Hall of Fame
A dynamic striker and standout teammate, Billy Schnobrich brought passion, energy, and leadership to the Northwestern Men's Soccer team, serving as a team captain. His years as an Eagle were marked not only by his athletic talent but also by his deepening faith and a growing sense of purpose. He is one of only three players in program history to be selected as an NCCAA All-American (1984) and was a key cog in Northwestern's 1983 team, one of only two to ever participate in the NCCAA National Tournament. While on campus, Billy also participated in intramurals, served as a high school leader for Son Summit Ministries, joined a Sports Ambassadors mission trip to Guatemala, and even performed in the spring play, "Alice in Wonderland," all the makings of a well-rounded individual. His time at Northwestern laid a biblical foundation that would shape the rest of his life, equipping him to live missionally and serve others through education and sports.
After earning his Sports Management degree, Billy went on to build a highly-decorated coaching and teaching career at Village Christian School in Sun Valley, California, where he currently serves as Dean of Students and Director of Volleyball. Previously, he taught Bible, chaired the department, and coached both soccer and volleyball, becoming the winningest coach in school history with 562 wins, 12 league championships, and 4 CIF Championships. He was recently inducted into Village Christian's own Hall of Fame, a testament to his influence and legacy.
Billy and his wife Blanca have been married for 31 years, are parents to Selby and Felix, and proud grandparents to Luna Rae. He remains deeply involved at Montrose Church, serving as a church board member, life group leader, and Grief Share facilitator, while continuing to shape lives through his role at the school. Billy credits Northwestern with preparing him to impact others for the Kingdom, both on and off the field, and his Hall of Fame induction celebrates a life lived faithfully and courageously in that calling.
