College of Saint Benedict Athletics

Years at CSB:  Enters her 30th year, 28th as Athletic Director; served 15 years as head volleyball coach

Coaching Experience:
1985-1999: Head volleyball coach at the College of Saint Benedict 
1975-1984: Ten seasons as St. Cloud Technical High School head volleyball coach.  Includes seven of ten years in region finals and four state tournament appearances. 

College Education:
1983: Master's degree in physical education from St. Cloud State University 
1975: Bachelor of Science degree in physical education from Minnesota State University-Moorhead

Additional Honors:
2014: Recognized and honored as one of the College of Central Lake's 75 Outstanding Alumni on the college's 75th anniversary. The award recognized alumni for their "significant professional achievements and exemplary leadership in community activities." 

2014: Presented at the "Sports and Society in America" Conference, held at St. Norbert's College and Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Her presentation topic was "Best Practices for Student Sport Internships" 
2011: Recipent of Nell Jackson Administrator of the Year Award
2007: Graduate of NACWAA Institute for Athletic Executives 
2005: College of St. Benedict Extraordinary Performance Award 
2004: CSB Hall of Fame as coach of the 1987 volleyball team- CSB's first MIAC Championship team 
2003: Central Lakes College Hall of Fame 
2002: Special Merit Award presented by the MN Coalition of Women in Athletic Leadership
2002: Graduate of the NACWAA/HERS Institute for Administrative Advancement (West)  
2002: Recognition for leadership and support of Girls and Women in Sports Day 
2001: Inducted into the Minnesota State University-Moorhead Hall of Fame 
1998: Inducted into St. Cloud Technical High School Hall of Fame 
1996: Charter Member of MN High School Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame 
1995: St. Cloud Technical High School Breaking Barriers Award

Coaching Honors:
1997: MIAC Coach of the Year 
1990: Central Region Coach of the Year 
1989: MIAC Coach of the Year 
1986: Central Region Coach of the Year 
1986-1994, 1997: CSB selected for NCAA post-season competition

Professional Organizations:
Forum of Executive Women, St. Cloud, MN 
National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators 
National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics 
National Association of Div. III Athletic Administrators

Family:
Married to Steve Howe-Veenstra for 34 years.

Carol Howe-Veenstra's CSB Coaching Records:

 
Howe-Veenstra's Milestones: