COACHES
Meet the 2025-2026 Bison Volleyball Coaches!
steve novacek - VARSITY Head coACH
Hello, my name is Kylee Zumach and I am thrilled to be the new Head Volleyball Coach at Buffalo High School. I bring with me a wealth of experience, having played at Kansas State University and professionally in Spain. I have also coached at both the Division 3 and club levels. In addition to coaching, I am a teacher at Buffalo High School. When I'm coaching or teaching, I enjoy playing volleyball, reading, spending time with loved ones, and helping young women grow into confident individuals both on and off the court.
lauri zumach - JUNIOR VARSITY coach
Hi! My name is Lauri Zumach. I am married to my husband of 28 years and have two daughters that both played for Buffalo. Kylee is teaching and coaching in Buffalo and Kari is in her 5th year and plays for University of Central Florida. I played volleyball for UMD and have been coaching for 25+ years both for club and high school.
My mother-in-law, Pat also lives with us along with my dogs Ozzie and Otis.
During the day I work for a trucking company in Hanover as a freight broker. I love walking, walking my dogs, spending time with my family and friends, and riding my Harley.
My goals for the season are to get to know all the girls on an personal level, help them transition into the high school, and help them become better volleyball players than when I got them.
I’m excited to be part of the Buffalo program for another year!
steve novacek - VARSITY Head coACH
Hello, my name is Kylee Zumach and I am thrilled to be the new Head Volleyball Coach at Buffalo High School. I bring with me a wealth of experience, having played at Kansas State University and professionally in Spain. I have also coached at both the Division 3 and club levels. In addition to coaching, I am a teacher at Buffalo High School. When I'm coaching or teaching, I enjoy playing volleyball, reading, spending time with loved ones, and helping young women grow into confident individuals both on and off the court.