From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. “Russell ‘Russ’ David Rose (born November 29, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois), is an American author, professor and volleyball coach at Penn State University (1979-present). His coaching record is 963-159, an .858 winning percentage which ranks first in NCAA history. He has the highest wins and winning percentage of any Penn State intercollegiate athletic coach in Penn State history.” More from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.