Alyssa Enneking (17Rox) Lonestarvolleyball Outstanding Hitter of the Year

Huge Congrats to Alyssa Enneking, Clear Falls (17Rox) on being named Lonestarvolleyball Outstanding Hitter of the Year. Way to work Alyssa!

AVA 17Rox Alyssa Enneking is Daily News’ Player of the Year

AVA 17Rox Alyssa Enneking is Daily News’ Player of the Year! Nice work Alyssa

Brooke Botkin (15Rox) Lonestarvolleyball Newcomer of the Year

Huge Congrats to Brooke Botkin, Pearland Oilers (15Rox) on being named Lonestarvolleyball Newcomer of the Year.

"Playing like a veteran no matter the situation, Botkin is a big reason the Oilers went 34-10 before being eliminated by Clear Falls in the Region 3-5A regional quarterfinals.

She finished with 430 kills, 46 blocks, 25 aces and 271 digs. For her performance, Botkin was named the District 22-5A Newcomer of the Year and was a unanimous all-district selection. She also was VYPE Magazine’s Newcomer of the Year for the Houston area." - LonestarVB

AVA Alumni Annie Mitchem named 2013 Two-Year College AVCA National Player of the Year!! WOW!!

 

AVA Alumni & Irvine Valley College middle blocker Annie Mitchem was named the Two-Year College AVCA National Player of the Year.  Annie was also named Orange Empire Conference most valuable player.   Annie helped guide Irving Valley College to a memorable season.  They won an Orange Empire Conference title, ran off 24 victories in a row, were ranked No. 2 in the state and No. 1 in Southern California at the end of the regular season.  

 

Annie was honored this week at the 2013 AVCA Banquet in Seattle, Washington.  Congratulations Annie we are SUPER STOKED for you!  

AVA Holiday Give-A-Way Grand Prize Raffle Winner - Cynthia May

AVA 14 Attack player, Brynne Blackmar, sold the winning raffle ticket to neighbor Cynthia May.  Cynthia was tickled to win, especially on Friday the 13th!    Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you for making this the best AVA Fundraiser yet!

AVA Alumni Alanna Winfield named AVCA All-American - Colorado School of Mines

Alanna Winfield, a 6-2 right side for Colorado School of Mines, is a freshman from Houston, Texas. Winfield sits second on the team with 399 kills at an average of 3.66 kills per set, which places her fifth in the conference. Also the RMAC Freshman of the Year and a Second Team All-RMAC selection, Winfield has posted double-figure kill totals in 24 of 30 matches for the Orediggers, including two matches with 20-plus kills. This is her first AVCA All-America award.

http://www.avca.org/awards/all-america/division-two/

18Rox Boys Philip Andrews committs to Cincinnati Christian University

Congrats to AVA 18Rox Boys Philip Andrews who has committed to Cincinnati Christian University! Way to go Philip!

Alyssa Enneking (17Rox) committs to The University of Oklahoma

Congrats to Alyssa Enneking (17Rox) @allyfool on her commitment to The University of Oklahoma! Great addition to the @OU_Volleyball family! Go AVA!!

16 Power serving at Fishes & Loaves Soup Kitchen #Thanksgiving

AVA 16 Power serving at Fishes & Loaves Soup Kitchen today. Giving back starts with each one of us! Thank you for representing AVA so well in the local community! Well done ladies! #Blessed #GiveBack #Thanksgiving

Alyssa Enneking - 2013 UIL State Volleyball All-Tournament Team

Congratulations to Alyssa Enneking (17Rox) Clear Falls on being named to the 2013 UIL State Volleyball All-Tournament Team. Nice job Alyssa !!

AVA Players Earn 22-5A District Honors

The Pearland Volleyball Program is proud to announce that the following players have been selected to the 22-5A All-District Teams.

Honorable Mention All-District: Senior, Nicole Kirsner; Sophomore, Caroline Shecterle, Sophomore, Hannah Ofczarzak

2nd Team All-District: Senior, Haley Morton; Junior, Alex Aguilera

1st Team All-District: Sophomore, Amanda Chapa; Junior, Cassidy Nussman

Three Pearland Players were selected for Specialty Awards:

Newcomer of the Year: Freshman, Brooke Botkin

Setter of the Year: Junior. Chelsey Watts

Defensive Player of the Year: Senior Katarina Morton

Congratulations to these young ladies on their honors!  Go Oilers!

Welcome AVA Travel Players and Parents! - Please Read from Karen Traub AVA Travel Coordinator

November 2013

Welcome AVA Travel Players and Parents!

We are looking forward to the start of our season and the start to our travels around Texas and beyond for our travel teams.  It is the policy of AVA that all players stay with their parents (or another authorized adult) for all out of town tournaments.

Many tournaments have a “Stay-to-Play” policy which means AVA is required to stay at certain hotels for the tournament.  ALL players must have their name on a room or the team will be unable to participate.  The Stay-to-Play policy actually allows AVA to get great deals on rooms that would typically be much more than the contracted price.

When there is not an official “Stay-to-Play” policy, AVA has already contracted for blocks of rooms which must be utilized by all players.  Again, the rooming lists will be reviewed and all players must be listed on a room in the designated hotels.

