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{{Short description|American volleyball player}}
{{short description|American volleyball player (born 1996)}}
'''Avery Aylsworth''' (born 18 October 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]],<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Two in a row: ‘Huge achievement’ as Durham crowned Men’s Super League champions |url=https://www.volleyballengland.org/article/534/two-in-a-row-%E2%80%98huge-achievement-as-durham-crowned-mens-super-league-champions |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=www.volleyballengland.org |language=en}}</ref> one cup title in the [[German Volleyball Cup]],<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=volleyballworld.com |title=Friedrichshafen claim 17th national cup in Germany |url=https://en.volleyballworld.com/news/friedrichshafen-claim-17th-national-cup-in-germany |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=volleyballworld.com |language=en}}</ref> and two Vice-championships in the [[Deutsche Volleyball-Bundesliga]].<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=volleyballworld.com |title=Over eight thousand cheer as Berlin complete historic comeback in Bundesliga final |url=https://en.volleyballworld.com/news/over-eight-thousand-cheer-as-berlin-complete-historic-comeback-in-bundesliga-fin |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=volleyballworld.com |language=en}}</ref>
{{Infobox volleyball biography
{{Infobox volleyball biography
| name = Avery Aylsworth
| name = Avery Aylsworth
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| spike = 315 cm
| spike = 315 cm
| block = 310 cm
| block = 310 cm
| college = [[Loyola University Chicago]]
| college = [[Loyola University Chicago]]<br>
[[Durham University Business School]]
| position = Libero
| position = Libero
| currentclub = {{flagicon|GER}} [[VfB Friedrichshafen]]
| currentclub = {{flagicon|GER}} [[VfB Friedrichshafen]]
| currentnumber = 2
| currentnumber = 2
| years = 2016–2019<br> 2019–2020<br> 2020–
| years = 2016–2019<br> 2019–2020<br> 2020–2022<br> 2022-2023
| teams = {{flagicon|USA}} [[Loyola Ramblers]]<br> {{flagicon|FIN}} [[Raision Loimu]]<br> {{flagicon|GER}} [[VfB Friedrichshafen]]
| teams = {{flagicon|USA}} [[Loyola Ramblers]]<br> {{flagicon|FIN}} [[Raision Loimu]]<br> {{flagicon|GER}} [[VfB Friedrichshafen]]<br> {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Durham Palatinates]]
| nationalyears = 2019
| nationalyears = 2019
| nationalteam = {{vb|USA}}
| nationalteam = {{vb|USA}}
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{{MedalSport| Men's [[volleyball]] }}
{{MedalSport| Men's [[volleyball]] }}
{{MedalCountry| {{USA}} }}
{{MedalCountry| {{USA}} }}
{{MedalCompetition|[[English National Volleyball League|NVL Championship 2022/23]]}}
{{MedalGold|[[Durham Palatinates]]|}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Deutsche Volleyball-Bundesliga|German Championship 2021/22]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Deutsche Volleyball-Bundesliga|German Championship 2021/22]]}}
{{MedalSilver|[[VfB Friedrichshafen]]|}}
{{MedalSilver|[[VfB Friedrichshafen]]|}}
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{{MedalCompetition|[[Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association|MIVA Conference Tournament 2018]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association|MIVA Conference Tournament 2018]]}}
{{MedalSilver|[[Loyola Ramblers]]|}}
{{MedalSilver|[[Loyola Ramblers]]|}}

