2025 AYVC Award Recipients

31 October 2025

Performance Our People

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Volleyball South Australia is proud to recognise the outstanding athletes, leaders, and contributors from the 2025 Australian Youth Volleyball Championships. This year’s AYVC Awards highlight excellence, sportsmanship, and the spirit of South Australian volleyball across every age division.

These athletes stood out with exceptional performances, leadership, and commitment to their teams:

• U14 Girls

  • MVP: Malika Steytler

  • Players’ Player: Malika Steytler

• U15 Girls

  • MVP: Caitlin Fitzgerald

  • Players’ Player: Zali Hutchinson

• U15 Boys

  • MVP: Harper Dixon

  • Players’ Player: Jason Neumann

• U16 Girls

  • MVP: Ellie Turner

  • Players’ Player: Ayaka Kikuchi

• U16 Boys

  • MVP: Kingston Gillespie

  • Players’ Player: Eddie Kerwin

• U17 Girls

  • MVP: Stephanie Kempenaers-Pocz

  • Players’ Player: Skylar Strachan

• U17 Boys

  • MVP: Zak Sweet

  • Players’ Player: Luc Hancock

• U18 Girls

  • MVP: Annabel Keough

  • Players’ Player: Annabel Keough

• U18 Boys

  • MVP: Jedd Quilliam

  • Players’ Player: Jedd Quilliam

• Sophia Naismith SA Spirit Award: Emily Nguyen

Beyond the athletes, Volleyball SA recognises the dedicated coaches and leaders shaping the next generation:

• Assistant Coach of the Year: Claire Bennett

• Emerging Coach of the Year: Dayna Taylor

Congratulations to all award recipients, your achievements make our state proud, and we can’t wait to see where your volleyball journeys lead next.