All hotels for the season have already been contracted.  Hotels are chosen based on availability for the club to stay together, proximity to the playing venue, price and amenities. Each player/family will be responsible for making their own hotel arrangements at the designated hotels by following the links on the website.  Coaches will notify you when the links have been posted.  All links will have a cutoff date by which rooms need to be reserved.  Each player has been allocated one room in the team block.  Should you want to request additional rooms for family members, etc., please email travel@avatexas.com .  A waiting list will be put together in the order the requests are received.  If additional rooms in the block become available, they will be allocated in the order requested.   

Anyone is welcome to stay at the hotel but to receive the team rate, the reservation must be made within the block, space available.

Airfare and rental car arrangements are handled separately by each player and family.  It is important to arrive the day before play starts with enough time to get to the hotel for a team meeting if required and a good night’s sleep.  No return flights may be booked prior to 6pm of the last day of the tournament.

Should you have any questions, please email travel@avatexas.com .  Your question will be answered quickly.

Looking forward to a great travel experience,

Karen Traub
AVA Travel Coordinator
713-304-6658 cell/text

Alexis Zolan (18 Attack) commits to East Texas Baptist University

Congrats to Alexis Zolan @ZolanAlexis (18Attack) on her commitment to East Texas Baptist University ! Way to go Alexis!

ELITE PHYSIQUES - Sports Nutritionists at AVA Sunday 11/10/13 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm

You’re invited to a fun learning experience at Absolute Volleyball Academy of Texas to be held at our facility.   Please join us after the Reffing clinic this Sunday!!! 

When – Sunday 11/10/13

Time -  5:30pm - 7:00pm

Topics Include – Performance Nutrition  

Cost - Free

Matching a diet with the level of training and exercise, and pre-game meals can increase optimize nutrition for peak performance!  Katy Garza and Jerry Linch are committed to helping you understand how your body works and how to live a healthy lifestyle as an elite athlete.

Guest Speakers – ELITE PHYSIQUES

Aaron Zambrano  &  Lauren Stogner

 “Aaron and Lauren are my nutrition and training coaches.  Their experience and knowledge have helped me work towards my fitness goals.  I want to share their expertise with all of AVA so our athletes and their families can learn how to feed their bodies for optimal performance." - Katy Garza – AVA Club Director and Former 2 Time All-American 

ALL ARE WELCOME!!! 

AVA Director Katy Garza (Aug 2012 left, August 2013 right)

                                      AVA Director Katy Garza (Oct 2013)

AVA 18Rox Katarina Morton 2013-2014 Under Armour Girls High School All-American

AVA 18Rox Katarina Morton named to 2013-2014 Under Armour Girls High School All-American Class!! Well deserved honor Kat! Go AVA!!

Avery & Sydney Byas (AVA 13 Travel) win the Lutheran Middle School State Tournament

LSA Middle School Varsity won the Lutheran Middle School State Tournament this weekend.  We are very proud of AVA players Avery & Sydney Byas (AVA 13 travel). Avery had a great tournament at outside hitter and Syd led the team as setter.  LSA Middle School defeated Prince of Peace from Carrolton who had won state the last 4 years to make it to the championship game. They played the host school, Salem,  in the finals 23-25, 25-23, 25-19 to win state.
Congratulations Avery & Sydney on this HUGE Accomplishment.  

Way to represent AVA!

AVA 18Rox Haley Henderson Commits to Wingate University

Congrats to AVA 18Rox Haley Henderson. She has committed to Wingate University. Way to go Haley!

Alexa Lezak commits to The University of the Incarnate Word

Congrats to Alexa Lezak. She has committed to The University of the Incarnate Word. Way to go Alexa!

Junior High Update 2

Junior High Update: Congratulations to Avery Toomes (14 Travel) and her Junior High team as they won the Lutheran South Academy Tournament on Saturday. Avery was named MVP of the tournament. Way to work!!

Junior High Update

Junior High Update: Nice job to Kinsy Haschke and Kennedy Adams (14 Travel) who contributed to Barbers Hill Junior High team when capturing the 8A Championship and Allie Warren and Jillian White (14 Travel) helped Friendswood Junior High capture the 8B Championship. Both teams and many other AVA players participated at the Deer Park ISD Junior High Tournament on Friday and Saturday. Congratulations to all players. Go AVA!!

AVA Parents Meeting Video 2013-2014

It was great seeing all of our 2013-2014 AVA Players & Families! We will have information posted on our website these week just in case you were unable to attend! Go AVA! 

Here is a short video from one of the sessions.  Go AVA!

Juice+ is a product that can help you perform at a high level with great nutrition....

Our good friend Ginny Stephenson also stopped by to offer Juice+ to our athletes again this year.

Clinical research shows those who take Juice Plus+ can develop healthier immune systems, reduce cardiovascular stress and more.

More info can be found at www.ginny.juiceplus.com/

AVA Club Director Katy Garza receives First Class Treatment at AVA

AVA Club Director Katy Garza had a session with Dr. Debra Gomach of Cornerstone Rehab and Spine during our parents meeting hoping to correct spinal and joint alignment to reduce stiffness, and restore circulation to areas of the nervous system which can affect the way our body interprets pain. After the session Katy was all smiles!!

