UH begins search to replace Shoji in advance of expected retirement
STAR-ADVERTISER / 2016
Hawaii head coach Dave Shoji during his final game of 2016 at Minnesota. He’s coached the Rainbow Wahine volleyball team for 42 years.
JAMM AQUINO / 2016
Hawaii head coach Dave Shoji waves while walking off the court after his 1200th career victory.
University of Hawaii officials said today they have begun a nationwide search to replace legendary UH women’s volleyball coach Dave Shoji in anticipation of his retirement.
Shoji has been on medical leave since December when he announced he was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.
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UH began advertising for the position today in the event Shoji decides to retire, officials said.
A UH spokesman said Shoji has not announced plans to retire.
Shoji has amassed 1,202 victories during his 42-year coaching career at UH.
“Coach Shoji means so much to the University of Hawaii,” UH athletic director David Matlin said in a news release announcing the search. “We’ve been meeting regularly and determined that this was the best step as we move forward with the future of the Rainbow Wahine program.”
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