COMMISSION

    To recognize outstanding coaches in the female category who are currently active with a USA Volleyball Junior Volleyball program.

CRITERIA

    Demonstrate compliance with the USAV/CAP Code of Ethics; Currently possess the minimum certification of USAV-CAP entry level as a coach; Demonstrate that he/she is actively seeking USAV-CAP Level I certification if, in fact, the nominee is not certified at that level at the time of nomination; Currently registered with a USAV Regional Volleyball Association and active as a coach in the USAV Junior Volleyball program at the regional level; Have the endorsement of the Regional Volleyball Association commissioner, as well as that of the RVA Junior Volleyball coordinator; Show record of attendance at a coaching clinic at least once a year for the immediate past two years, to include the current season; Should have developed a written personal coaching philosophy and long range development plan; Demonstrate proficiency through quantity and quality results as witnessed by participation in the National Tournament, either in a USAV National Qualifier or USA Junior Volleyball Championship Event.

1994: Jenny Hahn
1995: Denise Corlett
1996: Dede Bodnar
1997: Terri Hibner Baranski
1998: Gretchen Stephenson
2000: Eileen O’Connell
2001: Jennifer Schenk
2002: Caren Etling
2003: Julie M. Kovick
2004: Sue Murphy
2005: Kimberly Wudi
2006: Venese Hiapo
2007: Teri Leach
2008: Debbie Nicolerat
2009: Sheree Boyle
2010: Kristin Giersch
2011: Jeanne Calteux
2012: Patricia Meinert
2013: Shannon Loso
2014: Robin Bugg
2015: Brandie Sanders
2016: Michelle Malis
2017: Nicole Stoll
2018: Karen Schmitz
2019: Priscila Cunha de Almeida
2020: Bethani Hincherick
2022: Priscilla Piantadosi Lima