Dave Boos is the Columbus Fury's new head coach, the team announced Friday.
Boos brings nearly three decades years of coaching experience to the Fury.
He spent the past 15 seasons as associate head coach at the University of Florida, under the highly successful coach Mary Wise. During that time, the Florida Gators made 15 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, thirteen 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,” Boos said in a news release. “Professional women’s volleyball is entering an incredible moment, and Columbus has the opportunity to be at the forefront of that growth."
Boos replaces Ángel Pérez, who has lead the team since its inaugural season in 2024. The Fury announced earlier this month that the team had parted ways with Pérez after a 5-23 losing season.
The team thanked Pérez for his dedication to the organization in a social media post.
"Throughout his time with the club, Pérez helped guide the Fury both on and off the court while contributing to the continued growth of professional volleyball in Columbus," the team wrote.
In March, married couple Andrea Mitchell and Andy Sandler acquired the Columbus Fury.
Mitchell is a managing partner of Mitchell Sandler PLLC, a women-owned and women-managed financial services law firm. Sandler is a lawyer who owns several minor league baseball teams and is part of the new ownership of the Tampa Bay Rays.
“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,” Mitchell said in a statement.
She said Boos' vision for "a player-forward ethos that prioritizes health, positive mindset and collaboration," made him the right person for the job.
The Fury is expected to make additional announcements about the team's roster in early June.
