2026 Thirty Under 30 Awards Winners High School

2026 AVCA High School Thirty Under 30 award recipient Justin Abequibel

Tri-West Hendricks High School

Girls Assistant Coach

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2026 AVCA High School Thirty Under 30 award recipient Cassidy Adams

Hillcrest High School

Girls Head Coach

Bio

Career Accomplishments to Date:
In three seasons as head coach, revitalized the Hillcrest volleyball program, returning the team to the 4A State Tournament in year one and achieving its highest regional finish in 15+ years in year two. Led the program to a second-round state appearance for the first time in 17+ years while setting single-season program records for wins and highest RPI state tournament seeding in year two. Coached 16 All-Region athletes, including a 4A All-State Honorable Mention and 4A Senior All-Star selection.

Jarrett Anderson

IMG Academy

Boys Assistant Coach

Bio

What made you decide to get into coaching volleyball?
I decided to coach volleyball because of the impact the game had on my life. Playing in college at both the Division I and Division III levels gave me incredible experiences that shaped who I am today - both as an athlete and as a person. Coaching allows me to give back to a sport I’m passionate about while sharing the lessons I learned along the way.

Jacqui Armer

IMG Academy

Girls Assistant Coach

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Savannah Battle

Shaw High School

Girls Assistant Coach

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McKenna Bennett

Brimfield High School

Girls Head Coach

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Career Accomplishments to Date:
In four years at Brimfield High School, we have an overall record of 85-42-4. Two athletes in these four years have displayed their talents to be recognized by AVCA on the Phenom Watchlist in 2024, along with naming several athletes to the IVCA All-State list. We have won our conference tournament for the past two seasons, won the Prairieland Conference all four years, and for the first time in school history, won back to-back regional titles. Our second regional title this past season came without a second team all-state, 6 rotation outside hitter.

Erin Byrne

Scipps Ranch High School

Girls Head Beach & Assistant Indoor Coach

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2026 AVCA High School Thirty Under 30 award recipient Aniyonna Cousins

Ariyonna Cousins

North Central High School

Girls Head Coach

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Career Accomplishments to Date:
One of my proudest accomplishments has been earning the opportunity to serve as a varsity head coach at North Central High School and help lead the growth of the program. Being trusted with that responsibility at a young stage in my career has been incredibly meaningful. I have also had the opportunity to coach at the club level, where I focus on developing athletes both on and off the court. I take pride in building strong team cultures and creating environments where athletes feel supported, challenged, and motivated to reach their full potential.

Patrick Curry

Longmeadow High School

Boys and Girls Head Coach

Bio

Career Accomplishments to Date:
42-3 record as a Varsity Girls Head Coach with a Western Massachusetts
Championship and a Final 4 and an Elite 8 appearance in the State Tournament. Also, 2 Northern League Champions.
52-16 record as a Varsity Boys Head Coach with 2 Western Massachusetts
Championships and a Final 4 and an Elite 8 appearance in the State Tournament. Also 3 League Championships.

Rose Duffy

Zionsville High School

Girls Assistant Coach

Bio

Career Accomplishments to Date:
Zionsville High School - trained the setter who led the state in assists for most of the 2025 season. Although the team did not progress into the tournament - finished the year with multiple athletes being awarded all state and all district.
Monon Select:
- 2 second place finishes (2025)
- Silver finish at bluegrass (2025)
- Gold championship to begin the 2026 season
- Second place finish at Central Zone (2026)
- Team ranked second in the hoosier region

Addison Duke

Gravette High School

Girls Head Coach

Bio

Career Accomplishments to Date:
2023-2024 (Assistant Coach): Senior High 4a-1 North Division District Champion, 4a State Semi-Finalists. Record (23-3)
2024-2025 (Head coach): Junior High 4a-1 Conference Champion and Tournament Runner-up. Senior High 4a-1 District Tournament Champion, Senior High 4a North Regional Tournament Champion, 4a State Quarter Finalist. Senior High Record (19-6)
2025-2026 (Head Coach): Junior High 4a-1 Conference Champion and Tournament Champion. Senior High 4a North Regional Tournament appearance. Senior High Record (14-11)

2026 AVCA Thirty Under 30 High School award recipient Joshua Edmondson

Joshua Edmonson

Chelsea High School

Girls Assistant Coach

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Matthew Ellis

Lakota East High School

Girls Head Coach

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Mary Morgan Formby

Northridge High School

Girls Assistant Coach

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Caleb Francis

Lake High School

Girls Head Coach

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2026 AVCA High School Thirty Under 30 award recipient Machaela Godwin

Michaela Godwin

St. Louis High School

Girls Head Coach

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Kaitlin Hogan

Mortimer Jordan High School

Girls Head Coach

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Career Accomplishments to Date:
2023 Area Tournament Champions
Led the 2025 MJHS Volleyball Team to a 35-9 record with two 1st place finishes in tournaments.
Came in 9th place at AAU Nationals during my first club season with NASA Volleyball. I have created a program that provides young girls a place to learn from failure, and find joy in the journey of playing a sport at a competitive level.

