. Branham came to Averett after graduating from Western Carolina University with a degree in athletic training in May 2015. During her collegiate career, she gained experience working as an athletic training student with Coastal Carolina University’s football team as well as the men’s and women’s gymnastics teams at The College of William & Mary. Prior to that, Branham also served as an athletic training student for multiple events, including the Western North Carolina Athletic Conference Wrestling Tournament, Bluegrass State Games and the Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon. Branham gained additional experience working with multiple high schools in the Asheville, North Carolina, area.
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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 more than 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 Associate Director of Athletics
Drew Wilson Sports Information Director
Karmen Robinson Sports Information Assistant
Davin Wilson Sports Information Assistant
Mavis Brantley-Lloyd Administrative Assistant
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Name Jordan Pitzer Leslie Fulton Hannah Shields Jessica Sheek Christiana Summa Sarah Smoot Katlin Liggon Lynsey Corriher Kristen Viegelmann Katelyn Holley Kaleigh Steelman Jordyn Minton Ali Wall Ashley Thornton Brittany Daley Lindsey Boles Hayden Rigsbee Lexi Rosenbaum Danielle Reed Keenan Marks Keyla Jones
Year Fr. Sr. So. So. So. So. Jr. So. So. Sr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr.
Position Outsite Hitter/Right Side Middle Hitter Outside Hitter Middle Hitter Defensive Specialist Outside Hitter Defensive Specialist Right Side Setter Defensive Specialist Defensive Specialist Outside Hitter Middle Hitter Outsite Hitter Right Side Defensive Specialist Right Side Right Side Setter Setter Middle Hitter
Height 5-11 5-10 5-10 5-11 5-4 5-11 5-0 5-9 5-5 5-3 5-2 5-9 5-9 5-10 5-10 5-3 5-8 5-9 5-10 5-10 6-2
Hometown/High School Franklinton, N.C./South Granville High School Mocksville, N.C./Davie County High School Keeling, Va./Dan River High School Lambsburg, Va./Carroll County High School Poquoson, Va./Poquoson High School Randleman, N.C./Providence Grove High School Ringgold, Va./Dan River High School Landis, N.C./South Rowan High School Monroe, N.C./Sun Valley High School Dry Fork, Va./Westover Christian Academy Kinston, N.C./Arendell Parrott Academy Harrisburg, N.C./Hickory Ridge High School Bassett, Va./Bassett High School Goldsboro, N.C./Rosewood High School Harrisburg, N.C./Hickory Ridge High School Stokesdale, N.C./McMichael High School Rougemont, N.C./Durham School of the Arts Bluff City, Tenn./Tennessee High School Huntersville, N.C./Lake Norman Charter School Jacksonville, N.C./Jacksonville High School Appomattox, Va./Appomattox High School
Head coach: Danny Miller Assistant coaches: Nicole Barringer, Kelsey Smith
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Season SP-MP K 2012 106-35 5 2013 107-34 0 2014 125-34 0 TOTAL 338-103 5
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Senior l Defensive specialist l 5’3” Stokesdale, N.C. l McMichael High School
Junior l Right side l 5’10” Harrisburg, N.C. l Hickory Ridge High School
TA 12 15 7 34
Pct .250 -.333 -.143 -.088
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 13 0.12 17 201 1.88 19 0 0 0 0.00 0 2 52 0.42 25 0.20 35 255 2.04 16 1 0 1 0.01 0 4 112 0.33 69 0.20 84 626 1.85 45 1 0 1 0.00 0 7
2014: Appeared in 125 sets over 34 matches ... Averaged 2.04 digs with 25 service aces and 52 assists. 2013: Played in 107 sets over 34 matches... Had 0.30 assists per set, 13 service aces and 1.88 digs per game. 2012: Played in 106 sets over 35 matches ...1.60 digs per set and 31 service aces ... Named USA South Rookie of the Week on Oct. 8. Personal: Daughter of John and Angie Liebsly ... Majoring in coaching with a minor in biology ... Born on June 10, 1994.
Lynsey
Season SP-MP K K/S E TA 2013 39-22 54 1.38 17 116 2014 108-34 125 1.16 69 382 TOTAL 147-56 179 1.22 86 498
CAREER STATISTICS Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE .319 1 0.03 6 0.15 15 8 0.21 1 4 13 17 0.44 1 0 .147 36 0.33 4 0.04 10 49 0.45 9 8 37 45 0.42 6 10 .187 37 0.25 10 0.07 25 49 0.45 9 8 37 45 0.42 6 10
2014: Played in 108 sets over 34 matches as a sophomore ... Totaled 125 kills for an average of 1.16 kills per set ... Finished with 36 assists, 49 digs and 45 total blocks ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 2013: Played in 39 sets over 22 matches ... Averaged 1.38 kills per set and had 17 total blocks. Personal: Daughter of Michael and Michelle Daley ... Majoring in sports management ... Born on Dec. 22, 1994.