We look forward to Dr. Gomach supporting our athletes for the coming season.
http://www.cornerstonerehabandspine.com/

AVA Players Named to the 2013 AVCA Phenom List

Congratulations to our AVA athletes named to the 2013 AVCA Phenom List !  

Brooke Botkin S 2017 Dickinson TX Absolute Volleyball Academy of Texas

Ashlynn Dunbar 5'11" OH 2016 Clear Falls High School League City TX Absolute Volleyball Academy of Texas

Alyssa Enneking 5'10 OH 2015 Clear Falls High School League City TX 

Kylie Jedlicka 6'0 OH 2016 Clear Springs League City TX AVA 

Liane Moser OH 2015 Dickinson TX Absolute Volleyball Academy of Texas

Jaden Newsome S 2017 Dickinson TX Absolute Volleyball Academy of Texas

Cassidy Nussman 6'3 MB 2015 Pearland High School Pearland TX AVA

Mariah Pardo S 2016 Clear Creek High School League City, TX Absolute Volleyball Academy of Texas

Here is the complete list 

http://www.avca.org/includes/media/docs/2013-AVCA-Phenom-List-Published-8.26.13.pdf

Mandatory Important Information Meeting (Uniform Tryons) - Sunday 08/25/13

There will be a parents meeting for ALL PARENTS during uniform tryons. 

Uniform Tryons - Parent and uniform meeting Mandatory and please arrive on time.

18s/11s/12s- 12 - 1:30

17s & 13s - 2:00-3:30

16s & 15Local - 4:00 - 5:30

15Travel & 14s - 6:00 - 8:00

PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO INFO@AVATEXAS.COM

AVA Alumni Jill Bergeson - Gold and makes All-Tournament at USAV High Performance Championships

AVA Alumni Jill Bergeson (#10) captures Gold and makes All-Tournament at USAV High Performance Championships in the Women’s International Junior Division. Way to go Jill!

Katarina Morton - USAV Girls Youth National A1

Congrats to AVA 17Rox Katarina Morton! She was selected for the USAV Girls Youth National A1 Team - and will be representing AVA in Ft. Lauderdale FL this week training and playing against several international teams including Brazil, Chile, Canada, Puerto Rico etc..

Katarina is Bronze Medalist from 2012 - USA Volleyball High Performance Championships - Women's International Junior Division

Good luck going for the Gold and great job representing AVA at the highest junior level!! We are proud of you!

Houston Chronicle - Volleyball: Academy helps to showcase area talent

Here's a must read article that was done by the Houston Chronicle about AVA: 

Volleyball: Academy helps to showcase area talent

By Corey Roepken | July 16, 2013

Suzy Boulavsky had an illustrious high school volleyball career and carried that over to an ultra-successful four-year run at Oklahoma.

It's difficult to say she would have benefited more from a club closer to her home, but she's sure of two things. She would not have had to put so many miles on her car, and Absolute Volleyball Academy of Texas is doing wonders for young players on the south side of town.

Katy Garza and Jerry Linch co-founded AVA in 2006 when they realized combining their clubs could create a volleyball juggernaut.

In 2009 they built a large facility in Dickinson. The club already was on the upswing at that point, but that's also the year in which AVA won its first national title.

Perhaps the most important thing, though, is that through the first seven years every high school senior in the program has been awarded a college scholarship. There were a couple of years the club had three 18-under teams.

"They did a really good job of taking care of the talent in south Houston," said Boulavsky, who has coached at AVA each of the last four summers. "When I was playing there weren't a lot of options on our side of town. They kept it as a stable place for people in the south Houston districts."

http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/bayarea/sports/article/Volleyball-Academy-helps-to-showcase-area-talent-4668012.php

Alyssa Enneking (16Rox) & Ashlynn Dunbar (15Rox) named to PrepVolleyball.com 2013 Club Volleyball All-Americans

PrepVolleyball.com named their inaugural Club Volleyball All-Americans, the best of the best according to PreVolleyball.com ... the leading Club Volleyball Authority in the Country !

Congratulations to Alyssa Enneking (16Rox)  Club Volleyball All-American 16s Second Team 

Congratulations to Ashlynn Dunbar (15Rox) Club Volleyball All-American 15s Second Team

AVA 17Rox Alexa Lezak commits to The University of the Incarnate Word

Congrats to AVA 17Rox Alexa Lezak on her commitment to The University of the Incarnate Word. Way to go Alexa!!

AVA 17Rox Chelsea Sincox commits to Cornell University

Congrats to AVA 17Rox Chelsea Sincox on her commitment to Cornell University. Way to go Chelsea!!

AVA 17Rox Sakile Simmons committs to The University of Miami

Congrats to AVA  17Rox Sakile Simmons on her commitment to The University of Miami. Way to go Sakile!!

AVA Sends their best to 2013 AAU Volleyball Nationals!

