2021 Daily News Coach of the Fall: Mr. Fixer-Upper

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After a decade of struggle, Palatka volleyball coach Bush steers turnaround

  • Palatka volleyball coach Robert Bush, here talking to his players during a timeout on Sept. 4 against Interlachen in the county tournament, led his team to its most wins (eight) since the 2004 season. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
    Palatka volleyball coach Robert Bush, here talking to his players during a timeout on Sept. 4 against Interlachen in the county tournament, led his team to its most wins (eight) since the 2004 season. (MARK BLUMENTHAL / Palatka Daily News)
Very few would give credence to an 8-17 record whatsoever. But think about this – these were the records of the Palatka High School volleyball team between 2011-20: Three-16, 2-18, 1-17, 2-18, 1-20,…

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