University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Beach Volleyball Receives USMC/AVCA Academic Team Award and Team Academic Honor Roll
7/13/2023 1:00:00 PM | Beach Volleyball
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Southern Miss beach volleyball earned a spot USMC/AVCA Academic Team Award list for academic performance in the 2022-23 academic year. The Golden Eagles were also tabbed on the Team Academic Honor Roll for maintaining a GPA inside the top 20 percent of all Division I beach volleyball programs.
"I am beyond excited for the team to receive both of these awards," said Southern Miss head coach Shawn Taylor. "Not only did we have our best season on the court, but we didn't compromise our academic performance to do it. This speaks volumes for the work that these young women have put in."
The award honors teams maintaining GPAs of 3.3 or better for the entire academic year and has been awarded each season since 1992-93. Southern Miss' 2023 selection is the third in the program's history and marks back-to-back years on the list for the first time.
"We are very proud of our beach volleyball program and their success in the classroom," said Southern Miss Director of Athletics, Jeremy McClain. "I want to thank Coach Taylor and our Associate AD for Academics, Kylie Amato, for their leadership in this team achievement. These student-athletes are a great example of our commitment to the entire student-athlete experience, and they continue to represent Southern Miss the right way."
Southern Miss' 2023 nod is the first time the Golden Eagles have found themselves on the Team Academic Honor Roll as the team's GPA made the top 20 percent of all Division I beach volleyball programs awarded the Team Academic Award.
Over the 2022-23 academic year, Southern Miss maintained a team GPA of 3.69 on a 4.0 scale. Six Golden Eagles had perfect 4.0 GPAs over the year and seven others had GPAs north of 3.5. Seven student-athletes made the Fall 2022 President's List while 10 qualified in Spring 2023.
Previous Southern Miss USMC/AVCA Academic Team Awards
(Honor Roll in bold)
2019
2022
2023
About the United States Marine Corps
Our long-standing partner, the United States Marine Corps, extends its support to AVCA's administrators and coaches. Just as you make every effort to help your student-athletes succeed, the Marine Corps strives to help every Marine reach their potential. Whether engaging local Marines to work with your athletes or recognizing and referring high-achieving students, your supports as an influencer ensures 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.
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 8,200 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 avca.org.
"I am beyond excited for the team to receive both of these awards," said Southern Miss head coach Shawn Taylor. "Not only did we have our best season on the court, but we didn't compromise our academic performance to do it. This speaks volumes for the work that these young women have put in."
The award honors teams maintaining GPAs of 3.3 or better for the entire academic year and has been awarded each season since 1992-93. Southern Miss' 2023 selection is the third in the program's history and marks back-to-back years on the list for the first time.
"We are very proud of our beach volleyball program and their success in the classroom," said Southern Miss Director of Athletics, Jeremy McClain. "I want to thank Coach Taylor and our Associate AD for Academics, Kylie Amato, for their leadership in this team achievement. These student-athletes are a great example of our commitment to the entire student-athlete experience, and they continue to represent Southern Miss the right way."
Southern Miss' 2023 nod is the first time the Golden Eagles have found themselves on the Team Academic Honor Roll as the team's GPA made the top 20 percent of all Division I beach volleyball programs awarded the Team Academic Award.
Over the 2022-23 academic year, Southern Miss maintained a team GPA of 3.69 on a 4.0 scale. Six Golden Eagles had perfect 4.0 GPAs over the year and seven others had GPAs north of 3.5. Seven student-athletes made the Fall 2022 President's List while 10 qualified in Spring 2023.
Previous Southern Miss USMC/AVCA Academic Team Awards
(Honor Roll in bold)
2019
2022
2023
About the United States Marine Corps
Our long-standing partner, the United States Marine Corps, extends its support to AVCA's administrators and coaches. Just as you make every effort to help your student-athletes succeed, the Marine Corps strives to help every Marine reach their potential. Whether engaging local Marines to work with your athletes or recognizing and referring high-achieving students, your supports as an influencer ensures 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.
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 8,200 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 avca.org.
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