Yesterday, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced
its decision to name FAMU Head Volleyball Coach Tony Trifonov its “Coach of the
Year” for a second consecutive year.
Under the tutelage of Trifonov, the Lady Rattlers recorded
an unblemished 10-0 mark in MEAC southern divisional play and a 14-6 overall
record. In his 17th year at the helm, FAMU was among the leaders in hitting
percentage (.245), opponent hitting percentage (.179), assists (11.20) and
kills (12.28). This is the sixth time that Trifonov has earned the “Coach of
the Year” honor.
Three of Trifonov’s players made the All-MEAC team: Ginna
Lopez-Chavez (First Team); Katherine Huanec (Second Team); and Joanie Del
Castillo (Third Team).
All of the awards were voted on by the MEAC’s head
volleyball coaches and sports information directors.