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Avery Aylsworth
Personal information
NicknameFlavor
NationalityAmerican
Born (1996-10-18) October 18, 1996 (age 28)
San Jose, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Spike124 in (315 cm)
Block120 in (310 cm)
College / UniversityLoyola University Chicago
Durham University Business School
Volleyball information
PositionLibero
Current clubGermany VfB Friedrichshafen
Number2
Career
YearsTeams
2016–2019
2019–2020
2020–2022
2022-2023		United States Loyola Ramblers
Finland Raision Loimu
Germany VfB Friedrichshafen
England Durham Palatinates
National team
2019 United States
Medal record
Men's volleyball
Representing  United States
NVL Championship 2022/23
Gold medal – first place Durham Palatinates
German Championship 2021/22
Silver medal – second place VfB Friedrichshafen
German Cup 2021/22
Gold medal – first place VfB Friedrichshafen
German Championship 2020/21
Silver medal – second place VfB Friedrichshafen
German Cup 2020/21
Bronze medal – third place VfB Friedrichshafen
MIVA Conference Tournament 2019
Silver medal – second place Loyola Ramblers
MIVA Conference Tournament 2018
Silver medal – second place Loyola Ramblers

Avery Aylsworth (born October 18, 1996) is a former professional volleyball player. He has played four seasons abroad in Europe, winning one league title in the English National Volleyball League,[1] one cup title in the German Volleyball Cup,[2] and two Vice-championships in the Deutsche Volleyball-Bundesliga.[3]

Aylsworth played the position of Libero. He played his first professional season in Finland with Raision Loimu.[4][5][6] in the top division of the Finnish Mestaruusliiga. Next, he played the 2020/21 season with VfB Friedrichshafen in the top division of the Deutsche Volleyball-Bundesliga.[4][6] During the 2020/21 season, he received a silver medal with VfB Friedrichshafen during the German Championship Playoffs.[7] Aylsworth re-signed with VfB Friedrichshafen for the 2021/22 season.[8] During the 2021/22 season, Aylsworth started multiple matches including the German Cup Final against SVG Luneburg where he played against fellow junior teammates, Joseph Worsley and Jordan Ewert. Aylsworth and VfB Friedrichshafen won the DVV German Cup[2] along with earning a Silver medal following a five match battle between VfB Friedrichshafen and Berlin Recycling Volleys in the German Bundesliga Championship Finals.[3][9] In 2022, Aylsworth competed in the English National Volleyball League and BUCS for Durham University[10] where he won the NVL title[1] and BUCS Championship for the university.

Media appearances

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Aylsworth has appeared on the Deep Corner podcast hosted by Rob St. Claire for Volleyball League of America (VLA) to speak about his time at Loyola, getting a contract as an American Libero, and his time with VfB Friedrichshafen.[11] Aylsworth also appeared on the If You Can't Handle the Heat podcast to speak about his junior, collegiate, professional, and post-professional career with fellow junior teammates Gage Worsely, Micah Maʻa, and Joseph Worsley.[12]

Professional career

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Aylsworth signed his first professional contract with Raision Loimu[5][6] in Finland for the 2019/20 season. During the season, Aylsworth won 3 match MVP's and was a 14x ProLibero award winner.[13] Between professional seasons, Aylsworth competed in the AVP Grass Nationals in South Carolina finishing 3rd[14] after losing to Taylor Crabb, Andy Benesh, and Eric Beranek.

Soon after, Aylsworth signed with VfB Friedrichshafen[15][6] for the 2020/21 season where he played with libero Markus Steuerwald, setters Dejan Vincic and Joseph Worsley, outside hitters Nicolas Marechal, Rares Balean, Benjamin Bonin, and Martti Juhkami, opposites Linus Weber and Lukas Maase and middle blocker Arno Van De Velde, David Fiel, Markus Bohme, and Nehemiah Mote.[16] The 2021 season ended with a silver medal in Bundesliga Championship Finals against Berlin Recycling Volleys.[7]

Aylsworth re-signed with VfB Friedrichshafen following his first season with the team for the 2021-2022 season.[8] Here, Aylsworth and VfB Friedrichshafen won the 2022 DVV German Cup against SVG Lunebuerg, the 17th Cup title in the club's history and Aylsworth's first professional trophy.[2] Aylsworth started the match and finished with 60% positive reception on 15 receptions in the victory.[17] In similar fashion as the year prior, VfB Friedrichshafen and Aylsworth earned a silver medal in the Bundesliga Championship Finals against Berlin Recycling Volleys following a five match series.[3] Aylsworth was coached by Mark Lebedew and Radomir Vemic and shared the court in the 2022 season with fellow liberos Blair Bann and Nikola Pekovic, setters Dejan Vincic and Stefan Thiel, receivers Luciano Vincentin, Ben-Simon Bonin, Daniel Muniz de Oliveira, and Vojin Cacic, middle blockers Lucas van Berkel, Andri Aganits, and Markus Boehme, and opposites Simon Hirsch and Lukas Maase.[18][19]

