India, Nov. 8 -- Having played two seasons and coached in three, David Lee has spent enough time to understand the functioning, administration and nitty-gritties of volleyball in India. Which is why the USA great was able to overcome every obstacle to guide the Bengaluru Torpedoes to the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) title in Hyderabad recently.

The 43-year-old, who was part of the victorious 2008 Beijing Olympics side, has not just seen but also contributed to the growth of volleyball in India over the last six years. He says that volleyball has evolved with new perspectives impacting the sport positively in India.

"The PVL is a direct result of how the Indian team is doing overall. I'm seeing the younger generation make a bigger impac...