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Sophomore l Right side l 5’9” Landis, N.C. l South Rowan High School
Senior l Middle hitter l 5’10” Mocksville, N.C. l Davie County High School
Season SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct 2014 35-18 28 0.80 15 101 .129 TOTAL 35-18 28 0.80 15 101 .129
CAREER STATISTICS A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 8 0.23 6 0.17 1 46 1.31 2 0 4 4 0.11 1 1 8 0.23 6 0.17 1 46 1.31 2 0 4 4 0.11 1 1
2014: Played in 35 sets over 18 matches as a freshman ... Totaled 28 kills with eight assists, six service aces, 46 digs and four blocks ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. Personal: Daughter of Chris and Laurie Corriher ... Majoring in nursing ... Born on Aug. 23, 1996.
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Season SP-MP K K/S E 2012 19-13 24 1.26 6 2013 109-35 145 1.33 52 2014 138-37 189 1.37 77 TOTAL 266-85 358 1.35 135
CAREER STATISTICS TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 52 .346 0 0.00 1 0.05 0 1 0.05 0 0 3 3 0.16 2 0 321 .290 2 0.02 0 0.00 0 19 0.17 6 12 42 54 0.50 17 6 441 .254 9 0.07 13 0.09 17 37 0.27 7 23 53 76 0.55 14 6 814 .274 11 0.04 14 0.05 17 57 0.21 13 35 98 133 0.50 33 12
2014: Played in 138 sets over 37 matches as a junior ... Finished with 189 kills for an average of 1.37 kills per set ... Had 13 service aces, 37 digs and a team-high 76 total blocks ... Named to the University of Mary Washington Invitational AllTournament Team ... Selected as Averett’s Representative on the USA South AllSportsmanship Team. 2013: Appeared in 109 sets over 35 matches ... Averaged 1.33 kills per set with a .90 hitting percentage ... Had 54 total blocks ... Named to the 19th annual Cougar Classic All-Tournament Team ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 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 science ... Born on Oct. 14, 1993.
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Senior l Defensive specialist l 5’3” Dry Fork, Va. l Westover Christian Academy
Junior l Defensive specialist l 5’0” Ringgold, Va. l Dan River High School
CAREER STATISTICS Season SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 2012 32-15 0 0.00 0 1 .000 1 0.03 6 0.19 8 30 0.94 1 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 2013 124-36 5 0.04 8 30 -.100 24 0.19 57 0.46 41 454 3.66 35 0 0 0 0.00 0 3 2014 125-37 5 0.04 5 38 .000 24 0.19 53 0.42 36 304 2.43 23 0 1 1 0.01 0 1 TOTAL 281-88 10 0.04 13 69 -.043 49 0.17 116 0.41 85 788 2.80 59 0 1 1 0.00 0 4
2014: Played in 125 sets over 37 matches as a junior ... Totaled 304 digs for an average of 2.43 digs per set ... Finished with 24 assists and 53 service aces ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. 2013: Played in 124 sets over 36 matches ... Had 57 service aces ... Had a team high 454 digs with an avereage 3.66 digs per set. 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 physical education ... Born on Feb. 3, 1994.
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Season SP-MP 2013 3-3 2014 8-5 TOTAL 11-8
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CAREER STATISTICS A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 0 0.00 1 0.33 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 3 0.38 1 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 1 0.09 1 3 0.27 1 0 0 0 0.00 0 0
2014: Played in eight sets over five matches as a sophomore ... Totaled three digs. 2013: Appeared in three matches as a freshman ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. Personal: Daughter of Douglas and Veronica Liggon ... Majoring in nursing ... Born on Aug. 14, 1995.
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Freshman l Middle hitter l 6’2” Appomattox, Va. l Appomattox High School
Freshman l Setter l 5’10” Jacksonville, N.C. l Jacksonville High School
Keyla is in her first year at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Travis and Melissa Mills ... Majoring in nursing ... Born on May 25, 1997.
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Keenan is in her first year at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Kevin and Judi Marks ... Majoring in biology ... Born on Oct. 26, 1997.
