Coach Dorsey, a former University of Kansas standout and co-founder of the St. James volleyball program, has led her teams to win numerous state titles and earn national recognition including two PrepVolleyball.com National Championships. Her coaching career is packed with highlights, including being named AVCA National Coach of the Year, All-USA Coach of the Year, and induction into the Kansas Volleyball Association Hall of Fame.
Meet the first three honorees for the 2026 AVCA-The Marines Battles Won Award: Madison Ingram (Athlete), Southwestern (TX) University; Sophie Scott (Athlete), Utah State University – University of California; and Angela Franke (Coach), Dillard University. Discover their stories(opens in new tab)
and return each Thursday as more honorees are revealed.
The volleyball community is mourning Megan Lambert, a 25-year-old special education teacher and volleyball coach who was among four people killed at Silver Rail Elementary School (OR), along with three young boys. Her family said she once turned down pay during her first season as a coach so players needing financial assistance could participate in the sport she loved.
Central Oregon Volleyball Club Co-Director Heidi Wood remembered her as “a coach with a heart of gold who truly cared about her players on and off the court.”
AVCA Phenom College Prep Program(opens in new tab) – Registration is first-come, first-served for uncommitted seniors on the AVCA All-American Watch List and uncommitted underclassmen on the AVCA Phenom Watch List.
The invitation-only program is held Dec.
17-19, at AVCA Convention in San Antonio.
AVCA Boys Talent Showcase(opens in new tab) – Athletes can register online for the Talent Showcase on Saturday, Dec.
19, and the AVCA Boys Showcase Clinic on Friday, Dec.
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