Congratulations 2026 IVCA Boys Volleyball Award Recipients!
June 5, 2026 – Congratulations to the below Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association (IVCA) 2026 Boys Volleyball All-State and Academic All-State awards. Click below to view recipients.
“IVCA Boys All-State” and “IVCA Academic Boys All-State” Certificates are available to download and print from the AVCA Certificate Database.

The Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association (IVCA) is also pleased to announce the 2026 IVCA Boys Volleyball Hall of Fame, Coach of the Year, Official of the Year and Media of the Year awards. Click on the award listed below to learn more about each award recipient.
- Hall of Fame Inductee – Paul Ickes (Brother Rice High School)
- Hall of Fame Inductee – Marci Maier (Glenbard East High School)
- Hall of Fame Inductee – Lionel Ebeling (Loyola Academy)
- Coach of the Year – Grace Culver (Shepard High School)
- Media of the Year – Carter Obrochta (CBCS Photography)
- Official of the Year – Steven McClenning (IHSA Volleyball Official)
2026 IVCA Coaches Clinic: August 8
Don’t forget to take advantage of early registration rates for the 2026 IVCA Coaches Clinic on August 8, at Bolingbrook High School. Get your team ready for next season with new drills, on-court demos and coaching strategy from winning collegiate and high school boys and girls (men’s and women’s) volleyball coaches. The clinic also features sessions on strength and conditioning, team culture and mental performance.
Join the IVCA/AVCA
Become a member or renew your membership to stay updated on all awards, recognition, and other membership benefits! Join the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association (IVCA) and enjoy the benefits of dual membership in the IVCA and AVCA, the world’s largest volleyball coaches association.
- Online Membership – Join online or by phone at 859-544-AVCA (2822)
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