New Pepperdine coach reflects on returning to alma mater

On May 20, Jonathan Winder was named the ninth head coach of the Pepperdine men’s volleyball program. The former national champion and national player of the year returns to his alma mater after spending the past four seasons coaching the Fresno State women’s volleyball program.

Check out Winder’s interview with associate editor, Jonathan Bates, as he touches on why he came back home, the differences between men’s game and women’s game, and what his coaching staff will look like.