Every stop along my educational career has resulted in being part of successful volleyball programs. At York College in Nebraska, as head coach we spent two years turning a program around that had not had any success, to my second year going 18-12 with a great group of athletes. As head coach in Conway Springs, Kansas, I was blessed to have great athletes where we won 2 conference titles and had two sub-state runner ups in three years along with a final top 6 ranking in Class 3A. After leaving Conway, they have gone on to win several state titles and been a 3A powerhouse.
We spent 17 years in Osage City where volleyball was a very important fall sport. As high school principal and superintendent, we took several trips to the state tournament in Salina and won several conference titles. A 4th place state finish was the best showing in volleyball before the Lady Indians capped off a great weekend performance with their first state volleyball championship this weekend.
I congratulate all the Lady Indian fans! Thanks Troy for keeping me updated during your two day run.
Here in Columbus, Coach Hamilton is beginning to build the volleyball program. I look forward to the coming years as he and the girls do some great things with the program.
I encourage everyone to get behind the sport of volleyball. It's a great sport that's very exciting and one that is enjoyable to watch.