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Avery Aylsworth (born 18 October 1996) is an American [[volleyball]] player who plays the position of Libero and younger brother of [[Evan Aylsworth]]<ref name=":0" /> who is an esteemed [[Epson]] sales engineer. Aylsworth played his first professional season in Finland with Raision Loimu.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=GER M: Friedrichshafen acquire American libero|url=https://worldofvolley.com/Latest_news/Germany/111745/ger-m-friedrichshafen-acquire-american-libero.html|access-date=2021-05-17|website=worldofvolley.com|date=20 November 2020|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|last=Mäkinen-Önsoy|first=Katariina|date=2019-06-05|title=Yhdysvaltalainen Avery Aylsworth Aatu Kulmalan aisapariksi Loimuun|url=https://turunseutusanomat.fi/2019/06/yhdysvaltalainen-avery-aylsworth-aatu-kulmalan-aisapariksi-loimuun/|access-date=2021-05-17|website=Turun Seutusanomat|language=fi}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Intern|first=Oscar Barnes-Town Crier Editorial|title=Local volleyball player rising in the ranks of professional men's volleyball overseas|url=https://www.losaltosonline.com/news/sections/sports/188-volleyball/64194-local-volleyball-player-rising-in-the-ranks-of-professional-men-s-volleyball-overseas|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Los Altos Town Crier|language=en-gb}}</ref> 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]].<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":0" /> During the 2020/21 season, he received a silver medal with VfB Friedrichshafen during the German Championship Playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sport1.de|title=VfB Friedrichshafen mit großem Umbruch und Lebedew als neuem Trainer|url=https://www.sport1.de/volleyball/bundesliga-maenner/2021/04/vfb-friedrichshafen-mit-grossem-umbruch-und-lebedew-als-neuem-trainer|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Sport1.de|language=de}}</ref> Aylsworth re-signed with VfB Friedrichshafen for the 2021/22 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aylsworth kehrt an den Bodensee zurück « VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball|url=https://www.vfb-volleyball.de/2021/07/29/aylsworth-kehrt-an-den-bodensee-zurueck/|access-date=2021-08-04}}</ref> 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 won the DVV German Cup along with earning a Silver medal following a five match battle between VfB Friedrichshafen and Berlin Recycling Volleys.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Friedrichshafen zum 17. Mal DVV Pokalsieger « VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball |url=https://www.vfb-volleyball.de/2022/03/06/friedrichshafen-zum-17-mal-dvv-pokalsieger/ |access-date=2022-05-13}}</ref> Aylsworth is currently competing in the [[English National Volleyball League]] for [[Durham University]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Worsley |first1=Joseph |title=How British players paid 1000 to play in the Olympics |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prSCV8DgAh8 |publisher=Out of System |access-date=26 February 2023}}</ref> Aylsworth has also appeared on the Deep Corner podcast hosted by Rob St. Claire for VLA to speak about his time with VfB Friedrichshafen.<ref>{{cite web |last1=St. Claire |first1=Rob |title=Episode 50: Icemen and Friedrichshafen Libero Avery Aylsworth |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDZbpxkNNhQ&list=PLNqihtTAXZTN4WNrMd9yX601fjZUYkeo0 |access-date=26 February 2023}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Out Of |first1=System |title=How British players paid 1000 to play in the Olympics |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prSCV8DgAh8}}</ref>
Avery Aylsworth is a former American [[volleyball]] player who plays the position of Libero. Aylsworth played his first professional season in Finland with Raision Loimu.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=GER M: Friedrichshafen acquire American libero|url=https://worldofvolley.com/Latest_news/Germany/111745/ger-m-friedrichshafen-acquire-american-libero.html|access-date=2021-05-17|website=worldofvolley.com|date=20 November 2020|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|last=Mäkinen-Önsoy|first=Katariina|date=2019-06-05|title=Yhdysvaltalainen Avery Aylsworth Aatu Kulmalan aisapariksi Loimuun|url=https://turunseutusanomat.fi/2019/06/yhdysvaltalainen-avery-aylsworth-aatu-kulmalan-aisapariksi-loimuun/|access-date=2021-05-17|website=Turun Seutusanomat|language=fi}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Intern|first=Oscar Barnes-Town Crier Editorial|title=Local volleyball player rising in the ranks of professional men's volleyball overseas|url=https://www.losaltosonline.com/news/sections/sports/188-volleyball/64194-local-volleyball-player-rising-in-the-ranks-of-professional-men-s-volleyball-overseas|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Los Altos Town Crier|language=en-gb}}</ref> in the top division of the [[Finland Volleyball League|Finnish Mestaruusliiga]]. Next, he played the 2020/21 season with [[VfB Friedrichshafen]] in the top division of the [[Deutsche Volleyball-Bundesliga]].<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":0" /> During the 2020/21 season, he received a silver medal with VfB Friedrichshafen during the German Championship Playoffs.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|last=Sport1.de|title=VfB Friedrichshafen mit großem Umbruch und Lebedew als neuem Trainer|url=https://www.sport1.de/volleyball/bundesliga-maenner/2021/04/vfb-friedrichshafen-mit-grossem-umbruch-und-lebedew-als-neuem-trainer|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Sport1.de|language=de}}</ref> Aylsworth re-signed with VfB Friedrichshafen for the 2021/22 season.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web|title=Aylsworth kehrt an den Bodensee zurück « VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball|url=https://www.vfb-volleyball.de/2021/07/29/aylsworth-kehrt-an-den-bodensee-zurueck/|access-date=2021-08-04}}</ref> During the 2021/22 season, Aylsworth started multiple matches including the [[German Volleyball Cup|German Cup Final]] against SVG Luneburg where he played against fellow junior teammates, [[Joseph Worsley]] and [https://volleybox.net/jordan-ewert-p28556/clubs Jordan Ewert]. Aylsworth and VfB Friedrichshafen won the DVV German Cup<ref name=":6" /> along with earning a Silver medal following a five match battle between VfB Friedrichshafen and Berlin Recycling Volleys in the German Bundesliga Championship Finals.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Friedrichshafen zum 17. Mal DVV Pokalsieger « VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball |url=https://www.vfb-volleyball.de/2022/03/06/friedrichshafen-zum-17-mal-dvv-pokalsieger/ |access-date=2022-05-13}}</ref> In 2022, Aylsworth competed in the [[English National Volleyball League]] and [[British Universities and Colleges Sport|BUCS]] for [[Durham University]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Worsley |first1=Joseph |title=How British players paid 1000 to play in the Olympics |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prSCV8DgAh8 |publisher=Out of System |access-date=26 February 2023}}</ref> where he won the NVL title<ref name=":3" /> and BUCS Championship for the university.



