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Steve Bymers

Position:

Senior Director of Club Development
14 Alpha Head Coach
18 Alpha Head Coach
Specialty Training
Lessons

Bio

In his nearly 20 years as a club administrator, he has served in many different leadership and administrative roles.  During his career he was a co-founder of a new volleyball club, has coached many levels from collegiate, select club teams & high schools with much success. He has also successfully been in the administrative and management role of running a historically accomplished club for the past 20 years.

Steve has a highly regarded reputation as an effective, family oriented, and player focused administrator; this makes him the perfect match for Club Legacy & our coaching staff.  Steve works closely with Steph, Jordyn, Maddy & all of the coaches to ensure player development & program success fulfilling Club Legacy’s mission. Steve will be a primary leader to expand our training programs in his full time role, both on and off the court.

Steve is married to his wife, Kim, and they have 3 grown children.  Volleyball has played a pivotal part of their family’s life.  Kim has been an active in the volleyball community and has many years of coaching for various select volleyball teams.  His daughter Jordyn has also played select volleyball and went on to be a student athlete for Midlands University and also enjoys coaching volleyball.

Coaching Experience:

  • Midlands University – Assistant Coach / 2016 – current
    • 4th appearance at the NAIA National Championships advancing to the Final Four Appearances in 2 of those years
  • Director of Coaches & Lead Nebraska Elite Coach / 2000-2020
  • Skutt High School Head Coach / 2009 – 2010
  • Creighton University Assistant Coach / 2003-2007
  • Dana College Assistant Coach / 2001-2002
  • Gross High School Assistant Coach / 1999-2000
  • Coached Clubs & Clinics for 3 years for the Ankeny Volleyball Association

Awards & Recognition

  • 19 Top 5 finishes at National Qualifiers, Open Division
  • JOV Nationals / Only Coach in Nebraska Club Volleyball to take 3 Teams
    • 2 Teams Competing in the Open Division
    • 1 Team Competing in the National Division
  • 14 Teams Qualified for USA Nationals
  • Recipient of the “Meritorious Service Award” from the USAV Great Plains Region
  • Active Board Member for 4 years for the Ankeny Volleyball Association
  • Awarded Nebraska Volleyball Club, Coach of the Year 2007
  • Won the Junior Thaw Tournament, 15’s age group / 2018
  • Gold Medals at Qualifiers Northern Lights Qualifier / 2017 & 2012
  • Gold Medal at Presidents Day Classic, Open Division / 2012
  • Bronze Medal at USA Nationals, Open Division / 2011
  • Silver Medal at USA Nationals, American Division / 2009
  • Gold Medal at Presidents Day Classic, Open Divisions / 2008
  • Nebraska State Class B State Championship title, Assistant Coach / 1999
  • National Championship USAV Men’s A Division / 1997