Aylsworth joined Durham University in 2022/23 and competed in the English National Volleyball League where he won the League title.[1]

College career

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Aylsworth attended Loyola University Chicago[20][6] where he played at the NCAA Division 1 level. Upon finishing his NCAA career, Aylsworth finished with 249 digs his senior season, which stands as fifth most in school history[6] for a single season. In total, Aylsworth finished his career with 619, the sixth most in school history[6] Aylsworth was named an AVCA All-American at the end of the 2019 season. Additionally, he made the MIVA All-Conference 2nd team. Aylsworth also competed with USA Volleyball's Collegiate National Team in 2019.

High school career

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Aylsworth played for Saint Francis High School and played on varsity as a Freshman during playoffs.[6] Throughout his career, he led the Lancers to a CCS title, multiple WCAL league championships[6] and CIF NorCal State title. While at Saint Francis, Aylsworth was named to Volleyball Magazine's 2015 Boys' Fab 50.[21] Aylsworth was also named a high school AVCA All-American in 2015.[22]

Awards

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Junior Awards (Saint Francis/Club)

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University Awards Loyola University Chicago

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Professional Awards Raision Loimu, VfB Friedrichshafen

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Personal Achievements

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Two in a row: 'Huge achievement' as Durham crowned Men's Super League champions". volleyballengland.org. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c volleyballworld.com. "Friedrichshafen claim 17th national cup in Germany". volleyballworld.com. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c volleyballworld.com. "Over eight thousand cheer as Berlin complete historic comeback in Bundesliga final". volleyballworld.com. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "GER M: Friedrichshafen acquire American libero". worldofvolley.com. November 20, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Mäkinen-Önsoy, Katariina (June 5, 2019). "Yhdysvaltalainen Avery Aylsworth Aatu Kulmalan aisapariksi Loimuun". Turun Seutusanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i Intern, Oscar Barnes-Town Crier Editorial. "Local volleyball player rising in the ranks of professional men's volleyball overseas". Los Altos Town Crier. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  7. ^ a b "VfB Friedrichshafen mit großem Umbruch und Lebedew als neuem Trainer". Sport1.de (in German). Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Aylsworth kehrt an den Bodensee zurück « VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball". Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  9. ^ "Friedrichshafen zum 17. Mal DVV Pokalsieger « VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball". Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  10. ^ Worsley, Joseph. "How British players paid 1000 to play in the Olympics". Out of System. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  11. ^ St. Claire, Rob. "Episode 50: Icemen and Friedrichshafen Libero Avery Aylsworth". Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  12. ^ Out Of, System. "How British players paid 1000 to play in the Olympics".
  13. ^ "PROLibero". Mestaruusliiga (in Finnish). Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  14. ^ "Event Results". avpamerica.com. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  15. ^ "VfB-Volleyballer müssen sich nach ihrer Rückkehr mächtig strecken". wochenblatt-news.de (in German). February 26, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  16. ^ "CLVM 460, VfB FRIEDRICHSHAFEN v TRENTINO Itas | ChampionsLeague". championsleague.cev.eu. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  17. ^ Anya (March 6, 2022). "Germany: Friedrichshafen take German Cup for 17th time in club history". VolleyTimes. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  18. ^ "VfB Friedrichshafen (Volleyball) :: Germany :: Team profile :: playmakerstats.com". playmakerstats.com. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  19. ^ "Home | CEV". championsleague.cev.eu. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  20. ^ volleyball-magazin. "1. Liga Männer: Friedrichshafen verpflichtet zweiten Libero". volleyball.de (in German). Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  21. ^ a b Staff, V. B. M. (May 21, 2015). "2015 Boys' Fab 50 and 25 Underclassmen to Watch". Volleyballmag.com. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  22. ^ a b vinnielopes. "AVCA unveils 2015 high school All-American Team". Off the Block. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  23. ^ Sabedra, Darren (May 31, 2015). "NorCal boys volleyball: St. Francis reaches mountaintop this time, wins Division I championship". Varsity Extra. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  24. ^ "Best of spring: Mountain View's Alec Flowers is Mercury News boys volleyball player of year". The Mercury News. June 11, 2014. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  25. ^ Sabedra, Darren (June 17, 2015). "Boys volleyball: Player of year Steve Dinneen (St. Francis) leads all-Mercury News team". Varsity Extra. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
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