2013 AAU Volleyball Nationals! In photo: 12Rox, 12Attack, 13Rox, 13Attack, 14Rox, 14Attack & 14Power. 15Power & 17Rox to arrive later in the week. Good luck everyone (Coaches, Players, Parents and Supporters)  Have fun and win big! Get em' fired up Coach Karen Traub!!!

AVA Athletes named to the 2013 JVA All-National Team (Top 32 JVA Players in the Nation)

Congratulations to our AVA Players named as the Top 32 JVA Players in the country.  Way to step it up and make an impact ladies!!

JVA Explains:

This award recognizes the top JVA players in the nation for outstanding  achievement on the volleyball court. As an organization committed to the growth and development of junior volleyball, we value the commitment and achievement of our JVA players. The JVA All-National Team was selected from nominations received for the 2013 JVA Watch List by a JVA member club  director or club coach. The awardees were nominated and voted on based on the information provided  by their coaches and club directors. The All-National Team is listed below by age division.

AVA Players named to 2013 JVA All-National Team 

 

17s Division

Katarina Morton

16s Division

Alyssa Enneking

15s Division

Ashlynn Dunbar

Mariah Pardo

AVA 16Rox Alyssa Enneking VYPE/GHVCA Preseason Player of the Year & More named to the list

AVA 16Rox & Clear Falls Hard Hitting Alyssa Enneking leads the way as being named theVYPE/GHVCA Preseason Player of the Year

Congratulatioins to all AVA Players named to the list!  

2013 VYPE/GHVCA Top 40 Preseason Team

Elyssa Purcell - Alvin, 5’10”, S/OH, 2015

Marion Hazlewood** - Barbers Hill, 6’3”, MB, 2014

Jolie Starr - Bellaire, 5’9”, S/OH, 2014

Alexa Lezak - Brazoswood, 5’11”, OH, 2014

Nicole Peters - Brazoswood, 6’2”, MB, 201

Alyssa Enneking** - Clear Falls, 5’11”, OH, 2015

Ashlynn Dunbar - Clear Falls, 5’11”, MB, 201

Katie Bludau - Clear Falls, 6’, OH, 2014

Morgan St. Germain - Clear Falls, 5’4”, L, 201

Megan Rasmussen - Clear Lake, 5’11”, OH, 2014

Keely Hayes - Cy-Fair, 6’, S/OH, 2014

Lila Palmer - Cy-Fair, 5’9”, OH, 2014

Payton Harris - Cy-Fair, 5’6”, L, 201

Patricia Van Pelt – Cy-Falls, 6’2”, MB, 2014

Shelly Fanning** - Cy-Ranch, 6’2”, MB, 201

Alyssa Sinnette  - Dawson, 6’1”, OH, 2015

Gabbi Moreno ** - Dawson, 5’11”, S, 2014

Nayo Warnell - Dickinson, 6’, MB, 2016

Abby McIntyre - Foster, 5’11”, OH, 2014

Tamia Dockery** - Foster, 5’8”, S, 2015

Harley Kelly** - Friendswood, 6’2”, OH, 2014

Sarah Redding - Friendswood, 6’2”, MB, 2015

Sidnee Fitzpatrick - Friendswood, 6’1”, MB, 2014

Madison McConnell - Katy, 5’11”, MB, 2016

Zoe Hodges - Katy, 5’10”, OH, 2014

Mary McClurg - Kingwood, 6’0”, OH, 2014

Tabitha Brown - Klein Collins, 5’10”, OH/MB, 2015

Morgan Miller**  - Magnolia, 6’, S/OH, 2015

Amy Houser - Memorial, 5’8”, S, 2015

Isabel Le - Memorial, 5’1”, L, 201

Cassidy Nussman - Pearland, 6’4”, MB, 2015

Haley Morton** - Pearland, 5’7”, S, 201

Katarina Morton** - Pearland, 5’7”, L, 2014

Sami Hauck - Seven Lakes, 5’7”, S, 201

Ashley Fritcher - Stratford, 6’2”, RS, 2015

Courtney Eckenrode** - The Woodlands, 5’9”, S, 2014

Courtney Quinn** - The Woodlands, 5’9”, OH, 2015

Kelly Quinn** - The Woodlands, 5’4”, L, 2014

Madison McDaniel** - The Woodlands, 6’, OH, 2014

Rachel Reed – The Woodlands, 6’1”, MB, 2015

Amanda Coursey - Tomball Memorial, 5’10”, OH, 2014

* = multiple years selected to team
2013 VYPE/GHVCA Watch List Team

Jade Robinson - Bellaire, 5’9”, OH/R, 2016

Mariah Pardo - Clear Creek, 5’8”, S, 2016

Kylie Jedlicka - Clear Springs, 6’, OH, 2016

Savannah Alcazar - Clear Springs, 6’, OH, 2016

Amanda Heller - Cy-Fair, 5’11”, MB, 2016

Nancy Mulkey - Cy-Woods, 6’9”, MB, 2016

Erin Mulcahey - Ft. Bend Austin ,5’11”, MB, 2016

Dylan Brinkman - Ft. Bend Austin, 5’10”, OH, 2016

Chloe Simon - Katy, 5’11”, OH, 2017

Adria Martinez - Klein Oak, 5’10”, S, 2016

Maddie Phillips - Memorial, 6’1”, MB, 2016

Amanda Chapa - Pearland, 5’2”, L/DS, 2016

Brooke Botkin - Pearland, 6’1”, OH, 2017

Hannah Ofczarzak - Pearland, 6’, OH, 2016

Keegan Nelms - Santa Fe, 5’10”, OH, 2016

Tulani Titley - Seven Lakes, 5’11”, MB, 2016

Camille Conner - Seven Lakes, 5’10”, S/R, 2017

Jaclyn Swanson - Stratford, 5’10”, S/R, 2016

Chelsea Sincox & Megan Rasmussen - 2nd Place Galveston Sand volleyball 18's tournament.

