USA women's volleyball coach leaves job
USA Volleyball announced today that "Jenny" Lang Ping, originally from Beijing, has elected not to extend her contract as the coach for the Colorado Springs-based U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team program for the upcoming Olympic quadrennial, according to USAV Chief Executive Officer Doug Beal.
Lang Ping cited the desire for a coaching position that offers more flexibility to spend time with her family as a major factor in her decision.
"At this moment in my life, family comes first and I wish more flexibility to spend time with them," Lang Ping said on her decision to leave USA Volleyball. "I prefer a club volleyball season that lasts five months so that I can spend the other seven months of the year with them.
"I want to thank USA Volleyball for allowing me this opportunity to coach its national team for the past four years," Lang Ping continued. "It was a very challenging job with the many differences in system and culture compared to the Chinese system. Yet, I learned a lot and appreciate this rewarding experience. Although I was somewhat torn with my allegiance to China, it was very satisfying professionally to lead this team to the 2008 Olympic Games silver medal in my home country and also witness China earn the bronze medal."