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Sophomore l Outside hitter l 5’9” Harrisburg, N.C. l Hickory Ridge High School
Freshman l Setter l 5’10” Huntersville, N.C. l Lake Norman Charter School
Season SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct 2014 10-10 6 0.60 7 26 -.038 TOTAL 10-10 6 0.60 7 26 -.038
CAREER STATISTICS A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 0 0.00 1 0.10 1 8 0.80 8 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 1 0.10 1 8 0.80 8 0 0 0 0.00 0 0
Danielle is in her first year at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Celeste Dominguez ... Majoring in political science ... Born on Feb. 5, 1997.
2014: Played in 10 sets over 10 matches as a freshman ... Totaled six kills with eight digs and one service ace ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. Personal: Daughter of Jeff and Lynn Minton ... Majoring in biomedical science ... Born on Feb. 14, 1996.
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Freshman l Outside hitter/Right side l 5’11” Franklinton, N.C. l South Granville High School
Sophomore l Right side l 5’8” Rougemont, N.C. l Durham School of the Arts
Jordan is in her first year at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Jay and Lisa Pitzer ... Majoring in nursing ... Born on May 12, 1997.
Season SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct 2014 6-6 0 0.00 8 17 -.471 TOTAL 6-6 0 0.00 8 17 -.471
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 1 3 0.50 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 1 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 3 0.50 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 1
2014: Played in six sets over six matches as a freshman ... Totaled three digs. Personal: Daughter of John Rigsbee and Kim Shepherd ... Majoring in nursing ... Born on Oct. 8, 1996.
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Sophomore l Right Side l 5’9” Bluff City, Tenn. l Tennessee High School
Sophomore l Outside hitter l 5’10” Keeling, Va. l Dan River High School
CAREER STATISTICS A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 2 0.20 0 0.00 0 4 0.40 0 0 2 2 0.20 0 0 2 0.20 0 0.00 0 4 0.40 0 0 2 2 0.20 0 0
CAREER STATISTICS Season SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 2014 138-37 642 4.65 283 1645 .218 36 0.26 53 0.38 38 370 2.68 68 3 28 31 0.22 3 2 TOTAL 138-37 642 4.65 283 1645 .218 36 0.26 53 0.38 38 370 2.68 68 3 28 31 0.22 3 2
2014: Appeared in 10 sets over five matches as a freshman ... Totaled seven kills with four digs, two blocks and two assists ... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. Personal: Daughter of Chuck and Stacy Rosenbaum ... Majoring in education... Born on Aug. 10, 1996.
2014: Started 138 sets over 37 matches ... Averaged a conference best 4.65 kills per set for a conference-best 642 kills ... Averaged 2.68 digs ... Totaled 53 service aces and 31 total blocks ... ... Received American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Honorable Mention All-America honors ... voted to the AVCA All-South Region Team ... Named the AVCA South Region Freshman of the Year ... Named USA South Rookie of the Year ... Voted to the USA South All-Conference First Team ... .Named the USA South Conference Rookie of the Week five times (Sept. 1, Sept. 15, Sept. 29, Oct .20, Oct. 27) ... Finished fourth in the nation in kills per set (4.65) ... Finished ninth in the nation in points per set (5.16)... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. Personal: Daughter of Bobby and Leigh Ann Shields ... Majoring in physical education ... Born on Sept. 27, 1996.
Season SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct 2014 10-5 7 0.70 3 25 .160 TOTAL 10-5 7 0.70 3 25 .160
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Sheek Sophomore l Middle hitter l 5’11” Lambsburg, Va. l Carroll County High School CAREER STATISTICS Season SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 2014 133-36 214 1.61 72 513 .277 14 0.11 51 0.38 52 76 0.57 10 9 45 54 0.41 7 5 TOTAL 133-36 214 1.61 72 513 .277 14 0.11 51 0.38 52 76 0.57 10 9 45 54 0.41 7 5
2014: Appeared in 133 sets over 36 matches as a freshman ... Totaled 214 kills for an average of 1.61 kills per set ... Finished with 51 service aces, 76 digs, 54 total blocks and 14 assists. Personal: Daughter of Jeff Sheek and Jill Hunter ... Majoring in education ... Born on Sept. 4, 1996.
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Sophomore l Defensive specialist l 5’4” Poquoson, Va. l Poquoson High School
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CAREER STATISTICS Season SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 2014 137-37 405 2.96 140 1105 .240 6 0.04 7 0.05 7 120 0.88 16 4 15 19 0.14 1 1 TOTAL 137-37 405 2.96 140 1105 .240 6 0.04 7 0.05 7 120 0.88 16 4 15 19 0.14 1 1
CAREER STATISTICS Season SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 2014 138-37 8 0.06 7 41 .024 28 0.20 20 0.14 12 448 3.25 59 0 0 0 0.00 0 1 TOTAL 138-37 8 0.06 7 41 .024 28 0.20 20 0.14 12 448 3.25 59 0 0 0 0.00 0 1
2014: Appeared in 137 sets over 37 matches as a freshman ... Totaled 405 kills for an average of 2.96 kills per set ... Finished with 120 digs and 19 blocks ... Selected to the USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention Team... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. Personal: Daughter of George and Anne Smoot ... Majoring in biology ... Born on Jan. 11, 1996.
