Making a World of Difference

by Kayla Anghinetti Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro, MA Fall 2012 One of my most vivid memories is a phone call I received back in 8th grade. It was a cold Friday night; I assumed my best friend was calling about a sleepover or a trip to the movie theater. I answered the phone and […]

2012 SOAP Winners!

Congratulations to the 2012 Side-Out Ambassador Program (SOAP) Award winners!! For the second year in a row, The Side-Out Foundation is honoring students with scholarships, recognition for their community service and three Side-Out/AVCA National Dig Pink® Awards. We are truly honored to know these young women and we are grateful for their commitment and hard […]

Side-Out/JVA National Dig Pink® Award!

September 11, 2012 — The Side-Out Foundation and the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) announce the Side-Out/JVA National Dig Pink® Award! This new award is part of the Side-Out Ambassador Program (SOAP), offering award opportunities to students who participate in Side-Out’s Dig Pink® events. Specifically, the Side-Out/JVA National Dig Pink® Award recognizes volleyball club players/teams who […]

Ambassador Program Awards Review Board

Scholarship Awards Rick Dunetz, Executive Director, The Side-Out Foundation Janice Kruger, Former Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, University of Maryland Director of Strategic Initiatives and Programs, The Side-Out Foundation Lisa Marston, Former Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, UNC Charlotte Dr. Cecile Reynaud, Former Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, Florida State University Member, Board of Directors, The Side-Out Foundation […]

Side-Out Partners With JVA

June 19, 2012 — The Side-Out Foundation is very excited to announce its partnership with the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA). Both organizations are committed to developing knowledgeable and responsible athletes committed to the sport of volleyball, and together they look forward to making a difference through the sport. Jenny Hahn, executive director of JVA, is […]

Rock the Pink Festival (Midwest) is Almost Here!

June 14, 2012 — Summer is fast approaching and visions of green grass and free time dance in our heads! This summer, Papillion, NE will be the site of the very first Nebraska Rock the Pink™ Tournament and The Side-Out Foundation looks forward to celebrating summer with a day of grass volleyball! On Saturday, July […]

Who is The Side-Out Foundation?

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We were distressed to receive an angry e-mail about what organizations Side-Out supports and thought it important to take a moment to clarify who The Side-Out Foundation is and how the funds you entrust to us are dispersed. The Side-Out Foundation is not affiliated with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. While we respect Komen […]

Dig Pink Sandal to Raise Money for Side-Out

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Ordering begins June 15th at www.side-out.org From www.teamhonu.com Orlando, Florida (May 08, 2012) — Honu, a leading provider of volleyball sandals today announced an exclusive agreement to design and distribute the “Dig Pink by honu” sandal making it the Official Flip Flop of The Side-Out Foundation. All-time Pro Beach Winner -Sinjin Smith has been instrumental […]

Inspiring Communities

Originally published in the AVCA’s Phenom Magazine, May 2012 (pages 14-15) If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” ~John Quincy Adams   The volleyball community is certainly not lacking in the area of inspirational leaders. There’s Misty May-Treanor, Kerri Walsh, Todd Rogers, Phil […]