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Jefferson, class of 2012, is the only quarterback in program history to start in four bowl games, helping the Falcons to the 2008 and 2009 Armed Forced Bowl, the 2010 Independence Bowl and the 2011 Military Bowl. He is the winningest quarterback in program history with 28 wins. Jefferson led the Falcons to a pair of Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy titles and ranks third in program history in total offense (6,587), fourth in passing efficiency (146.12), third in passing yards (4,599) and second in touchdown passes (34). He was a pilot in the Air Force, flying the B-1 and E-11A aircraft before becoming a commercial airline pilot.
Oosterhous, class of 1993, recorded 113 wins at No. 1 singles and doubles which ranks second all-time among No. 1 players in program history. He was a four-time team most valuable player and all-conference selection. He led the Falcons to a 25-2 record as a senior while serving as team captain. Oosterhous served 21 years in the Air Force, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. He served multiple combat support missions, accumulating over 3,100 hours in the C-5, C-21 and T-53 aircraft. He was selected into the Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame in 2023. He was an assistant coach and later served a 14-year tenure as head coach of the tennis program before becoming an athletics administrator at Air Force.
The late Mike Ryan, class of 1970, won the 1968 NCAA cross country championship, becoming the first and only national championship in program history. His time of 29:16.8 was the fastest 10K in the NCAA at that time. He finished third in 1967, and second in 1970 as well, finishing ahead of the legendary Steve Prefontaine of Oregon in 1967. He helped the Falcons to a second-place finish in 1967. A two-time cross country most valuable athlete, he was the Air Force Academy Athletic Excellence Award winner in 1970. He separated from the Air Force in 1975 and was an attorney in California until his passing in 2014.
Heidmous, class of 1977, is the winningest head coach in program history with 328 wins in 25 seasons. He led the Falcons to three first-place finishes in the Western Water Polo Association (1990, 1994, 2012) and earned three WWPA coach of the year awards. He led the Falcons to five NCAA appearances across three different decades (1981, 1986, 1990, 1994, 2012). The 2012 team finished fourth at the championships. Heidmous coached 14 All-American players and 46 that earned 76 all-WWPA honors during his career from 1981-84, 1985-89 and 2010-17. He later became an athletic administrator at the Academy had the water polo pool named in his honor in 2022.
The 2007 men’s basketball team, under the direction of head coach Jeff Bzdelik, finished with a 26-9 overall record, setting the school record for most wins in a season. The Falcons opened the season with a 17-1 record with the only loss coming to Duke, including a streak of 13 straight wins. The team reached as high as No. 11 in the national rankings, the highest in program history. The Falcons won at Stanford, 79-45, to advance to the CBS Classic. The team beat Texas Tech, 67-53, in the semifinals before falling to Duke. Air Force also beat Wake Forest, 94-58, handing the storied program its worst defeat in nearly 40 years. The Falcons advanced to the National Invitational Tournament semifinals in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
AIR FORCE ACADEMY ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASSES
2007
Alonzo Babers, class of 1983, Track, 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist, All-American in 1983
Bob Beckel, class of 1959, Men’s Basketball, 1959 Helms All-American
John Clune, Athletics Administration, Director of Athletics, 1975-91
Chad Hennings, class of 1988, Football, 1987 consensus football All-American and Outland Trophy winner
Michelle Johnson, class of 1981, Women’s Basketball, 1995 CoSIDA Academic All-American
Brock Strom, class of 1959, Football, 1958 consensus All-American
2009
Jim Bowman, Athletic Administration, former coach and administrator, 1958-2007
Callie Calhoun Molloy, class of 1991, Track/Cross Country, multi All-American and national champion
Dee Dowis, class of 1990, Football, 1989 Heisman Trophy finalist
Ernie Jennings, class of 1971, Football, 1970 consensus football All-American
Terry Isaacson, class of 1964, Wrestling/Football, three-time wrestling All-American
Ben Martin, Coach, head football coach, 1958-77
2011
Jim Conboy, Athletic Administration, head athletic trainer, 1955-98
Gail Conway Gray, class of 1984, Track, two-time national champion
Chuck Delich, class of 1977, Ice Hockey, school’s all-time leading scorer
Bob Nieman, class of 1970, Swimming, two-time All-American
Scott Thomas, class of 1986, Football, consensus All-American in 1985
2013
Karen Burton Reeder, class of 1984, Swimming, 16-time NCAA Division II All-American
Fisher DeBerry, Coach, Head Football Coach, 1984-06, winningest in school history
Parker Hinman, class of 1964, Basketball, Football, Baseball and Track, first four-sport letterman at the Academy
Eric Mack, class of 1996, Track, six-time conference champion and three-time All-American
Patty Martinez Gillette, class of 1983, Swimming, six-time NCAA Division II individual national champion
Carlton McDonald, class of 1993, Football, consensus All-American in 1992 and Thorpe Award runner-up
2015
Maiya Anderson, class of 1997, Swimming, 12-time NCAA Division II All-American
Raymond Dudley, class of 1990, Men’s basketball, all-time leading scorer in program history
Gene Miranda, Coach, Men’s golf, all-time winningest coach in program history
Dana Pounds, class of 2004, Track, two-time national champion in the javelin
Bob Spear, Coach, men’s basketball, led program to two NCAA tournaments and most wins in program history
Bart Weiss, class of 1986, Football, conference offensive player of the year, runner up for Davey O’Brien award
1958 Football Team, posted only undefeated season at 9-0-2 in program history and earned Cotton Bowl berth
2017
Rich Gugat, Coach, Men’s Tennis, the Academy’s all-time winningest coach in all sports with 730 dual-match wins
Paul Arata, Coach, Men’s and Women’s Swimming, led programs to a combined 301-15-1 record
Mike Thiessen, class of 2001, Baseball/Football, two-time baseball All-American, football conference player of year
Jim Murphy, class of 1965, Track and Field, school’s first NCAA champion, winning the 5,000-meters in 1964
Seth Kelsey, class of 2003, Fencing, three-time Olympic team member and 2003 NCAA champion in epee
Don Henderson, class of 1968, Wrestling, program’s only NCAA champion, winning 145-pound title in 1967
Rick McAlister, class of 1975, Swimming and Diving, 1974 NCAA champ in 1-meter diving, four-time All-American
1995-96 Women’s Swimming and Diving Team, Won back-to-back NCAA championships in 1994-95 and 1995-96
2019
Wayne Baughman, coach, wrestling, winningest coach in program history with 183 wins in 27 seasons
Delavane Diaz, class of 2004, Volleyball, Rhodes Scholar and USAFA female athlete of the year in 2004
Chris Gizzi, class of 1997, Football, All-American in 1997 and two-time WAC defensive player of the year
Eric Ehn, class of 2008, Hockey, the program’s first All-American and a Hobey Hat Trick finalist
Gregg Popovich, class of 1970, Basketball, five-time NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs
1985 Football Team, school-record 12 wins, WAC champions, reached No. 4 in the national polls
2021
Otis Jones, class of 1995, Men’s Basketball, first three-time first-team all-conference honoree, 2000-point scorer.
Terry Maki, class of 1987, Football, First-team All-American in football and two-time NCAA qualifier in wrestling.
Robin Orth, class of 1996, Rifle, Eight-time All-American and three-time team most valuable player.
Laura Simmons Bergstrom, class of 1994, Women’s Tennis, 1991 NCAA National Singles Champion.
Randy Spetman, class of 1976, Athletics Administration, Director of Athletics from 1996-2003.
2004 Men’s Basketball Team, 2004 Mountain West champions, first NCAA tournament for program in 42 years.
2022
Casey Converse, coach, Swimming, led Air Force to back-to-back NCAA titles in women’s swimming in 1995-96
Ralph Lindeman, coach, Track and Field, 10-time MW champion, coached 178 MW individual champions.
