Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association

Hall of fame

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MIVCA Hall of Fame 

 
The Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association (MIVCA) is proud to honor individuals who have made a lasting impact on the sport of volleyball in Michigan. Each year, we celebrate outstanding coaches, contributors, and leaders at the Hall of Fame Banquet during the Annual MIVCA Clinic.
 
Nominate a Hall of Fame Candidate

The MIVCA Hall of Fame recognizes exceptional high school volleyball coaches who have dedicated their time, talent, and passion to the sport.
 
Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a current or former MIVCA member in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of MIVCA membership
• Achieved 500 career wins and/or coached high school volleyball for 20 years
• Demonstrated leadership and commitment to the sport
 
Know a coach who meets these criteria? Help us honor their legacy!
 
 
Hall of Fame

Kathy DeBoer

A trailblazer in volleyball leadership, Kathy DeBoer was inducted into the AVCA Hall of Fame in 2023 after a remarkable career dedicated to growing the sport at all levels. She retired as Executive Director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) after 17 years, during which membership doubled, women’s college volleyball became commercially viable, and participation in both girls’ and boys’ volleyball hit record highs. She played a key role in establishing NCAA women’s beach volleyball and expanding men’s varsity programs across colleges. Before her time at AVCA, Kathy spent 23 years in intercollegiate athletics, including 18 years at the University of Kentucky, where she became the winningest coach in program history, leading her teams to four Sweet Sixteens and an Elite Eight in 1987. That same year, she was named AVCA Division I National Coach of the Year. Her contributions to the sport earned her a place at MSU Athletics Hall of Fame (2022) and prestigious honors such as USA Volleyball Lifetime Achievement Award (2024) and the Sports Imports Courage Award (2024). Beyond coaching, Kathy continues to support the sport as Chairperson of the LOVB Foundation Board of Directors, a nonprofit dedicated to providing access to volleyball for under-resourced players. She holds a BA from Michigan State University and a MBA from the University of Kentucky.

Congratulations to Kathy DeBoer!