The Columbus Fury have announced that it has entered into an agreement with Dave Boos to become the team’s new head coach. He replaces Ángel Pérez, who coached the Fury for the past three years. Boos most-recently spent 15 seasons with the University of Florida, serving as associate head coach under Mary Wise.

At Florida, he helped lead the Gators to 15 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, 13 NCAA Regionals, a trip to the Division I National Championship match and seven SEC championships.

“I’m excited to help shape what comes next for the Columbus Fury and to build a team culture rooted in trust, competitiveness and continued growth,” said Boos. “Professional women’s volleyball is entering an incredible moment, and Columbus has the opportunity to be at the forefront of that growth.”

“I had the privilege to work with Dave for over 15 years and can think of few better suited to lead an elite team of professional volleyball players. Beyond his unique skills for training and developing team systems, Dave’s ability to establish relationships built on trust creates a culture where players can maximize their talents,” said Wise. 

Boos brings nearly three decades of coaching experience to the Fury.  Before joining the Florida coaching staff, he coached at Ball State University, the University of Minnesota, and Indiana University. 

“We are truly fortunate to enter this new chapter of the Fury’s history with Dave at the helm, bringing his passion for the sport and deep commitment to players’ development and success,” said Fury Co-Owner Andrea Mitchell. 

Additional roster and team announcements will be shared the week of June 8.