Drury Volleyball enters a new chapter as Kelly Richardson takes the reins, and she joins Scott Puryear and Ned Reynolds to talk vision, roots, and what’s next for the program. With deep ties to Southwest Missouri volleyball and experience across multiple levels of the collegiate game, Richardson brings both perspective and purpose to the head coach role — and she’s ready to build on an already strong foundation.

The conversation touches on how today’s college coaches balance tradition with change, from recruiting pipelines to player development and the evolving landscape of Division II athletics. Richardson’s energy is undeniable, her approach is people-first, and her belief in the power of the 417 volleyball community sets the tone for what she hopes will be a competitive, connected, and sustainable future at Drury.

Drury Volleyball enters a new chapter as Kelly Richardson takes the reins, and she joins Scott Puryear and Ned Reynolds to talk vision, roots, and what&rsquo;s next for the program. With deep ties to Southwest Missouri volleyball and experience across multiple levels of the collegiate game, Richardson brings both perspective and purpose to the head coach role &mdash; and she&rsquo;s ready to build on an already strong foundation.
The conversation touches on how today&rsquo;s college coaches balance tradition with change, from recruiting pipelines to player development and the evolving landscape of Division II athletics. Richardson&rsquo;s energy is undeniable, her approach is people-first, and her belief in the power of the 417 volleyball community sets the tone for what she hopes will be a competitive, connected, and sustainable future at Drury.

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-Local Coverage, Local Voice &mdash; In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about. -Live Sports Odds &amp; Boards &mdash; View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. -Pro Picks &amp; Betting Insights &mdash; Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game. -On-Air Shows &amp; Podcasts &mdash; Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more. -Alerts &amp; News &mdash; Get notified on big games, breaking scores.