Chris Knaute, class of 2007, Men’s Swimming, two-time All-American and nine-time Mountain West champion.
Jacques Lamoureux, class of 2011, Hockey, first-team All-American, Hobey Baker Award finalist.
Beau Morgan, class of 1997, Football, first player in NCAA history with back-to-back 1,000-1,000 seasons.
Sara Neubauer, class of 2010, Women’s Track and Field, three-time All-American, four-time MW champion.
2023
Chad Hall, class of 2008, football, All-American, MW offensive player of the year, multiple school rushing records
Tracy Healy class of 1996 , women’s soccer, First-team All-American, 1995 Colorado Sports Woman of the Year
Marci McGlinn, class of 1985, Women’s Gymnastics, Two-time NCAA champion, two-time All-American
Ben Phillips, class of 1975, Water Polo, Air Force career and single-season leader in goals and points
2009 Hockey team, First to win an NCAA tournament game, school-best 28-11-2 record, AHA champions
2024
Ben Garland, class of 2010, football, all-MW, played in two super bowls, two-time NFL Man of the Year nominee
Len Salvemini, class of 1975, men’s soccer, career scoring leader and two-time All-American
Melissa Standley James, class of 1990, women’s basketball, program’s career scoring and rebounding leader
Charlie Toth, class of 2021, men’s swimming/water polo, program’s first MW champion in swimming
Joe Vasta, class of 1986, lacrosse, All-American and program record holder in points and assists
1998 Football team, only outright conference champion in program history, program-best-tying 12-1 record
2025
Tim Jefferson, class of 2012, football, winningest quarterback in program history, started four bowl games
Dan Oosterhous, class of 1993, program record 113 wins at No. 1 singles and doubles, all-WAC four times
Mike Ryan, class of 1970, 1968 NCAA cross country national champion, two additional top three finishes
Jeff Heidmous, class of 1977, winningest head coach in program history with 328 wins in 25 seasons
2007 Men’s Basketball team, school-record 26 wins, NIT Final Four appearance, record No. 11 national ranking
Updated Dec. 30, 2025, 7:16 a.m. CT
Former Wisconsin volleyball outside hitter Trinity Shadd-Ceres announced her commitment to Creighton University on Sunday.
The news arrives over a week after Shadd-Ceres announced her decision to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 19. She becomes the third former Badger to announce her commitment elsewhere, joining setter Addy Horner (TCU) and libero/defensive specialist Maile Chan (FSU).
Shadd-Ceres showcased her skill set during Wisconsin’s recent run to the Final Four, with three kills in the team’s regional triumph over Texas and another kill in its Final Four loss to Kentucky. In total, she tallied 12 kills in 16 appearances.
Chan, who committed to FSU on Sunday, appeared in 16 matches during the 2025 slate. Her opportunities were limited, considering her position behind star Charlie Fuerbringer on the depth chart. Horner, meanwhile, notched 19 kills in 71 sets as a freshman.
The trio joins Aniya Warren and Tosia Serafinowska in the transfer portal class. Seniors Mimi Colyer, Jada Cerniglia, Carter Booth, and Alicia Andrew also wrapped up their tenures in Madison this winter.
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Posted: 30-Dec-25
Location: Wise, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000 – $55,000
Categories:
Coaching
Coaching – Volleyball
Sector:
Professional Sports
Internal Number: R0079167
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise located in the beautiful mountains of southwestern Virginia is seeking applicants for a Head Volleyball Coach.
Head Coaches oversee all aspects of a sports program and assume primary responsibility for all activities of a team. They are responsible for the same duties as Assistant Coaches, however, they operate with additional authority, independence, or level of complexity. Head Coaches ensure the sports program strategy and objectives are in alignment with the mission and goals of the Department of Athletics and University. They adhere to the rules and regulations outlined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC).
Construct a strategic recruiting plan that targets student athletes who are academically eligible and athletically competitive.
Hire, train, and supervise a small or large staff team.
Define team and player goals and implement plans to achieve them.
