Exactly two weeks after announcing a nationwide search for a new head women's volleyball coach, contingent on the anticipated retirement of Dave Shoji, the University of Hawaii Athletic Department has hired Robyn Ah Mow-Santos for the position.

The announcement also included the official news that Shoji, who revealed in December that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, has decided to retire after 42 years at the helm of the Rainbow Wahine program.

"I'm happy to officially announce my retirement as the Rainbow Wahine volleyball coach," Shoji said. "After much discussion with my wife Mary and my immediate family we felt the time was right to step away from coaching. I feel truly humbled and honored to have coached for 42 years and I'm grateful for all the support from our great fans, student-athletes, assistant coaches, and administration."

Honolulu native Ah Mow-Santos played at Hawaii from 1993-1996 where she was a two-time First Team All-American. She then went on to have a decorated career with the U.S. Women's National Team, including making three Olympic Games appearances.

"The selection of Robyn Ah Mow-Santos is an excellent choice," Shoji said. "She has the passion for the game; she found success at every level as a player; and she paid her dues as an assistant coach and is now ready to assume a head coaching position. She will have my full support and I wish her nothing but the best."

Ah Mow-Santos served as an assistant coach for the Rainbow Wahine from 2011-2015. She currently coaches for the Vegas Aces club program, and an official start date has not yet been determined.