Photos: Arizona Wildcats volleyball coach Dave Rubio through the years
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A look at Arizona volleyball coach Dave Rubio, who has signed a contract extension through the 2023 season.
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Longtime volleyball coach Dave Rubio can reach 500 wins at UA in his 27th year with the Wildcats. A sweep Friday would do the trick.
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Head Coach Dave Rubio takes questions during University of Arizona Volleyball Media Availability Day at McKale Centerin Tucson, AZ. on August 30, 2017.
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UA coach Dave Rubio makes a point to defensive specialist McKenna Painton during Fridayâs practice in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Dave Rubio became the UAâs volleyball coach in 1992, after a national crown at D-II Cal State Bakersfield.
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UA volleyball coach Dave Rubio says his team responded when challenged during a timeout while trailing No. 9 Michigan State. âNow, itâs how much can we extend the season?â
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University of Arizona Volleyball head coach Dave Rubio talks with his team during practice at the McKale Center,Monday December 10th 2001 in Tucson,AZ. The Wilcats are playing in the Final Four of the NCAA championships against Long beach State Thursday. 12/10/01 Photo by James S. Wood Assn#94038
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Arizona head coach Dave Rubio, talking to his players during a time out against Arizona State at McKale Center earlier this year, will coach the Cats against Cleveland State on Friday, his 19th appearance with UA in the postseason.
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Arizona head coach Dave Rubio calls out a play to his team during the No. 18 Arizona vs. No. 19 Arizona State women's college volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. The Wildcats won in five sets. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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10 UA VolleyballJSW-p6:: UA freshman volleyball player Whitney Dosty,(WHITNEY DOSTY), CQ, talks with head coach Dave Rubio(DAVE RUBIO), CQ, during UA's first practice of the year, Wednesday August 9, 2006 in Tucson, Ariz. 8/9/06 Photo by James S. Wood Arizona Daily Star Assn# 130863 Mandatory Credit No Mags/ No Sales.
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17 NWS VOLLEYBALL JD-p4 University of Arizona volleyball coach Dave Rubio (cq DAVE RUBIO /left) goes through the serve motion during a youth volleyball clinic Wednesday, May 9th, 2007 ( cq WEDNESDAY, MAY 9th, 2007) at Amphi Middle School.Photo by Jim Davis/ Arizona Daily Star digital 135319 MANDATORY CREDIT. NO MAGS NO SALES
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17 NWS VOLLEYBALL JD-p3 University of Arizona volleyball coach Dave Rubio talks with Amphi Middle School volleyball coach Lisa Powell and Samantha Reynolds prior to a youth volleyball clinic Wednesday, May 9th, 2007 at Amphi Middle School.Reynolds is a player at Amphi High School. Photo by Jim Davis/ Arizona Daily Star digital 135319 MANDATORY CREDIT. NO MAGS NO SALES
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17 NWS VOLLEYBALL JD-p2 University of Arizona volleyball coach Dave Rubio gives a youth volleyball clinic Wednesday, May 9th, 2007.
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01 volleyball-p1 UA Volleyball coach Dave Rubio, surrounded by top players (l to r) Jennifer Abernathy, Bre Ladd and Kim Glass. Photo by Chris Richards, Arizona Daily Star.
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01 volleyball-p2 UA Volleyball coach Dave Rubio, with top players (l to r) Kim Glass, Bre Ladd and Jennifer Abernathy.Â
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University of Arizona volleyball player Kim Glass passes the ball during practice at Bear Down Gym on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 as head coach David Rubio watches.Â
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08 UA volleyball MP-p3 Members of the women's volleyball team look over at their coach, David Rubio, center, during a practice Wednesday December 7, 2005 at Bear Down Gymnasium.Â
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UA head volleyball coach Dave Rubio, middle in back row,during UA's first practice of the year, Wednesday August 9, 2006.
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UA head volleyball coach Dave Rubio talks to his players during UA's first volleyball practice of the season at the McKale Center, Wednesday August 10, 2005.
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UA Volleyball player Dave Rubio gets interviewed by KVOA TV during UA Volleyball's Media Day held at the McKale Center,Friday August 23, 2002.
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UA Volleyball player Dave Rubio gets interviewed by KVOA TV during UA Volleyball's Media Day held at the McKale Center,Friday August 23, 2002.
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UA Volleyball player Dave Rubio, gets interviewed by KVOA TV during UA Volleyball's Media Day held at the McKale Center,Friday August 23, 2002 in Tucson, Ariz.Â
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UA Volleyball Head Coach Dave Rubio speaks to players Bre Ladd and Kristina Baum during a break in a Red-Blue scrimmage game at McKale Center.
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Jill Talbot gets hugged by Jim Livengood of the UA as coach Dave Rubio walks by after their loss. Photo by David Sanders. 12/13/01. #94090.
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University of Arizona Volleyball head coach Dave Rubio talks with his team during practice at the McKale Center,Monday December 10th 2001 in Tucson,AZ. The Wilcats are playing in the Final Four of the NCAA championships against Long Beach State Thursday.Â
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University of Arizona Volleyball head coach Dave Rubio gets interviewed by Brian Jeffries of KNST radio during the Volleyball team's Media Day held at the Arizona Stadium Club,Friday August 24th 2001.
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Head coach Dave Rubio looks over players Rochelle Ruen (left), Lisa Rutledge (center), and Angie Ayers (right) as they take final exams for the end of the school semester in his room at the Doubletree Hotel in San Diego following their morning practice for the Final Four. Photo by David Sanders. 12/12/01. #94090.
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UA head coach Dave Rubio runs Wednesday morning's practice at the Cox Arena on the SDSU campus in San Diego, CA in preparation for the Wildcats' Final Four semi-final game against Long Beach State.Â
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University of Arizona volleyball coach Dave Rubio gestures during the team's game against Arizona State University on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz.Â
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University of Arizona coach Dave Rubio talks to his players during a time out at the Arizona State University game on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz.Â
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University of Arizona volleyball coach Dave Rubio helps Joanna Parra with positioning her hands to set the ball during a youth volleyball clinic Wednesday, May 9th, 2007.
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David Rubio, head coach of volleyball at the University of Arizona (Courtesy UA) 2008
ARIZONA DAILY STARMore information
- Arizona extends volleyball coach Dave Rubio's contract through 2023
- One week after NCAA Tournament elimination, Arizona Wildcats reflect on season
- Arizona Wildcats see 'remarkable' volleyball season end in first round of NCAA Tournament
- Wildcats know NCAA Tournament match with Tigers is a chance to earn their stripes
- Wildcats 'lucky, but not in the best way' when it comes to rash of concussions
- Dave Rubio, Wildcats stun 12th-ranked Ducks on the road
- Candice Denny helps Wildcats overcome injuries ahead of important homestand
- Business as usual for Arizona in Dave Rubio's milestone win
- Wildcats volleyball coach Dave Rubio earns 500th win at Arizona
- Dave Rubio can join list of Arizona Wildcats legends as soon as Friday
- Dave Rubio's Wildcats poised for run to NCAA Tournament
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