UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Wednesday, August 30, 1995
3B
Volleyball coach uses experience
Former walk-on, All-American from Nebraska guides Kansas
By Bill Petulla Kansan sportswriter
For a brief moment during a heated scrimimage at Kansas volleyball practice, Karen Schonewise turns into the player. She stands on the sideline like a wide receiver, ready to explode onto the volleyball court.
The moment quickly passes, and she turns back into Schonewise the volleyball coach — one of the hardworking but little known coaches at Kansas
Recognition, however, is not the driving force behind her coaching.
"When I was a player at Nebraska, I spent a lot of time working camps in the summer," Schonewise said. "I enjoyed giving something back to the sport I had gotten so much from."
Since coming to Kansas in 1988 as an assistant and then becoming the head coach in 1994, she has taught a great deal to Jawhawk volleyball players.
"Knowing her background and the way she carries herself off the court — when I think of Coach Schonewise, I think of total respect," senior outside hitter Jenny Larson said.
Chonewise's background is as impressive as it is unknown.
Scott Harper / KANSAN
She started her college volleyball career as a walk-on at powerhouse Nebraska. After being redshirted her freshman year, Schonewise went on to be a two-time All-American as a Cornhusker.
In 1988, her senior season, she was voted the Big Eight Conference Player of the Year. In addition, she won college volleyball's most coveted honor, the Broderick Award — the equivalent of college football's Heisman Trophy.
"I wish we could have about 12 Karen Schonewises," said Cathy Noth, a former Nebraska teammate of Schonewise and now a Nebraska assistant coach. "There were times that she would even hyperventilate at practice because she worked so hard."
A hard work ethic is something Schonewise has taken with her into coaching.
During the season, her day begins at about 6 a.m.
She drives her two children —2-month-old Olivia and
Second year Kansas volleyball coach Karen Schonewise balances her two daughters, husband and work.
2-year-old Lillian — to day care. Upon arriving at the office, she has a lot of paperwork waiting for her.
The rest of her day consists of meetings, watching videotapes, recruiting and practice. Often her work isn't over until 11 p.m.
Even though her heavy work load keeps the coach away from her children and her husband, former Kansas football player Quintin Schonewise, she still enjoys her job.
"I love coaching, and I can see myself doing this for a long time," Schonewise said.
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