SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Illinois State's head volleyball coach Leah Johnson will be enshrined with her former teammates and coaching staff in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on March 27, during the organization's Women's Sports Luncheon in Springfield, Missouri.
"I am proud to be a small part of such a large recognition," Johnson expressed. "I was fortunate enough to compete alongside some amazing athletes in my four years as a Bear. It was also where the foundation of my coaching career was developed. I have played with, and learned from, some of the best in the game. I am truly honored to be included in such an amazing program recognition."
A four-year standout at Missouri State from 2000-03, Johnson served as a team captain and helped guide the Bears to four-straight seasons with 20 or more wins and a Missouri Valley Conference regular season title in 2003. In the record books, she ranks among Missouri State's all-time and single-season digs leaders.
Johnson returned to her alma mater for the 2008 and 2009 seasons as an assistant coach, guiding the team to an MVC Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth in 2008. With Johnson on the sideline, the Bears collected two more 20-win seasons, as she helped guide the team to a combined 44-23 mark in her two seasons. Â Â
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