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Semifinal Battle of Coaching Legends: Rose vs. Shoji

Tonight’s semifinal match-up in the 2009 NCAA Volleyball Championship features to coaching legends: Russ Rose and Dave Shoji.  The two coaches rank amongst the top of every all-time coaching list:

Highest Winning Percentage:   #2 Russ Rose (.86269), #3 Dave Shoji (.852)
Most Victories:  #2 Dave Shoji (1,016-175-1), #3 Russ Rose (999-159)
Most NCAA Championships:#2 Russ Rose, Dave Shoji (both have 3)
Most AVCA Coach of the Year Awards:  #1 Russ Rose (3), #2 Dave Shoji (2)