Lexi Holland

Freeman Public Schools

Girls Head Coach

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Zoe Leonard

Kamehameha Schools - Hawaii

Girls Head Coach

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Career Accomplishments to Date:
- Big Island Interscholastic Federation Division I Champion (2025)
- Big Island Interscholastic Federation Coach of the Year (2025)
- Led varsity to an undefeated season in conference (18-0) and a 5th place finish at the Hawaiʻi State Division I Tournament (HHSAA) in inaugural season as head coach (2025)
- Coached 6 All-BIIF conference awardees, including Player of the Year (2025)
- Inaugural Ka Maka Ihe Tournament champion (2025)
- Coached 7 All-PacWest and numerous All-Academic awardees (UH Hilo)
- 2020 AVCA Diversity Award recipient (Ivy League Nominee)

Rachel Murphy

Scott County High School

Girls Head Coach

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Amber Peone

Providence High School

Girls Head Coach

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Career Accomplishments to Date:
Led Providence School of Jacksonville varsity volleyball to three consecutive regional appearances, including two regional semifinal finishes, the program’s first since 2018.
Won the district championship in 2025, the program’s first district title since the 2018–2019 season.
Developed one of the region’s most competitive schedules, regularly facing 6A–8A opponents despite competing as a 2A program. The team ranked among the top programs in Jacksonville, including #1 in the city during the 2025 season with a 20.61 strength of schedule.
Several athletes receiving AVCA national recognition, including Best & Brightest Team selections, All-Region honors, and an AVCA Honorable Mention All-American.

Magen Ponder

Cherokee County High School

Girls Assistant Coach

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Career Accomplishments to Date:
2025 State Championship: Served as a key member of the coaching staff that secured the school's first 4A state title with a 3-2 victory over Prattville Christian Academy.
Dominant 2025 Season: Helped guide the team to an impressive 51–9 overall record.
Regional Success: Contributed to a 6–2 region record and a #2 ranking within the region.
2024: State Quarterfinalists
North Super Regional – 4th Place
Area Champions
County Champions
2023: State Quarterfinalists
North Super Regional – 3rd Place
Area Champions
2022: North Super Regional Qualifiers
Area Champions

Kennedy Shaw

Houston High School

Girls Assistant Coach

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Carlie Southland

Kalamazoo Christian High School

Girls Head Coach

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Matthew Stacklin

Three Rivers Taylor High School

Boys Assistant Coach

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Daniel Thews

Christopher Columbus High School

Boys Head Coach

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Bradyn Webb

Carl Junction High School

Girls Head Coach

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Julia Webster

Salem High School

Girls Head Coach

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2026 AVCA High School Thirty Under 30 award recipient Colin Wehrenberg

Collin Wehrenberg

Columbia High School

Girls Assistant Coach

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2026 AVCA High School Thirty Under 30 award recipient Ashley Wilson

2026 Thirty Under 30 High School

Tri-West Hendricks High School

Girls Assistant Coach

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Hillcrest High School

Girls Head Coach

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IMG Academy

Boys Assistant Coach

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Jacqui Armer

IMG Academy

Girls Assistant Coach

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Shaw High School

Girls Assistant Coach

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Brimfield High School

Girls Head Coach

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Scipps Ranch High School

Girls Head Beach & Assistant Indoor Coach

Bio

North Central High School

Girls Head Coach

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Longmeadow High School

Boys and Girls Head Coach

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Zionsville High School

Girls Assistant Coach

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Gravette High School

Girls Head Coach

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Chelsea High School

Girls Assistant Coach

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Lakota East High School

Girls Head Coach

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Northridge High School

Girls Assistant Coach

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Lake High School

Girls Head Coach

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St. Louis High School

Girls Head Coach

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Mortimer Jordan High School

Girls Head Coach

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Freeman Public Schools

Girls Head Coach

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Kamehameha Schools - Hawaii

Girls Head Coach

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Scott County High School

Girls Head Coach

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Providence High School

Girls Head Coach

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Cherokee County High School

Girls Assistant Coach

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Kennedy Shaw

Houston High School

Girls Assistant Coach

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Kalamazoo Christian High School

Girls Head Coach

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Three Rivers Taylor High School

Boys Assistant Coach

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Christopher Columbus High School

Boys Head Coach