Coaching Transition
Valparaiso volleyball head coach Avery steps down after twenty-five years leading the program.
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Valparaiso credited Coach Avery with compiling a “stellar win-loss record” during more than two decades leading the program.
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The interim coach has spent more than 10 years with Valparaiso’s volleyball program across two separate stints, according to the university.
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The AVCA First Serve event featured 10 NCAA Division I teams, including eight ranked in the preseason top 25, and showcased 17 of the 30 players on the AVCA National Player of the Year Watchlist.
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The Valparaiso student’s AVCA internship involved producing team-specific graphics, social media videos and magazine advertisements intended to increase engagement and ticket sales, while coordinating with ESPN, FOX Sports and college coaches.
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Avery said the coaching transition coincided with a family milestone: the couple’s oldest child had graduated from college and their youngest had begun attending college, making the timing feel right for a new chapter.
Valparaiso University and its longtime head volleyball coach have parted ways after more than 25 years, the university announced. Valpo Athletics said Coach Avery compiled a stellar win-loss record during two decades leading the program. A veteran assistant coach with more than 10 years of experience at Valparaiso across two separate stints will take over as interim head coach for the 2026 season.
Coach Avery said the timing felt right for a new chapter, noting that the couple's oldest child had graduated from college while their youngest was beginning college. The coach expressed gratitude for the student-athletes, families, and community connected to the program.
Two Decades of Success End for Valparaiso Volleyball
Coach Avery built Valparaiso's volleyball program into a consistent winner during more than 25 years at the helm. Valpo Athletics credited the departing coach with establishing a strong foundation and sustained excellence. The decision to part ways came after what the university described as careful consideration of the program's future direction and leadership needs.
Interim Coach Brings Decade of Program Experience
The new interim head coach has deep roots in Valparaiso's volleyball program. Valpo Athletics noted the coach has spent more than 10 years with the program across two separate stints as an assistant. This experience positions the interim coach to lead the team through the 2026 season while the university searches for a permanent replacement.
Student Gains Volleyball Administration Experience Through AVCA Internship
A Valparaiso student spent the summer working with the American Volleyball Coaches Association, gaining hands-on experience in volleyball administration and marketing. Valpo Torch reported the student produced team-specific graphics, social media videos, and magazine advertisements to boost engagement and ticket sales. The work involved coordinating with major broadcasters including ESPN and FOX Sports.
The AVCA internship offered insight into college volleyball's business side. According to Valpo Torch, the student worked on the AVCA First Serve event, which featured 10 NCAA Division I teams. Eight of those teams ranked in the preseason top 25, and 17 of the 30 AVCA National Player of the Year watchlist selections competed in the tournament.
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