2014: Appeared in 138 sets over 37 matches as a freshman ... Totaled a teamhigh 448 digs for an average of 3.25 digs per set ... Finished with 28 assists and 20 service aces... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. Personal: Daughter of Paul and Maria Summa ... Majoring in nursing ... Born on July 12, 1996.
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Freshman l Defensive specialist l 5’2” Kinston, N.C. l Arendell Parrott Academy
Freshman l Outside hitter l 5’10” Goldsboro, N.C. l Rosewood High School
Kaleigh is in her first year at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Paul and Jennifer Steelman ... Majoring in pre-pharmacy ... Born on Sept. 20, 1997.
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Ashley is in her first year at Averett. Personal: Daughter of Rick and Cynthia Thornton ... Majoring in education ... Born on Sept. 12, 1997.
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Sophomore l Setter l 5’5” Monroe, N.C. l Sun Valley High School
Junior l Middle hitter l 5’9” Bassett, Va. l Bassett High School
CAREER STATISTICS Season SP-MP K K/S E TA Pct A A/S SA SA/S SE DIG D/S RE BS BA TB B/S BE BHE 2014 2-2 1 0.50 0 1 1.000 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 TOTAL 2-2 1 0.50 0 1 1.000 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0
2014: Appeared in two sets over two matches as a freshman after missing a bulk of the season with an injury... Earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors. Personal: Daughter of Ralph and Victoria Viegelmann ... Majoring in athletic training and biology ... Born on Dec. 19, 1995.
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Season SP-MP 2013 2-2 2014 8-5 TOTAL 10-7
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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 1 0 0.00 0 0 2 2 0.25 0 0 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 0 0.00 0 0 2 2 0.20 0 0
2014: Appeared in eight sets over five matches as a sophomore ... Totaled four kills with two blocks. 2013: Appeared in two games as a freshman. Personal: Daughter of Stephen and Janie Wall ... Majoring in business management ... Born on July 27, 1995.
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2015 Averett Volleyball Schedule Sept. 1 Sept. 1
Southern Virginia University Washington and Lee University
Buena Vista, Va. Buena Vista, Va.
3 p.m. 5 p.m.
Sept. 5 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 6
21st Annual Cougar Classic Emory & Henry College Danville, Va. Shenandoah University Danville, Va. Guilford College Danville, Va. Hollins University Danville, Va.
2 p.m. 6 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 11 Sept. 11 Sept. 12 Sept. 12
Washington & Lee University Invitational Southern Virginia University Lexington, Va. Washington and Lee University Lexington, Va. Lynchburg College Lexington, Va. Wittenberg University Lexington, Va.
2:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 16
Ferrum College*
Sept. 18 Sept. 18 Sept. 19 Sept. 19
Christopher Newport University Invitational Christopher Newport University Newport News, Va. Bethany College Newport News, Va. Juniata College Newport News, Va. DeSales University Newport News, Va.
Danville, Va.
Sept. 22 Sept. 25 Sept. 26 Sept. 26 Oct. 1 Oct. 3 Oct. 3 Oct. 7 Oct. 10 Oct. 10 Oct. 14 Oct. 17 Oct. 17 Oct. 21 Oct. 24 Oct. 24 Oct. 28 Oct. 31 Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Nov. 1
Mary Baldwin College* Bridgewater College Methodist University* Meredith College* Greensboro College* William Peace University* N.C. Wesleyan College* Meredith College* Covenant College* Maryville College* Methodist University Ferrum College* Piedmont College* Mary Baldwin College* Huntingdon College* LaGrange College* Greensboro College* William Peace University* N.C. Wesleyan College* Virginia Wesleyan College Roanoke College
Nov. 6 Nov.7 Nov. 7
Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
7 p.m. 3 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 12 p.m. 2 p.m.
Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Greensboro, N.C. Ferrum, Va. Ferrum, Va. Raleigh, N.C. Lookout Mountain, Ga. Lookout Mountain, Ga. Danville, Va. Demorest, Ga. Demorest, Ga. Staunton, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Rocky Mount, N.C. Rocky Mount, N.C. Salem, Va. Salem, Va.
