Brandon Stephenson
Salina
Summary
Strategic Athletic Coach and Scout with expertise in player development, team strategy formulation, and performance analytics. Led initiatives to foster team dynamics and support individual athlete growth. Skilled in fundraising trends and community engagement to promote athletics.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Men's and assistant Women's Volleyball Coach
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina
02.2026 - Current
- Recruited players and organized fundraising initiatives
- Coordinated camp activities and logistics to enhance participant experience
- Managed daily operations to streamline team activities
SPED teacher and Head Volleyball Coach
Central High School
Salina
08.2023 - Current
- Created curriculum for students to support diverse learning needs
- Managed caseload of students in special education program by developing individualized education plans and tracking progress.
- Designed practice and weight room plans to enhance athlete performance
Head Volleyball Coach
Cameron University
Lawton
07.2019 - 11.2022
- Established academic standards and monitoring system for student-athletes to enhance academic performance.
- Facilitated leadership opportunities for players, fostering personal development and team cohesion.
- Developed a mentoring program with elementary students and student-athletes.
- Coordinated camps and clinics to generate fundraising revenue and promote community engagement.
- Created athletic department podcast
Head Volleyball Coach
Barton Community College
Great Bend
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Conducted skill development practices and weightlifting sessions to improve athlete performance.
- Developed weightlifting programs to enhance physical conditioning for volleyball players.
- Team ranked 1st in team gpa 3 years in NJCAA Volleyball.
- Coordinated live streaming for athletic events to increase audience engagement and support team visibility.
Head Volleyball Coach
Lamar Community College
Lamar
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Designed weightlifting programs tailored to enhance performance for volleyball athletes.
- Contributed to development of athletic webpage to improve visibility and communication for sports department.
- Managed live web stream of athletic events to increase audience engagement and accessibility.
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Highland Community College
Highland
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Designed strategies to improve setters' skills and optimize team defense.
- Developed individualized weightlifting programs to enhance athletes' strength and conditioning.
- Scouted opponents and identified potential recruits to strengthen team roster.
Assistant Volleyball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator/Strength Coach
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Designed tailored weightlifting programs for individual athletes and team objectives
- Compiled and analyzed match statistics to inform coaching strategies
- Managed and refreshed content on team webpage to enhance engagement and communication
Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator/Strength Coach
Bethany College
Lindsborg
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Initiated outreach to potential recruits for Bethany College volleyball team.
- Developed tailored weightlifting programs to improve individual and team performance
Assistant Coordinator of Resident and Student Life/Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach
Neosho County Community College
Chanute
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Initiated communication with recruits for Bethany College volleyball team to build relationships and assess interest.
- Developed weightlifting programs aimed at improving overall team strength and competitive performance.
- Coordinated schedules for faculty and staff to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in planning and executing community outreach events for student engagement.
- Managed communication between departments to streamline project workflows.
Education
ME - Special Education High Incidence
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KSMS - Recreation and Sport Science
Ohio University
Athens, OHBA - Physical Education, Secondary, Coaching, Health
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KSAS - Animal Science
Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KSSkills
- Player recruitment
- Skill development and enhancement
- Strength training and conditioning
- Program design
- Strategy development
- Camp organization and administration
- Fundraising strategies and execution
- Team leadership and collaboration
Testimonials
- Nathalia Gouveia, former player, Coach Stephenson goes beyond just coaching on the court. He guided me through some important decisions during my time playing for him. He positively impacts his players' lives not just on the court but in life.
- Carol Goncalves, former player, Coach Stephenson is passionate about volleyball. He is always looking to improve his coaching skills and different ways of how the team can succeed. Coach Stephenson truly cares for each of his players and does his best to make sure each one contributes to the team's success.
- Kenton Means, former Cameron University SID, Coach Stephenson cares about the athletic department and not just his program. I can always trust that if I need help filling in during Game Day, he is there. He is one that gets all his information to me in time when asked.
Awards
Collegiate level
- #1 NJCAA Volleyball Team GPA, 2016
- #1 NJCAA Team and Volleyball Team GPA, 2017
- #1 NJCAA Volleyball Team GPA, 2018
- 45+ All-Conference and Academic All-Americans athletes
- 10 years of teams ranked in the AVCA for team GPA
High School level
- 10 All-League selections
- 3 consecutive years with team gpa awards
- 15+ All-academic team athletes
Camps And Clinics
- Cameron University, Youth Clinics & Coach Workshop
- Kansas State, Youth Camp
- Wichita State, Team Camp
- CSU Pueblo, Coach Clinic
- Colorado State High School, Speaker & Clinician
Certifications And Memberships
- CPR
- KNEA
- NEA
- KVAC - Sports Chair
- KSHSAA
- KVA
- AVCA
Timeline
Head Men's and assistant Women's Volleyball Coach
Kansas Wesleyan University
02.2026 - Current
SPED teacher and Head Volleyball Coach
Central High School
08.2023 - Current
Head Volleyball Coach
Cameron University
07.2019 - 11.2022
Head Volleyball Coach
Barton Community College
01.2016 - 02.2019
Head Volleyball Coach
Lamar Community College
04.2013 - 12.2015
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Highland Community College
08.2012 - 04.2013
Assistant Volleyball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator/Strength Coach
Trinity Valley Community College
08.2011 - 05.2012
Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator/Strength Coach
Bethany College
08.2011 - 05.2012
Assistant Coordinator of Resident and Student Life/Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach
Neosho County Community College
08.2010 - 12.2010
ME - Special Education High Incidence
Fort Hays State University
MS - Recreation and Sport Science
Ohio University
BA - Physical Education, Secondary, Coaching, Health
Kansas Wesleyan University
AS - Animal Science
Coffeyville Community College