Mark Pavlik elected to AVCA Hall of Fame

Mark Pavlik, the former head men’s volleyball coach at Penn State, has been elected to the 2026 AVCA Hall of Fame class. The announcement was made by the American Volleyball Coaches Association on Thursday.

Pavlik concluded a 32-year coaching career at Penn State in 2026, finishing with a career record of 716-249 and a .742 winning percentage. His tenure included a national championship in 2008, during which he was named the AVCA National Coach of the Year. He also led the Nittany Lions to 26 EIVA tournament titles and 27 regular season titles.

Throughout his career, Pavlik coached several notable players, including Matt Anderson and Ivan Contreras, both of whom represented the United States in the Olympics. The induction ceremony is scheduled to take place in San Antonio on December 17.