Daemen University Athletics

Bob Maxwell enters his first season as the Head Women's Volleyball Coach at Daemen College in 2015.  A longtime fixture in the Western New York volleyball scene, Maxwell's appointment was announced on July 21, 2015.
 
Maxwell comes to Daemen after spending 32 years in a variety of roles at the University at Buffalo, retiring from there in October of 2013.  He rose to prominence while leading the Bulls' women's volleyball program from 1981-98, a period of time which saw the program ascend from Division III to Division II and eventually to Division I.  In that span, Maxwell's teams achieved a record of 409-285-8, giving Maxwell more wins than any coach in any sport in UB's history.
 
A native of Amherst and 1979 UB graduate, Maxwell was named the Mid-Continent Coach of the Year in 1997, and his 1986 team went 52-6, achieving the most victories by any team at all divisions that season, and earning a No. 5 ranking in the nation.  In 1989 and 1990, he led the Bulls to No. 1 regional rankings in the Northeast and Atlantic regions, respectively.
 
Maxwell remained at UB after leaving his coaching post, first serving as the Assistant Athletic Director for Facility and Event Operations (1998-2006) before settling in as the Assistant Athletic Director for Capital Projects (2006-13).  It was in these roles that Maxwell aided with several facility initiatives, most notably the renovation of Alumni Arena and the installation artificial turf in UB Stadium and the replacement of the stadium lights with new, state-of-the-art energy efficient lights.
 
"I want to thank Bridget Niland and the entire athletics staff for this opportunity," Maxwell said at the time of his hiring.  "With most of the roster returning and four strong newcomers entering the program this year, I feel that we are set up very well to get back to the level of success that Daemen Volleyball is accustomed to.  With all that is happening here at Daemen, it is really a great time to be able to join the athletics family and represent the College."


BOB MAXWELL QUICK FACTS
Born
Robert F. Maxwell
July 28, 1955
Rochester, N.Y.
 
High School
Sweet Home High School, Amherst, N.Y.

Playing Career
20 years with Buffalo Volleyball Club
25 years with Empire State Games
 
College Degree
B.S. Physical Education
University at Buffalo, 1979

Family
Wife
Joanne (Jensen)

Sons
Robert B. - Delaware, Ohio
Ryan - Snyder, N.Y.
 
Coaching Career
Boys Varsity Assistant Coach, Sweet Home High School, 1977-78
Boys Varsity Head Coach, Kenmore West High School, 1979-80
Buffalo Volleyball Club, 1980-88
Empire State Games (Men's & Women's Open Teams), 1984-90
Head Women's Volleyball Coach, University at Buffalo, 1981-98
Head Women's Volleyball Coach, Daemen College, 2015-Present


Bob Maxwell Coaching Career Chronology 
 

Year	Position	School	Location	Level	Team Record	Accolades
1981	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	N.Y. State AIAW	23-16-5
1982	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. III	11-25-1
1983	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. III	17-29
1984	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. III	20-23-2
1985	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. III	43-12
1986	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. III	52-6	NCAA Tournament Berth
1987	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. III	26-13	NCAA Tournament Berth
1988	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. II	24-14
1989	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. II	34-6
1990	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. II	28-6
1991	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. I	18-13, 3-3 East Coast
1992	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. I	17-15
1993	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. I	18-17, 1-1 East Coast
1994	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. I	11-21, 0-6 Mid-Continent
1995	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. I	22-13, 3-3 Mid-Continent
1996	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. I	18-16, 5-1 Mid-Continent
1997	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. I	17-17, 6-2 Mid-Continent	Mid-Continent Conference Coach of the Year
1998	Head Coach	University at Buffalo	Buffalo, N.Y.	NCAA Div. I	10-23, 0-18 Mid-Continent

 
Career Head Coaching Record: 409-285-8 (.588)