== Media Appearances ==
Aylsworth has appeared on the Deep Corner podcast hosted by Rob St. Claire for Volleyball League of America ([https://usavla.webflow.io/ VLA]) to speak about his time at Loyola, getting a contract as an American Libero, and his time with VfB Friedrichshafen.<ref>{{cite web |last1=St. Claire |first1=Rob |title=Episode 50: Icemen and Friedrichshafen Libero Avery Aylsworth |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDZbpxkNNhQ&list=PLNqihtTAXZTN4WNrMd9yX601fjZUYkeo0 |access-date=26 February 2023}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Out Of |first1=System |title=How British players paid 1000 to play in the Olympics |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prSCV8DgAh8}}</ref>


== Professional career ==
== Professional career ==
Aylsworth signed his first professional contract with [[Raision Loimu]]<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":0" /> in Finland for the 2019/20 season. During the season, Aylsworth won 3 match MVP's and was a 14x ProLibero award winner.<ref>{{Cite web|title=PROLibero|url=https://www.mestaruusliiga.fi/liiga/miehet/prolibero.html|access-date=2021-05-17|website=Mestaruusliiga|language=FI}}</ref> Aylsworth competed in the [[Association of Volleyball Professionals|AVP]] Grass Nationals finishing 3rd<ref>{{Cite web|title=Event Results|url=https://avpamerica.com/VA-Beach-Volleyball-Event-Results.aspx?EventID=7245#20|access-date=2021-05-17|website=avpamerica.com}}</ref> after losing to [[Taylor Crabb]], Andy Benesh, and [[Eric Beranek]]. Soon after, Aylsworth played for VfB Friedrichshafen<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-26|title=VfB-Volleyballer müssen sich nach ihrer Rückkehr mächtig strecken|url=https://www.wochenblatt-news.de/vfb-volleyballer-muessen-sich-nach-ihrer-rueckkehr-maechtig-strecken/|access-date=2021-05-17|website=www.wochenblatt-news.de|language=de-DE}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> for the 2020/21 season where he played with libero [[Markus Steuerwald]], [[Setter (Volleyball)|setters]] [[Dejan Vinčić|Dejan Vincic]] and [[Joseph Worsley]], [[outside hitter]]s [[Nicolas Maréchal|Nicolas Marechal]], [[Rares Balean]], Benjamin Bonin, and [[Martti Juhkami]], opposites [[Linus Weber]] and [[Lukas Maase]] and middle blocker [[Arno Van De Velde]], [[David Fiel]], [[Marcus Böhme|Markus Bohme]], and [[Nehemiah Mote]].{{fact|date=July 2021}}
Aylsworth signed his first professional contract with [[Raision Loimu]]<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":0" /> in Finland for the 2019/20 season. During the season, Aylsworth won 3 match MVP's and was a 14x ProLibero award winner.<ref>{{Cite web|title=PROLibero|url=https://www.mestaruusliiga.fi/liiga/miehet/prolibero.html|access-date=2021-05-17|website=Mestaruusliiga|language=FI}}</ref> Between professional seasons, Aylsworth competed in the [[Association of Volleyball Professionals|AVP]] Grass Nationals in South Carolina finishing 3rd<ref>{{Cite web|title=Event Results|url=https://avpamerica.com/VA-Beach-Volleyball-Event-Results.aspx?EventID=7245#20|access-date=2021-05-17|website=avpamerica.com}}</ref> after losing to [[Taylor Crabb]], Andy Benesh, and [[Eric Beranek]].