USA South Conference Tournament TBA TBA TBA
7 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 12 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 a.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 12 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. TBA TBA 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 13 institutions, five in North Carolina, three in Georgia, three in Virginia, one in Alabama and one in Tennessee. 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. The USA South will welcome three new members in 2016-17 as Agnes Scott College, Salem College and Wesleyan College bring the total membership to 16 institutions.
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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 2013 2014
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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 Averett (North Divison)/Maryville (South Division) Meredith (North Division)/Maryville (South Division)
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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 Maryville Maryville
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 Maryville Maryville
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2014 Final Conference/Regular Season Standings
---------------USA South Conference--------------- North Division Record Win % Meredith 16-3 .842 Averett 15-4 .789 Methodist 10-9 .526 William Peace 10-9 .526 Greensboro 8-11 .421 N.C. Wesleyan 6-13 .316 Ferrum 5-14 .263 Mary Baldwin 1-18 .053
----- ----------------------Overall----- ---------------------Record Win % 25-8 .758 22-15 .595 15-18 .455 13-22 .371 16-16 .500 7-21 .250 7-22 .241 1-29 .033
---------------USA South Conference--------------- South Division Record Win % Maryville 16-0 1.000 Covenant 12-4 .750 Piedmont 11-5 .688 LaGrange 6-10 .375 Huntingdon 0-16 .000
----- ----------------------Overall----- ---------------------Record Win % 26-9 .743 27-10 .730 20-13 .606 16-18 .471 7-26 .212
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Player of the Year Kelsey Handel, Maryville Rookie of the Year Hannah Shields, Averett Libero of the Year Mallory Bonee, Maryville Coach of the Year Kandis Schram, Maryville All-Conference First Team Nicole Barringer, Averett Kelsey Handel, Maryville Karlie Long, Meredith Kaitlin Norman, Piedmont Hannah Shields, Averett Chelsea VanDyk, Covenant Liz Widenhouse, Greensboro All-Conference Second Team Mallory Bonee, Maryville Cassidy Hayes, Methodist Megan Mansfield, William Peace Ginny Moore, Covenant Schuyler Moore, Covenant Elizabeth Pattison, Meredith Mary Kate White, Maryville
All-Conference Honorable Mention Hannah Blaylock, Meredith Chloe Carlson, Covenant Katie Chancellor, LaGrange Morgan Hall, Maryville Karly Klimas, Methodist Rachel Kozemko, Maryville Jennifer Opper, Piedmont Sarah Smoot, Averett Carson Williams, William Peace All-Sportsmanship Team Leslie Fulton, Averett Laura Scott Tomlin, Covenant Jessica Turner, Ferrum Breana Baker, Greensboro Bobie Wilson, Huntingdon Sterling Ancrum, LaGrange Sarah Crumbly, Mary Baldwin Lauren Bonee, Maryville Jasmine Aguinaldo, Meredith Maggie Harris, Methodist Tori Blevins, N.C. Wesleyan Katie Spadafora, Piedmont Meghan Luffman, William Peace
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All-Tournament Team Nicole Barringer, Averett Mallory Bonee, Maryville (MVP) Madison Coker, Maryville Morgan Hall, Maryville Ginny Moore, Covenant Schuyler Moore, Covenant Mary Kate White, Maryville USA South Tournament Results Quarterfinals: Maryville 3, Greensboro 0; Averett 3, Piedmont 1; Meredith 3, William Peace 0; Covenant 3, Methodist 0. Semifinals: Maryville 3, Averett 1; Covenant 3, Meredith 1. Finals: Maryville 3, Covenant 1. NCAA Tournament Results First Round: Hendrix 3, Maryville 0
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Central College Emory & Henry College Guilford College Randolph College
20th Annual Cougar Classic Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va.
L, 3-0 W, 3-1 W, 3-1 L, 3-2
Sept. 5 Sept. 5 Sept. 6 Sept. 6
University of Mary Washington Invitational Lynchburg College Fredericksburg, Va. Randolph-Macon College Fredericksburg, Va. Manchester University Fredericksburg, Va. University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, Va.
L, 3-0 L, 3-1 W, 3-2 L, 3-2
Sept. 12 Sept. 13 Sept. 13
Bridgewater College Invitational Bridgewater College Bridgewater, Va. Gallaudet University Bridgewater, Va. Washington and Lee University Bridgewater, Va.
