What excites Wisconsin’s Kelly Sheffield about new Big Ten volleyball tournament
Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield sees a lot to like with the introduction of a Big Ten volleyball tournament.
MADISON – The idea of eventually having a Big Ten volleyball tournament was a point of discussion that Wisconsin ’s Kelly Sheffield heard for “a lot of years. ” Then the timeline accelerated with a recent meeting. “A few months ago, they presented a plan for the start of 2027, and we all said, ‘Man, the plan looks great,’” Sheffield said.
“‘We’re excited about it. We’re so excited about it. Can you make it happen in 2026?
’ And they took a big gulp. ” The Big Ten, after its big gulp, made the big idea happen in time for 2026. The first-ever conference volleyball tournament will begin on Nov.
20 in Fishers, Indiana. It’s a big reason for excitement, too, ahead of Sheffield’s 14th season at the helm of the Badgers . “I think it’s something that our players are going to be very excited about,” Sheffield said.