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Armstrong County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 – Tom Phillips, Volleyball, Freeport

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Tom Phillips, one of the most decorated volleyball coaches in Pennsylvania history, was a graduate of Freeport Area High School and has carved his legacy as the head coach of the Yellowjackets’ girls volleyball team. Phillips is also a graduate of Butler County Community College.
Phillips has been the head volleyball coach at Freeport since 2001. Phillips also owns and operates Big Valley Volleyball. To date, his teams have won 18 consecutive section titles, seven WPIAL Titles, four WPIAL runner-up finishes and two PIAA Championships, in 2017 and 2022.
Phillips owns an incredible career record of 405 wins against jut 38 loses. Phillips has been selected to numerous Coach of the Year honors and will also be inducted into the Alle-Kiski Hall of fame this coming May.

Paying Chapter Dues

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Please Note: Chapter Dues are now aligned with the School Year 2022/23, rather than the Calendar year as in the past. This change corresponds with the way the PIAA calculates Dues.

Therefore Annual Chapter Dues MUST be paid by August 14th, BEFORE any matches are assigned for the upcoming Fall Season.

Chapter Dues Remain at $40.

To pay your GTCCVO Chapter Dues online:

  • Go to the GTCCVO Website
  • You MUST log-in to the site!
  • Then you will see the “Officials Area” menu item
  • Dropdown to “Pay Chapter Dues”
  • Simply add your email address and click “PAY NOW” to submit your payment.
  • Be sure to add your email address to the box so you will be properly credited for your payment
  • Options include the use of Credit Card, Debit Card, or PayPal Account
  • Verify that the amount of your payment is correct when the next window (PayPal login) comes up.

To Pay Dues in person bring a check to the August 14th Chapter Meeting

To Mail Dues send check to Kim Guseman 1539 Parkline Dr Pgh PA 15227

Any questions should be directed to Kim Guseman – Treasurer (Contact information available in the Arbiter)

Congratulations

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Congratulations to Rich Kaminski (R1) and Joe Hardiman (R2) who have been selected to work the AA State Final this Saturday. They will also be line judges for the AAA Championship Match.

The Chapter would also like to recognize all the GTCCVO officials who worked the WPIAL and PIAA State playoffs this year.

2022 Boy’s volleyball WPIAL Final& Consolation matches!

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The boys 2022 WPIAL final will be held Wednesday, May 25 at Robert Morris University in Moon Twp. AA at 6:00 pm AAA at 8:00 pm. AA – OLSH vs Montour officials are Jeff Beavers & Patti Nellis. AAA – Seneca Valley vs North Allegheny officials are Greg Lockley & Rynn Lynn. Line judges are Milan Yekich and Kyle Louke. The consolation matches are at North Allegheny May 25-6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. AA – North Catholic vs Ambridge officials are Eric Ressler & Rich Kaminski. AAA – Shaler vs Penn Trafford officials are Dante Parente and Joe Hardiman. Line judges are Tim Lutton and Mike Bruno. Much Success to our officials! If you are available, go watch some great volleyball!