W, 3-1 W, 3-1 L, 3-1
Sept. 17 Sept. 20 Sept. 20 Sept. 23 Sept. 26 Sept. 27 Sept. 27 Oct. 1 Oct. 3 Oct. 3 Oct. 4 Oct. 4 Oct. 7 Oct. 11 Oct. 11 Oct. 15 Oct. 18 Oct. 18 Oct. 22 Oct. 24 Oct. 24 Oct. 29 Nov. 1 Nov. 1
Ferrum College* Meredith College* Methodist University* Mary Baldwin College* #9 Christopher Newport University William Peace University* N.C. Wesleyan College* Greensboro College* Covenant College* Maryville College* Bridgewater College Lynchburg College Methodist University* Piedmont College* Ferrum College* Meredith College* Huntingdon College* LaGrange College* Mary Baldwin College* N.C. Wesleyan College* William Peace University* Greensboro College* Virginia Wesleyan College Roanoke College
W, 3-0 W, 3-2 L, 3-1 W, 3-1 L, 3-0 W, 3-0 W, 3-0 W, 3-1 L, 3-0 L, 3-1 W, 3-0 L, 3-0 W, 3-0 L, 3-2 W, 3-0 W, 3-1 W, 3-0 W, 3-1 W, 3-0 W, 3-0 W, 3-1 W, 3-1 L, 3-1 L, 3-2
Nov. 7 Nov. 8
Piedmont College Maryville College
Danville, Va. Fayetteville, N.C. Fayetteville, N.C. Staunton, Va. Danville, Va. Rocky Mount, N.C. Rocky Mount, N.C. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Lynchburg, Va. Lynchburg, Va. Fayetteville, N.C. Ferrum, Va. Ferrum, Va. Danville, Va. LaGrange, Ga. LaGrange, Ga. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Danville, Va. Greensboro, N.C. Salem, Va. Salem, Va.
USA South Conference Tournament Martinsville, Va. Martinsville, Va.
W, 3-1 L, 3-1
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Kristen Viegelmann Nicole Barringer Jessica Sheek Leslie Fulton Sarah Smoot Hannah Shields Ali Wall Lexi Rosenbaum Brittany Daley Lynsey Corriher Christiana Summa Katelyn Holley Katlin Liggon Jordyn Minton Lindsey Boles Alicia Carey Hayden Rigsbee AVERETT Opponents
Team Statistics ATTACK Ki l l s Errors Total Attacks Attack Pct Kills/Set SET As s i s t s Attempts Assist Pct Assists/Set SERVE Aces Errors Attempts Serve Pct Aces/Set SERVE RECEPTIONS Errors Errors/Set Attempts Reception Pct 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
The Automated ScoreBook Averett Combined TeamVolleyball Statistics (as of Aug 06, 2015) 2014 Averett Statistics All matches
Overall record: 22-15 Conf: 15-4 Home: 8-6 Away: 7-5 Neutral: 7-4
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1 0.50 0 114 0.81 19 214 1.61 72 189 1.37 77 405 2.96 140 642 4.65 283 4 0.50 2 7 0.70 3 125 1.16 69 28 0.80 15 8 0.06 7 5 0.04 5 0 0.00 0 6 0.60 7 0 0.00 1 0 0.00 1 0 0.00 8 1748 12.49 709 1533 10.95 659 AU
1748 709 4623 .225 12.5 1646 3418 .482 11.8
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Date Aug 30 Aug 30 Aug 31 Aug 31 Sep 05 Sep 05 Sep 06 Sep 06 Sep 12 !Sep 13 Sep 13 *Sep 17 *Sep 20 *Sep 20 *Sep 23 Sep 26 *Sep 27 *Sep 27 *Oct 01 *Oct 03 *Oct 03 Oct 04 Oct 04 *Oct 07 *Oct 11 *Oct 11 *Oct 15 *Oct 18 *Oct 18 *Oct 22 *Oct 24 *Oct 24 *Oct 29 Nov 01 Nov 01 Nov 07 Nov 08
1533 659 4512 .194 10.9 1417 3194 .444 10.1 243 251 2680 .906 1.7
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291 2.1 2534 .885
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1.000 0 0.00 0 0 .357 1431 10.22 57 27 .277 14 0.11 51 52 .254 9 0.07 13 17 .240 6 0.04 7 7 .218 36 0.26 53 38 .182 0 0.00 0 1 .160 2 0.20 0 0 .147 36 0.33 4 10 .129 8 0.23 6 1 .024 28 0.20 20 12 .000 24 0.19 53 36 .000 0 0.00 0 1 -.038 0 0.00 1 1 -.143 52 0.42 25 35 -.333 0 0.00 0 0 -.471 0 0.00 0 1 .225 1646 11.76 291 239 .194 1417 10.12 243 251
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0.00 0 0 0.00 0.41 0 341 2.44 0.38 10 76 0.57 0.09 7 37 0.27 0.05 16 120 0.88 0.38 68 370 2.68 0.00 0 0 0.00 0.00 0 4 0.40 0.04 9 49 0.45 0.17 2 46 1.31 0.14 59 448 3.25 0.42 23 304 2.43 0.00 1 3 0.38 0.10 8 8 0.80 0.20 16 255 2.04 0.00 0 2 0.50 0.00 0 3 0.50 2.08 242 2066 14.76 1.74 291 1884 13.46
Opponent CENTRAL EMORY & HENRY GUILFORD RANDOLPH vs Lynchburg vs Randolph-Macon vs Manchester at Mary Washington at Bridgewater vs Gallaudet at Washington and Lee FERRUM vs Meredith at Methodist at Mary Baldwin #9 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT vs William Peace at N.C. Wesleyan GREENSBORO COVENANT MARYVILLE vs Bridgewater at Lynchburg at Methodist PIEDMONT at Ferrum MEREDITH vs Huntingdon at LaGrange MARY BALDWIN N.C. WESLEYAN WILLIAM PEACE at Greensboro vs Virginia Wesleyan at Roanoke vs Piedmont vs Maryville
