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Lyndsey oates
Head coach

Get to know coach lyndsey

Alma Mater:
  • LOUISIANA State University (2002)
  • University of Northern Colorado (2004)
Coaching History:
  •  University of Northern COlorado Head Coach (2005-Present)
  • University of Northern Colorado Assistant Coach (2003-2005)
  • Samford University Assistant Coach (2002-2003)
What is your nickname? How did you get it?
  • Benson. It’s my maiden name. my college teammates usually called me by my last name.
Family:
  • Husband: Mark, Son: Dylan (Age 6), Daughter: Rylee (Age 4)
What is your favorite thing about UNC?
  • The people – volleyball is very well supported and the culture is blue collar, down to earth, and fun-loving.
What is your favorite thing to do in Greeley/Colorado?
  • There is great shopping here and I love to shop. I enjoy most outdoor activities and Colorado is filled with them. 
What is your favorite volleyball memory?
  • Winning our first Big Sky Championship in 2009
Favorite Food:
  • Donuts
What is one thing on your bucket list?
  • To visit Antarctica because it’s the only continent I haven’t been to.
Who would you most like to meet (past or present)?
  • John Wooden
How would you describe your coaching style? What is your favorite part of the game to coach?
  • In-game adjustments. I love when the two teams are evenly matched and playing at a high level that small adjustments make a big difference. It’s like a chess match. 
​WHAT IS YOUR TWITTER BIO? 
  • JESUS FOLLOWER, WIFE TO MARK, MOM TO DYLAN & RYLEE, HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH-UNIV OF NORTHERN COLORADO; LOVES CHRISTMAS, FIXER UPPER, HALLMARK MOVIES & DONUTS
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  • Power In Pink Shirt
  • TEAM
    • #1 BRYNN REINES
    • #2 BELLA VAN LANNEN
    • #3 SYD COLE
    • #4 RACHEL GREEK
    • #5 IZZI BENNETT
    • #6 MADDIE DAVIES
    • #7 ZOE GIBBS
    • #8 MICHAELA BOON
    • #9 BRONWYN TIMPERLEY
    • #10 ANNETTE BAKER
    • #11 ALAYNA TESSENA
    • #12 PENELOPE VERTIN
    • #13 MAKENZIE HARRIS
    • #14 CECE HUHN
    • #15 GABI PLACIDE
    • #16 BELLA LEPORE
    • #18 MIA LIDDIARD
  • Staff
    • Lyndsey Oates
    • Pi'i Aiu
    • Janae McDonnell
    • Sage Ambrose Martinson
    • John Forster
    • Support Staff
  • Our Home
  • Game Day
    • How to watch the Bears!
  • Camps
    • FAQ
    • Team Camp >
      • FAQ
  • Life As A Bear
    • Coaches Show
    • Train with the Bears
    • Life Off the Court
    • Admissions
  • Bears Abroad
    • Bears in Italy and Greece
  • History
    • Honors
    • Record Book
  • Bear Attackers
  • Contact Us
    • Recruits