Monitor expenses, analyze cost projections and trends, identify resource allocation, and maintain a balanced and accurate budget.
Maintain detailed and current knowledge on all NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference (SAC), and College/University rules and regulations related to the sports program, ensuring all those associated with the program remain compliant.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR. A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.
About University of Virginia’s College at Wise
The only division of the University of Virginia located outside of Charlottesville, UVA Wise has a beautiful campus that is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Here, students learn from faculty who are encouraged to engage in scholarship and service that complements their teaching, and our environment is ideal for the task. In addition to Appalachian arts and culture, on-campus wetlands and impressive geography, and a region full of opportunities for study and outdoor adventure, there are many opportunities to build partnerships with organizations, agencies, and businesses in the area and beyond. Professional staff and a dedicated senior leadership team are driven by the vital mission of ensuring access and affordability to this robust, quality hig…her education. The College’s student population is largely first-generation, often rural students, for whom we offer access and affordability along with challenging academic work in the liberal arts tradition. The result is well-rounded graduates who earn fulfilling work at leading organizations and pursue graduate study at prestigious universities.
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Two named to the 2025 all-state volleyball team
By PAUL MATLI
The Astorian
Two is better than one for Astoria’s volleyball team.
After qualifying for the 2025 state tournament, the Fishermen concluded their season with two of their underclassmen being named to the all-state team. Junior defensive specialist Hadley Painter and super sophomore Kyah Gohr were named to the 2025 all-state volleyball team.
The defensive specialist Painter was named to the second team, while Gohr was the only player in the state to be named all-state at two different positions.
Player of the Year: Lauren Rohman, Marist Catholic
Coach of the Year: Shari Pimental, Marist Catholic
First Team
Lauren Rohman, junior setter, Marist Catholic
Caroline Knutson, sophomore hitter, Marshfield
Jazlynn Morris-Holmes, sophomore hitter, The Dalles
Kimmy Spurlock, junior hitter, Marist Catholic
Kyah Gohr, sophomore hitter, Astoria
Irene Rocha-Ibarra, senior setter, Cascade
Finley Evans, junior DS/Libero, Pendleton
Kegan De Lee, senior DS/Libero, Marist Catholic
Second Team
Adriana Lyons-Rivera, junior hitter, Marist Catholic
Avery Brown, senior hitter, Pendleton
Emma Kirschenmann, senior hitter, Cascade
Nora Stanley, junior hitter, Philomath
Caitlin Cooley, junior setter, Pendleton
Caitlynn Gatton, senior setter, The Dalles
Edie May, junior DS/Libero, The Dalles
Hadley Painter, junior DS/Libero, Astoria
Third Team
Cleo Corbin, senior hitter, The Dalles
Hailey Abundiz, senior hitter, Cascade
Mackenzie Fitzgerald-Thornton, senior hitter, Marshfield
Makayla Schroeder, sophomore hitter, Henley
Hailey Paulson, junior setter, Henley
Kyah Gohr, sophomore setter, Astoria
Madison Smallwood, senior DS/Libero, Newport
Payton Lee, junior DS/Libero, Estacada
Honorable Mention
Abby DuBose, junior hitter, Henley
Jocelynn Joseph, junior hitter, Cottage Grove
Kahlia Cage, senior hitter, Henley
Shaylee May, senior hitter, Philomath
Abigail Bean, junior setter, Estacada
Kendall Smith, senior setter, St. Helens
Jenna Melsness, junior DS/Libero, Henley
Maddie Seavert, senior DS/Libero, La Grande
Professional volleyball player Bernadeth Pons reflected on her journey of dreaming and achieving a gold medal win at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Monday.
“This was just a dream six years ago. 2019 when we won our first SEA Games medal (Bronze), ‘yun din yung first time na nalaman ko na ‘pag nag-champion pala kayo ire-raise ang flag niyo and you’ll sing your National Anthem from the top of the podium. :relaxed: At that very moment, I told myself that ‘Someday, Philippine Flag naman yung nandiyan,'” she wrote in her post.
