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- ↑ "Crouch named WCC Coach of the Year, while Three Pilots earn All-Conference Honors" . Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ↑ "Brent Crouch named Auburn head volleyball coach" . Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ↑ "AVCA names Crouch Region Coach of the Year, Anderson and Kemp pick up honors". auburntigers.com. Retrieved December 18, 2022.