Chelsea Sincox & Megan Rasmussen - 2nd Place! It was an All AVA Finals Match at Galveston Sand volleyball 18's tournament. Way to go ladies!! Looks like everyone had a blast!!

Congrats 18Rox Sarah & Ashley - 1st Place Galveston Sand 18s

The future Mist May and Kerri Walsh AVA 18Rox Sarah Strasner & Ashley Smith--congrats on winning the Galveston Sand volleyball 18's tournament today!! Go AVA !!

How to Help Moore, Okla. Tornado Victims

Hi everyone,

Most of you are aware of the tragedy that has happened in Oklahoma from yesterday's destructive tornadoes.  The tornado could be responsible for over $1 billion in damages from its 17 mile destruction path.  People lost EVERYTHING, and some are still waiting for their children to be found.

Here at AVA, we take pride in our relationship with the community, and it is time to expand that community.  There are two ways we are looking to help:

Bring diapers, batteries, toiletries, socks, blankets, etc. to AVA before Sunday this week, and Coach Suzy Boulavsky will be taking the items to Gateway Community Church, located on Clear Lake City Blvd by I-45.  Someone is driving all items donated to the church, to Oklahoma on Monday or Tuesday of next week.

Text "Red Cross" to 90999 to automatically donate $10 to the Red Cross Organization, who is in constant need of medical supplies and resources with hundreds of people in hospitals and others still trapped.

Please do not feel obligated to help or donate.  There is no minimum or maximum.  Just do what you feel is necessary.

Here is useful information that we wanted to pass on to our AVA Family that would like to offer assistance to our Oklahoma neighbors in need.  

Feel free to contact AVA Community Director Suzy Boulavsky - suzy.boulavsky@avatexas.com for more information. 

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Here is useful information that we wanted to pass on to our AVA Family that would like to offer assistance to our Oklahoma neighbors in need.  Feel free to contact AVA Community Director Suzy Boulavsky - suzy.boulavsky@avatexas.com for more information. 

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Charity Navigators warns that before you give, consider the nature of the charity's work.

"Not every charity is responding in the same way to this disaster," CharityNavigator.org said. "Some are providing temporary shelter while others are providing food, water and medical assistance. Other charities are focused on long term rebuilding efforts. And some are simply fundraising on behalf of other charities. Think about what it is you want your donation to accomplish and then make sure you select the charity that is doing that type of work."

Here are some of the agencies helping the victims:

- The Red Cross said the best way to assist families is to make a donation to www.redcross.org/okc or www.redcross.org or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. They provide food, shelter, water and basic supplies to victims and first-responders at the scene of a disaster.

- The Salvation Army is asking for donations for Oklahoma Tornado Relief: https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/uss/eds/aok You can also text STORM to 80888 to make a $10 donation. The money will go to providing meals, drinks and household cleanup kits for those affected.

- United Way of Central Oklahoma’s Disaster Relief Fund is open. Donations may be made online at www.unitedwayokc.org or by mail to United Way of Central Oklahoma, P.O. Box 837, Oklahoma City, OK  73101 with a notation for the May Tornado Relief.  United Way said the funds will be distributed without administrative fees to United Way Partner Agencies working on the tornado relief efforts. The May Tornado Relief Fund will serve both immediate needs, intermediate, and long-term care.

- Feed the Children is an Oklahoma City-based charity that helps the needy in the United States and more than 15 other countries. They say your donations will help bring relief supplies to the tornado victims. Learn more: http://tinyurl.com/mezwwph

- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City says its disaster relief team is in the impacted communities providing counseling, emergency assistance and case-management to those families who have been displaced by the tornadoes. Learn more: https://ccokc.ejoinme.org/?tabid=406485

- The Oklahoma Humane Society says it is currently working to assist the City of Moore to receive, assess and shelter animals affected by the tornado. They're asking for towels, paper towels, bleach, gloves, crates, pet food and financial donations. Learn more: http://www.okhumane.org/blog/how-you-can-help-moore-tornado-damage

- The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma says it is the largest private hunger-relief organization in the state of Oklahoma. Text FOOD to 32333 to donate $10 to the group.

"The Regional Food Bank is coordinating efforts with other disaster relief agencies in our state to provide food and water for those in need," said Bivens.

- Contributions to the Moore & Shawnee Tornado Relief Fund can be made online to the Tulsa Community Fund at www.TulsaCF.org. Donations can also be mailed to TCF offices at 7030 S. Yale, Suite 600, Tulsa, OK, 74136.

