Ball State women’s head volleyball coach Steve Shondell will be the first member inducted into the Burris Laboratory School Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept. 16.
Shondell spent 34 years as the head coach for the Muncie Burris Owls, winning four national championships and compiling a record of 1,183-95. He was a two-time National High School Coach of the Year and won 21 state titles, including a run of 13 straight class 2A state titles.
He was also a unanimous choice for the Hall of Fame as voted on by a selection committee.
In his final season before becoming the head coach at Ball State, Shondell led the Owls to a 40-0 season, including a national runner-up.
Shondell attended Ball State, graduating in 1977.
Muncie Burris will honor Shondell when they host Seton Catholic. The ceremony will take place during a break between the junior varsity and varsity contests at Ball Gym. The first match begins at 6 p.m.
