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.

Gabbi Dupuis completed her first season as the head volleyball coach for Peru State in 2025, guiding the Bobcats to a 12–19 overall record and a 5–13 mark in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. Her debut season featured notable individual achievements as two athletes earned All-Conference recognition. Eden Moore was selected to the All-Conference Third Team, while Addison Schneider earned All-Conference Honorable Mention honors. Dupuis was promoted to head coach after serving as the Bobcats’ assistant coach during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. She originally joined the staff in 2022 as a graduate assistant and quickly established herself as a strong leader within the program. During her time as an assistant, Dupuis served as the head coach of the Varsity Reserve team, where she helped develop athletes into varsity-level contributors. She also assisted with game planning, player development, and recruiting efforts. Dupuis played a key role in the program’s academic and athletic success throughout her assistant tenure. She helped guide the Bobcats to the Heart of America Conference Tournament for the first time since 2017. The team also earned the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2024–25 academic year and produced six All-Conference award winners, 18 Daktronics Scholar-Athletes, and 11 Heart Scholar-Athletes during that span. Beyond her work on the court, Dupuis managed the volleyball program’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, helping expand the team’s brand and online presence. In addition to her collegiate coaching, Dupuis has been heavily involved with the Central Missouri Volleyball Club since 2017. She currently serves as Vice President, chairing the Tournament Committee, overseeing CMVBC-sponsored events, and assisting athletes through the recruiting process. As a club coach, she has planned and led practices, run positional clinics and private lessons for athletes of all ages, and guided three teams to USAV Nationals. A 2021 graduate of the University of Saint Mary, Dupuis earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.