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.