Books by Pete Waite

Pete Waite has led Wisconsin to a record of 202-62 (.765) in eight seasons. At 468-164 (.741) in 19 years overall, including 11 years at Northern Illinois, Waite ranks in the top 15 among active Division 1 coaches in winning percentage. He has been conference coach of the year seven times and earned regional honors twice. Appearing in eight straight NCAA tournaments, Waite was national runner-up in 2000, in the top eight in 2004 and 2005, advanced to the Sweet 16 in 2001 and 2006 and saw second-round action in 1999, 2002 and 2003. In the Big Ten, they won league titles in 2000 and 2001 and were runner-up in 1999, 2002 and 2005. Statistically, Waite's teams consistently rank high nationally in the major categories (hitting percentage, assists, kills and blocks), indicating not only a skilled team but also an aggressive style of play based on the relationship between success and stats among the best teams in the country.