She's So High

For almost 4 decades, the University of Hawaii Women's Volleyball team has been headed by legendary coach Dave Shoji. He is probably the ONLY Hawaii coach ANY women's volleyball fan knows or even remembers. And he is STILL the coach because of the tremendous success he has had as a collegiate level coach.  He has won 4 national titles, amassed over 1,000 wins and has coached former and current Olympians such as Teee William-Sanders, Robyn Ah-Mow Santos, Kim Willoughby and Heather Bown.  

Wahine Volleyball is BIG TIME in Hawaii. Ever since we built the Stan Sheriff Center over 10 years ago, Hawaii has averaged over 6,800 fans per match. Nebraska, who is second in attendance, doesn't even come close! They only average about 4,500 per match. I don't play volleyball, but I love to watch it and being at the SSC to watch Wahine Volleyball is something everyone should do once in their lifetime!  It's an awesome experience!

Dave Shoji shaking hands with the Baylor head coach Jim Barnes

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Setter Mita Uiato during warm-ups

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Outside hitter Jane Croson firing her wicked jump serve. I love the expressions of Dave Shoji and Scott Wong.

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Triple Block - Jane Croson, Kalei Adolpho and Ashley Kastl

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The student section (aka the "Manoa Maniacs") and the Pep Band

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"Let's Go Bows"

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Waiting for the serve - Kaela Goodman, Jade Vorster and Emily Hartong

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Emily Hartong, another one of our hard hitters. She is having an awesome year and she's only a Junior!!

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What high hops you have - Kalei Adolpho and Kaela Goodman.  I forgot to mention that Kalei is also on our women's basketball team.

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