No one would have blamed Virginia volleyball coach Melissa Aldrich Shelton for having doubts entering the 2003
season. Besides, the Cavaliers had won just five Atlantic Coast Conference matches in two previous seasons combined and
compiled an overall mark of just 18-43 in that span.

That didn’t stop Shelton from entering this season with high expectations and aspirations for her team, and they have
proven her right.

Entering the final six regular-season matches, Shelton’s squad has compiled an impressive 20-6 record overall and has
won four ACC matches.

So, where did the turnaround start for the Cavaliers and Shelton?

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