Stephen Yates enters his first season as assistant coach for the Chanticleers.
"We are thrilled to have Stephen on staff this year," stated head volleyball coach Kristen Bauer. "He has several years experience working with one of the top volleyball club teams in the nation. Steve has worked extensively with practice planning, camps, uniform ordering, travel and coaching at many different age levels. His knowledge of the game, dedication to long hours of hard work and enthusiasm for our sport will be a welcomed addition to our volleyball program."
Prior to Coastal Carolina, Yates spent the past three years at TCA Volleyball Club Inc. where he coached 12-18 year olds. Yates helped coach the TCA Team Black to a ninth place finish at the AAU National Championship in the 16 Open division in 2010.
While coaching at TCA Volleyball Club Inc., Yates also served as a volunteer assistant coach with the Concordia University-Irvine in 2009. The Eagles finished the 2009 season 30-8 overall and 13-7 in the Golden State Athletic Conference.
Yates got his start in coaching in 2008 as the head coach of the Greater New Bedford Vocational volleyball team.
In his playing days, Yates was named an All-North East Collegiate Volleyball Association first team member three times while playing men's volleyball at Emmanuel College. He was also selected as the NECVA player of the week twice. During his four year stint as a Saint he was a team captain each year and during his senior season Yates was ranked in the top five in the country for Division III players in kills per game. He finished his senior season with 201 kills, 125 digs, 18 service aces, and 10 blocks.
Yates earned a bachelor of art degree in American studies at Emmanuel College and a master of art degree in athletic administration and coaching at Concordia University - Irvine.