Soon after, Aylsworth signed with VfB Friedrichshafen<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-26|title=VfB-Volleyballer müssen sich nach ihrer Rückkehr mächtig strecken|url=https://www.wochenblatt-news.de/vfb-volleyballer-muessen-sich-nach-ihrer-rueckkehr-maechtig-strecken/|access-date=2021-05-17|website=www.wochenblatt-news.de|language=de-DE}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> for the 2020/21 season where he played with libero [[Markus Steuerwald]], [[Setter (Volleyball)|setters]] [[Dejan Vinčić|Dejan Vincic]] and [[Joseph Worsley]], [[outside hitter]]s [[Nicolas Maréchal|Nicolas Marechal]], [[Rares Balean]], Benjamin Bonin, and [[Martti Juhkami]], opposites [[Linus Weber]] and [[Lukas Maase]] and middle blocker [[Arno Van De Velde]], [[David Fiel]], [[Marcus Böhme|Markus Bohme]], and [[Nehemiah Mote]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=CLVM 460, VfB FRIEDRICHSHAFEN v TRENTINO Itas {{!}} ChampionsLeague |url=https://championsleague.cev.eu/en/match-centres/cev-champions-league-volley-2021/men/clvm-460-vfb-friedrichshafen-v-trentino-itas/ |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=championsleague.cev.eu}}</ref> The 2021 season ended with a silver medal in Bundesliga Championship Finals against [[Berlin Recycling Volleys]].<ref name=":8" />
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== High School Career ==
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Aylsworth played for [[Saint Francis High School (Mountain View, California)|Saint Francis High School]] and played on varsity as a Freshman during playoffs.<ref name=":0" /> Throughout his career, he led the Lancers to a [[CIF Central Coast Section|CCS]] title, multiple [[West Catholic Athletic League|WCAL]] league championships<ref name=":0" /> and [[CIF Northern Section|CIF]] NorCal State title. While at Saint Francis, Aylsworth was named to Volleyball Magazine's 2015 Boys' Fab 50.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=V. B. M.|date=2015-05-21|title=2015 Boys' Fab 50 and 25 Underclassmen to Watch|url=https://volleyballmag.com/2015-boys-fab-50-and-25-underclassmen-to-watch/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Volleyballmag.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Aylsworth was also named a high school [[American Volleyball Coaches Association|AVCA All-American]] in 2015.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=vinnielopes|title=AVCA unveils 2015 high school All-American Team|url=https://www.offtheblockblog.com/2015/06/avca-unveils-2015-high-school-all-american-team/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Off the Block|language=en-US}}</ref>


