Article: High School Volleyball: Northwestern coach not caught up in wins, losses.

Byline: Deb Smith

Oct. 27--Nora Groft looks forward to the ringing of the last bell of the school day in the fall. She's not relieved to finish her teaching duties for the day but excited about going to volleyball practice.

Groft is the head coach of the highly successful Northwestern Wildcats volleyball program, which is currently the three-time defending state champion (2003, 2004, 2005).

"Going to volleyball practice is the very best part of my day at school," said Groft, who teaches English and is in her fifth season as head volleyball coach. "I really enjoy that. It's because of the kids. The girls make this worthwhile. They work so hard ...

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