Purdue volleyball head coach Dave Shondell was tapped to coach the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) All-Star Match, which will take place February 22. The inaugural event is set for 1:30 p.m. ET and will be hosted at the Indy Ignite’s Fisher’s Event Center. Fans can also watch the match on CBS.
The PVF’s history-making All-Star match will showcase the league’s top talent, featuring players from all league teams and giving fans the chance to see professional volleyball at its finest. The event begins at 1:30 pm ET at Fishers Event Center, home of the Indy Ignite, PVF’s newest franchise. Fan voting is underway for the All-Star teams and fans may make their selections here. All-Star tickets are available via Ticketmaster or the Fishers Event Center box office. For more information on the PVF All-Star Game and ticket availability visit ProVolleyball.com.
Shondell has spent 23 seasons at Purdue, compiling 485 career victories and a .675 winning percentage (485-233 overall). He is the all-time winningest coach in school history and the Boilermakers are coming off one of their most successful seasons since the 1980s with a 27-7 mark.
“I am honored to be part of this inaugural event in Indianapolis,” Shondell said. “The PVF continues to create a first-class opportunity for our best athletes to compete at the professional level in America. It will be a remarkable experience to be part of this all-star match and enjoy the festivities with the players and fans. It’s extremely gratifying to witness the explosion of our sport, and I know the fans in Indy will show up to support this event.”
During his time in West Lafayette, Shondell has coached more than 20 All-America selections and 80+ athletes who have earned All-Big Ten accolades. A legacy from one of the best-known families in American volleyball, Shondell has firmly secured the tradition of Purdue volleyball among the nation’s best and the fan support shows, as 94% of all sold out matches coming since he took the reins in 2003.
Shondell will be joined by Georgia Tech’s head coach Michelle Collier. Collier just completed her 11th season at Georgia Tech and boasts a 258-145 career record, including 218 wins during her time with the Yellow Jackets.