Aylsworth re-signed with VfB Friedrichshafen following his first season with the team for the 2021-2022 season.<ref name=":9" /> 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.<ref name=":6" /> Aylsworth started the match and finished with 60% positive reception on 15 receptions in the victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anya016 |date=2022-03-06 |title=Germany: Friedrichshafen take German Cup for 17th time in club history |url=https://volleytimes.com/2022/03/06/germany-friedrichshafen-take-german-cup-for-17th-time-in-club-history/ |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=VolleyTimes |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":7" /> Aylsworth was coached by [[Mark Lebedew]] and [https://volleybox.net/radomir-vemic-p44213/clubs Radomir Vemic] and shared the court in the 2022 season with fellow liberos [[Blair Bann]] and [https://volleybox.net/nikola-pekovic-p17806/clubs Nikola Pekovic], setters [[Dejan Vinčić|Dejan Vincic]] and [https://volleybox.net/stefan-thiel-p14964 Stefan Thiel], receivers [[Luciano Vicentín|Luciano Vincentin]], Ben-Simon Bonin, [https://volleybox.net/daniel-muniz-p10741/clubs Daniel Muniz de Oliveira], and [[Vojin Ćaćić|Vojin Cacic]], middle blockers [[Lucas Van Berkel|Lucas van Berkel]], [[Andri Aganits]], and [[Marcus Böhme|Markus Boehme]], and opposites [[Simon Hirsch]] and [https://volleybox.net/lukas-maase-p24485/clubs Lukas Maase].<ref>{{Cite web |title=VfB Friedrichshafen (Volleyball) :: Germany :: Team profile :: playmakerstats.com |url=https://www.playmakerstats.com/team/vfb-friedrichshafen/215958?epoca_id=151 |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=www.playmakerstats.com |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Home {{!}} CEV |url=https://championsleague.cev.eu/team/12165-vfb-friedrichshafen |access-date=2023-12-21 |website=championsleague.cev.eu}}</ref>
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== College Career ==


Aylsworth joined Durham University in 2022/23 and competed in the [[English National Volleyball League]] where he won the League title.<ref name=":3" />
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Aylsworth attended [[Loyola Ramblers men's volleyball|Loyola University Chicago]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=volleyball-magazin|title=1. Liga Männer: Friedrichshafen verpflichtet zweiten Libero|url=https://volleyball.de/nc/news/details/datum/2020/11/11/1-liga-maenner-friedrichshafen-verpflichtet-zweiten-libero/|access-date=2021-05-17|website=volleyball.de|language=de}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> where he played at the [[NCAA Division I|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<ref name=":0" /> for a single season. In total, Aylsworth finished his career with 619, the sixth most in school history<ref name=":0" /> 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.

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== College career ==

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Aylsworth attended [[Loyola Ramblers men's volleyball|Loyola University Chicago]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=volleyball-magazin |title=1. Liga Männer: Friedrichshafen verpflichtet zweiten Libero |url=https://volleyball.de/nc/news/details/datum/2020/11/11/1-liga-maenner-friedrichshafen-verpflichtet-zweiten-libero/ |access-date=2021-05-17 |website=volleyball.de |language=de}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> where he played at the [[NCAA Division I|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<ref name=":0" /> for a single season. In total, Aylsworth finished his career with 619, the sixth most in school history<ref name=":0" /> 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.

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== High School Career ==
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Aylsworth played for [[Saint Francis High School (Mountain View, California)|Saint Francis High School]] and played on varsity as a Freshman during playoffs.<ref name=":0" /> Throughout his career, he led the Lancers to a [[CIF Central Coast Section|CCS]] title, multiple [[West Catholic Athletic League|WCAL]] league championships<ref name=":0" /> and [[CIF Northern Section|CIF]] NorCal State title. While at Saint Francis, Aylsworth was named to Volleyball Magazine's 2015 Boys' Fab 50.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=V. B. M.|date=2015-05-21|title=2015 Boys' Fab 50 and 25 Underclassmen to Watch|url=https://volleyballmag.com/2015-boys-fab-50-and-25-underclassmen-to-watch/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Volleyballmag.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Aylsworth was also named a high school [[American Volleyball Coaches Association|AVCA All-American]] in 2015.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=vinnielopes|title=AVCA unveils 2015 high school All-American Team|url=https://www.offtheblockblog.com/2015/06/avca-unveils-2015-high-school-all-american-team/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Off the Block|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
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*'''2015''' USAV Open Champion [[File:Gold medal with cup.svg|16px]]
*'''2015''' USAV Open Champion [[File:Gold medal with cup.svg|16px]]


