ORANGE, Calif. – The Chapman University women's volleyball team was also honored for academic excellence with the Team Academic Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Chapman's 3.57 team GPA was well above the AVCA's standard.

The AVCA annually honors high school and collegiate teams for academic achievement for meeting or exceeding the standard of a 3.3 team GPA. This year, over-1400 teams from every level of high school and collegiate volleyball earned the award. Chapman was included in the annual recognition for the 17th year in a row.

The mission of the AVCA is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development.

With a membership of over 10,000 and counting, the AVCA provides a professional network for those individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing and promoting the sport. Members include collegiate, high school, club, youth, and Olympic coaches, as well as volleyball club directors.

The AVCA provides professional development for volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers.