A total of six players, along with Juniata College head coach Glenn DeHaven, were recognized by the AVCA on the 2026 All-Region Team.

Glenn DeHaven was selected as the Region III Coach of the Year after leading the Eagles to a CVC Championship and being named the CVC Coach of the Year. The Eagles are currently 29-2 overall, ranked #2 in the nation, and earned a first-round bye in the NCAA Division III Men's Volleyball Championship. 

Three of his players picked up All-Region honors: Chris Mellor, Tyler Phillips, and Will Sierer. Mellor was a First Team All-Conference selection after totaling 139 kills and 47 blocks while hitting .477 this season. Phillips, also a First Team All-Conference player, has 283 kills with 160 digs and 65 blocks. Sierer has recorded 931 assists and 149 digs this season while being named First Team All-Conference.

Brady Wiggers, from Marymount University, was named the Region III Newcomer of the Year in addition to picking up All-Region honors. The freshman totaled 315 kills this season, adding 38 blocks and 99 digs, while being named the CVC Rookie of the Year. 

Southern Virginia had two players receive All-Region honors. Gehrig Tolman has put up 787 assists this season, averaging 9.26 per set, while also adding 151 digs and being named the CVC Player of the Year. Tommy Forese leads the Knights this season with 303 kills, hitting .270, while adding 144 digs and 37 blocks.

The seven individuals were all recognized from Region III, one of four regions recognized by the AVCA. Each of the four region teams includes 14 players, and a Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, and Coach of the Year were selected for each region. The 56 student-athletes who made All-Region represent 27 different schools. Leading the way with four selections are Lasell University, Messiah University, New York University, Springfield College, and the Wentworth Institute of Technology. For a full list of the 2026 AVCA All-Region Teams click HERE