NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Belmont University volleyball team has been recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) with the 2026 AVCA Team Academic Award for its success in the classroom during the 2025-26 academic year.
A total of 1,432 collegiate and high school volleyball programs earned the 2026 AVCA Team Academic Award by maintaining a year-long team GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale).
"It comes as no surprise to see our sport have more than 1,400 teams earn the AVCA Team Academic Award again this season," said AVCA CEO Jaime Gordon. "We are grateful for the dedication of the coaches and players who make both classroom and on-court success the lifeblood of their programs."
Belmont has now received the AVCA Team Academic Award 20 times during its NCAA Division I era and has earned the distinction in each of the last 12 seasons dating back to 2015, demonstrating the program's continued commitment to excellence both on the court and in the classroom.
About the AVCA
The American Volleyball Coaches Association's mission is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the center of leadership, advocacy and professional development. The membership includes more than 9,500 collegiate, professional, high school, club and youth volleyball coaches, primarily in the United States. The AVCA represents women's volleyball, men's volleyball and beach volleyball coaches while working to increase exposure and recognition for the sport.
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