Brandon Schneider is an American college basketball coach who has entered his 10th season as the head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks women’s basketball program. He had a successful playing career at Wayland Baptist University where he was a four-year letterman in the men’s basketball program. Right after his graduation, Schneider began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Emporia State University in 1995 and eventually earned his promotion to head coach in 1998.
Schneider spent the next 12 years coaching the Lady Hornet and led the program to 11 NCAA Tournament appearances. Schneider won the 2010 NCAA Division II Tournament and also coached ESU to six regular season conference titles and three league tournament trophies. Following an illustrious 12-year career, Schneider joined Stephen F. Austin in 2010 and guided the Ladyjacks to back-to-back league titles in 2013-14 and 2014-15. He spent five years with the program and joined the University of Kansas in 2015 following the dismissal of Bonnie Henrickson.
In the 2022-23 season, Schneider guided the Jayhawks team to the 2023 WNIT Championship. In the last three seasons, he has led the team to the postseason including NCAA Tournament appearances in 2022 and 2024. Earlier this summer, Schneider’s efforts earned him a two-year contract extension that will keep him in Lawrence until the 2027-28 season.
Who are Brandon Schneider’s Parents?
Bob Schneider and Barbara Schneider are the parents of Brandon Schneider.
Brandon Schneider's Mother
Barbara Schneider is Brandon's mother. Details about her personal and professional life are unavailable in the public domain.
Brandon Schneider’s Father
Bob Schneider is the father of Brandon Schneider who has been often regarded as the godfather of women’s basketball coaching. Bob has spent 43 seasons as a head coach at Texas Woman's, West Texas A&M, Darrouzett High School, McLean High School, and Canyon High School. He is one of the top coaches in the NCAA women’s basketball history racking up an incredible 1,045 wins during his coaching career. He retired from coaching in 2006 and spent half of his career at West Texas A&M University. In 2022, Bob was elected to the Class of 2022 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Who are Brandon Schneider's Siblings?
Brandon Schneider has a brother named Brett who is an assistant girls basketball coach at Midland High School. He has an impressive resume of coaching women’s collegiate basketball with Texas Tech (2013-14), Memphis (2009-12), Sam Houston State (2006-07), West Texas A&M (2000-06), and the University of Missouri (1998-2000). Recently, Brett served as the head coach of the women’s basketball program at Frank Phillips College.
Who is Brandon Schneider's Wife?
Brandon Schneider's wife is Ali Schneider who went to the Emporia State University and earned a degree in Health and Physical Education. She has been a partner with the Juice Plus Company for the past 15 years.
Does Brandon Schneider have Kids?
Yes, Brandon Schneider and his wife, Ali Schneider, have two sons together, Cash and Cole.
FAQs on Brandon Schneider Family
A. Brandon Schneider's parents are Bob Schneider and Barbara Schneider.
A. Brandon Schneider went to the Wayland Baptist University.
A. Brandon Schneider's wife is Ali Schneider.
A. Yes, Brandon Schneider and his wife, Ali, have two sons Cash and Cole.
A. Brandon Schneider became the head coach at Kansas on April 21, 2015
A. Brandon Schneider will get paid nearly $500,000 a year at Kansas Jayhawks.