AVA 18Attack Danielle Sellari commits to Northwestern State University

Congrats to AVA 18Attack Danielle Sellari on her commitment to Northwestern State University. Way to go Danielle!!

AVA Players Named to 2013 JVA Watch List

The JVA Watch List recognizes junior volleyball female players nominated by a JVA Club Director or Club Coach for outstanding achievement on the volleyball court. 

18s

Jillian Bergeson 2013 OH 18Rox

Ashley Smith 2013 OH 18Rox

17s

Katarina Morton 2014 L/DS - 17Rox

16s

Allysa Enneking 2015 OH - 16Rox

15s

Mariah Pardo 2016 S - 15Rox

Ashlynn Dunbar 2016 OH - 15Rox

Congratulations to our AVA Players named to this prestigious list!

AVA 17Attack Nicole Kirsner on her commits to Aurora University

Congrats to AVA 17Attack Nicole Kirsner on her commitment to Aurora University. Way to go Nicole!!

2013-2014 Tryout Registration Now Open!

Save $$$ and secure your 2013-2014 tryout spot by registering online NOW using the link below!
www.vaultsites.com/ava/tryout_registration_form_data.php


Tryout Registration Online $53.50 - (Secures a tryout spot)

Tryout Registration at the door  $75.00 (First come first served basis)

TRYOUT DATES & TIMES:  
Sun. July 7th.  12pm to 3pm  15s  Sun. July 7th  6pm – 9pm 16s

Mon July 8th. 12pm to 3pm  17s & 18s
Mon July 8th  6pm – 9pm 14s

Tues July 9th. 6pm – 9pm 13s

Wed July 10th 6pm – 9pm 10s – 12s
Wed July 10th 6pm – 9pm  Boys 10s-18s

*Sun July 14th. Make-Ups (Limited Remaining Spots) 3pm-6pm -  ALL ages

Last year we filled to capacity and this year we anticipate the same....even earlier!  - TRYOUTS WILL FILL TO CAPACITY
Make-Ups are for limited available positions.


PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS TO INFO@AVATEXAS.COM  

NOTE:
We encourage all players to attend one of our Camp Sessions in order to become familiar with the AVA style of play and preview what to expect in a structured setting such as tryouts and game situations


Each athlete will be rated on skills and game situations. There will be coaches rating on each court. Everyone will know if they have an offer for them at the end of the tryout. If the player/parents elect to accept the offer then the non-refundable $550 deposit check will be deposited.

Good luck to everyone and thank you for choosing Absolute Volleyball Academy of Texas!!

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UIL Inspiring Story - NFHS Spirit of Sport Award - Charlotte Brown

Here is an inspiring non volleyball UIL story athletes everywhere should take note of about overcoming challenges in life and pushing it to the limits!!

NFHS Spirit of Sport Award Presentation at Track & Field Championships

AUSTIN, TX— Charlotte Brown, of Emory Rains High School, will be presented with the 2013 Section 6 National High School Spirit of Sport Award by the National Federation of State High School Associations on Saturday before the evening session of the Track & Field State Championships.
Although legally blind, Brown is a standout sophomore in academics and athletics. She has 20/400 vision in her right eye, and her left eye can only sense light and dark through a tiny pinhole of vision.
Brown, who participates in cross country, track and until recently basketball, has had to make certain adjustments in each sport.

In cross country, her teammates wear bells on their shoes to help lead her through the course.

In basketball, she guarded the opposing team’s point guard who brings the ball down the court and can time a steal by listening to the dribble and anticipating the crossover of her opponent.
In track, she runs the inside lanes where it is easiest to distinguish between the black of the track and the green of the infield grass. This year Brown qualified for four UIL regional track & field events: 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 4x400-meter relay, and her state-qualifying event, pole vault.

Perhaps her most amazing feat is that the 5-foot-7 Brown cleared 11-6 in the pole vault to qualify for the UIL Track & Field State Meet. Due to her vision impairment, she sets a marker and times her steps so that she knows exactly when to plant the pole in the ground to make the vault. Brown will compete for a state championship in girls 3A pole-vault at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, as she continues to embody the spirit of high school athletics.

“Life is full of challenges; some are just bigger than others,” Brown says. “I don’t believe anything, even vision impairment, should stop you from doing something you love or enjoy.  Being legally blind can be a little inconvenient at times but it’s those challenges that will make you strong.”

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AVA 13Rox Amaya Young invited to attend High Performance Camp

Congrats to AVA 13Rox Amaya Young on her invite to attend the 2013 USA High Performance Indoor Future Select National Development Program. Go AVA!!

Volunteers are needed - AVA annual Spring Party on Sunday, May 19 [12pm-2pm or 2pm -4pm]

AVA is hosting its annual spring party on Sunday, May 19, to celebrate the successful 2012-2013 season!
 
Volunteers are needed 2 Shifts: 12pm-2pm or 2pm -4pm
Contact - info@avatexas.com

AVA 16Rox Nicole Peters commits to Mississippi State University

Congrats to AVA 16Rox Nicole Peters on her commitment to Mississippi State University. Way to go Nicole!!

