2020-21 AVCA Boys High School Coach of the Year

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 30, 2021) – The American Volleyball Coaches Association is proud to announce that Craig Erford, head boys volleyball coach at Archbishop Alter High School, has been selected as the 2021 USMC/AVCA National High School Boys Coach of the Year.

CRAIG ERFORD FAST FACTS

• Began coaching career at Archbishop Alter in 2008 as an assistant coach before taking over the reigns in 2010
• Has an overall record of 217-67 at Archbishop Alter High School (.764 winning percentage)
• Has served as the President of the Ohio High School Boys Volleyball Association since 2015
• Oversaw a 30% growth across the state in six years, including the creation of close to 30 programs
• Has received the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award in 10 consecutive seasons
• 8x Greater Catholic League Coach of the Year, 8x Ohio West Region Coach of the Year, and 3x State Coach of the Year

Archbishop Alter High School Athletics Director Christina M. Hart

"Craig took over a fledgling program and in two years won his first of six State Championships. However, it’s not just the success on the court that defines Craig, it’s the journey in which he develops all of the young men in his program into a cohesive squad every year. The culture that surrounds the program allows for each of his student-athletes to meet with success, on and off the court, and it continues to with them even after they graduate from the program. The Archbishop Alter High School community was blessed to have Craig as our boys’ volleyball coach, and we will miss ALL that he did and meant to Alter!"