Honorary National President - July 2022
Dan Schneiss, Teacher and Coach
Dan Schneiss, a well-known teacher and coach at Boys Town worked at Boys Town for 44 years. There are only a handful of employees in the Home’s 100 year history who have labored so long on behalf of Boys Town and its children. He worked under four of the Home’s five Executive Directors and possesses knowledge of Boys Town and its employees that has been forgotten by many.He was hired in 1973 to coach athletics and teach P.E. He was an assistant football coach under Jim Spencer for several years, coaching linebackers and running backs, and then continued doing the same as an assistant his entire tenure, including under former coaches Bob Nizzi and Kevin Kush. Dan was Boys Town’s Head Basketball Coach from 1975 to 1989, an era that boasts numerous outstanding players and teams. He served 4 years as the Assistant Baseball Coach before taking the helm as Head Coach and led the Cowboys for 15 years.
After 25 years at the BT High School he recreated himself in 1996 by transferring to the Wegner Middle School to work in elementary education, teaching 6th graders - everything but P.E. It was like a new career. He learned to direct puppet shows such as “Charlotte’s Web,” teach students to make bubbles in science class and served as a disciplinarian when needed. In 2006 when Boys Town was looking for volunteers to staff their new Day School, Dan volunteered and worked there 10 years until his retirement. Dan Schneiss gave of his entire adult working life to make a better life for Boys Town youth.
His singular commitment to the betterment of their lives is much appreciated and respected and the BTNAA is proud to honor him with the title of National Honorary President.