Hall of Fame
When Donna Palivec became Bemidji State’s head volleyball coach in 1994, she had an immediate impact on a team in need of a fresh start after a 11-26 season the year before. By the end of her second season, the Beavers recorded more wins than they had in six years, finishing 19-17. The team topped that in 1997 by going 21-12, and its 25-7 record in 1999 was the most wins for BSU volleyball since a 28-17 season in 1989. Palivec, who ranks second on BSU’s all-time coaching win list, led the Beavers to 119 total victories, including four seasons of at least 18 wins and two second-place NSIC finishes, and was NSIC Volleyball Coach of the Year in 1995.
Including her previous years coaching at North Dakota State University and Montana State, she finished her career among the top 15 active NCAA volleyball coaches, with 484 victories.