=== Collegiate Awards [[Loyola Ramblers|Loyola University Chicago]] ===
=== University Awards [[Loyola Ramblers|Loyola University Chicago]] ===
*'''2018''' MIVA Conference Tournament [[File:Silver medal with cup.svg|16px]]
*'''2018''' [[File:Silver medal with cup.svg|16px]] MIVA Conference Tournament, with [[Loyola Ramblers|Loyola University Chicago]]
*'''2019''' MIVA Conference Tournament [[File:Silver medal with cup.svg|16px]]
*'''2019''' [[File:Silver medal with cup.svg|16px]] MIVA Conference Tournament, with [[Loyola Ramblers|Loyola University Chicago]]
*'''2023 [[File:Gold medal with cup.svg|16px]]''' [[British Universities and Colleges Sport|BUCS Championship]], with [[Durham University]]


=== Professional Awards [[Raision Loimu]], [[VfB Friedrichshafen]] ===
=== Professional Awards [[Raision Loimu]], [[VfB Friedrichshafen]] ===
*'''2020''' [[File:Bronze medal with cup.svg|16px]] [[Association of Volleyball Professionals|South Carolina AVP Grass National Championship]], with [[Gage Worsley]] and [[Evan Corey]]
*'''2020''' [[File:Bronze medal with cup.svg|16px]] [[Association of Volleyball Professionals|South Carolina AVP Grass National Championship]], with [[Gage Worsley]] and [[Evan Corey]]
* '''2020/2021''' [[File:Silver medal with cup.svg|16px]] [[Deutsche Volleyball-Bundesliga|German Championship]], with [[VfB Friedrichshafen]]
*'''2020/2021''' [[File:Silver medal with cup.svg|16px]] [[Deutsche Volleyball-Bundesliga|German Championship]], with [[VfB Friedrichshafen]]
* '''2020/2021''' [[File:Bronze medal with cup.svg|16px]] [[Deutsche Volleyball-Bundesliga|German Cup]], with [[VfB Friedrichshafen]]
* '''2020/2021''' [[File:Bronze medal with cup.svg|16px]] [[Deutsche Volleyball-Bundesliga|German Cup]], with [[VfB Friedrichshafen]]
* '''2021/2022''' [[File:Gold medal with cup.svg|16px]] [[Deutsche Volleyball-Bundesliga|German Cup]], with [[VfB Friedrichshafen]]
*'''2021/2022''' [[File:Gold medal with cup.svg|16px]] [[Deutsche Volleyball-Bundesliga|German Cup]], with [[VfB Friedrichshafen]]
* '''2021/2022''' [[File:Silver medal with cup.svg|16px]] [[Deutsche Volleyball-Bundesliga|German Championship]], with [[VfB Friedrichshafen]]
* '''2021/2022''' [[File:Silver medal with cup.svg|16px]] [[Deutsche Volleyball-Bundesliga|German Championship]], with [[VfB Friedrichshafen]]
* '''2022/2023 [[File:Gold medal with cup.svg|16px]]''' [[English National Volleyball League]], with [[Durham Palatinates|Durham University]]


=== Personal Achievements ===
=== Personal Achievements ===
* '''2014''' All [[The Mercury News|Mercury News]] Second Team<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-06-11|title=Best of spring: Mountain View's Alec Flowers is Mercury News boys volleyball player of year|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2014/06/11/best-of-spring-mountain-views-alec-flowers-is-mercury-news-boys-volleyball-player-of-year/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=The Mercury News|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''2014''' All [[The Mercury News|Mercury News]] Second Team<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-06-11|title=Best of spring: Mountain View's Alec Flowers is Mercury News boys volleyball player of year|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2014/06/11/best-of-spring-mountain-views-alec-flowers-is-mercury-news-boys-volleyball-player-of-year/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=The Mercury News|language=en-US}}</ref>