AVA 18Rox Boys Quinn Looper commits to Juniata College

Congrats to AVA 18Rox Boys Quinn Looper on his commitment to Juniata College. Way to go Quinn!!

AVA 18Rox Boys Chandler Wellmann commits to King College

Congrats to AVA 18Rox Boys Chandler Wellmann on his commitment to King College. Nice work Chandler!!

AVA 17Rox Sidnee Jo Fitzpatrick commits to Dallas Baptist University

Congrats to AVA 17Rox Sidnee Jo Fitzpatrick on her commitment to Dallas Baptist University. Way to go Sidnee!!

AVA 18Attack Selena Munoz commits to Hill College

Congrats to AVA 18Attack Selena Munoz on her commitment to Hill College. Nice work Selena!!

AVA 17Rox Kalena Caruthers commits to The University of Louisiana at Monroe

Congrats to AVA 17Rox Kalena Caruthers on her commitment to The University of Louisiana at Monroe. Way to go Kalena!!!

AVA 17Rox Meghan Rasmussen commits to Yale University

Congrats to AVA 17Rox Meghan Rasmussen on her commitment to Yale University. Way to go Meghan!!!

AVA Player, Kayla Hayes and sand volleyball partner Brandon Godnich - 1st GCVA Spring Fling Sand Tournament

Congratulations to AVA Player, Kayla Hayes and sand volleyball partner Brandon Godnich for taking first place at the GCVA Spring Fling Sand Tournament today on Stewart Beach. Go AVA!!

AVA 15Power supports teammate Kasey Haynes at LSC to cure diabetes

Great job girls. #OneTeam #AVAFamily #Love

Dig Pink this week at AVA!!! - BRING $1 TO PRACTICE

Dig Pink this week!

by Suzy Boulavsky 

I announced a while back that as a club, we were teaming up with the Side-Out Foundation in effort to provide more research opportunities for Breast Cancer Awareness.  

THE TIME IS HERE!

The Side-Out Foundation is an organization that is working to battle cancer.  The organization works closely with volleyball teams at all levels, including high schools, middle schools, and even colleges.

The money this organization raises goes 100% to cancer research.  I am sure most of us have lost someone to cancer or know someone who has.  I wanted to take this opportunity to join their campaign “1000 Strong.”  They are trying to get 1000 teams or groups to donate $250 to meet their goal. I wanted to let everyone know that I am opening this up for our club.  I want AVA to be part of  the 1000 strong in battling cancer.  They will be setting up a website for our club as well!

THIS WEEK, PLEASE BRING $1 TO PRACTICE AND GIVE TO EITHER YOUR COACH OR TO ME.  THIS ONE DOLLAR ALLOWS YOU TO WEAR A PINK T-SHIRT TO A PRACTICE DECIDED BY YOUR COACH IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION!

If every kid participates, we will have surpassed their goal with ease!  

Parents, if you are also interested in donating, please email me at suzy.boulavsky@avatexas.com and bring your donation to your child's practice.

If you want more information, please view http://www.side-out.org

LET'S DO SOMETHING GREAT!

AVA Community Director Suzy Boulavsky 

Katie Bludau commits to Wingate University

Congrats to AVA 17Rox Katie Bludau on her commitment to Wingate University. Way to go Katie!!

AVA 15Rox & AVA 15Attack #AVAFamily! 1st & 2nd HPL 2013

Houston Power League. 

AVA Lands 1-2-3 Punch at Big South Qualifier in Atlanta, Georgia!

1st – AVA 15 Rox (Open Division)

2nd – AVA 18 Rox (Open Division)

3rd – AVA 16 Rox (Open Division)

Punch your tickets for Dallas!  What an incredible weekend for AVA as these three teams have earned the highest honor of competing in the open level competition of the Junior National Volleyball Tournament to be held this summer in Dallas, TX.

Coach David Hyte and the 18 Rox team was the first to punch their ticket with a gold pool win over Toledo Volleyball Club 18-1 and Triangle 18 Black.  Entering the tournament as the 10 seed, the 18 Rox played consistent ball and took down the 3 seed and the 6 seed on its way to the final four.  With a bid already in hand, the 18 Rox won its semi-final match over a tough Invasion team to land a spot in the finals against the number 1 seed OVA (Orlando Volleyball Academy).  AVA stormed out with an impressive 25-15 win in game one and eventually lost a heartbreaking third set match 13-15.  At the end of the day AVA finished second place in an open field that boasted 40 teams!

