The Officers and Members of the Barbados Volleyball Association express their deepest sympathies on the passing of former champion team Progressive’s setter Ian “Gary Mud” Cox.

Cox who passed away yesterday evening after a lengthy illness was an uncomplicated setter who unleashed the likes of national captain John Stuart, Nigel Grant, Fabian Cox, Caribbean MVP Ivor Lashley, and many other deadly attackers for Progressive to dominate volleyball in the 80s.

Over the past 20 years, Cox devoted his time to coaching his girlfriend Kim Holder, and their daughter Kyana Holder to win multiple titles in the indigenous sport of road tennis. Cox’s passion as a coach and supporter of his family was just as great and obvious as when he played volleyball.

The BVA extends condolences to Kim, Kyana, and the Progressive family.