About Coach Morgan
Few coaches can match Steve Morgan's success. Morgan created a dynasty without equal in Ogallala. At the time of his induction in 2012, Morgan's 45-year volleyball coaching career included 984 victories, three state championships and four runner-up finishes in 30 state tournament appearances. His career did not include a losing season. During his tenure, the Indians dominated the Southwest Conference, winning 24 consecutive league titles and an overall league record of 199-15. Recognized for his skills in teaching the game, Morgan inaugurated youth programs at Ogallala that helped create the team's success, along with more than 60 athletes who went on to play collegiately. His camps have drawn teams and players from Washington, California, Texas and Canada.
Honors and Awards
NSAA "50 Years in the Making" Major Contributor, 2021; 2025 Ogallala High School Hall of Fame; 2024 - Volleyball Court named “Steve Morgan Court"; KMCX Coach of the Year; Head Coach Mid-America Team; Heart of America Class B Coach of the Year; Milestone Award winner: Level I, II, III, IV; Nebraska Coaches Association Volleyball Coach of the Year: 1987, 2001; Omaha World Herald Coach of the Year: 2001; Lincoln Journal and Star Coach of the Year: 2001; East/West All Star Coach: 1984, 1985, 2006; North/South All Star Coach: 1987, 2001; Keith County All Area Coach of the Year: 2006-2015, 2017; NCA Volleyball Award - 2008; Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame 2012, 2021 USAV Robert Lindsay Meritorious Service Award and Honorary Coach at Nebraska Volleyball Day. In 2021, Coach Morgan earned the NSAA Volleyball Major Contributor Award.
- One of Nebraska’s best overall records in the history of high school volleyball: a 45-year record of 984-217.
- Nebraska state championship teams in 1975, 1983 and 2000. Nebraska state runner-up teams in 1988, 1992, 1994 and 1995. 3rd place finish at the state tournament in 2013.
- 35 conference championships in the past 45 years.
Teams throughout the years
Coach Morgan was inducted into the Nebraska Coaches Hall of Fame in 2012, and broke the 800 win barrier in the same year. His teams have qualified for the state tournament 30 times during his tenure at Ogallala High School. In 2021, Coach Morgan was awarded the NSAA Volleyball Major Contributor Award. In 2023, Coach Morgan was an Honorary Coach at UNL Volleyball Day. This event had a world record breaking attendance of 92,003— the largest ever for a women’s sporting event.
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Head Volleyball Coach at Ogallala High School
since 1973
- 45 consecutive winning seasons
- Career Record: 984-217
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Conference Championships
- 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
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District Championships
- 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 , 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016
- 24 consecutive Southwest Conference Tournament titles
- 30 State Tournament Appearances
- Conference Record of 212-16
- State 4th Place: 2012
- State 3rd Place: 2013
- State Runner-Up: 1988, 1992, 1994, 1995
- State Champions: 1975, 1983, 2000
At least 65 Ogallala players have gone on to play college volleyball and ten athletes have played Division I volleyball. At least 21 Ogallala players have coached or are coaching volleyball currently. Nearly 40 Ogallala players have participated in All-Star Games. Numerous teams who have attended our team camps have gone on to win state championships.
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