Volleyball's Brian Hurler Earns Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship
10/31/2019 6:05:00 PM | Volleyball
Graduate manager Brian Hurler is recognized by the AVCA
Lexington, Ky. (October 31, 2019) – Creighton University's Brian Hurler is one of 14 recipients of the 2019 Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship, the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced today. The scholarship provides the opportunity for up-and-coming volleyball coaches to attend their first AVCA Convention with the scholarship money used to pay for Convention registration and hotel costs. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to interact with successful coaches from all levels and explore the limitless networking and educational opportunities available at the AVCA Convention that make this an annual can't-miss event.
Hurler is in his first season on the Bluejay bench as a graduate manager and technical coordinator. He spent the previous three years as an assistant coach at Montclair State in New Jersey, and also owns experience working as a volunteer for the U.S. Women's National Team and Pan American Cup Team.
"Brian has been a huge addition to our program this year," said Creighton head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth. "He's finding statistical information that makes us better and can connect with our players so that when we train them to do something, we have the numbers to back it up with even more credibility on why we want to do it. Brian is a perfect recipient for this because he has incredible work ethic and wants to be great. His future in college volleyball is very bright."
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"On behalf of the committee I would like to congratulate the scholarship recipients," said Coaches 4 Coaches Committee Chair, Morehead State University Head Volleyball Coach, and Interim Athletics Director Jaime Gordon. Â "This was an incredibly talented pool of applicants and a difficult process. Â We are confident that these 14 represent the passion and commitment of their peers, and will be outstanding ambassadors for the Coaches 4 Coaches program. Â I am grateful for the time and thorough commitment that the committee has dedicated to these applicants, as well as the many individuals that give so generously to make this program possible."
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In order to be eligible for the C4C Scholarship, applicants must be active AVCA members who are attending their first AVCA Convention. Now in its 11th year, a selection committee reviews the applications and makes their decisions based on academics, contributions to the sport of volleyball on and off the court, a professional letter of recommendation, and a personal written submission outlining their desire to attend the AVCA Annual Convention and their aspirations in coaching.Â
This year's AVCA Convention will be held in Pittsburgh, Pa. from December 18-21, featuring over 70 educational sessions with more than 2,000 volleyball coaches expected to be in attendance. For more information, please visit the AVCA Convention website:Â http://avcaconvention.org/
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Facilitated by President Emeritus Rob Slavin, the Massachusetts Girls Volleyball Coaches Association proudly sponsored Danvers High School (Danvers, MA) Head Varsity Coach George LeVasseur. Slavin, a former AVCA Board of Directors member and treasurer, has long been a supporter of both the AVCA Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship fund and the AVCA Diversity Awards. He currently coaches at Sacred Heart High School (Kingston, MA) and owns/operates Cobies, a seafood restaurant located in Cape Cod, and pledged all donations will be matched up to $4,000 total.
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This scholarship would not be possible without the donations of AVCA member coaches! Please donate today:Â 2019 AVCA Coaches4Coaches Fundraiser on Crowdrise.
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Riley Balsmeyer, Miami University of Ohio (Graduate Assistant)
Savannah Cox, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (Assistant Coach)
Emily Dzubak, American River College (Volunteer Assistant)
Aaron Gordon, University of Florida (Student-Manager)
Brian Hurler, Creighton University (Graduate Manager – Technical Coordinator)
Courtney Johnson, Samford University (Student-Athlete)
Haley Kindall, Wheeling University (Graduate Assistant)
George LeVasseur, Danvers High School (Head Varsity Coach)
Elizabeth Loschen, University of South Dakota (Student-Athlete)Â
Cheyanne Lyons, Harrisonville High School (Head Varsity Coach)
Ashlie Reasor, University of The Incarnate Word (Graduate Assistant)
Brianna Roath, Smith College (Graduate Assistant)
Sydney Trathen, University of Akron (Graduate Student-Manager)
Collin Wilson, CSUN (Volunteer Assistant)
The AVCA, with its headquarters in Lexington, Ky., is managed by Associations International. 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 8,000 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 education to volleyball coaches, recognition of elite players and coaches, promotion of volleyball competitions throughout the world, and networking opportunities for volleyball products and services providers. Further information is available atwww.avca.org.
