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Volleyball Earns AVCA Voting Community Award

LEXINGTON, Ky. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University volleyball program was recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) for exercising its civic duty through participation in the democratic process with the inaugural AVCA Voting Community Award, the organization announced Thursday, Nov. 12.

To receive this award, 100 percent of eligible student-athletes and coaches had to participate in the 2020 Presidential election.

"Our goal as leaders of young people is to model responsible behavior and instill good habits," said AVCA Executive Director Kathy DeBoer. "Whether it's the court, the classroom, or the voting booth, coaches matter in the lives of their players.