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Score 0-3 3-1 3-1 2-3 0-3 1-3 3-2 2-3 3-1 3-1 1-3 3-0 3-2 1-3 3-1 0-3 3-0 3-0 3-1 0-3 1-3 3-0 0-3 3-0 2-3 3-0 3-1 3-0 3-1 3-0 3-0 3-1 3-1 1-3 2-3 3-1 1-3
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0 0 0 4 21 25 9 45 54 23 53 76 4 15 19 3 28 31 0 2 2 0 2 2 8 37 45 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 208 156.0 41 384 233.0
0.00 0 0.18 4 0.41 7 0.55 14 0.14 1 0.22 3 0.25 0 0.20 0 0.42 6 0.11 1 0.00 0 0.01 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.01 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 1.11 36 1.66 56
0 30 5 6 1 2 0 0 10 1 1 1 0 0 4 0 1 62 86
Score by set 23-25,23-25,18-25 24-26,25-17,25-21,25-16 27-25,25-9,22-25,25-10 25-17,18-25,21-25,25-21,10-15 18-25,15-25,19-25 28-26,16-25,22-25,18-25 11-25,10-25,25-16,25-19,15-13 17-25,25-13,15-25,27-25,12-15 25-19,25-15,23-25,25-22 20-25,25-23,25-21,25-21 11-25,25-23,20-25,26-28 25-21,25-8,25-19 25-20,19-25,25-21,20-25,15-11 25-21,14-25,21-25,27-29 25-15,18-25,25-19,25-13 21-25,19-25,26-28 25-16,25-11,25-19 25-20,25-4,25-8 25-14,24-26,25-18,25-19 15-25,21-25,20-25 21-25,20-25,27-25,21-25 25-22,25-14,25-18 15-25,16-25,17-25 25-14,25-23,25-16 25-21,26-24,21-25,25-27,12-15 25-20,25-12,25-23 25-23,25-18,21-25,25-17 25-19,25-13,25-10 24-26,25-18,25-9,25-17 25-13,25-15,25-12 25-20,25-12,25-14 25-19,25-15,22-25,25-15 25-20,21-25,25-23,25-22 25-21,23-25,19-25,13-25 21-25,25-21,23-25,27-25,13-15 23-25,25-14,25-18,25-15 19-25,15-25,26-24,19-25
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Att. 140 100 130 135 70 85 75 125 100 75 0 300 136 207 68 100 80 120 115 55 150 58 132 67 115 75 170 0 0 250 50 100 275 125 130 64 117
Record in 3-set matches:9-5 • Record in 4-set matches:11-6 • Record in 5-set matches:2-4
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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 2013+ 27-9 .750 17-2 .895 Danny Miller 2014 22-15 .595 15-4 .789 Danny Miller ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Totals 666-424 .611 297-134 .689 REMOVE BACKGROUND BEFORE PRINTING
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* Dixie or USA South Regular Season Champions ! Dixie or USA South Regular Season Co-Champions # Dixie or USA South Tournament Champions + USA South Conference North Division Champions (Regular Season) ^ NCAA Appearance
All-TIME COACHING RECORDS Coach Joy M. Richman Barbara Kushubar Danny Miller*
NCAA Tournament Appearances & Results
Years 1985-88 1989-94 1995-Present
Overall Pct. 21-76 .216 137-57 .706 504-249 .669
Conference Pct. 6-40 .130 46-18 .719 245-49 .833
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, 2013 (North Division) Tournament Championships 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2006
Conference Coach of the Year Barbara Kushubar Danny Miller
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VaSID All-State Coach of the Year Danny Miller
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National Honors AVCA All-American Selections 1997 Brenda LaFlamme Second Team 2007 Samantha Kirby Third Team 2013 Allison Sparks Third Team 2014 Nicole Barringer Honorable Mention Hannah Shields Honorable Mention Capital One Academic All-America (CoSIDA) 2011 Paige Aaron Second Team Jesse Jones Second Team 2012 Paige Aaron First Team
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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)
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South Region South Region South Region South Region South Region South Region South Region South Region
AVCA Region Freshman of the Year Selections 2014 Hannah Shields 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
Courtney Peters Samantha Kirby Christy Renegar Kasey Carpenter Samantha Kirby Allison Sparks Paige Aaron Allison Sparks Allison Sparks Nicole Barringer Hannah Shields