Pons, together with Sisi Rondina, Dij Rodriguez, and Sunny Villapando, won the country’s first-ever gold medal in women’s beach volleyball during the 2025 SEA Games.
“Finally, that ‘someday’ has turned into reality. We are now SEA GAMES GOLD MEDALISTS,” Pons happily stated. (Instagram/Bernadeth Pons)
- NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament up 13% year over year
- First and Second Round engagement on ESPN+ up 33% YoY
- Record regular season viewership – up 36% from 2024
The 2025 Women’s College Volleyball season on ESPN networks was one for the books, as both the NCAA Tournament and the regular season delivered records and grew viewership from last season.
The 2025 Women’s NCAA Volleyball Tournament was the most-consumed ever, with more than 1.3 billion minutes watched across ESPN platforms. The entirety of the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament finished up 13% year over year, averaging 666,000 viewers across the 15 matches and featured the most-watched Regionals on record. The ’25 volleyball tournament also featured a record-high four matches that averaged at least one million viewers.
The National Championship match between Texas A&M and Kentucky saw 1.4 million viewers tune in, making it the second most-watched title bout on record and third most-watched college volleyball match ever. The champ game peaked with 1.7 million viewers as the Aggies defeated the Wildcats in straight sets.
The Championship tournament experienced massive growth among adults 25-34, with viewership spiking 83% year over year and among people 2-17, which jumped 40% from 2024. During this year’s championship run, women comprised 45% of the audience, increasing their share from the prior year.
National Semifinals
The NCAA Women’s Volleyball National Semifinals averaged 1.1 million viewers across both matches. Each match hit one million viewers for a third consecutive year.
The second semifinal between Wisconsin and Kentucky led the way with 1.1 million viewers, peaking with 1.2 million. That marks the second most-watched semifinal on record. The Texas A&M-Pittsburgh semifinal averaged 1.0 million viewers and also peaked with 1.2 million, ranking as the fifth most-watched semifinal on record.
Regional Round
The NCAA Women’s Volleyball Regional round averaged a tremendous 530,000 viewers, up 32% year over year for its highest average ever. The round also featured four of the six most-watched Regional matches ever. The Regionals saw huge demo growth among P25-34 (+147%), P2-17 (+89%) and women (+39%).
The top match of the Regional round was the thrilling five-setter between Texas A&M and Nebraska, which averaged 1.2 million viewers — with a 1.6 million viewer peak, making this the most-watched NCAA Regional ever.
Other top matches included:
- Kansas vs. Nebraska on ESPN2 (Regional Semifinal | 718,000 viewers)
- Texas A&M vs. Louisville on ESPN2 (Regional Semifinal | 674,000 viewers)
- Wisconsin vs. Texas on ESPN (Regional Final | 663,000 viewers)
- Purdue vs. Pittsburgh on ESPN2 (Regional Final | 468,000 viewers)
The Regional Finals saw its best performance on record, averaging 753,000 viewers (+27%) across the two days. The Regional Semifinals boasted 29% growth from 2024, averaging 402,000 viewers on ESPN/ESPN2 – also registering the best average for this round on record.
First & Second Round
ESPN+ engagement increased 33% over 2024 during the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Fifth Set whip-around coverage averaged 183,000 viewers across its ESPN2 telecasts, up 60% year over year.
Regular Season
ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 combined to air a record 33 women’s college volleyball matches during the 2025 season – more than any previous year as the sport’s popularity continues to skyrocket. This resulted in
ESPN’s most-watched women’s college volleyball regular season ever, averaging 190,000 viewers and finishing up 36% year over year, including gains among P18-34 (+59%) and women (+41%).
This season, ESPN aired three of its five most-watched telecasts ever, including its largest regular season audience for Nebraska-Kentucky (1.2M viewers | Aug. 31 on ABC). The AVCA First Serve also delivered ESPN’s top two regular season matches on Aug. 24. Stanford-Nebraska drew 596,000 viewers, while Florida-Pitt scored 525,000 viewers.
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