Candace Moats

Candace Moats is the Head Volleyball Coach at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Candace Moats – Women's Volleyball
41st Season of Career
23rd Season at IWU

COACHING MISSION:

• As a coach I want to "finish the race well" being everything God wants me to be and allowing Him to do everything He wants to do through me. Finishing well is not measured by awards or recognition but by my willingness to listen to God's voice, focus on what He is up to with me, my teams and/or individual athletes, and believe in the end that I was used fully to impact people's lives for Christ.
• What do I value in my player's lives? Honesty and openness to struggle in their journey of knowing God, strive for excellence in their volleyball skills and life skills, accept their teammates and learn how to communicate effectively in relationships, and effect people's lives as they go out and mentor others.
• “Protect the team culture and winning takes care of itself.”

EDUCATION:

• Crown College – Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in Coaching [1985]
• St. Thomas University – Master’s in athletic administration [1987]

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

• Indiana Wesleyan University (NAIA), Head Coach [2002-Present]
• Grace College (NAIA), Head Coach [1995-2002]
• Crown College (NCAA Div. III), Head Coach [1984-1995]

IWU COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:

• 2024 NAIA National Championship
• 2023 NAIA National Championship
• 12: Conference Regular Season Championships
• 17: Conference Tournament Championships
• 31: NAIA All-Americans
• 1: NAIA Regional VIII Championship
• 19: Trips to the NAIA National Tournament
• 5: NCCAA National Championships
• 7: NCCAA Regional Championships

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

• AS A COACH:
  • 2023 NAIA Coach of the Year
  • 2023 AVCA Coach of the Year
  • Four NCCAA National Coach of the Year awards
  • Seven Crossroads League/MCC Coach of the Year awards
  • NCCAA National Volleyball Chair for 10 years
  • NCCAA National Board, Member at-Large for four years
  • NAIA Region VIII Volleyball Chair for seven years
  • NAIA Volleyball Committee (President - one year; Vice President -one year)
  • CAP (Coaching Accreditation Program) Level Three Certified in Volleyball
  • AVCA Board member and Treasurer (Present)
• AS A PLAYER:
  • High School
    • Won the Nebraska track state meet 4x in the mile and half-mile
    • Holds high school records in both track and volleyball at Norris High School
  • College
    • Three National Championships in Volleyball