BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott women's volleyball program has earned the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for its efforts in the classroom during the 2021-22 academic year. It marks the seventh straight season, and the eighth time overall, the Gulls have received the award in program history.
The award, initiated in the 1992–93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average (GPA) of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale.
Endicott also claimed Honor Roll accolades in addition to their USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award. The Honor Roll represents the top-20% of team GPAs in each division.
About the United States Marine Corps
Our long-standing partner, the United States Marine Corps, extends its support to our nation's coaches and educators. Just as you make every effort to help your student-athletes succeed, the Marine Corps strives to help every Marine reach his or her potential. Whether engaging a local Marine to work with your athletes or recognizing high-achieving students, with your support as an influencer we will work together to ensure the success of our youth and the future of our nation. For more information about the Marine Influencer Program, or to invite a Marine to spend time with your team, please email community@marines.usmc.mil or visit https://RMI.Marines.com/Influencer.
About the AVCA
The AVCA, an educationally-based nonprofit headquartered in Lexington, KY, is the largest and most diverse volleyball coaches' association in the world. With a broad mandate to develop the sport, the AVCA provides leadership, recognition, advocacy, and professional development opportunities to over 8,000 volleyball coaches. Members include college, high school, club, and youth coaches, as well as a wide variety of product and service providers. Further information is available at www.avca.org.
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