2025 ACAC Men's Volleyball Coaches of The Year
Edmonton, AB (February 19, 2025) –
North Male Coach of the Year | DEVIN VARGA | Augustana Vikings:
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) is proud to announce Devin Varga of the U of A - Augustana Vikings, has been named the 2024-2025 ACAC Men’s Volleyball North Conference Coach of the Year.
Varga is currently enjoying his fourth season as head coach of the U of A - Augustana Vikings Men’s Volleyball program. This season the Vikings finished with a record of 8 wins and 11 losses, clinching the final spot in the ACAC Championship tournament for the first time since the 2018-19 season. No stranger to ACAC awards, Varga was a two time ACAC All Conference setter for the Vikings when they last won the ACAC Championship in 2015.
“Devin would be the first to suggest that this is a team award, however Devin and his staff have challenged themselves to grow their program and culture each year. It’s been so much fun to see all of the hard work beginning to pay off for the student-athletes and coaching staff. Devin works tirelessly and this will be great for him to celebrate along with his wife, Brooke and their six week old daughter, Zoey.” - David Ritz, Business Operations Coordinator - Vikings Athletics.
This prestigious award will be recognized at the 2025 ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championship hosted by Lakeland College from February 20-22.
South Male Coach of the Year | AARON SCHULHA | Red Deer Kings:
Aaron Schulha, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Kings Volleyball Head Coach, has been named the 2024-2025 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Men’s Volleyball South Coach of the Year.
“I want to congratulate Aaron on receiving this award. He is dedicated to helping his student-athletes achieve success academically, athletically and as leaders in the community,” says Randy Stewart, Manager, Athletics and Student Life, Red Deer Polytechnic. “Aaron has been instrumental in contributing to the historic legacy of the RDP Kings Volleyball program across Alberta and Canada.”
This year, Schulha guided the RDP Kings Volleyball team (18-1) to first in the South Division. In 19 matches, the Kings won 56 sets and only dropped 13. The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings also earned the best record overall in ACAC Men’s Volleyball and qualified for the playoffs.
As one of the elite coaches in the league and country, Schulha has led the RDP Kings to twelve ACAC medals (six gold, four silver and two bronze) and six Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) medals (three gold, two silver and one bronze).
Schulha has been acknowledged as ACAC Coach of the Year four previous times. He was recognized as CCAA Men’s Volleyball Coach of the Year and also received the CCAA Coaching Excellence Award across all sports.
As a student-athlete, Schulha helped the RDP Kings Volleyball team capture three consecutive CCAA National Championships before joining the University of Alberta Golden Bears. At the U of A, he earned a U Sports Championship and silver medal.
The Kings Volleyball team has won a total of 13 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men’s Volleyball National gold medals to lead the league. The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings have also won 20 ACAC Championships.
This prestigious award will be recognized at the 2025 ACAC Men’s Volleyball Championship hosted by Lakeland College from February 20-22.
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About the ACAC: The ACAC is the governing body for intercollegiate athletics in Alberta. Its mission is to provide competitive collegiate sport experiences, promote academic achievement and be a leader of sport development in Canada.
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For additional information, contact:
Mark Kosak, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Chief Executive Officer
403-875-7329
markk@acac.ab.ca
Kayla Beers, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
kaylab@acac.ab.ca