Next up, Coach Suzy Boulavsky and the 16 Rox team was the second team to punch their ticket with a wild tie-breaking pool win over Minnesota Northern Lights 16-1 (the three seed of the tournament).  Starting as the 14 seed of a 40 team open field, AVA went undefeated in day one and took down seven seed OVA in a convincing two set sweep.  In day two, the 16 Rox team again swept their pool in convincing two set sweeps over 6 seed Tampa United, Division I Tour finalist San Antonio Force and Tampa Bay One.  This set them up in a gold pool on day three with Northern Lights 16-1 and Triangle 16 Black.  The winner of this pool was almost for sure guaranteed a bid as four teams had already punched their tickets in an earlier qualifier.  After a convincing win in two sets against Triangle 16 Black, AVA lost their first match of the tournament in a three set loss to Northern Lights 16-1.  AVA received the number one seed but would have to have a one game playoff over the winner of Northern Lights and Triangle Black.  Northern lights pulled out a 31-29 win in a one game playoff over Triangle, but fell to AVA in a one game playoff as AVA won 25-23!  The second bid for AVA was secured as one of the previous four teams that were already qualified, Club West, made the final four.  AVA lost the semi-finals in a close 3 set match to Club West, but ended with a convincing two set win over hometown favorite A5 Mizuno for their 3rd place Open performance.

And if that didn’t bring enough excitement to AVA’s performance, the 15 Rox team under the coaching of Brianne Barker-Groth landed the final punch.  Can you say UNDEFEATED?  Coming in as the number 9 seed of the tournament, the 15 Rox team knocked down everyone in their path and it was not an easy path as three of the four teams in their first pool ended up in the division I pools on day 2.  After taking over the 6th seed of the tournament from Magnum 15 Mizuno, day 2 landed them in a tough pool with Mintonette, MAVA and Triangle.  After sweeping the field, this landed them in to one of two four team gold pools against Mizuno Long Beach (2 seed of tournament), Top Select 15 Nike Elite (4 seed of tournament) and Union 15 Asics.  Down 10-4 in set three against Long Beach, Coach Brianna found a way to rally her team together to pull out a 15-13 win.  Had Long Beach won the match they would have finished first.  With the loss to AVA they finished fourth.  This was the pool of death for 15 open.  AVA again prevails and is undefeated!  THIRD OPEN ticket punched for AVA!  Next, the final championship game against Rockwood Thunder from St. Louis.  The bid was not enough!  Can you say SWEEP?  25-17, 26-24!  Congratulations to the Big South 15 Open Champions AVA 15 Rox!

Ohhhhh Soooooo Close!  AVA 15 Attack marched right through the 128 team 15 American Bracket right into the finals and fell short to Brazos Valley 15 Mizuno (6th place Division I Tour of Texas finalists).  After a convincing first set win, AVA 15 Attack had two match points in set two and fell short at the end.  The fight was not over!  In set three after being down 2-10, Attack rallied back to tie the score at 13-13 then 14-14, and fell 14-16!  What an impressive finish for Coach Stephanie Biediger and the 15 Attack Team!  Congratulations to the silver medalists!

Also, a big shout out to AVA 15 Power who also marched right through the 128 team 15 American Bracket to land a spot in the Gold Bracket and finish 9th place overall!  Power lost a close match to semi-finalist Ocala Power 25-27 and 20-25.  Congratulations coach  Kailey Killingsworth and 15 Power.  What a great finish!

Coach Jennifer Foley and the 17 Attack team battled its way into the Gold Bracket of the 17 American division and ended up 9th place in the 160 team field.  Only loss in the tournament was to eventual champion Elite VBTC.

Coach Karen Traub and the 14 Rox team fought its way into day 3 Gold in the 14 Open division!  Finishing 7th overall in a 28 team field, the 14 Rox team lost to eventual champions OVA in a close 3 set match!  It was amazing watching these girls compete with some of the best teams in the country!

Other Finishes:

16 Attack lost a close cross-over to the eventual champions of the tournament Elite VBTC to put them in the silver bracket and went on in day three to win the bracket finishing 17th out of 136 teams.  Congratulations to coach Jessica Curtis and company!

After losing two close matches on day 1, 17 Rox finished day 2 and 3 UNDEFEATED!  They finished 25th out of 40 open teams.  Congratulations to Jerry Aldridge and the 17 Rox team on a great day 2 and 3 performance!

18 Attack under the direction of Phil Guerrero finished the tournament 18th out of 40 teams in the 18 USA division.  After winning the first bracket game in silver the 18 Attack team lost a close semi-final match to BVA 18 Elite.

AVA 13 Rox competed in the highest 13 year old division (13 USA) and finished 20th out of 48 teams.  Rich Hamm, coach of the 13 Rox had his team rolling the last day in the Bronze bracket defeating Houston Juniors 13 Elite, AEVA 13 Rox and eventually losing in the finals of the bracket to Absolute Volleyball Club 13 Black.

RECAP:  11 AVA teams competed

7 Teams finished in Gold!

Tournament Record of all Teams combined:  80-24

4 Teams Medaled

3 Open Bids Earned

Congratulations to all coaches, players and parents!  All of your hard work and support have paid off!

Next stop:  Lone Star National Qualifier – Dallas, Texas

US Olympic Silver Medalist Destinee Hooker to hold Camp @ AVA 06/23 - 06/25

EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY - US Olympic Silver Medalist Destinee Hooker to hold Camp @ AVA Sunday, June 23rd - Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm 

Cost for this camp is $225. - REGISTER TODAY!!ALL POSITIONS

Register Directly on Destinee Hooker's Website  http://www.destineehookervbcamp.com/horegister.html

Direct Questions to - destineehookervbcamp2012@gmail.com