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VaSID Academic All-State Selections 2011 Jesse Jones Paige Aaron 2012 Jesse Jones Paige Aaron 2013 Paige Aaron Allison Sparks 2014 Allison Sparks 2015 Nicole Barringer
Conference Honors
VaSID All-State Player of the Year 1995 Brenda LaFlamme 1996 Brenda LaFlamme 1997 Brenda LaFlamme 1998 Courtney Coward 1999 Courtney Coward 2000 Brynn Hughes 2002 Courtney Carrington 2013 Allison Sparks
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 2013 Allison Sparks
VaSID All-State Rookie of the Year 2006 Samantha Kirby 2014 Hannah Shiekds VaSID All-State Selections 1995 Stephanie Elliott Brenda LaFlamme 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 Courtney Carrington Courtney Peters Erin Moore 2004 Courtney Peters Lauren Wells
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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 1995 Brenda LaFlamme (MVP) Angie Ellis Bobbette Bourne 1996 Brenda LaFlamme (MVP) Angle Ellis Courtney Cowart 1997 Brenda LaFlamme Courtney Cowart Brynn Hughes 1998 Courtney Cowart (MVP) Brynn Hughes Cara Miller Lisa Sands 1999 Brynn Hughes Lisa Sands Courtney Cowart Kristy Crews Annette Nolen 2000 Brynn Hughes (MVP) Adrian Turner Kristy Crews Annette Nolen 2001 Kristy Crews Jennifer Nunley 2002 Erin Moore Jeri Hughes 2003 Courtney Peters (MVP) Erin Moore Melanie Gilbert Jessica Hefner Courtney Carrington 2004 Courtney Peters 2006 Christy Renegar (MVP) Kris Dunn Samantha Kirby Lauren Wells 2007 Samantha Kirby 2008 Jordan Maupin Meredith Schwane 2009 Shannon Andy 2011 Paige Aaron Allison Sparks 2013 Nicole Barringer Allison Sparks Sarah Sparks 2014 Nicole Barringer
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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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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
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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 Allison Sparks Nicole Barringer Sarah Sparks Nicole Barringer Hannah Shields Sarah Smoot
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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.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
Your Cougar Club membership not only assists Averett University athletics, it also provides you with benefits. All Cougar Club members receive: l A tax deduction l A Cougar Club lapel pin (new members only) l A Cougar Club Decal l Program recognition For Blue Cougar members and above: l Quarterly billing options For Gold Cougar members and above: l Executive Cougars apparel For Platinum Cougar members: l Averett Society membership
HOW DO I JOIN?
Visit www.averettcougars.com/cougarclub or call the Averett Department of Athletics at (434) 791-5700.
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DEAR COUGAR FANS,
One Team! At Averett, that’s not just a slogan but a philosophy that has energized our entire campus community. I want to personally invite you to become a part of this new energy and a part of our team by joining the Cougar Club. Having a successful team takes hard work and passion, but it also takes support from people like you who understand the value of the entire student-athlete experience. How will your contributions help our student athletes? Here are examples of some recent initiatives: l Creation of a comprehensive life skills program l Improved travel acommodations l Increased marketing and branding l Enhanced strength and conditioning program l Addition of end of season team banquets From the turf field with lights, to the indoor batting facility, to our exciting contract with Nike, we can all agree that this past year was be a game-changer for Averett athletics. I hope you will join the Cougar Club and be a part of our success. Never underestimate the importance of your influence and your support. If you have questions, please call me at 434-791-5700. Thank you for your support, and I look forward to seeing you in the stands! Meg Stevens Averett Director of Athletics
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