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Off the bench and running, longtime Shadle volleyball coach, Linda Sheridan, celebrates with her team after beating L.C. Wednesday night. Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review.

Linda Sheridan

  • Class
    1969
  • Induction
    2004
  • Sport(s)
    WSU Athletics
After graduating from WSU in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education, Linda Sheridan became one of the most successful high school coaches in Washington prep annuls. During her career at Shadle Park High in Spokane, Sheridan-coached teams won 849 times and lost just 222 times. Her volleyball and basketball teams won seven State titles, 17 Greater Spokane League championships, and advanced to State tournaments 32 times. As volleyball coach, her teams were 482-99, captured 10 GSL titles, qualifying for the State tournament 19 times and won five State championships. the basketball court she guided her teams to seven GSL titles while posting a 367-123 record with two state titles in 20 seasons. She retired as the winningest coach in Spokane prep history, male or female. Sheridan is also a member of the Inland Empire Sports Hall of Fame and the gymnasium at Shadle Park is named in her honor. In 1990 she received the WSU Outstanding Alumni Award.
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