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The former BYU men's volleyball coach who built the record Shawn Olmstead broke

By Carly Ludlow
April 21, 2026 12:16 PM
On April 4, in a matchup against Vanguard, BYU coach Shawn Olmstead surpassed his former coach and mentor’s record. He recorded his 206th win in just 290 matches.
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Former BYU volleyball coach Carl McGown dies

December 31, 2016 12:00 AM
Legendary BYU men's volleyball head coach Carl McGown passed away Dec. 30 at the age of 79. (BYU Photo)
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Men's volleyball: Father and son prepare for a championship title

April 15, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU head volleyball coach Chris McGown diagrams plays at the 2014 NCAA Volleyball Championship tournament as his father and current assistant coach, Carl McGown, looks on. (Photo by Jaren Wilkey/BYU) April 30, 2014
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