Cozad Community Schools is excited to announce the appointment of Kip Stephens as the new Head Girls’ Basketball Coach at Cozad High School.
Coach Stephens brings a wealth of experience to the program, having dedicated 23 years as a head coach with successful tenures at Genoa, Elgin, Arapahoe, and Holdrege. His coaching career highlights include serving as an assistant coach for the Elgin boys’ basketball team, which went on to win a state championship in 1995.
During his time at Arapahoe, Coach Stephens led the team to four state tournament appearances (2007, 2008, 2013, 2014), achieving a 4th place finish in 2008. His track record of fostering competitive, disciplined, and high-achieving teams underscores his commitment to excellence both on and off the court.
"I am very excited to have the opportunity to coach the Lady Haymakers Basketball team. I feel the future looks bright for these young ladies. It's a great day to be a Haymaker! " - Kip Stephens