In-depth with Purdue Women's Volleyball Head Coach Dave Shondell

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Dave Shondell, Purdue University’s Art and Connie Euler Women’s Volleyball Head Coach.  From growing up immersed in volleyball with his dad and brothers, to leading teams at the high school and collegiate levels, Coach Shondell shares more about his passion for the sport and how it feels to coach athletes like Olympic gold medalist Annie Drews.   He also discusses Purdue Volleyball’s latest trip to the NCAA’s Elite Eight in 2021; what it’s like to work alongside his brother, associate head coach John Shondell; and what Boilermaker traits and training take his teams to victory again and again and again.  Listen as this two-time Big Ten Coach of the Year shares his hopes for the future, including more media coverage of women’s sports and, yes, more wins for the Purdue team!