Wes Schneider - Club 909 Volleyball Coach

Coach Schneider brings over 20 years of elite coaching experience across NAIA, NCAA Division II, and Division I programs. Most recently, he served as the Head Coach at Life Pacific University, leading the Warriors to a 49-30 record and coaching the program’s first-ever GSAC Player of the Year.

Wes has also held impactful roles at volleyball powerhouses including:

• T-Street Volleyball Club
• California Baptist University (CBU) – where he led the men’s team to a #5 national ranking and was nominated for AVCA DI/DII National Coach of the Year
• Lees-McRae College – where his team went 36-0 in conference play, won 3 straight titles, and achieved a 49-match winning streak
• Cal Poly and Hope International University, where he set the school’s single-season wins record in 2006

Coach Schneider competed at the 1994 Olympic Festival and holds a Bachelor’s from Loyola Marymount and a Master’s in Coaching from the United States Sports Academy.

A Michigan native now residing in Riverside with his wife and three kids, Coach Schneider brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and passion for developing athletes at the highest level.

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• 20 years of volleyball coaching experience at the Club and Collegiate levels.
• Led Hope International University’s men’s volleyball program to the most wins in its history, finishing #7 in the nation in 2005.
• Conference Carolinas Champions (2010-2011) with Lees-McRae College.
• Undefeated Conference Carolina seasons (2010-2011), a first in conference history.
• Conference Carolinas Coach of the Year (2011).
• Led Cal Baptist Men’s Volleyball to #5 national ranking (2013).

Athletic Experience:

• Loyola Marymount University Volleyball (1993-95).
• Competitor in the CrossFit Games (2018).
• Competed at the Olympic Festival for Volleyball (1994).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University.
• Master’s degree in Coaching from the United States Sports Academy.

Personal:

• Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan.
• Residence: Riverside, California.
• Family: Married to Nicole Schneider, with three daughters: Mia (16), Allie (13), and Toby (11).
• Hobbies: Training for CrossFit and playing disc golf.

Coaching Philosophy:

Wes is passionate about helping athletes become their best selves—athletically, academically, and spiritually. His coaching is deeply connected to his Christian faith, and he sees sports as a ministry to positively impact lives.

He expressed gratitude for joining Life Pacific University, stating: “I’m so thankful for the opportunity to get back into coaching at the collegiate level. I really look forward to watching this great group of women grow on and off the court. Life Pacific is a warm and welcoming place with great people at every turn. Go Warriors!”