Get to Know Lyndsey:

Lyndsey Oates – Head Coach
22 years, 20 years as HEad Coach

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 (2013), Daughter: Rylee (2015)

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