* '''2015''' All [[The Mercury News|Mercury News]] First Team<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sabedra|first=Darren|date=2015-06-17|title=Boys volleyball: Player of year Steve Dinneen (St. Francis) leads all-Mercury News team|url=https://blogs.mercurynews.com/hssports/2015/06/17/boys-volleyball-player-of-year-steve-dinneen-st-francis-leads-all-mercury-news-team/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Varsity Extra|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''2015''' All [[The Mercury News|Mercury News]] First Team<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sabedra|first=Darren|date=2015-06-17|title=Boys volleyball: Player of year Steve Dinneen (St. Francis) leads all-Mercury News team|url=https://blogs.mercurynews.com/hssports/2015/06/17/boys-volleyball-player-of-year-steve-dinneen-st-francis-leads-all-mercury-news-team/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Varsity Extra|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''2015''' AVCA High School All-American<ref name=":2" />
* '''2015''' AVCA High School All-American<ref name=":2" />
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* [https://www.volleyball-bundesliga.de/popup/teamMember/teamMemberDetails.xhtml?teamMemberId=744497147&hideHistoryBackButton=true Player profile] at ''Volleyball Bundesliga''
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== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 19:43, 30 November 2024

Avery Aylsworth (born 18 October 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]

Avery Aylsworth
Personal information
NicknameFlavor
NationalityUnited States American
Born (1996-10-18) 18 October 1996 (age 28)
San Jose, California, United States of America
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Spike315 cm (124 in)
Block310 cm (122 in)
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
Honours
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 is a former American volleyball player who plays the position of Libero. Aylsworth 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". www.volleyballengland.org. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  2. ^ a b c volleyballworld.com. "Friedrichshafen claim 17th national cup in Germany". volleyballworld.com. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  3. ^ a b c volleyballworld.com. "Over eight thousand cheer as Berlin complete historic comeback in Bundesliga final". volleyballworld.com. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  4. ^ a b "GER M: Friedrichshafen acquire American libero". worldofvolley.com. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  5. ^ a b Mäkinen-Önsoy, Katariina (2019-06-05). "Yhdysvaltalainen Avery Aylsworth Aatu Kulmalan aisapariksi Loimuun". Turun Seutusanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  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 2021-05-16.
  7. ^ a b Sport1.de. "VfB Friedrichshafen mit großem Umbruch und Lebedew als neuem Trainer". Sport1.de (in German). Retrieved 2021-05-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ a b "Aylsworth kehrt an den Bodensee zurück « VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball". Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  9. ^ "Friedrichshafen zum 17. Mal DVV Pokalsieger « VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball". Retrieved 2022-05-13.
  10. ^ Worsley, Joseph. "How British players paid 1000 to play in the Olympics". Out of System. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  11. ^ St. Claire, Rob. "Episode 50: Icemen and Friedrichshafen Libero Avery Aylsworth". Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  12. ^ Out Of, System. "How British players paid 1000 to play in the Olympics".
  13. ^ "PROLibero". Mestaruusliiga (in Finnish). Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  14. ^ "Event Results". avpamerica.com. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  15. ^ "VfB-Volleyballer müssen sich nach ihrer Rückkehr mächtig strecken". www.wochenblatt-news.de (in German). 2021-02-26. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  16. ^ "CLVM 460, VfB FRIEDRICHSHAFEN v TRENTINO Itas | ChampionsLeague". championsleague.cev.eu. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  17. ^ Anya016 (2022-03-06). "Germany: Friedrichshafen take German Cup for 17th time in club history". VolleyTimes. Retrieved 2023-12-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  18. ^ "VfB Friedrichshafen (Volleyball) :: Germany :: Team profile :: playmakerstats.com". www.playmakerstats.com. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  19. ^ "Home | CEV". championsleague.cev.eu. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  20. ^ volleyball-magazin. "1. Liga Männer: Friedrichshafen verpflichtet zweiten Libero". volleyball.de (in German). Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  21. ^ a b Staff, V. B. M. (2015-05-21). "2015 Boys' Fab 50 and 25 Underclassmen to Watch". Volleyballmag.com. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  22. ^ a b vinnielopes. "AVCA unveils 2015 high school All-American Team". Off the Block. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  23. ^ Sabedra, Darren (2015-05-31). "NorCal boys volleyball: St. Francis reaches mountaintop this time, wins Division I championship". Varsity Extra. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  24. ^ "Best of spring: Mountain View's Alec Flowers is Mercury News boys volleyball player of year". The Mercury News. 2014-06-11. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  25. ^ Sabedra, Darren (2015-06-17). "Boys volleyball: Player of year Steve Dinneen (St. Francis) leads all-Mercury News team". Varsity Extra. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
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