Glad to hear she’s still very much involved in the Volleyball World.
Three time Olympian and 2008 Olympic silver medalist, Robyn Ah Mow-Santos, has joined University of Hawaii‘s women’s volleyball team as the new assistant coach. She was officially hired last August 5th.
In case you didn’t know, Robyn played for UH back in college from 1993-1996 and was a two-time All-American for the Rainbow Wahine in a UH career that ran from . Back in 2006, Ah Mow-Santos was inducted into the school’s Circle of Honor.
Head coach David Shoji says…
“I’m thrilled that we’re able to hire a former alumnus with so much knowledge of the game. Robyn is one of the all-time greats in UH history and we’re excited that she’s returned to the program. She’ll work with our setters and her experience as a three-time Olympian will only help them get better. During her professional career, she’s learned from many great international coaches and she’ll bring some of that knowledge to our program.”
Congratulations Robyn! We know your experience and volleyball knowledge are valuable for UH.
Side Dish: The University of Hawai’i Athletics Department has announced the addition of sand volleyball as a new intercollegiate sport beginning in 2011-12. UH will be one of the first pioneering schools nationwide to compete in sand volleyball, recognized by the NCAA as an emerging women’s Division I sport.
(images: Fort De Russy/ FIVB)
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