Peru State College Women's Volleyball

(Peru, Neb.)[Madison Kindle](https://pscbobcats.com/staff.aspxstaff=247)  enters her second season  with the Bobcat volleyball program. The Bobcats a season ago finished 7-22 overall and 4-15 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. In 29 matches the Bobcats had 1,010 kills overall, 9.9 k/s,  924 assists, 9.24 assists per set, 162 service aces 1.59 service aces per set and 1,639 digs, 16.07 digs per set. Peru State finished with 95 total blocks, 38 of which were solo. Peru State improved its overall record by two games this past season going from 5-to-7 wins and one game in Heart Conference play going from 3-to-4 wins Kindle was previously at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas as the assistant volleyball coach for the Ravens during the 2021 season. The Ravens were 15-15 overall and 10-9 in conference play in 2021. Coach Kindle returns to the Bobcats program after having a short stint in Peru as the assistant coach back in the 2020-21 volleyball season. Kindle started her college coaching career at McDaniel College as a graduate assistant and recruiting coordinator in Westminster, Maryland. Kindle graduated from Benedictine University at Mesa with a Bachelor of Business Administration as well as obtaining a Master of Science in Kinesiology at McDaniel College. Here is what the new head coach had to say about the opportunity to come back and lead the program. "It feels so great to be back at Peru State and to be surrounded by so many supportive people in this community," said Kindle in a statement. "I am eager to provide an environment of excellence and unity and to see this program grow. I am ready to get to work and get back in the gym with these ladies." Kindle continued "I'd like to thank [Wayne Albury](https://pscbobcats.com/staff.aspxstaff=123), Dr. Evans, and the search committee for giving me this opportunity." "I'd also like to thank my husband for always believing in me and always pushing me to be a better person and coach every day." Kindle was hired February 1, 2022.

Coach Gabbi helps with both Varsity and Reserve programs at Peru State College. Gabbi grew up in Jefferson City, Missouri playing for Central Missouri Volleyball Club and Helias Catholic High School. She then went to the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas where she earned her degree with honors in Biology.  While attending USM, she continued coaching club volleyball with Central Missouri Volleyball Club while also serving as the Vice President. She has taken several club teams to USAV Girls' Junior Nationals, including her current 15s team.  She is now the Graduate Assistant coach with Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska.