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 always called me by my last name.
Family:
  • Husband: Mark, Son: Dylan (Age 5), Daughter: Rylee (Age 3)
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