Bruins recognized with AVCA Team Academic Award
Bellevue University was among a record number of volleyball programs to earn the AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT.
2023-24 AVCA Team Academic Awards
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- For the 11th time in school history, the Bellevue University volleyball team has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the 2023-24 academic year, the AVCA announced today. BU was among a record number of volleyball programs to earn the AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT. More than 1,400 collegiate and high school volleyball programs maintained a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale) to earn the award for their classroom excellence during the recently completed academic year.
"We are pleased that the record-setting success of the 2023-24 season on the court has extended to the classroom, too, as evidenced by more programs earning the Team Academic Award than ever before," says AVCA CEO Jaime Gordon. "This is a great example of how committed our coaches are when it comes to helping their players reach their full potential as both students and athletes."
INTENT, which is in its first year of sponsoring the prestigious award, is a game-changing digital platform that links student-athletes (along with military special ops veterans) to a powerful network of candidate-seeking employers. The tech, information, and internet company guides student-athletes and service members toward professional and personal success in life after sports and service.
Stanford University (Division I), Concordia University Irvine (Division II), Emmanuel [Ga.] University (Division II), Mesa [Ariz.] High School, and Bishop Garcia Diego [Calif.] High School hit the trifecta, as their women's, men's, and beach teams are all being honored.
The additional distinction of Team Academic Honor Roll celebrates programs in the top 20% of GPAs for their division.
The Bruins wrapped up the 2023 season with an overall record of 26-10, finishing second in the North Star Athletic Association regular season and post-season tournament while advancing to the NAIA National Tournament for the 16th time in school history.
About INTENT
INTENT is a tech, information, and internet company purpose-driven to guide student-athletes and service members toward professional and personal success in LIFE AFTER SPORTS AND SERVICE.
About the American Volleyball Coaches Association
The association's mission is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter 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, and works to increase exposure and recognition for the sport of volleyball.